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.

First time to the Witcher 3 world as I have never played the previous two but fear not people in the same boat the game will give you a variety of questions to answer however you wont understand the outcomes of because you haven't played the previous games! That being said if you will never play the previous games there is places online that will advise what the questions mean and give you more of a background into why you are being asked them. The game looks stunning it really does especially during sunset or dawn and you are looking through moving trees! big kudos to that! You do start in a relatively small area which will give you the training you need and a chance to partake in some early side quests before the game really opens up. This gives me my first chance to moan at a few minor faults. - Getting on your horse isn't as easy as any Assassin's creed game, the game expects you to slowly approach your horse and press X while standing in front of it and you can't just run up to the horse and jump on! thankfully getting off is much more easier and quicker! - While on your horse you will find he can get stuck in trees and ditches very easily which can be very frustrating but fear not as the game has included a way to hold down the X button while on a path and the horse will follow the path! excellent! however this doesn't always work 100% and becomes a major pain when hitting crossroads. - Villagers! just repeat themselves and it can be very annoying, yes this also happens in skyrim but no where near as much as every time you pass them - Battle's you seem to be able to lock onto enemies but not bosses! this cause an issue with fast moving creatures as you need your right thumb to control the camera which also is used for combat! using the triggers would have been a better option like Dragon Age. - The game runs very smoothly with little loading time, that is unless you die, than it will take an age to load your previous save back! As much as I moan these are minor faults that can be brushed aside because the look and feel of the game is outstanding but what makes this game great is the missions and sidequests themselves. I have to say I am only 10hrs in and have already come across some of the most satisfying quests I have seen in any RPG that look like they will have some effect to what happens in the future. The combat has it's issues with button setup and camera movements, also a couple of times I have had other characters walk in my way while fighting and even my own horse but this aside it's still fun and I do love the way that every Witcher hunt is different. Preparation and reading up on your enemy can really provide a vital edge to a more easy win! Tracking is a bit of a let down, pretty much hold down the button and look around until you see something red! also can become quit competitive! Characters are all strong and likeable and I do love the voice others of some of the characters including Charles Dance from Game of Thrones and also the beautiful voice of Katie McGuinness who plays as Keira (also some will remember her as Tyrea in Xenoblande. I still have a long way to go I am sure but I have been happy with the quests and side quests given out so far. The dotted line that gives you directions can sometimes be a bit temperamental at times but all the bad points of this game have been washed away by how great it looks and the story itself. The area is huge with lots to discover and the towns and villages are excellent to witness.

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.