I have started this game, no lie, a dozen times and cannot get into it. I WANT to like it, I do like it, but I don't like playing it... Make it make sense please. 😂
@RealBradMiller is it the combat? I'm not gonna lie, my entire first playthrough when it first came out, I was so bad at combat. But once I came to grips with it and understood how everything works, it made it one of the best games ever. It doesn't hurt that story and narrative are my hooks. Gameplay still needs to be good, but it isn't the end all be all for me.
@@RealBradMillerwell you clearly don’t enjoy it, don’t force yourself to play something if you aren’t enjoying it. If you really want to get into it try playing the first and second game or reading the books first to get into the uninverse of the Witcher 👍
The Witcher 3 will always have a very special place on my heart. This was the first game I really appreciated a video game's story, atmosphere, and music. I look at games differently now because of TW3.
Straight up it’s still my favourite/number 1 game yes there are other games that excel Witcher 3 in certain aspects but as an overall complete package the only game that can compete is Baldur’s gate 3 but as I prefer the more 3rd person more action based gameplay than the top down turn based system used. However both are unparalleled in size (with actual content), story, music, graphics, role playing elements, voice acted. Elden Ring would be up there if the story was more up front rather than hidden in obscure and vague dialogue and item descriptions but that’s part of the dark souls/elden ring magic but as an overall package for most consumers Witcher 3 ticks majority of boxes hence why it won goty, blood and wine was genuinely considered for goty the following year and then won game of the decade and honestly no game has come close to Witcher 3 (apart from BG3 but again got to like that very particular style of top down, slow, strategical turn based table top gameplay) so Witcher 3 even almost a decade later for me atleast is still peak gaming, story, music and entertainment that’s very engaging and immersive.
The Witcher 3 is 9 years old but still holds up and stacks up against games that came out recently or even coming out soon. CDPR put their hearts into this game. Can't wait to see The Witcher 4
Baldur’s Gate 3 is the only game since, that can sit next to Witcher 3 as a masterpiece of an RPG, writing/story, characters, music, graphics, world building, map/level design and quests.
@@jayveeeeeI know exactly how you feel. It’s quite the commitment, but worth every second. You won’t be able to resist its call for too long. I know I don’t.
@CyraXFactor I mean its subjective, but Imo RDR2 and elden ring sit next to The Witcher 3, maybe even above. Objectively lots of modern games are more graphically impressive, But Witcher 3 holds up great in 2024. Definitely a top 5 game for me.
You notice CDPR improve their formula in the DLCs as well. From writing villains to boss fights. The Dettlaff boss is amazing and I take it as a good sign that they are really going to overhaul the gameplay for TW4.
The story, the visuals, the soundtrack, the dlc absolutely slaps. I wanna live inside this game and be an npc! Also, I generally don't care for card games, but gwent is actually gotten me hooked. I play it every time someone asks me to as a nice change of pace.
Oh I forgot to mention Gwent. I've ALWAYS skipped the mini-games within bigger games like this. But it's hooked me too. You're right, it's such a nice change of pace
I don’t think anyone really moves on from Witcher 3. It’s a game that I want to be engrossed in whenever I think about video games. This game has built an entire home in my head. Hell, a mansion; rent free because it owns that space permanently. I’m the same as you when it comes to cutscenes. If they aren’t done well, then I can’t be bothered with them. I listened to every line of dialogue in Witcher 3 and loved it. I also agree with open world loot. It’s not good, but the school gear and some other unique gear really makes up for it. Thank you for the upload. I’m new to your channel, but I’ve watched plenty of your videos already and I enjoy them a lot.
@@ryanbeck8191 Try playing the first two games of the trilogy. They are beautiful in their own way, and there are other good games in the witcher world, like Thronebreaker and Gwent.
@@Semitic_from_Mesopotamia played thronebreaker and gwent loved them both. Never played Witcher 1 and 2 but after reading the books it really made me want to go back and playing. Just bought a steam deck so might give them a go on there
still one of the best game evers, which is insane given how the first two weren't the greatest, and glad cyberpunk did turn around, not as good as this but they still didn't "take out" the company
First two are still good games besides first Witcher was CDPR first game on BioWare's ancient Aurora Engine while Witcher 2 was CDPR second game on their first version of RED Engine well at least version we know because its actually RED Engine 2.
As someone who’s spent over 400 hours on this game, I played it for the first time in 2022 with the update, I can now say the only thing I don’t like, is the fact that you don’t get the cape and a hood, and also the combat isn’t the best with the constant spins but that’s how Geralt fights I guess, but yeah, not much criticism for the game it’s amazing, everytime I try and go back to it now tho I give up, just doesn’t feel the same anymore but 400 hours is a hell of a long time, can’t believe I played it for that long.
@@_.CM96 fair complaint regarding the combat. On PC you have the luxury to mod both the combat as well adding wearable hoods to the game, however the console version is fresh out of luck.
I don’t think you can get a cape, but if you upgrade the Cat School Witcher gear to Grandmaster quality in the Blood and Wine DLC it adds a hood to the chest piece. As far as I know it’s the only hood type gear in the game, but it does look pretty badass, especially if you use dyes on the armor. Also I’m pretty sure the constant spinning and rolling style is just how Witchers are taught to fight, at least in the game cause in cutscenes that’s how Geralt, Lambert, Eskel, and Letho fight.
@@docproc144 Geralt is more commonly described as pirouetting in the books, I’d say the original, unmodded gameplay leans too heavily into the rolling around, which does look a bit stupid when constantly spammed.
@@lewissharpe4695to be fair you could simply use heavy attacks if you’re not a fan of the spinning animation, they are not as slow as a lot of people might think and you can just simply make a heavy attack build which is reeealy fun. It also makes the game a little more tactical because of the slightly higher build up time before you strike, plus the harder hits can be more satisfying.
@@chrisnewbury3793 Spiderman 2 Alan wake 2 ff16 re4 remake star wars survivor baldur gate 3 tears of a kingdom dead space remake starfield etc. It was an awesome year last year
My personal favourite game of all time, the world, the story, the characters, and omfg the atmosphere, sound design, and soundtrack are beyond anything I've ever played.
Hey Jayvee I just wanted to thank you for all your good content and videos your channel is pure gold with all those gaming vids I started watching you a few years ago Keep it up 😄👍
This is one of my favorite games of all time. Ironically, it took me about 4 tries years ago to actually get into it and even make it through the Bloody Barron questline. After it finally clicked, I was lost in it for weeks. And then the DLC... ANOTHER ENTIRE 2 GAMES. Incredible characters, storytelling, beautiful locations and music... Years later and I still can't get enough. Doing my first PC playthrough EVER right now and it is like playing it for the first time.
Just preparing for my new game plus playthrough for 6th time. Can't get over the adventurous long journey of witcher 3 and it's DLCs. Death March, enemy upscaling and no huds is the best way to enjoy this game. I play as I like and follow my heart and just lose myself in the world of witcher 3 pure experience. 💙
Love this type of content sir! Always a good time when you just go through and play something and comment on it, but love to hear your more structured and critical thoughts. Definitely keep doing more like this.
This is the kind of video I've always liked the most on your channel -- glad to hear some more of them may be coming back. For example, it would be cool to see you add AC Liberation and Freedom Cry to round out that series.
My favorite game of all time. Been wearing Geralts Medallion religiously for over 6 years now, getting a tattoo of the 5 signs in about 3 Weeks. Many great games out there (even the other Witcher games), but W3 is just something special
Top 3 best games ever made, I also restarted it for like the hundredth time, I play through it like every other month 😭😭😭 I love it so much, it's so fucking good
Good stuff buddy. I like both style of vids you do - as fun as the "livey" style is I feel there is definitely room for the more measured approach you do here...... especially if it also keeps things fresh for you too. Take it easy
I'm doing the same, I still play this game all the way through every year since release. I'm currently in Skellige, It's my favourite place in the entire game, reminds me of home. Don't ever stop playing guys !
I like the new video style. A well thought out review, instead of a playthrough. Collect and arrange your thoughts, it was a good video. You hit on a lot of good points
I'm on the same boat here, played the game and now reading the books and man I can't believe I was missing this much context. Also shows you how much CD Projekt put into making the game book accurate.
Im replying this game again and honestly this game still has me hooked like before and playing it in default camera settings feels much better than the close setting
One of my favorite memories of this game is exploring a cave during my trip to the quest objective and finding a relic sword and finding out it is a very strong sword (ultinum). I’m currently doing new game plus on my last save where I was level 53 and am absolutely loving playing through the story and exploring the world on a character that I had progressed previously 2 years ago on my first playthrough of the game.
i fell in love with the witcher 3 when it came out. Played it a few times, then didnt touch it again until last week. It is STILL a Freaking flawless game!
I’ve never used fast travel in this game. Whenever I had to go to another far away location. I went on horseback and considered it a journey, because I would get sidetracked all the time and experience many different quests/unique experiences just on the road to my destination. That’s where this game shines. But it’s not annoying in your face quest markers etc… It’s a genuinely natural experience uncovering these hidden things
Best game ever! Watching this a few weeks before my new, 4th playthrough yet, this time with modes. If you didn't play and immerse yourself in this masterpiece, you missed in life....
I enjoyed this format and understand what you're mean about the more comedic route. With certain games especially, there's just a new perspective that doesn't necessarily come through in straight gameplay.
It is far from a perfect game, but what is good about it is SO good. It just feels like home to me, when I hear that White Orchard music on another playthrough.
I just finished Witcher 3 for the first just the other week and loved it. I'm on the first DLC and can't wait to see what Blood and Whine has to offer. Also I'd to love to see more videos like trhis
Thabks for reminding me to go back and finish witcher 3. I was almost at the end but got busy and sorta forgot about it. So now i'll go back and resume that playthrough
The Witcher 3 is one game that I play religiously every year. I don't always finish the playthrough, but man is it such a special game for me. It remains like my absolute favorite game to not only play when it's kinda off season, but also just when I don't feel like playing anything else. It's amazing. It's absolutely amongst the best games ever made.
I can only speak for myself; but I quite like these types of videos. I think I originally followed you due to the AC videos you used to make that were similar to this. I like your other content as well but figured I'd mention.
When it comes to random loots.. U have to always pickup everything u find. If you're full just travel and sell & dismantle the heavy stuff. There are herbs and loot in first map (vizima) which you'll need when u are in novigrad
Regarding the loot issue, it doesn’t only come down to a weapons damage number. There are a lot of interesting relic swords you can find during quests or in the open world which have certain percentage buffs which can be very useful, even if the damage number itself is lower than swords for your current level. My storage chest is full of cool swords, from which only a view are actual good end game weapons of course, but still. For me the loot system is very fun. Also the way the item symbols look, it’s always interesting to loot a chest for me. Not to mention the awesome treasure hunts for the witcher gear sets.
SAME, this is my 5th playthrough since launch. And since I have a kid now, the ability to take my save to my switch from my ps5 has been amazing. I don't even care that it looks worse, it's still one of the best games ever made!
I totally agree with the point about the loot and lvls, which is why i always play this game with the no lvls mod. Now it may sound weird at first to have no lvls in an rpg, but imo it makes the game a lot more enjoyable and immersive cause geralt does not get 1 shot by a drowner just because it has a higher number then him. the whole game and its progression becomes based on the skill tree and the quality of the gear rather then some artificial numbering.
I didn't read the books until right before the show started, and when i jumped into a new run starting with witcher 2 and man i didnt realize just how much i didnt appreciate or really understand
Favourite game of all time. It’s not perfect, but the overall package is the most engrossing, most immersive experience I’ve had in gaming. It’s the type of game a company releases just once during their operational lifespan
Just finished my first playthrough and wow i wish i could go back and experience it all for the first time again. Ive had the game sitting on my shelf since it came out i never got around to play it and honestly im glad i waited i can appreciate it more now. What a masterpiece of game making
Unlike a lot of people , i too never liked the close up camera in the next gen upgrade. You for the most part played on the default camera mode ,i liked it.
Recently got platinum trophy for witcher 3 and for anyone who is trying to go for platinum i would advise you to play on death march (hardest difficulty)from start and play through dlc when you are at certain level and final fights will be easy
This with the Henry Cavil mods is a great play! There’s also a great school of the wolf combat mod that does wonders for the combat with great animations
I'm 1,300+ hours across all my playthroughs, and I have to say that this is/was the gsme of the generation for me. Nothing else even comes close. Watching this video made me re-download it for another 300+ hour run...
The really great pieces of art and entertainment maintain their relevance and sometimes even improve with age, and Witcher 3 is certainly on that level.
I've always treated TW3 loot as "Ooooh materials to dismantle and sell/upgrade my witcher gear", but I agree 100% with what you said about gear level, it makes a ton of difference when you upgrade witcher gear to something closer to Geralt's level.
Ive played the game 5 times 100% playthrough every time And i havent seen a single youtuber mention just how good the atmoshperic music and tunes u listen to in every different location are.
I am on death march, and the experience is even better than normal- you have to use bombs and crossbows - In my first play-through it wasn't necessary.
This game is a masterpiece. One of the greatest games I’ve ever played. The level of detail CDPR put into this world is incredible. Each time I start a new playthrough I discover something new that I’ve never seen before.
Literally just finished my 2024 Witcher 3 run lmao, still holds up and gets me teary eyed in the ending of Blood and Wine. No game has ever met the same quality as the Witcher 3, not even Cyberpunk 2077. Elden Ring gets close with the exploration and bosses, but the quest design is frankly simple and sometimes confusing, maybe that's the part Miyazaki says he wants to improve on his next games
I remember the days when my father would play this game. Sometimes, my sister and I would steal the PS4 controller away and undress Geralt or do other silly stuff like pretending that Geralt was Elsa by using Aard around towns. Good times.
Bro I played the game through 3 times. Just started messin with an old save (main quest finished but not dlc) & holy sht there’s still sooo much to do. I’m like how tf did I have time for this back in the day?! 😂
Finaly yesterday i got the All games(w3 got it in 2015(edit XD), w1 around 1-2years ago and yesterday w2. Last week i bought the DLCs for W3) and i cant wait to play them all and finish them😊
I was 17 when this game came out and not knowing anything about the Witcher 1-2 or the books this game still made it so immersive, I put in around 145hrs the first time, then when the complete edition came out I put in 200+hrs because of the dlc (which both were amazing) and since the next gen upgrade came out 2 years ago, just this week I started playing again and let me tell you, this game hasn’t aged a day. I’m gonna do it all over again, until space marine comes out then I’m gonna be hooked on that but until then I’ll be playing this masterpiece.
on my 2nd run, witcher 3 complete edition next-gen in 2024... Cant belive it it's still the best game I have ever played, magnificent and brilliant beyond words
I have 1000+ hours in this game and still love it, though W1 is a masterpiece just like W2. I read all the books and I don’t watched thr Netflix show after the first season. Once you learned the lore, you will hate what Netflix did with this amazing world and writing.
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@@jayveeeee No. It looks boring as shit.
that link looks like 23 trojans with a bit of ransomware sprinkled on top
i'm midway through my NG+ playthrough right now and am already like 'damn, think i'm gonna play the witcher 3 next'
I have started this game, no lie, a dozen times and cannot get into it. I WANT to like it, I do like it, but I don't like playing it... Make it make sense please. 😂
@RealBradMiller is it the combat? I'm not gonna lie, my entire first playthrough when it first came out, I was so bad at combat. But once I came to grips with it and understood how everything works, it made it one of the best games ever.
It doesn't hurt that story and narrative are my hooks. Gameplay still needs to be good, but it isn't the end all be all for me.
@@RealBradMiller Yh same. I got twelve hours in and I just wasn’t having fun.
@@RealBradMiller you just dont like it simple as that, doesn't mean it's not good
@@RealBradMillerwell you clearly don’t enjoy it, don’t force yourself to play something if you aren’t enjoying it. If you really want to get into it try playing the first and second game or reading the books first to get into the uninverse of the Witcher 👍
The Witcher 3 will always have a very special place on my heart. This was the first game I really appreciated a video game's story, atmosphere, and music. I look at games differently now because of TW3.
Straight up it’s still my favourite/number 1 game yes there are other games that excel Witcher 3 in certain aspects but as an overall complete package the only game that can compete is Baldur’s gate 3 but as I prefer the more 3rd person more action based gameplay than the top down turn based system used. However both are unparalleled in size (with actual content), story, music, graphics, role playing elements, voice acted. Elden Ring would be up there if the story was more up front rather than hidden in obscure and vague dialogue and item descriptions but that’s part of the dark souls/elden ring magic but as an overall package for most consumers Witcher 3 ticks majority of boxes hence why it won goty, blood and wine was genuinely considered for goty the following year and then won game of the decade and honestly no game has come close to Witcher 3 (apart from BG3 but again got to like that very particular style of top down, slow, strategical turn based table top gameplay) so Witcher 3 even almost a decade later for me atleast is still peak gaming, story, music and entertainment that’s very engaging and immersive.
because of tw3 other games fall way short for me.
The Witcher 3 is 9 years old but still holds up and stacks up against games that came out recently or even coming out soon. CDPR put their hearts into this game. Can't wait to see The Witcher 4
Baldur’s Gate 3 is the only game since, that can sit next to Witcher 3 as a masterpiece of an RPG, writing/story, characters, music, graphics, world building, map/level design and quests.
I freaking love BG3. Some day I'm gonna restart that and have the best time but I don't think I'm ready yet
@@jayveeeeeI know exactly how you feel. It’s quite the commitment, but worth every second. You won’t be able to resist its call for too long. I know I don’t.
@CyraXFactor I mean its subjective, but Imo RDR2 and elden ring sit next to The Witcher 3, maybe even above. Objectively lots of modern games are more graphically impressive, But Witcher 3 holds up great in 2024. Definitely a top 5 game for me.
You notice CDPR improve their formula in the DLCs as well. From writing villains to boss fights. The Dettlaff boss is amazing and I take it as a good sign that they are really going to overhaul the gameplay for TW4.
I’m literally replaying this now, and the wind is howling outside
Same, i got almost 70h this days and its one of the games that i do skip or play for 7h straight!
Wind's howling
@@jayveeeee Looks like rain.
everyone gansta until the ladies drop "lalala laa lalala la la la la laaa"
The story, the visuals, the soundtrack, the dlc absolutely slaps. I wanna live inside this game and be an npc!
Also, I generally don't care for card games, but gwent is actually gotten me hooked. I play it every time someone asks me to as a nice change of pace.
Where's the fun being an NPC 🤔
Oh I forgot to mention Gwent. I've ALWAYS skipped the mini-games within bigger games like this. But it's hooked me too. You're right, it's such a nice change of pace
G.o.d
Same! Only one I ever got into
I don’t think anyone really moves on from Witcher 3. It’s a game that I want to be engrossed in whenever I think about video games.
This game has built an entire home in my head. Hell, a mansion; rent free because it owns that space permanently.
I’m the same as you when it comes to cutscenes. If they aren’t done well, then I can’t be bothered with them. I listened to every line of dialogue in Witcher 3 and loved it. I also agree with open world loot. It’s not good, but the school gear and some other unique gear really makes up for it.
Thank you for the upload. I’m new to your channel, but I’ve watched plenty of your videos already and I enjoy them a lot.
The most sensible thing you've done the last couple months was to go back and play this masterpiece.
The game of the decade.
The game of eternity
This is my number 1 game of all time played it and the dlc 3 times over I’ve never done that with any game ever
@@ryanbeck8191
Try playing the first two games of the trilogy. They are beautiful in their own way, and there are other good games in the witcher world, like Thronebreaker and Gwent.
@@Semitic_from_Mesopotamia played thronebreaker and gwent loved them both. Never played Witcher 1 and 2 but after reading the books it really made me want to go back and playing. Just bought a steam deck so might give them a go on there
That’s Elden ring for you
I literally Finished another playthrough not even 5 mins ago and here you are making me wanna start another one up.
My favourite game of all time.
still one of the best game evers, which is insane given how the first two weren't the greatest, and glad cyberpunk did turn around, not as good as this but they still didn't "take out" the company
First two are still good games besides first Witcher was CDPR first game on BioWare's ancient Aurora Engine while Witcher 2 was CDPR second game on their first version of RED Engine well at least version we know because its actually RED Engine 2.
@lulukomadori9651 actually the first two are absolutely great, the second especially still holds up
First two were incredible.
As someone who’s spent over 400 hours on this game, I played it for the first time in 2022 with the update, I can now say the only thing I don’t like, is the fact that you don’t get the cape and a hood, and also the combat isn’t the best with the constant spins but that’s how Geralt fights I guess, but yeah, not much criticism for the game it’s amazing, everytime I try and go back to it now tho I give up, just doesn’t feel the same anymore but 400 hours is a hell of a long time, can’t believe I played it for that long.
@@_.CM96 fair complaint regarding the combat. On PC you have the luxury to mod both the combat as well adding wearable hoods to the game, however the console version is fresh out of luck.
I don’t think you can get a cape, but if you upgrade the Cat School Witcher gear to Grandmaster quality in the Blood and Wine DLC it adds a hood to the chest piece. As far as I know it’s the only hood type gear in the game, but it does look pretty badass, especially if you use dyes on the armor. Also I’m pretty sure the constant spinning and rolling style is just how Witchers are taught to fight, at least in the game cause in cutscenes that’s how Geralt, Lambert, Eskel, and Letho fight.
Grab the Hoods mod from nexus. Combat overhaul from nexus and you’re good to go my friend!
@@docproc144 Geralt is more commonly described as pirouetting in the books, I’d say the original, unmodded gameplay leans too heavily into the rolling around, which does look a bit stupid when constantly spammed.
@@lewissharpe4695to be fair you could simply use heavy attacks if you’re not a fan of the spinning animation, they are not as slow as a lot of people might think and you can just simply make a heavy attack build which is reeealy fun. It also makes the game a little more tactical because of the slightly higher build up time before you strike, plus the harder hits can be more satisfying.
Greatest game ever just went back and finished blood and wine again on ps5
It's what happens during a gaming dark age, which we are in the midst of ;)
@@chrisnewbury3793try Baldur's Gate 3 on for size. It might cure your "gaming depression" for a lengthy period of time.
@@chrisnewbury3793 just a slow year last year was banger year for games
@@sean24833 uh no it wasn't
@@chrisnewbury3793 Spiderman 2 Alan wake 2 ff16 re4 remake star wars survivor baldur gate 3 tears of a kingdom dead space remake starfield etc. It was an awesome year last year
My personal favourite game of all time, the world, the story, the characters, and omfg the atmosphere, sound design, and soundtrack are beyond anything I've ever played.
@@mrpurplehaze3641 this is one of only a couple of games my whole life, where I felt a sense of loss finishing it.
I miss these kind of reviews
Me too :)
Hey Jayvee I just wanted to thank you for all your good content and videos your channel is pure gold with all those gaming vids
I started watching you a few years ago
Keep it up 😄👍
Thanks brother! Thank you for supporting me with your time and attention over the years :)
@@jayveeeee no problem :)
The only game I never uninstalled from my pc
I'm just playing this for the first time! Started last month and have 130 hours played. Greatest game I've ever played
This is one of my favorite games of all time. Ironically, it took me about 4 tries years ago to actually get into it and even make it through the Bloody Barron questline. After it finally clicked, I was lost in it for weeks. And then the DLC... ANOTHER ENTIRE 2 GAMES. Incredible characters, storytelling, beautiful locations and music... Years later and I still can't get enough. Doing my first PC playthrough EVER right now and it is like playing it for the first time.
Just preparing for my new game plus playthrough for 6th time. Can't get over the adventurous long journey of witcher 3 and it's DLCs. Death March, enemy upscaling and no huds is the best way to enjoy this game. I play as I like and follow my heart and just lose myself in the world of witcher 3 pure experience. 💙
Love this type of content sir! Always a good time when you just go through and play something and comment on it, but love to hear your more structured and critical thoughts. Definitely keep doing more like this.
This is the kind of video I've always liked the most on your channel -- glad to hear some more of them may be coming back. For example, it would be cool to see you add AC Liberation and Freedom Cry to round out that series.
2:52 dude in the back busting a move lol
Here I am talking about how great the game is and dude gets stuck in an animation 😅 I love harmless funny bugs
@@jayveeeee nothing can taint my love for the game, it's great!
Picked that one up because of one of your live streams. I never knew that I'd enjoy fantasy that much. Amazing game!
My favorite game of all time. Been wearing Geralts Medallion religiously for over 6 years now, getting a tattoo of the 5 signs in about 3 Weeks.
Many great games out there (even the other Witcher games), but W3 is just something special
Top 3 best games ever made, I also restarted it for like the hundredth time, I play through it like every other month 😭😭😭 I love it so much, it's so fucking good
I am replaying it right now on the stream deck :) it's great to play a game like this outside in the garden
I had subbed for these kind of videos, I’m glad to see them back 👀
Good stuff buddy. I like both style of vids you do - as fun as the "livey" style is I feel there is definitely room for the more measured approach you do here...... especially if it also keeps things fresh for you too. Take it easy
currently replaying it, beat the base game and just started hearts of stone. really enjoying it. great video keep it up
I keep not finishing Blood and Wine DLC just bc I don't want this game to be over
I'm doing the same, I still play this game all the way through every year since release. I'm currently in Skellige, It's my favourite place in the entire game, reminds me of home. Don't ever stop playing guys !
I like the new video style. A well thought out review, instead of a playthrough. Collect and arrange your thoughts, it was a good video. You hit on a lot of good points
I'm on the same boat here, played the game and now reading the books and man I can't believe I was missing this much context. Also shows you how much CD Projekt put into making the game book accurate.
Im replying this game again and honestly this game still has me hooked like before and playing it in default camera settings feels much better than the close setting
One of my favorite memories of this game is exploring a cave during my trip to the quest objective and finding a relic sword and finding out it is a very strong sword (ultinum).
I’m currently doing new game plus on my last save where I was level 53 and am absolutely loving playing through the story and exploring the world on a character that I had progressed previously 2 years ago on my first playthrough of the game.
i fell in love with the witcher 3 when it came out.
Played it a few times, then didnt touch it again until last week.
It is STILL a Freaking flawless game!
I’ve never used fast travel in this game. Whenever I had to go to another far away location. I went on horseback and considered it a journey, because I would get sidetracked all the time and experience many different quests/unique experiences just on the road to my destination. That’s where this game shines. But it’s not annoying in your face quest markers etc… It’s a genuinely natural experience uncovering these hidden things
Went back? Why have you left in the first place 🤣 This is one of those games which I will never uninstall, truly one of the GOATs
I welcome everyone back to this masterpiece of a game !
Best game ever! Watching this a few weeks before my new, 4th playthrough yet, this time with modes. If you didn't play and immerse yourself in this masterpiece, you missed in life....
I enjoyed this format and understand what you're mean about the more comedic route. With certain games especially, there's just a new perspective that doesn't necessarily come through in straight gameplay.
I've tried getting in to this game like 5 times, and every time I give up within the first few hours.
@@MDF87 don’t give up get past the baron I promise you it’s amazing I did the same shit haha
@@MDF87 this game is 100 hours plus. You’re barely past the tutorial
Its much more fun on hardest difficulty - its almost survival level . Any easier difficulty just doesn't cut it .
Thought same. Just go through baron arc. After that you can't stop playing.
It is far from a perfect game, but what is good about it is SO good. It just feels like home to me, when I hear that White Orchard music on another playthrough.
I just finished Witcher 3 for the first just the other week and loved it. I'm on the first DLC and can't wait to see what Blood and Whine has to offer. Also I'd to love to see more videos like trhis
Thabks for reminding me to go back and finish witcher 3. I was almost at the end but got busy and sorta forgot about it. So now i'll go back and resume that playthrough
The Witcher 3 is one game that I play religiously every year. I don't always finish the playthrough, but man is it such a special game for me. It remains like my absolute favorite game to not only play when it's kinda off season, but also just when I don't feel like playing anything else.
It's amazing. It's absolutely amongst the best games ever made.
I can only speak for myself; but I quite like these types of videos. I think I originally followed you due to the AC videos you used to make that were similar to this. I like your other content as well but figured I'd mention.
When it comes to random loots.. U have to always pickup everything u find. If you're full just travel and sell & dismantle the heavy stuff. There are herbs and loot in first map (vizima) which you'll need when u are in novigrad
Regarding the loot issue, it doesn’t only come down to a weapons damage number. There are a lot of interesting relic swords you can find during quests or in the open world which have certain percentage buffs which can be very useful, even if the damage number itself is lower than swords for your current level. My storage chest is full of cool swords, from which only a view are actual good end game weapons of course, but still. For me the loot system is very fun. Also the way the item symbols look, it’s always interesting to loot a chest for me. Not to mention the awesome treasure hunts for the witcher gear sets.
SAME, this is my 5th playthrough since launch. And since I have a kid now, the ability to take my save to my switch from my ps5 has been amazing.
I don't even care that it looks worse, it's still one of the best games ever made!
Greatr video man! I love the Witcher
Im in the middle of my 8th playthrough aswel 👊
I replay this game at the minimum, once a year. It's just so damn good. Graphics with the NG Update look stellar. Mods help a lot too. Love this game.
The Steam Deck made me go through another playthru of The Witcher 3. It runs pretty well.
same here, just downloaded it to see if it works well and play few minutes.. finally I have added another 60 hours to my overall gameplay :D
Just finished my first play through of this game with both DLC, logged exactly 100H. Masterpiece.
I totally agree with the point about the loot and lvls, which is why i always play this game with the no lvls mod.
Now it may sound weird at first to have no lvls in an rpg, but imo it makes the game a lot more enjoyable and immersive cause geralt does not get 1 shot by a drowner just because it has a higher number then him.
the whole game and its progression becomes based on the skill tree and the quality of the gear rather then some artificial numbering.
I didn't read the books until right before the show started, and when i jumped into a new run starting with witcher 2 and man i didnt realize just how much i didnt appreciate or really understand
Favourite game of all time. It’s not perfect, but the overall package is the most engrossing, most immersive experience I’ve had in gaming. It’s the type of game a company releases just once during their operational lifespan
Just finished my first playthrough and wow i wish i could go back and experience it all for the first time again. Ive had the game sitting on my shelf since it came out i never got around to play it and honestly im glad i waited i can appreciate it more now. What a masterpiece of game making
what ending did you get? mine left me so empty and hollow this games wrecked me but i love it
Finished it 4 times and I'm damn sure I'll end up playing through all 3 games again once more before Witcher 4 comes out
Unlike a lot of people , i too never liked the close up camera in the next gen upgrade. You for the most part played on the default camera mode ,i liked it.
@@_bhuc3802 same!!!
That’s crazy I’ve been on my Witcher binge for 2 weeks and I see this 😂😂😂
Recently got platinum trophy for witcher 3 and for anyone who is trying to go for platinum i would advise you to play on death march (hardest difficulty)from start and play through dlc when you are at certain level and final fights will be easy
This with the Henry Cavil mods is a great play! There’s also a great school of the wolf combat mod that does wonders for the combat with great animations
I'm 1,300+ hours across all my playthroughs, and I have to say that this is/was the gsme of the generation for me. Nothing else even comes close. Watching this video made me re-download it for another 300+ hour run...
The really great pieces of art and entertainment maintain their relevance and sometimes even improve with age, and Witcher 3 is certainly on that level.
Definitely grind getting the bear outfit and swords! Totally worth it. Definitely like this type of commentary and prefer it
I've always treated TW3 loot as "Ooooh materials to dismantle and sell/upgrade my witcher gear", but I agree 100% with what you said about gear level, it makes a ton of difference when you upgrade witcher gear to something closer to Geralt's level.
Ive played the game 5 times 100% playthrough every time
And i havent seen a single youtuber mention just how good the atmoshperic music and tunes u listen to in every different location are.
I am on death march, and the experience is even better than normal- you have to use bombs and crossbows - In my first play-through it wasn't necessary.
the astronomical jump between witcher 2 and witchcer 3 considering they are just around 4 years apart is mind blowing
This game is a masterpiece. One of the greatest games I’ve ever played. The level of detail CDPR put into this world is incredible. Each time I start a new playthrough I discover something new that I’ve never seen before.
While watching this video I kept imagining what Jin Sakai in the witcher world would be like 😅
Literally just finished my 2024 Witcher 3 run lmao, still holds up and gets me teary eyed in the ending of Blood and Wine. No game has ever met the same quality as the Witcher 3, not even Cyberpunk 2077. Elden Ring gets close with the exploration and bosses, but the quest design is frankly simple and sometimes confusing, maybe that's the part Miyazaki says he wants to improve on his next games
jayvee, your videos are a work of art
Bro has been stalking me because this is the third game recently I was considering playing and then you drop a video a couple days later
I remember the days when my father would play this game. Sometimes, my sister and I would steal the PS4 controller away and undress Geralt or do other silly stuff like pretending that Geralt was Elsa by using Aard around towns. Good times.
the unbeatable benchmark, I’m replaying it too
Bro I played the game through 3 times. Just started messin with an old save (main quest finished but not dlc) & holy sht there’s still sooo much to do. I’m like how tf did I have time for this back in the day?! 😂
I don’t think I’ll ever stop going back to this game
Finaly yesterday i got the All games(w3 got it in 2015(edit XD), w1 around 1-2years ago and yesterday w2. Last week i bought the DLCs for W3) and i cant wait to play them all and finish them😊
I was 17 when this game came out and not knowing anything about the Witcher 1-2 or the books this game still made it so immersive, I put in around 145hrs the first time, then when the complete edition came out I put in 200+hrs because of the dlc (which both were amazing) and since the next gen upgrade came out 2 years ago, just this week I started playing again and let me tell you, this game hasn’t aged a day. I’m gonna do it all over again, until space marine comes out then I’m gonna be hooked on that but until then I’ll be playing this masterpiece.
this game has been in my steam library for a year but have never played it. installing now. I'm excited to finally give it a try!
on my 2nd run, witcher 3 complete edition next-gen in 2024... Cant belive it it's still the best game I have ever played, magnificent and brilliant beyond words
im replaying the game in deathmarch and its like playing it again for the first time
Playing this game for the 5th time. Almost ten years has passed and still nothing topped TW3.
Great video im having blast again with this game!! some 15 hours in and last time I played it I think it was like 6 years ago!
This game came out a month before my dad past away I picked it up a couple days after he passed and it helped me through a lot of emotions
Favorites of all time
You know a game is amazing when you've already finished it twice and you wake up in the morning excited to continue your third playthrough
I’ve played a lot of games in my 33 years, but I have never had a game hook me like The Witcher 3.
insane how this game looks so much better than games that are coming out in this year...
My 5 year old loves this game and plays it all the time. I played through the whole story so that he could just roam around and fight monsters
I love this game. I played all 3 and 3 has so many groundbreaking things most games today still don't have
The many different options and outcomes in some quests are wild
Valhalla, everyone complains about it but everyone played it anyway. I had fun with both games.
I have 1000+ hours in this game and still love it, though W1 is a masterpiece just like W2. I read all the books and I don’t watched thr Netflix show after the first season. Once you learned the lore, you will hate what Netflix did with this amazing world and writing.