450°

The Witcher 3 is So Close to Being the Best RPG of All Time

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is without question one of the best RPG's of this generation, but what could be fixed moving into Cyberpunk 2077.

Read Full Story >>
cgmagonline.com
CrimsonWing691864d ago

It is in my book.

Hell, I got lost in the meta games like Gwent for hours only to realize I was supposed to be doing a quest. The amount of content, the production values, pretty much everything was just epic on all fronts. I could go on forever talking about my amazement with the game but I'll just leave it at: in my humble opinion it's the best RPG I've played.

Brave_Losers_Unite1864d ago

I found it to not be that great. There were only a few parts that I found good but overall it was above average to me. The story wasn't too interesting

bluefox7551864d ago

Did you do the Bloody Baron quest? Easily one of the best storylines and writing in a video game ever.

goldwyncq1864d ago

Same here. The game excels in its sidequests, which are some of the best in any game, but the main story itself isn't anything special, save for some parts like the Bloody Baron storyline.

slayernz1864d ago

Totally agree main questline I found boring and rushed through it just to finish the game and combat was awful so repetitive....I still cant work out why people keep raving about it

Count_Bakula1864d ago

I thought gameplay was actually pretty bad. Enjoyed it, and glad CD had a hit on their hands, but it definitely didn't feel great. The avatar's movement was clunky (so much so that they patched in an alternate system to choose from), constantly switching spells was poor, hacking and slashing at health bars with no dynamic wounding or marks. Definitely not a 10/10, and certainly not greatest RPG of all-time.

+ Show (1) more replyLast reply 1864d ago
solideagle1864d ago

its much better than overrated Skyrim but I sometimes find this bit boring. gameplay is very simple dodge dodge hit...dodge has huge iframe. I have started it few months ago on Death March from scratch, although at times it felt challenging but if they improve the combat in next one that would be great.

dumahim1864d ago

"I got lost in the meta games like Gwent for hours only to realize I was supposed to be doing a quest."

That sort of thing sort of ruins RPGs for me a bit. "Hey, we need you at X just over there to take care of a situation." 3 weeks later... "Got here as fast as I could"

zypher1864d ago

It's definitely in the running for mine too. The only one I can say I like more is Suikoden 2 ... and I fully admit that nostalgia has a bit to do with it.

FullmetalRoyale1864d ago

I didn’t actually like or play Gwent during my playthrough. Then when I beat it, I had decided to platinum, and I played it agin on Death March! During that second playthough, when I had to collect every Gwent card, I grew to really enjoy it.

DrumBeat1864d ago

Agreed. Best RPG I've ever played and I was born in 81. I've played a lot. Decent amount of JRPG and lots of old TSR PC games. Witcher 3 is in a class all its own. I've said so much about this game and why it's so great, so I'm not going to go into a long-winded, laudatory gushfest.

If you can't get into it, I urge you to keep trying. I was put off initially, but I kept playing and it clicked.

Veneno1858d ago

I like your comment 👍. I tried with with a friend and was also put off after playing for 1 to 2 hours. I put the game in my wishlist. Hopefully I'll pull the trigger on it and give it another try. To me though it seems this game's legacy is something like the original Mass Effect. A beloved game but still flawed enough to keep it out of the GOAT 🐐 realm.

alexkarkar1863d ago (Edited 1863d ago )

i found it pretty bad. repetitive and boring combat, clunky controls, buggy and jerky gameplay, small font. not even close to such games as fallout, neverwinter nights, kotor, skyrim.

+ Show (5) more repliesLast reply 1858d ago
opc1864d ago

Complaining about character customization is is bizarre. The story is specifically about Geralt. Imagine playing Batman and complaining that you can't change your character.

MadLad1864d ago

Seriously. It's HIS story. You can just influence it. That's the whole point.
Having a more open experience, set in this universe, would be cool though.

FalconofLucis981864d ago

Ill put 12 FF games over TW3 in my books.

pietro12121864d ago

The only FFs that I'd rank along the Witcher would be Tactics and FFXII

MadLad1864d ago

@pietro

We must have very similar tastes, being those are easily my favorites of the series.

pietro12121864d ago

TedCruzsTaint
You have great taste my friend!

BoneMagnus1864d ago

Yes - having the story about Geralt allows for the relationships that were interesting.

Games like Skyrim don’t allow for that level of relationship and interaction between the characters.

leahcim1864d ago

Just try name 1 that surpass it in production values, story, scope, character writing, graphics....
It is my friend. It is the best of all times.

King_Noctis1864d ago (Edited 1864d ago )

You are right. No RPG come close in size, scope, and story to the Witcher 3. If there is ever a Witcher 4, I don’t know if CDPR can ever top TW3.

pietro12121864d ago

yomfweeee
There's a lit of bad things about RDR2, but it's story wasn't one of them.

ShinRon1864d ago

red dead 2 better story, characters and production values

Hroach6161864d ago

That’s up for debate. Both are top notch games that are hard to compare.

MadLad1864d ago

Most of that is subjective; and I'm sure people would fight you on the writing part.
As for production values, well, while Witcher 3 is still one of the most impressive open worlds to be found, after five years and unlimited resources, I would hope the largest developer around would be able to make something more technically impressive than the indie developer a fifth of its size.

1864d ago
yomfweeee1864d ago

RDR2 story was a complete joke.

goldwyncq1864d ago

I agree that RDR2 is the better game of the two but I wouldn't really call it an RPG. Just an open world game with RPG elements.

sevilha821864d ago

very debatable indeed,i loved the game but had to force myself to finish it,too depressing and the pace was soo slow.after a 9h sifht of retail it was just to much to bare,still best game i played this year no doubt about it.

King_Noctis1864d ago

We’re talking about RPG. Is RDR2 even qualified as an RPG?

+ Show (5) more repliesLast reply 1864d ago
1864d ago
Cmv381864d ago

I can make a few that are better, but its my opinion. Witcher 3, is overrated, but I would gladly play a witcher 4. You guys who love it, that encourages them to make a sequel.

PoSTedUP1864d ago

ive never played it. sound like i have no other choice now lol. i keep hearing so much about it.

knight_drives1863d ago

And gameplay...? too bad that sucks

+ Show (3) more repliesLast reply 1863d ago
ShinRon1864d ago

they just need to maintain the solid writing and actually put in some compelling gameplay systems. as good as the story was the gameplay was pretty bad

starchild1864d ago

The gameplay wasn't bad. It was much better than what you get in most RPGs. It's just not as good as the combat in games like Nioh and Dark Souls, but combat is the whole focus in those games so that's not surprising. The Witcher 3's combat is still enjoyable for me, even as a veteran of From Software's games.

MadLad1864d ago

Mine held as Morrowind until New Vegas came out. After playing Witcher 3 though, it definitely is my favorite.

Show all comments (120)
150°

Source Code For The Witcher 3 & Cyberpunk 2077 Has Allegedly Been Compromised

Source code for CD Projekt's action role-playing games The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077 have allegedly been compromised.

Read Full Story >>
nintendopal.com
just_looken5d ago

Well they are using unreal engine now thanks to there work culture and horrific job on making cyberpunk so for the future no impact.

But it will be interesting to see what mods will be made

https://rebel-wolves.com/

just_looken3d ago

7 disagrees shows how many look at one dlc that had a rip off fight from ghost in the shell and goes wow what a goat team i love cdpr while ignoring that they only made 2 games that were good witcher 2/3 in 20yrs.

But its a new world we want a criminal that support's legal murder as president/support shoplifting love toxic work environments and have a mass casualty event every other day.

GhostMirror3d ago

I’ll admit I didn’t play it at launch, but Cyberpunk 2077 is a really good game now.

And who the hell knows what you’re even going on about in your second paragraph here.

EazyC4d ago

Wait a min...I swear to god CP2077's source code got leaked before. CDPR needs to stop using "password123" for all their accounts 😅

just_looken3d ago

Na its hundreds ex employees no doubt just getting there revenge.

Profchaos3d ago (Edited 3d ago )

This is the same leak the threat actors have been trying to sell the source code after cd project didn't pay the ransom.

They didn't manage to sell the source code to any company largely because it would be unethical for say EA to buy it so the threat actors failed to find a buyer.

After they failed to make any money they went through with their threat of simply giving it away.

120°

Cyberpunk 2077's Sequel Should Bite the Bullet on an Industry Trend

Cyberpunk 2077's launch resulted in a loss of goodwill with gamers, but there is a way to earn it back with the upcoming sequel.

Read Full Story >>
gamerant.com
anast4d ago

They will need to add everything they promised in the first one and not over promise on the second one.

just_looken4d ago

They also need to drop esg then hire employees that have knowledge not hire them because they have a set of tits.

Official video they hired people to fill the esg clipboard

Hofstaderman4d ago (Edited 4d ago )

As somebody who has been playing the tabletop games since the 90s and was let down on launch by my PS4 version, you can bet I'm not going the preorder any sequel.

nmbr1esq4d ago

3rd person option, and everything else that was originally promised. Next don't force agenda driven naratives. Finally, release a finished product without need for day one patches.

110°

The 7 Best Western RPGs: Immersive Adventures

RPGs are often huge, sprawling endeavours. With limited playtime, we have to choose wisely, so here's the best western RPGs available today.

SimpleSlave20d ago

"I started playing games yesterday" the List... Meh!

How about a few RPGs that deserve some love instead?
1 - Alpha Protocol - Now on GOG
2 - else Heart.Break()
3 - Shadowrun Trilogy
4 - Wasteland 2
5 - UnderRail
6 - Tyranny
7 - Torment: Tides of Numenera

And for a bonus game that flew under the radar:
8 - Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden

DustMan20d ago

Loved Alpha Protocol in all it's glorious jank. Great game.

SimpleSlave20d ago (Edited 20d ago )

Not only glorious jank, but the idea that the story can completely change depending on what you do, or say, or side with, makes it one of the most forward thinking games ever. The amount of story permutation is the equivalent of a Hitman level but in Story Form. And it wasn't just that the story changed, no, it was that you met completely new characters, or missed them, depending on your choices. Made Mass Effect feel static in comparison.

Alpha Protocol was absolutely glorious, indeed. And it was, and still is, more Next Gen than most anything out there these days. In this regard at least.

Pity.