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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
PC release May 18, 2015RPG, Open World, Fantasy
9.3A
TOPGameX scoreWhy it ranks
The Witcher 3 is still a benchmark for quest writing and expansion value, especially with the complete edition and current PC visual upgrades.
A mature fantasy RPG with memorable quests, strong characters, and one of the most durable open worlds on PC.
Pros
- Outstanding quest writing across main story and side content
- Excellent value in the complete edition
- Current PC version benefits from visual and quality-of-life updates
Tradeoffs
- Combat is good but not as expressive as newer action RPGs
- Open-world cleanup can become checklist-heavy
Score breakdown
Gameplay9.0
Story / World9.8
Visuals / Art9.2
Performance8.9
Longevity9.5
Value9.8
Sources
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