Path 03 · Open-world RPG · CD Projekt Red, 2015
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
A monster hunter searches a war-torn land for his adopted daughter. Famous for side quests that are as good as other games' main stories.
Edition reviewed: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, with the free next-generation update.
Official artwork © CD Projekt RedWhat you do
Track monsters, prepare potions and fight with swords and signs, while taking contracts and quests across a huge, grim and beautiful world.
Who it suits
Adults who love stories and grown-up fantasy. Combat is solid rather than brilliant.
01The first hours
The opening in a quiet village shows the game's secret: even a small quest about a stolen frying pan turns into a story. Geralt's dry humour sets the tone.
02Settling in
The middle opens into big regions full of contracts, villages and moral choices with no clean answer. Many players remember a single side quest for years.
03The long road
It is a very long journey, and the expansions are excellent if you want more. Quests are self-contained, which makes them ideal session-sized pieces.
Why it works
- Outstanding writing and quests
- A rich, believable world
- Quests make neat sessions
Watch out for
- Combat feels dated
- Huge amount of content can overwhelm
The score
Overall 4.7 out of 5 · Legendary · how we score
Our verdict
Still one of the great story-driven adventures. Take one quest at a time.
Written by the Quest Lantern desk. Updated 22 October 2026. Facts were checked against the publisher and store pages at that date; prices and platforms can change.