Yep. This is a game every gamer has to play. It's definitely the best game of the last 10 or so years, and a serious threat to the title of greatest game of all time (in my mind).
Gaming The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
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I didn't get very far into the game (by this games' standards), and it took my a while to get into it. I did start to enjoy it but then I just got distracted by other games.
I think I mentioned earlier in the thread that I struggled to feel any sort of attachment to Geralt and would have preferred the freedom to shape my own character.
Well, because the hype for this game won't go away I'm thinking about giving it a blast from the start on PC, but before that I've began reading The Last Wish...
What an incredibly easy read it is, and it's really helping me connect with the lore and Geralt already. I think I'll finish it and pick up the game again, perhaps reading some other books alongside.
I think I mentioned earlier in the thread that I struggled to feel any sort of attachment to Geralt and would have preferred the freedom to shape my own character.
Well, because the hype for this game won't go away I'm thinking about giving it a blast from the start on PC, but before that I've began reading The Last Wish...
What an incredibly easy read it is, and it's really helping me connect with the lore and Geralt already. I think I'll finish it and pick up the game again, perhaps reading some other books alongside.
I actually hated it to start with, the first griffin battle pissed me off, because I attempted to "learn" the game on Death March 
but as soon as I got a bit further in I was hooked, then once I'd done the Bloody Baron storyline there was no turning back.
but as soon as I got a bit further in I was hooked, then once I'd done the Bloody Baron storyline there was no turning back.That was one of the things I liked most about it. I was tired of being voiceless husks in RPG's like the Dragonborn or Lone Wanderer. Geralt had character plus all the huge RPG elements of creating a combat character.
Yeah, the bolded part, you do actually shape geralt through the decisions you make IMO.
I think it's by far the best game of all time, I don't think there's even any serious competition. Why? Because there are so many factors that make it so, it's not just one component that's excellent and fun. Literally everything.
Storyline, the world, graphics, combat, quests, humor, mini-games, and simply for the way it just pulls you in and really makes you feel like you're in that world and are emotionally affected by decisions and events. For example, I remember once spending about a whole hour just roaming into random houses in a village, opening chests to find notes that are completely meaningless with regards to the overall story but extremely interesting. I also had no problem spending so much time just listening to the villagers having conversations and just immersing myself into the world.
When someone says they can't imagine a player coming along that's better than Messi, someone can say, well it's possible that a taller, stronger Messi appears. The thing with this game is, I genuinely cannot fathom how any other game in this generation can come close. It's just far too good in all aspects. It's like a regen on FIFA being 6"3 and a 99 in all attributes.
Simply unbelievable game.
I rarely even gallop on my horse. The scenery and weather is so amazing that I just trot everywhere. Half the time I don't fast travel (unless it's the other end of the map), just take my time, bumping into enjoyable side quests as I go.
It's absolutely fantastic.
It's absolutely fantastic.
I bought the game of the year edition in the Steam sales and my word is it fantastic, there's so much depth.
I somewhat agree. No other game comes close for me. Even great recent games like Uncharted 4 are simply miles away.
Until Cyberpunk 2077.
I wholeheartedly agree. If I play a better, more immersive game in the next 5-10 years I'll almost be surprised. Not that I don't have faith in the gaming industry. This game is literally in a league of its own across all genres. That sounds crazy to say, but as you said, it covers so much ground and ridiculous detail.
Haven't played it yet (and won't do until I get a new computer), but it is too early to call it the best game ever. I remember The Last of Us getting similar praise, but few years later, people have forgotten much about it.
On the other side, the likes of Ocarina of Time, Half Life and at times Final Fantasy VII are always in the discussion for the best game ever, even after almost 20 years that they have been published.
It's the best game ever so far. Obviously I'm not saying it's better than any game that will be made in the future. I don't understand how it's too early to say it's the best game ever.
With all respect, those games you mentioned don't come close to the Witcher 3. I think your point is highly based on trying to take away any time-related factors such as open-world technology and graphics in order to make a balanced judgment on games over time, but that's not really realistic given that those factors are a big part of what makes the Witcher so good.
You should really play it soon and I'm confident you'll have an opinion more aligned with mine on this topic.
It and The Last of Us are definitely the best of the last ten years.
It is too early in the sense that it is still less than two years since it has been published, and people' opinions change over time. Usually, when you finish a game you're a bit overexcited but then after some time, you probably have a better feeling on how good it really was.
Everyone says that which leads to believe me that it is true. But for the best ever it is pretty early. If it can stand the test of time like Ocarina of Time for example, then sure. Mass Effect 2 for example was also quite overhyped as the greatest game on God's knows how long, but a few years later is out of discussion, something similar you can say for BioShock etc etc.
Mass Effect 2? Fecking noobs.
Nah, Witcher 3 is right up there with the greatest games of all time. It's blatantly obvious that it's a clear cut above anything we've seen in gaming for aeons. Games like TLOU are very good but not remotely close to Witcher 3. That's how good it is.
I'm not sure it's by far the best ever because I have a few favorite oldies that for me are up there, so that requires more thought, but there's no doubt that Witcher 3 is the current gaming eras entry to the highest echelon of gaming.
It has nothing to do with excitement. It's evidently a ridiculously good game that makes pretty much everything of the last 10 years look vastly inferior.
Witcher 3 is not hype. It's just pure gaming brilliance. In fact it may not get the same hype old classics like Half Life get because it's so much more complex and not as much a pick up and play game.
A lot of what you're talking about seems to be related to it being "regarded as the greatest game". Who cares? Play it, you'll see why this thread is full of unanimous raving.
And with all due respect to games like Bioshock, it's again nowhere near Witcher 3. The latter is in a different class altogether.
Mass Effect is not even worth comparing.
Jeez, Amol. Sounds like you and Geralt need to get a room.
You are right though, Witcher 3 is probably the best ever. Saying that, I wonder where I actually put it in the top 10 game list that was on here recently?
You are right though, Witcher 3 is probably the best ever. Saying that, I wonder where I actually put it in the top 10 game list that was on here recently?
I'd be willing.I'm not sure it's the best ever to be honest. Deus Ex had always been that, for me. But Witcher 3 is one rare game to make a case for it. I'd have to put nostalgia and sentiment aside to actually decide that. Point is, that it is right up there.
Finally built myself a PC a year after my laptop started crapping its pants from 1 minute of gaming. Bought the GOTY edition on steam. Its so good to be back 
Guys is there any reason for getting the normal version over the game of the year version? I'm planning to buy this game but as I don't normally play RPG games I'm not sure it the extra $13 for the game of the year version will be worth it.
Well, if you find you like it, you'll be happy to spend the extra cash to get the add-ons later. If you don't like it, you save $13.
So I bought it...all these potions and signs and stuff confuse me...and I'm still getting used to the fighting and stuff, but I've found the frying pan...
Get the GOTY version, you get 2 DLCs with it and each DLC is bigger than most full games.
So, i got this on PS4 back when it released but only got to like the Griffin fight (just past that actually). I stopped playing mostly because i'm not near my PS4 enough to really have a good session in the game, and partly cos i was a bit shit at the combat. So i'm now thinking, i have my laptop with me like all the time and it ought to run the game no problem. With the sale that's on, i'm finding it pretty much impossible to resist jumping in on PC with the GOTY edition (and therefore all the DLC included). So, i just wanted to ask if the PC version supports the DS4 controller and er, any tips for the combat
Started a new play through on PC. Already recognise a few names from the first book in the 'Devil by the Well' quest.
I have long way to go before I get close to where I was on my Xbox play through (I'd just met the three witches, which is not far at all i'm guessing).
Out of interest, is it safe to play the game without the books being spoilt at all?
I have long way to go before I get close to where I was on my Xbox play through (I'd just met the three witches, which is not far at all i'm guessing).
Out of interest, is it safe to play the game without the books being spoilt at all?
Could someone give me a hand without spoiling anything. I don't need details or anything, but I just want to know, in the mission where you have to track down the wife and daughter for the Baron, I've found the daughter in that other city and now it's telling me to search my remaining leads to track down his wife. The only lead I have is the quest details mention she is most likely located around some bogs, but there's no concrete leads so I'm stuck at this part.
What I want to know is, have I missed something, or do these leads become apparent after a bit of exploring?
Edit: I wouldn't mind some tips for Gwent either, because I suck at that game. Particularly with regards to how to build a deck. I get the concept behind the tactics and strategy for actually playing, but I don't really know what I'm doing when building a deck.
What I want to know is, have I missed something, or do these leads become apparent after a bit of exploring?
Edit: I wouldn't mind some tips for Gwent either, because I suck at that game. Particularly with regards to how to build a deck. I get the concept behind the tactics and strategy for actually playing, but I don't really know what I'm doing when building a deck.
Can't remember 100% but you may have a quest item book you need to open to get the marker. Hopefully that's not a spoiler;p
I think I stuck with Northern Realms deck for most of the game, lost interest in gwent once i got to the 2nd DLC though. I kinda just mashed together a deck with the biggest numbers & some with a good ability here and there. I think I kept one of each of the spells like Torrential rain etc though.
Makes me want to go back & play again but my backlog is a tad insane at the minute.
Thanks for that. I did a bit of reading up on this mission chain and it turns out I need to complete 3 other missions first. Phew. I was worried it was a glitch. Took me back to Skyrim, which I stopped playing because a gosh darn urn refused to appear where it was meant to.
So, i got this on PS4 back when it released but only got to like the Griffin fight (just past that actually). I stopped playing mostly because i'm not near my PS4 enough to really have a good session in the game, and partly cos i was a bit shit at the combat. So i'm now thinking, i have my laptop with me like all the time and it ought to run the game no problem. With the sale that's on, i'm finding it pretty much impossible to resist jumping in on PC with the GOTY edition (and therefore all the DLC included). So, i just wanted to ask if the PC version supports the DS4 controller and er, any tips for the combat
You can use any controller on the PC version, and don't forget to look on Nexus for mods to fix the amnoying niggles to make the game even better.
Iirc you have to do another mission to show you where the bog is. I want to say it's a main story mission, probably an early Keira metz one. The game does lead you by the hand though, so there must be a mission marker you are missing.
As for gwent, just practice. Also remember the less cards you have in your deck, the better the chance you have of deawing your most powerful ones.
Oh. I've kinda been going in a different/completely opposite direction. That'll learn me.
only gripe so far is the long loading times when you die...especially at a hard bit where I keep dying...I've already racked up a good 10 hours...
It's a cracking game mate. This said I've barely played more than 20 hours on it and I've had it for three months.
I have too many games and feck all time to play even half of them
I just can't get into this game. I've restarted it about 3 times because I'd reach around the Griffin part and stop for a few months before deciding to pick it up again. I honestly think it's the combat making me lose interest.
What about it? Too hard? Too easy?
Biggest tip for people finding combat hard would be get the alternate shield sign. Let's you regenerate health every time you're attacked whilst using it. Game changer
I don't know how to describe it. Feels clunky to me, especially sword attacks. Maybe I suck at chaining them?