Summary
- Release Year: 2015
- Genres: Adventure, Role-playing game (RPG)
- Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S
- Developers: CD Projekt RED
- Publishers: Bandai Namco Entertainment, cdp.pl, Spike ChunSoft, WB Games
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (2015)
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is an open-world action role-playing game developed and published by CD Projekt Red. It was released on May 19, 2015, for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. The game is the third installment in the Witcher series, and is based on the fantasy novels of the same name by Polish author Andrzej Sapkowski.
The Witcher 3 is set in a vast open world called the Northern Kingdoms, which is ravaged by war and plagued by monsters. The player controls Geralt of Rivia, a witcher—a professional monster hunter—who is searching for his adopted daughter, Ciri.
The game features a non-linear story with multiple endings, and the player’s choices have a significant impact on the game world. The Witcher 3 also features a complex combat system, a deep crafting system, and a variety of side quests and activities.
Gameplay
The Witcher 3 is played from a third-person perspective. The player controls Geralt of Rivia, a witcher—a professional monster hunter—who is searching for his adopted daughter, Ciri. The game world is vast and open-ended, and the player is free to explore it at their own pace.
The game features a non-linear story with multiple endings. The player’s choices have a significant impact on the game world, and the ending of the game is determined by the choices the player makes throughout the game.
The Witcher 3 also features a complex combat system. Geralt can use a variety of weapons and abilities to defeat his enemies. The player can also use alchemy to create potions and bombs to help them in combat.
In addition to the main story, The Witcher 3 also features a variety of side quests and activities. The player can explore the game world, complete side quests, and collect items. The game also features a crafting system that allows the player to create weapons, armor, and potions.
Setting
The Witcher 3 is set in a vast open world called the Northern Kingdoms. The Northern Kingdoms are ravaged by war and plagued by monsters. The player travels through a variety of environments, including forests, swamps, mountains, and cities.
The game world is inhabited by a variety of creatures, including humans, elves, dwarves, and monsters. The player can interact with these creatures in a variety of ways, including combat, dialogue, and trade.
Characters
The Witcher 3 features a cast of characters, including:
- Geralt of Rivia: The protagonist of the game. Geralt is a witcher—a professional monster hunter—who is searching for his adopted daughter, Ciri.
- Ciri: Geralt’s adopted daughter. Ciri is a powerful sorceress who is being pursued by the Wild Hunt, a group of otherworldly riders.
- Yennefer of Vengerberg: A powerful sorceress and Geralt’s love interest.
- Triss Merigold: A powerful sorceress and Geralt’s friend.
- Vesemir: Geralt’s mentor and the oldest witcher in the world.
Development
The Witcher 3 was developed by CD Projekt Red, a Polish video game developer. The game was in development for over four years. CD Projekt Red used a variety of new technologies to create The Witcher 3, including the REDengine 3 game engine.
The game was released on May 19, 2015, for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. The game was a critical and commercial success, selling over 20 million copies worldwide.
Reception
The Witcher 3 received critical acclaim upon release. The game was praised for its vast open world, non-linear story, complex combat system, and deep crafting system. The game also won numerous awards, including Game of the Year awards from multiple publications.
The Witcher 3 is considered to be one of the greatest video games of all time. It is a must-play for fans of open-world RPGs and fantasy games.
Review Score
10/10
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