Wow. This game is truly astounding. I went into playing this game not really knowing what to expect, although I had heard good things about it. I have never played any of the first two Witcher games either. I have to admit, it was a weird transition from Bloodborne to the Witcher 3 because of the significant difference in pacing. However, they're two completely different games and the Witcher certainly proved itself to me. From the amazing sceneries to the engaging story, this game is definitely praiseworthy. However, the most compelling part of the story for me was definitely the characters. The character development in this game is amazing, and I truly began to feel a sense of comfort and love for nearly all of the characters. I loved the characters and lore of this game so much, in fact, that I actually played through the game multiple times, covering the main story and various side quests. It is very easy to put in over 150 hours into this game, as I have put in at least 500. Furthermore, I bought all of the books that the game series was based on and I am currently reading them with delight. If buying the entire book series simply because the game was incredible doesn't convince you that this is definitely a worthy buy, then I don't know what will. This game does not fail to impress and I can't wait for the upcoming DLCs. Hopefully you give it a shot, because it is definitely worth your time and money. Congrats to CD Projekt Red for creating such a magnificent experience with the Witcher 3.

After 9 hours i still do not know how any of the main game mechanics work. I think you need to have played games like this, or previous versions of this game. There are just way too many things that are assumed to be understood.

I have not reached a point in this game where i feel i know what i am doing, or what i am supposed to do. Most of it has been playing along with the "script", going to markers and accidentally stumbling on side quests.

I have not made any weapons up to this point, because i do not know how to find the ingredients needed, or how to get the coins needed. I do not know what weapons to make if i could, or how i can see if they were worth it if i could make any. I ended up just doing quests, hoping to get coins to craft something.

The combat system is like flipping a coin. Attack sometimes works, sometimes doesn't. Jumping out of the way sometimes works, sometimes doesn't.

I don't know if, when or how i should be using which sign. The q button does not work consistently for me, so even though the game says i can use signs in combat, i cannot. I am probably missing something here, but i can't tell.

I found out i can have bombs because a quest told me i needed some kind of bomb. I have no idea how to get bombs, or if they are better than melee weapons. If i had a bomb, i would probably not be able to find it in the menu, or be able to figure out how to equip it or use it.

I am currently in a quest with the basic weapons, where i am instantly killed by a wraith. It could be i need some protection against his one shot kill, but i do not know what that would be. I also don't know how to get out of the location where this wraith is.

Googling questions and watching other people play the game in order to make me be able to play the game is too much hassle, and not enjoyable at all.

I assume this game is great if you are familiar with the mechanics.

the one time i got over my ideals (cmon its just a game after all) and romanced all girls i get punished for it thanks for teaching me a valuable lesson The Witcher III: Wild Hunt I shall never stray from the warm embrace of monogamy again