The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has an average rating of 96% based on 5 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by HardcoreGamer (5/5), the worst by HardcoreGamer (4.5/5). The game was released on May 18, 2015 for PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch. Metacritic score is 93, players on RAWG rate the game 94%.
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What critics praise
„The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Complete Edition takes a nearly-perfect game and makes it better.“
„If you’re looking for an example of how to create meaningful downloadable content that doesn’t feel exploitative, you’d be hard pressed to find a better example than Hearts of Stone.“
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has an average rating of 96% based on 5 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by HardcoreGamer (5/5), the worst by HardcoreGamer (4.5/5).
When was The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt released?
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt was released on May 18, 2015.
What platforms is The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt available on?
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is available for PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch.
How long does it take to beat The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt?
Players on RAWG spend on average 54 hours playing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.
Is The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt worth playing?
Yes. With an average rating of 96%, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is one of the highly rated games and critics recommend it. Critics largely agree on the rating.
What games are similar to The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt?
Games similar to The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt are for example Hogwarts Legacy, Hot Wheels Unleashed, Little Nightmares II, Hitman 3 and Mundaun.
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5/5
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Ranking
#6
of 717 games released in 2015
better than 99 % of games
#1
of 20 games released in 2015 on PC
better than 100 % of games
#1
of 4 games released in 2015 on PS5
better than 100 % of games
#1
of 4 games released in 2015 on Xbox Series X|S
better than 100 % of games
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Complete Edition takes a nearly-perfect game and makes it better. Nothing about this title really needed to be changed, which makes it even nicer that the developers took the extra effort to implement various quality-of-life improvements in addition to giving it a graphical facelift for the current console generation. Given its compelling story, fantastic dialogue writing...
Our review of Hearts of Stone mentioned that it was a shining example of how to create meaningful downloadable content, and yet Blood and Wine manages to top it in nearly every way imaginable. From a deceptively deep and emotional main narrative to a number of mechanical additions that make playing as Geralt even more of a blast, CD Projekt Red has truly outdone itself here. It’s difficult to think...
If you’re looking for an example of how to create meaningful downloadable content that doesn’t feel exploitative, you’d be hard pressed to find a better example than Hearts of Stone. From its love letters to longtime fans of the series to the outstanding character moments in its main quest, The Witcher 3‘s first piece of paid DLC adds yet another layer to what might be the most robust open world in...
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is equal parts daunting, accessible, beautiful and hideous, but every aspect combines in such a remarkable way that it’s nearly impossible to not give it a sweeping recommendation. Geralt’s story and his interactions with the world provide both an immediately gripping experience for newcomes and enjoyable fanservice to those who have stuck around since the beginning. 2015’s...
The Witcher 3 provides a stimulating challenge on and off the battlefield.
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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has not been beaten once. This could be a hit. Our recommendation - the game is definitely worth playing, do not hesitate.
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