The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (PS4)

An absolutely outstanding game that is so massive I don't think I've even scratched the surface of things to do or things to find. I've played for about a week now, and I'm only at level 15 (out of I think 50 levels?) and haven't even left Velen (one of the first areas) because there's just so many quests, so much to find and do and so much to kill. Like, with the other Witcher games, with your quests you get a few different choices to make and these choices can determine which way the game goes from there on in (such as if you decide to kill a character or let them live, it will effect the dialogue later and possibly open a different quest later). Choices can also determine the loot you get. The storyline focuses on Geralt (as usual), a Witcher (a monster hunter mutated and trained to do such) who is on the hunt for a girl he trained and became rather fond of some eight years before. The hunt for Cirilla (Ciri) will send him on a wild goose chase from one place the next taking on countless quests, contracts and treasure hunts while trying to glean any information he can where and when he can find it. If you've played the previous games, you'll see some familiar friendly faces such as Zoltan Cheevay, Dandylion the Bard and Triss Merrigold. Finally, we also get to meet with the notorious Yennifer who was always a big part of the lore but never really seen in the previous games. You also see the occasional familiar face from the last games (like Vivaldi the banker and Vernon Roche). Having played the previous games, I have to say the interface is slightly different from how I remember it, and things like detecting monsters and the potion taking is slightly different to how it used to be. You have "quickslots" now but only so many, and you can only make three of each potion and two of each bomb in total and have those in your inventory (so say for instance you have the ingredients for an endless supply of "Tawny Owl" for example, you can't make them all in advance). You also cannot sell ANY of your options or bombs either. Because of things like this, you end up with a huge cache of flowers and ingredients you can't use all at once and for most of the game are constantly searching for merchants to sell the items to (which is difficult when Merchants only have so much gold to sell). What I like about the game is there is a gorgeous day and night cycle with realistic weather system, and the weather is brought to your attention by Geralt who even mentions when the weather is changing (he'll occasionally say to himself "Wind is howling" or "It's raining" just in case you tend to take such things for granted and don't notice, lol). The weather even effects things like the grass, the bushes and trees as you see the wind dragging the foliage about nicely to make it feel more like an environment than a static graphic surface. It's not quite as pretty as Skyrim in realism, but there's a lot of deeper colour, richer sunsets and nicer water effects. The character design is absolutely fantastic, even NPCs all look different with unique features such as different shaped noses and yes, scars, expressions that make the wrinkles in their faces show exceptionally well, bringing a little touch of realism. When Triss smiles for example, you see smile lines that you don't see otherwise, and when Geralt grimaces you see the wrinkles in his nose and at the sides of his eyes move. Some of the voice acting is very exceptional (some may get annoyed with Geralt's rather monotone voice - it's supposed to be that way, Witcher's mutation means he lacks expression or emotion in his face and voice) while some of it is a bit horrendous, but that's all part of the charm. There is a lot of foul language in the game, I won't lie. The F word is used more than a hundred times (rough guess) and there's occasional female nudity (which, if you've played these games, yes, it's always been part of the franchise, so don't be shocked). This game isn't meant for young kids and under eighteens for a reason so do take note. There's a lot of easter eggs and references to modern films and such (such as Zoltan Cheevay talking about Dandylion having a strange relationship with a woman in the bedroom who would call him "Christian" and insist he call her "Anastacia" - clear reference to Fifty Shades of Grey). It's always amusing to catch these things from time to time. There are so many different locations and things to find, and a lot of them are best found when off the beaten track. Most quests you come across are not ones found on the contract boards, they're found walking around streets and the fields and running into NPCs, etc. While I'm on the subject, I should warn you CAN occasionally fail a quest if you don't act fast enough. There's also sometimes a timer when an NPC asks you to make a decision on something and if you don't act fast enough this too can result in a fail at times. Be warned if you're a trophy perfectionist, I'm not sure but I reckon this could hurt your trophy collection. Also take note, save option. If you don't save frequently, dying sends you back to the instance you last saved, which for all I know could be three hours before which is a bit of a downer. You don't retain ANY of your experience or items if you die and have to return to an earlier save game so do be warned. I learned the hard way. Do take heed though, save before handing in a quest in case you risk failing, this way you can try to get things right. I learned this the hard way too. There's more I'll add eventually but this is just my initial review. I'm so engrossed in this game I can't leave it alone. Every day, every night, I'm addicted more than I was with Skyrim (which it is somewhat similar to). I really do recommend buying, you won't be disappointed.

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is a serious contender for the throne of open world role-playing games on the Next-Gen consoles for so many reasons. Firstly, the story is beautifully written, the characters feel genuine and it is an honestly emotional journey following their adventures. The protagonist Geralt of Rivia is an iconic Witcher by trade and therefore (due to his training) lacks strong displays of emotion, instead relying on a deadpan, almost monotonic manner of speaking. That is not to say that he does not feel, indeed his journey to find his adopted daughter Ciri is a heartfelt and engaging tale that makes the player want to continue into the world of Geralt and his companions. While there is an engaging main story, it is often commonplace within such RPG titles that side missions often have much less to offer in terms of story, instead they tend to manifest as emotionless methods of experience points to level and upgrade the player's character. While it cannot be said that The Witcher 3 is not entirely innocent of this, many of the side quests of the game are actually lore-bound, meaningful endeavours that do in some small way affect the ultimate ending of the game. In terms of graphics this game stands at the peak of Next-Gen beauty. Facial animations are complex and truly affect a wide array of emotions, and body movements are both fluid and natural. In terms of scenery and the huge world of the game, the quality of the graphics are clear in every aspect, from the sparkling of the water of the sea, to the innumerable blades of grass beneath the player's feet. Day and night cycles follow the player throughout the game as well as dynamic weather cycles from raging storms to light rain, to blazing sunshine. In terms of combat Geralt offers both the classic mixture of swordplay and spellcrafting, as well as the addition of a crossbow. Geralt carries both silver and steel swords for mythical and human enemies respectively which is a nice touch and helps to further immerse the player in the lore of the game. Spellcrafting is simple but effective, meaning that certain spells, such as fire, mind control and shielding work better against some enemies than others. There are also creatable oils that can augment damage against specific enemies, meaning that combat is not necessarily running in swords flailing there is also a degree of planning that is required before committing to certain missions or contracts. Ultimately The Witcher 3 has many aspects that appeal to many players, to list them all cannot be done in a single review and can only be truly experienced first-hand. Whether you want to hear the superb voice acting of Charles Dance as the Emperor of Nilfgaard, or the experience of a dynamic story that is affected by your choices; or the chance to slay mythical creatures with stylish flourishes and aesthetically pleasing spell casting, or perhaps just to sit in a local inn and play the fictional card game of Gwent. The Witcher 3 literally has it all.

I bought this not really knowing if it was going to be any good, and kind of reckoned if it was anything near as much fun as SKyrim was then I'd love it. Having played it to the extent of losing any kind of life i had before, and religiously since it's release I think it just blows SKyrim away, and is the most immersed I have been in a game for a long long long time. As other reviews have stated, the world is massive, and there is so much to find and do in it, it can really just eat up time without you realising. I've lost count of the amount of times I've suddenly realised it's 3/4 am and I've been on it for 8-9 hours straight. In terms of character progression, it is well balanced, and you do find that you need to be high enough level to complete quests. There is plenty out there that if you're not levelled up enough will just decimate you with the strike of one blow. This is cool, as it just adds to tension and means you can't just hack around and expect to live. Fighting monsters on the witcher quests and main story line bosses is sufficiently challenging as well, you do have to do your research and prepare before facing some foes. Graphics are awesome, and really help with the immersion. If you liked the elder scrolls, skyrim and like RPGs and want a well scripted story line, then pick this up. Despite just having finished it, I am not trading this in, but am going to keep it and replay it on the hardest difficulty once I've had a break from it for a while (or when more DLC appears). Brilliant game, love the amount of extras in the packaging, and extremely good value for money. If only all AAA game developers put this much effort into content and extras!

It's The Witcher 3 no words could describe it.

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt para PS4 es simplemente asombroso. Como fanático de los juegos de rol y de la saga de The Witcher, esta entrega ha superado todas mis expectativas y me ha brindado una experiencia de juego inolvidable. Gráficamente, el juego es impresionante. Los paisajes y escenarios detallados hacen que te sumerjas por completo en el vasto mundo abierto de The Witcher 3. Los personajes están increíblemente bien diseñados, y cada uno tiene su propia personalidad y trasfondo que enriquecen la trama de manera significativa. La historia es profunda y cautivadora. A medida que avanzas en la trama principal y en las misiones secundarias, te encuentras con giros inesperados, decisiones morales difíciles y personajes memorables que te mantienen enganchado en cada momento. Cada elección que haces tiene consecuencias, lo que le da un toque realista y emocionante a la narrativa. El combate es fluido y desafiante. Geralt de Rivia, el protagonista, se siente poderoso y ágil en cada enfrentamiento, y el sistema de combate permite un gran abanico de estrategias y habilidades para enfrentar a los diversos enemigos y monstruos que te encuentras en el camino. Uno de los aspectos más destacados del juego es la libertad que tienes para explorar el mundo de The Witcher 3. Desde las ciudades bulliciosas hasta los rincones más remotos y misteriosos, siempre hay algo nuevo por descubrir. Las misiones secundarias son igual de interesantes y gratificantes que la trama principal, lo que te da una sensación de inmersión total en el universo de The Witcher. Además, las expansiones y DLCs agregan aún más contenido y horas de juego, lo que hace que valga la pena cada centavo invertido en este título. Es un juego que te mantendrá entretenido durante horas y horas sin perder su encanto. En resumen, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt para PS4 es un imprescindible para cualquier amante de los juegos de rol y de las historias épicas. Con su impresionante mundo abierto, su narrativa cautivadora y su jugabilidad desafiante, este juego ofrece una experiencia única y satisfactoria. Si todavía no lo has jugado, ¡no esperes más para embarcarte en esta increíble aventura como el legendario brujo Geralt de Rivia!

Arrivato nei tempi previsti in perfette condizioni , divorato in pochi giorni nonostante sia un gioco immenso

I did not like that I have to wait not once but twice to get my game I love the game normally with my packages and deliveries it's either a few days before or right on time and I know that maybe circumstances wasn't on my favor but it was really making me mad having to wait like that

Es una delicia jugar a este juego. A pesar de que no tiene las voces en español sí que tiene los subtítulos en nuestro idioma y los gráficos, buf, los gráficos son impresionantes. Además la historia te engancha desde el primer momento. No obstante no es recomendable para los niños porque la sangre y las decapitaciones aparecen desde la primera escena (aunque sea un caballo). Con todo no le quito ni un ápice a la máxima puntuación.