@@geraltofrivia8749 I think he meant that the reward money wasnt high enough and because of that players have to find other ways to make money (imo thats part of the fun)
I know one thing for sure: The Witcher Wild Hunt will always be my favourite never had such an immersive experience. I literally can not explain the way i felt during the hours i spend while interacting in this masterpiece, but those hours were one of the best i had.
this game was released right after my final exams at the univeristy, 4 days straight i was playing it, taking food-only breaks, unique expirience
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Yeah and the chances of a game this good ever happening again shrink by the year as the poisonous concept of "games as service" has defiled the media we have loved so much. CDPR stand alone as the only developer with not just the capability but, unlike pretty much every other company in 2020, the willingness and integrity to create such a product. Can you imagine any of our once beloved and now sullied developers making this...? Rockstar...? Bethesda...? Gearbox...? Ubisoft..? EA...? Please...
When i played Zelda BOTW i fell is very good exploration game..great adventure, great RPG, great combat.,,BUT When i played Witcher 3..i dont feel i play video games,, suddenly i become Geralt myself.,, and his world is my world .This is beyond game
Am I really going to spend 4 hours of my life watching a review of a game I already have played a thousand hours in for the third time? Yes, yes I will
If Witcher 1 was remade and released with updated battle system, fully animated and rendered in-engine cutscenes using a properly modern graphics engine, it would honestly slavic squat all over Witcher 3 :D
Ali Baba Eh, Witcher 1’s pacing and storytelling is seriously tedious. I eventually enjoyed it in the latter half, but it would benefit from major rewrites.
@@houndnobleman876 IT depends how you play it to be honest , if you know what you're doing you can basicaly speedrun trough Vizima easly. There is a detective quest which could be done in 5 minutes or 5 hours , depending how many clues you have and can be resolved in many ways.
You're right to frame them as separate games - because the level of quality and detail for each of the expansions far exceeds a lot of main campaigns in other games.
The battle of Kaer Morhen is my favorite mission in the game and probably the high point next to the final mission. It was so built up and tbh it felt like an Avengers movie with all major characters there together.
@@Sparkball if you didnt read the books the last wish kinda feels nothing? because you dont care about yen as much as about triss. scenes of a marraige is definitely one of the top missions literally cried in the mission but again it does not have epic feeling like the kaer morhen and the last battle
I spent months working on this piece... I felt it had to be this long because of how big this game is and how special it is to me. To digest this video easier, I have split it into chapters and timestamped them in this comment and in the description so you can view each chapter at your own pace. Thank you, and enjoy! Edit: YES I KNOW ITS A BASILISK, I MADE A MISTAKE IM SORRY Timestamps: Chapter 1 (Sword of Destiny) - 3:56 Chapter 2 (Lilac & Gooseberries) - 7:06 Chapter 3 (In Ciri's Footsteps) - 17:18 Chapter 4 (Toss a Coin to Your Witcher) - 51:10 Chapter 5 (The Wolven Storm) - 1:35:33 Chapter 6 (The Wolf & The Swallow) - 2:02:36 Chapter 7 (Child of The Elder Blood) - 2:33:34 Chapter 8 (Something Ends, Something Begins) - 3:28:18 Chapter 9 (The Last Wish) - 3:36:49 The King’s Heart | The Witcher III: Hearts of Stone - 5 Years Later (Retrospective) ua-cam.com/video/XnHxo2WxDxg/v-deo.html
I have over 200 hours in my current play through of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Level 51. 80 Ability Points. The Final Battle with Eredin awaits. But to call the TW3 the King of RPGs is absurd and outrageous. First of all TW3 isn’t even a true RPG. Second of all certain idiotic and frustrating gameplay mechanics by CDPR in TW3 exclude it from even winning GOTY imho... I avoided completing this game for years because of the immersion breaking Level Suggested Missions and Required Level Weapons & Armor. There was nothing worse than reading an exciting sounding Witcher Contract, only to discover that it was nearly 20 Levels above my own. And by the time I reached the suggested level. I forgot all about the WC I wanted to experience. Sir Geralt of Rivia is a professional monster hunter. Who employs no stealth gameplay mechanics whatsoever! You never feel like a true hunter while playing this game that’s suppose to be all about The Wild Hunt. Every predator employs stealth, cunning and guile when hunting its prey. Lions fur matches the bush that they conceal themselves in while hunting gazelle. We are given no freedom whatsoever to decide how we are going to hunt or prey. We can’t setup traps. There are no stealth kills. All Geralt can do is charge ahead at his prey and it’s dumb, lazy and uninspired.
The first time I did the Tower of Mice quest, the tower itself actually had me frightened. Every step, I was expecting some Skaven-looking thing to leap from the shadows. It was the most intense atmosphere in the entire game for me. 100/10, have played again. Over and over and over and over...
I don’t think I’ve ever seen a video made with so much passion and love. The editing, the storytelling, the way he talks about it passionately, the little jokes inbetween. Everything works. This has got to be one of the best videos I’ve ever seen on UA-cam and for that you deserve all the respect I can give. Thank you James for making this and a happy birthday!
The Skellige Isles portion of this game is one of my favorite parts of any game ever, going there and finding a whole new map to explore with new scenery, music, characters, and plot lines blew me away - I was expecting a shorter, scripted sequence of events. It could've been it's own DLC pack or even it's own game and I would of been happy - to have all that on top of the already expansive Velen was so amazing to me.
I agree, though visiting all these question marks while trying to fend off all the monsters was a pain. Don't get me wrong, I love exploration, but they fucked up boat and underwater mechanics.
:> glad you've joined the 'fandom' even if it's a ... ;) smidge late ;) if you've got a few coins laying around the house or under the couch cushions.... go on GOG.com and buy the first two Witcher games. CDProjecktRed is majority owner of GoodOldGames and got it started a long time ago. but, i bet you downloaded your copy of W3 either on Steam or GOG. compare the 'jewel' that W3 is to 1,2. :D the gameplay and graphics may have changed over the years, but the first two games will still blow your socks off. :D
That show looked like such good fun - but I held off until I finished Witcher 3 (under lockdown) in case of spoilers. Once I finished the main campaign, I dared to watch the whole of the TV show (it's very very good - can't wait for next series ... and I think they managed to complete filming before the lockdown)
I bought it midway last year around June/July and started playing it and stopped when I was at the Keira Metz cave questline because I found the game a bit boring. Later when the Netflix show rolled around late last year and finished the show I started playing it again. A couple of months back from now and I had finished the Witcher 3 with the two of the DLC’s. Funny thing, I had no idea who gaunter o’dimm was when I first met him in hearts of stone but when I later learned through the power of the internet that you actually meet him way in the beginning in white orchard I was stunned. And when I bought the game I also bought the dlc’s knowing that they were really good according to the internet and boy were they right. It was one of the best games I have ever played. I am currently thinking about buying the books to read those and to make my laptop better to play the Witcher 1 and 2. Also 1 question: If I were to play Witcher 1 and 2 on PC/laptop, can I transfer my saves over to ps4 or must I play Witcher 3 plus dlc on PC/laptop in order to use that save your saves system with all of the dialogue options?
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is an exceptional game and James has done it justice. This is the best retrospective I've seen and you can tell the time, effort and passion that went into it, absolutely superb.
I've seen this debate many times before and I don't think it will ever be properly resolved. I think it depends on where you come from, I'm in my 50s and my introduction to RPGs were PnP such as D&D and as such we tend towards a more " purists" view of what makes a RPG. I would suggest that those whose experience of RPGs is through computer games have a freer interpretation of what makes a RPG, my view of Witcher 3 is that it is an action game with RPG elements, yours may well be that it is a RPG with action elements. In the end though we all have a valid viewpoint and I don't see the point in arguing about it, I think most of us can agree this is a brilliant and deeply involving game.
@Zero you are literally playing the role of Geralt, you choose what he says, what he does, you infuence the story ... show me one action adventure that does those things. Also the whole internet, except you agrees that it's an RPGs, so can you show me your degree in gaming or some shit to prove that your claims have any validity ?
While that is a complaint i can understand to an extent. I am not saying it isnt an rpg but the witcher 3 does lack many rpg features, obvious ones like actual skill trees, its got lack luster customization amongst many other things. It plays out more like an action/adventure game, especially with the way its upgrades work. In most rpgs you really feel growth but you can play countless hours in w3 and barley feel any different....... But hey its still a great game and i just take it as it is for what it is and not what it isnt. using many peoples modern definition of role playing, any game with a story would count as an rpg lmao.
Your introduction montage with the Geralt of Rivia theme song was OUT OF THIS WORLD!!! Never seen anything like it in all the hundreds of Witcher videos I've watched. PROFESSIONAL level work there. GREAT JOB!
Only finished it like 4 days ago for the first time, the game is truely a masterpiece! Instantly bought the expansion pass but haven’t got around to playing it yet (busy with final fantasy 7) but can’t wait to play it
The DLC is actually fantastic. Blood & Wine is literally the size of most entire games, and Hearts of Stone is still quite large for a DLC and has a phenomenal story. It is obvious that they put just as much effort into the DLC as the base game. I actually held off on playing both for a couple of years, until I couldn’t stand it anymore and my Witcher jonez was too much. It was well worth it. No rush, they aren’t going anywhere....you will enjoy it. I’m planning a 100% run on Death March later this summer. Haven’t done this yet. After Ghost of Tsushima, there will be a break before CP2077. Kinda done playing shitty action-RPGs. There are so many, and many attempt to copy the gameplay loop of W3, but unsuccessfully as the attention to detail just isn’t there. Always imitated, never replicated, Ubisoft.
2:17:14 I've completed this game like 3 times now and I STILL started crying seeing this again. I knew exactly what was going to happen and I literally told my self that I wasn't going to cry, but that moment just breaks me every time.
as soon as i saw this comment i knew what it was referring to pretty much instantly, it's such a well done scene. geralt rocking to comfort himself really hits because it's so human
I really appreciate that you mentioned the part where you’re riding to the fortress in skellige and you feel that cold breeze with that atmosphere. It was a part that I can’t forget and felt truly immersed.
At the moment of commenting this I am 30 minutes in, this video so far is; informative, funny, entertaining and interesting. The amount of effort and time it would have taken to make this video is probably a long time (might be an understatement). It needs more views in my opinion. Gonna watch the rest throughout the week and then move on to the expansions.
Thank you so much man, I really appreciate that. It took me a good few months to put it all together, same for the expansions. I’m really proud of it all though, some of my favourite work. Glad you’re having a good time 🙌🏻
I've just finished watching the unlisted version and as always I'm blown away. I always leave this retrospectives thinking about how that one was somehow better than the last and how I didn't know how you'd top it but you did it again. I expected to watch a few chapters then finish the video tommorow, but you kept me interested from beginning to end. Another masterpiece. Can't wait to see what comes next from the King of Gwent! 👑
I have yet to play a moment in any game ever that affected me as strongly as when Geralt finds Ciri. The sheer emotion of that overwhelms me every. single. time.
Deathmarth is where it's at. I only got confident at that after many hours but man does that make it feel like the stakes are real. Every little edge matters and it's SO good!
@@EmoZix i mean you're not wrong, cyberpunk by all accounts SHOULD HAVE been a successor to Witcher 3. Its a damn shame it released how it did :(. Live and learn i guess lol
Cyberpunk.... Man what a shitshow :( it made me so sad... If I could put that feeling into words I'm sure it's be how Obi Wan Kenobi felt when he was telling Anikin that he was supposed to be the one that brought balance to the force....
A testament to the game's world building and story is the end. When you've finally beaten the game and you've watched the epilogue and credit scenes with secondary story endings and you get teleported back to Kaer Morhen. It is here that it hits you, the brilliant music recalling events, the emptiness of Kaer Morhen, that it's over and Geralt's story is finished. The feeling is alleviate d by having Blood and Wine to do but even after that the feeling is the same his story is done albeit ending on a better note. In some ways, I wish they would have added npcs like Ciri wandering around just to breathe a bit of life back into the world that is sorely missing from the loss of the main cast. It's like saying goodbye to a dear friend or loved one while you're happy you spent the time together experiencing things, in the immediate aftermath it leaves only emptiness and a slight touch of sadness. Still, it's a masterpiece to this day.
Well James i must say that this is the best example of hard work and dedication I've seen in recent memory and it's something to admire, that intro gave me chills and the whole thing is so well put together it's like there was a full team. I think this is the best one you have done it's I really look forward to the next
I have watched the full length of this video now. I have never played The Witcher 3, nor am I planning to, but this video almost made me feel like I played it. I can really see the time and effort put in to this. Thank you James for an amazing video
Honestly the greatest game. Its truly a masterpiece of it generation. Story telling and character depth, no other game comes close. Completely immersive. Thanks for this analysis.
Nah i reckon Monster hunter world has a better combat system. And Yakuza 0 has better story. But witcher 3 is probably better than both because it combines everything together so nicely
@@IWantToStayAtYourHouse He didn't mention combat systems, and whether one story or the other is better is entirely subjective, so don't state it like that's an objective matter.
This game changed my perspective on storytelling, characters, writing and presentation plus many more things about games, It set a precedent for Rpg's in my mind that hasn't been topped since. The fact it perfectly caps off the witcher story with an incredible main game, small expansion and grand expansion that dwarfs many triple titles near on 5 years later. It is my favourite game of all time.
Wasn't expecting to sit through the whole video honestly, but everything in this masterpiece is a captivating experience, and was so nicely presented in this video. Excellent job!
Savor every moment. Take your time. See and do everything. There will never be a first playthrough, ever again. When it ends, there is a period of depression. This is normal, it will pass......maybe just a few months, no biggie.
@@Deeplycloseted435 Thanks for the advice, I think I am doing a good job taking it in, I'm 27 hours in now and I'm still on 'Ciri's footsteps', I've completed Velen, I'm in Novigrad at the moment.
@@vividmusic473 u think u completed velen after 27h. 2 advices from me: high difficulty lvl, and hit enemy upscaling in gameplay options. U will feel combat more tactic, u will have to use oils, potions etc etc to win. Feeling more like a witcher
I remember that I was so broken after completing the mainly quest, that I've never finished dlc's. I just couldn't walk in this world without all the characters from the main plot. I think now, when my emotions are not so strong it is time to replay this game one again. Thank you for this amazing work it was a pleasure to watch
I felt the same way and it took a while until I started playing Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine. And for quite a while I suspected that both stories lack the depth of the Wild Hunt part. How wrong I was. Even the "good" ending of HoS is heartbreaking. B&W didn't seem to make much sense at the beginning and parts of the narrative smelled a lot like typical horror stereotypes. But they did tie up all the loose ends and as the plot unfolds, you get just as invested as in the first two parts. And, since you miss the characters from WH, a little spoiler: There will be a pleasant surprise at the end of B&W (if you don't mess it up completely and get the worst ending)
Per usual, your reviews are freaking phenomenal! I remember reading the books when I was younger, the games proved that good adaptations are possible. keep up the good work!!!!
One of the best video's I've seen in the last few years. This amount of dedication deserves to be seen. At least you made me want to replay this masterpiece of a RPG.
This was my first ever rpg. I remember the crisp winter day during the holiday when i spent a week playing thrOne of the strengths of the game i believe is emotional attachment.
Bwa Bwa Yoshi im guessing you never played monster hunter world. I love witcher 3 combat especially the alchemy and decoction system but nothing in TW3 comes close to the combat depth in monster hunter
W3 and rdr2 i need in both two runns too go deep into them but is was worth it... Maybe not now im spoiled and i can never play a other game without bring them on the same level with those games☹️
I hear you Bud. I remember when this game came out. I couldn't wait to come home and play this game.Those were some of the best times, no tension no worries, just come home and enjoy this masterpiece.
The ending of the video made realize how this might be the best video game I’ve ever played and I was almost emotional. Thank you for making this video
I'm probably not going to be able to finish this video in one sitting so I just wanted to say that already I can see how well the video is made and written pretty early on so great job James! And that intro was top notch by the way. Also happy birthday if it's still your birthday in England. I have a feeling this will be your best retrospective yet
This game and you videography are so good I wanted it all in 1 sitting. It’s currently 2:31 AM and I can only thank God I don’t have anything going on tomorrow
Watched this alongside where I was on my own playthrough during lockdown and loved it, jumping back in for another crack at a new save and watching it all again. Amazing work 👏
Man this is the game I always look to for inspiration and the do's/don't-do's of rps when I'm planning my dnd campaigns. My friends say I have a really intricate world and I always seem to be completely on top of everything and I don't get thrown off by player shenanigans. I then politely remind them all that I am a lover of TW3 and play it religiously😂
I love this game so much, especially the fact that even tho im in my second run right now, the gameplay that you show in this video is alway a little bit different, then the gameplay i have. For example, i never met lambert while doing a witcher contract etc. Just a wonderful video about a wonderful game!
You're a great storyteller bro. I half listened half watched the whole thing while playing the witcher 3. And by "playing" I mean looting all the smugglers caches & hidden treasures in the Skellige seas. Definitely helped with the monotony. So thanks...
I just want to say James, phenomenal video. Thank you for being one of the only youtubers left that actually put out quality content that you’re passionate about. Mad props to you dude, excited for more videos to come.
Just finished this masterpiece of a game. Being an Assassin's Creed virgin, I felt insecure playing a different game for the first few days. Even uninstalled the game and reinstalled after a couple weeks. You kept praising this game whenever you got the chance, and I decided to trust you After a number of quests in, IT CLICKED in me. The quality of the quests were indeed exceptional and I finally picked up the mechanics of the game. Since then, it's been an absolute joy to play this game. Now I just finished watching this retrospective. What an absolute joy it was playing this masterpiece Thank you so much for introducing this game to me James, you are the best video game enthusiast out there. Now if you will excuse me, I have a post-videogame depression to deal with
I felt the same way! Played almost exclusively AC so I tried to stick with counter attacks for every fight I was in. I even stopped playing for a long time when I got so frustrated with the golem you fight with Keira. Took a while for me to figure out the fighting mechanics. Once I did, I fell in love with it.
Brings a tear to my eye knowing how quick time has passed I love the Witcher and used to play it all the time I’m not old but I’m just starting my life and my younger years were better with games like these
The Witcher 3 isn't the king of RPGs, it's not even the emperor. It's the god of RPGs. No game (series) ever has made me cry and laugh so much. The story, the characters; it's just beautiful. Heck, the Witcher game series inspired me to grow my hair out and design my longsword for reenactment after the style of the official steel sword of The Witcher 3. The details in this game are so amazing; Geralt uses flashy fighting moves, the human enemies use sword stances based on HEMA-techniques. It's just such a small detail but so interesting. Or the music; you all remember the first time when you visited Skellige? So far you had mostly seen swamps, small hills, northern cities and suddenly you get snow-coated, rugged peaks, pines moving in the wind and the music "On the fields of Ard Skellig". Just gorgeous. Or when you meet Roche. One of the strong-headed characters in The Witcher 2 and now you meet him in TW3, hear that music and you just know: this man has lost everything; his king, his unit, his country. It's just amazing how much music can convey. And the lore: as someone who lives in Eastern Germany (so basically Temeria in game) it was so amazing to see all those Eastern-central legends and myths like Noonwraiths, Drowned Dead and Waterhags and architecture of medieval Poland. Also the synchronisation: while in my eyes the German synchro is the best in my opinion, they are all so well done. It's just the best RPG I have ever played. About the combat; if you don't like it and are on PC: install the Enhanced Edition mod. It makes combat so much more difficult and yet complex. This mod will make you rip your hairs out and curse out of frustration like it should be, but if you engage with the system as necessary, it basically becomes a joke. Oh, a Noonwraiths is difficult to beat? Well, throw a Moondust bomb and you can just finish of the Noonwraiths laughing. Anyway; beautiful video and happy late birthday to you! Especially that intro was so amazing to look at. There is just one correction: if I remember correctly, Roach is a "she", not a "he".
The scene that really sold me was when we meet Priscilla and she sings Wolven storm. I loved the game upon that (bloody baron quest is amazing) but that scene really clicked with me, especially with understanding the lyrics and the lore behind the song.
Man it took me a day and half to finish this video but by the end i was crying my eyes out. I love this game so much and this video deserves so man views. Thank you so much for this video dude.
James I’m so hyped for this and I jus love when u comment and explain things on these type of videos. Love u bro and for all the entertainment u provide us🤙🏽❤️
Although it's a video, this felt like a movie. An interesting, painful, and wonderful movie. Such an amazing experience that you've made James. Loved every second of it, and I can't wait for the next 2 parts.
Cirilla Fiona Ellen Riannon cost me over 1000 hours in gameplay. I've never betrayed Vernon Roche (since W2 i have tatoo temerian special forces), and always loved Yen
Just watched it mate, absolutely loved it! You've done a phenomenal job and you should sure as hell be proud. From the editing to it evoking the emotions I felt when playing through it myself... The past 2 months have payed off, just as we all knew it would. Good job mate, constantly pushing the bar in terms of quality. This is why Myself, Tyler and many others think you're the best on the platform. Well done mate!
How you did this retrospective was the best way to do it. It made it not feel boring and shows how you felt about eveything in the game I really enjoyed so much I had to replay the game myself and really get into the story this time thanks so much
I can't wait for those comments that point out that this game cannot even be classified as a true RPG, let alone the king of the genre, as it fits more into the filthy casual-friendly Action-RPG genre. Love those comments. They must be written by some highly educated and absolutely fantastic gentlemen.
Not sure why Action RPG's are derided as "casual friendly". As long as it has great characters, an engaging narrative & impactful choices, then ARPG's can easily outclass even the best CRPG (which I define as those games that are very dice based, stat check heavy games......usually Isomorphic in nature).
I don’t know what it is, but every tine I hear the White Orchard music, its like I’m transported into this world. Its feels cold and windy, but also comforting and like home. There are definitely better VG soundtracks out there for me (AC2, HZD), but its how the music fits into this world, along side the wind blowing and NPCs bickering...it all creates a feeling like no other game music can. Almost like, I’m reminded of starting that epic journey for the first time. Thinking White Orchard was a pretty big map, only to realize it was basically a giant tutorial area. One look at the next map, and you realize you are in for quite the experience. Excellent video. I know these long reviews are kind of new for you, but I really enjoyed this along with the HZD video.
James, you did it. This video is simply a masterpiece. You shuld be proud of youself, as I am. You simply brought the magic of this game in your narration in a way few can express. It's just... beautiful.
Spectacular piece of work, James.. The best video you have made by far, and i have been subbing since you had 2000 subs.. You have reminded me just how brilliant my own experience with this game was, and im gonna replay it again, after 3 years of not touching it.. Thank you, genuinely.
I did it in a few different pieces but I’ve finally watched the whole thing. Fantastic video. Summarises all the reasons why this is my favourite game.
Ok you convinced me, I'll go back to that game and try to immerse myself into it. I didn't like the combat gameplay because of the rigid physics, and since it was my first RPG experience, i had a lot of difficulties finding my way through all the weapons, oils, powers and stuff. But this video helped me understand better how to manage all of that so i will give it another chance. I hope i will enjoy it as much as all of you in the comments that says its the greatest game ever. Wish me luck
You are probably gonna enjoy the combat more ,on the highest difficulty, where you kinda need to untilize every part of it. Don't wanna tell you how to play ,just something to keep in mind.
The worse thing about Witcher 3 is that after playing it nothing feels the same afterwards.
well yeah but the quest paid too low and you found busy selling and manage your lot... it never fun...
And I got the worst ending in my first playthrough. I was depressed for 3 months
@@campkira I am so utterly confused by your comment.
@@geraltofrivia8749 I think he meant that the reward money wasnt high enough and because of that players have to find other ways to make money (imo thats part of the fun)
Yes, that's a very good point !
I know one thing for sure: The Witcher Wild Hunt will always be my favourite never had such an immersive experience. I literally can not explain the way i felt during the hours i spend while interacting in this masterpiece, but those hours were one of the best i had.
Sir Ronvid fully agree bro what an amazing game I just completed it yesterday and got the Ciri as empress ending and now I am playing the DLC’s
this game was released right after my final exams at the univeristy, 4 days straight i was playing it, taking food-only breaks, unique expirience
Yeah and the chances of a game this good ever happening again shrink by the year as the poisonous concept of "games as service" has defiled the media we have loved so much.
CDPR stand alone as the only developer with not just the capability but, unlike pretty much every other company in 2020, the willingness and integrity to create such a product. Can you imagine any of our once beloved and now sullied developers making this...? Rockstar...? Bethesda...? Gearbox...? Ubisoft..? EA...? Please...
Spent 800~ hours in it, new game+ several times. Just can't get tired of it. The only game I have played more hours is CSGO.
When i played Zelda BOTW i fell is very good exploration game..great adventure, great RPG, great combat.,,BUT
When i played Witcher 3..i dont feel i play video games,, suddenly i become Geralt myself.,, and his world is my world .This is beyond game
Am I _really_ going to spend 4 hours watching a review of a game I already have a thousand hours in?
Yes. Yes I am.
Am I really going to spend 4 hours of my life watching a review of a game I already have played a thousand hours in for the third time?
Yes, yes I will
188 hours for me and my friend. But I still sat to watch this video in full still :)
it's the closest we'll come to forgetting it and replaying it
Absolutely
Watching? No
Listening ? Hell yes
My top 3 favourite games: 1. Witcher 3: Wild hunt 2. Witcher 3: Blood and Wine 3. Witcher 3: Hearts of Stone .
If Witcher 1 was remade and released with updated battle system, fully animated and rendered in-engine cutscenes using a properly modern graphics engine, it would honestly slavic squat all over Witcher 3 :D
I can't even read your ckmment properly
Ali Baba Eh, Witcher 1’s pacing and storytelling is seriously tedious. I eventually enjoyed it in the latter half, but it would benefit from major rewrites.
@@houndnobleman876 IT depends how you play it to be honest , if you know what you're doing you can basicaly speedrun trough Vizima easly.
There is a detective quest which could be done in 5 minutes or 5 hours , depending how many clues you have and can be resolved in many ways.
You're right to frame them as separate games - because the level of quality and detail for each of the expansions far exceeds a lot of main campaigns in other games.
warning playing this game can make most other games feel like a waist of time
Waste*, but you probably gained inches to your waist playing it
A waist of time is the middle part of an hourglass
@@charlesgingras8630 that's clever
Is the waist fat or thin?
U can try Fallout or Oddyssey ,they have almost the same system with this game but some elements are renovated
The battle of Kaer Morhen is my favorite mission in the game and probably the high point next to the final mission. It was so built up and tbh it felt like an Avengers movie with all major characters there together.
AndytheKid how about Scenes from a marriage and The Last Wish though
@@Sparkball if you didnt read the books the last wish kinda feels nothing? because you dont care about yen as much as about triss.
scenes of a marraige is definitely one of the top missions literally cried in the mission but again it does not have epic feeling like the kaer morhen and the last battle
I spent months working on this piece... I felt it had to be this long because of how big this game is and how special it is to me. To digest this video easier, I have split it into chapters and timestamped them in this comment and in the description so you can view each chapter at your own pace. Thank you, and enjoy! Edit: YES I KNOW ITS A BASILISK, I MADE A MISTAKE IM SORRY
Timestamps:
Chapter 1 (Sword of Destiny) - 3:56
Chapter 2 (Lilac & Gooseberries) - 7:06
Chapter 3 (In Ciri's Footsteps) - 17:18
Chapter 4 (Toss a Coin to Your Witcher) - 51:10
Chapter 5 (The Wolven Storm) - 1:35:33
Chapter 6 (The Wolf & The Swallow) - 2:02:36
Chapter 7 (Child of The Elder Blood) - 2:33:34
Chapter 8 (Something Ends, Something Begins) - 3:28:18
Chapter 9 (The Last Wish) - 3:36:49
The King’s Heart | The Witcher III: Hearts of Stone - 5 Years Later (Retrospective)
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I very much like these chapter titles James.
A legend talking about a Legendary game
Happy 23rd birthday James
I have over 200 hours in my current play through of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Level 51. 80 Ability Points. The Final Battle with Eredin awaits.
But to call the TW3 the King of RPGs is absurd and outrageous.
First of all TW3 isn’t even a true RPG.
Second of all certain idiotic and frustrating gameplay mechanics by CDPR in TW3 exclude it from even winning GOTY imho...
I avoided completing this game for years because of the immersion breaking Level Suggested Missions and Required Level Weapons & Armor.
There was nothing worse than reading an exciting sounding Witcher Contract, only to discover that it was nearly 20 Levels above my own. And by the time I reached the suggested level. I forgot all about the WC I wanted to experience.
Sir Geralt of Rivia is a professional monster hunter. Who employs no stealth gameplay mechanics whatsoever! You never feel like a true hunter while playing this game that’s suppose to be all about The Wild Hunt.
Every predator employs stealth, cunning and guile when hunting its prey. Lions fur matches the bush that they conceal themselves in while hunting gazelle.
We are given no freedom whatsoever to decide how we are going to hunt or prey. We can’t setup traps. There are no stealth kills. All Geralt can do is charge ahead at his prey and it’s dumb, lazy and uninspired.
Appreciate all the hard work you do james, i can watch all your videos all day, keep up the amazing work brother 👏
The first time I did the Tower of Mice quest, the tower itself actually had me frightened. Every step, I was expecting some Skaven-looking thing to leap from the shadows. It was the most intense atmosphere in the entire game for me. 100/10, have played again. Over and over and over and over...
Morrille Nagy it’s terrifying
And here I thought I was the only one scared shitless out of that quest lol
I had to take a break when I got there it was late in the night hahahaha
The new miasmal quest if ten times scarier but also prw good
I don’t think I’ve ever seen a video made with so much passion and love. The editing, the storytelling, the way he talks about it passionately, the little jokes inbetween. Everything works. This has got to be one of the best videos I’ve ever seen on UA-cam and for that you deserve all the respect I can give. Thank you James for making this and a happy birthday!
The Skellige Isles portion of this game is one of my favorite parts of any game ever, going there and finding a whole new map to explore with new scenery, music, characters, and plot lines blew me away - I was expecting a shorter, scripted sequence of events. It could've been it's own DLC pack or even it's own game and I would of been happy - to have all that on top of the already expansive Velen was so amazing to me.
Skellige Isles have the best background OST
I agree, though visiting all these question marks while trying to fend off all the monsters was a pain. Don't get me wrong, I love exploration, but they fucked up boat and underwater mechanics.
I only played Witcher 3 last year around when the show came out on Netflix and I don’t no why I waited so long because it’s a masterpiece
I think ALOT of people did, it’s cool that the show caused The Witcher 3 to go through somewhat of a renaissance
@@LazerzZ yeah I think it had it's most amount of players playing since the release
:> glad you've joined the 'fandom' even if it's a ... ;) smidge late ;) if you've got a few coins laying around the house or under the couch cushions.... go on GOG.com and buy the first two Witcher games. CDProjecktRed is majority owner of GoodOldGames and got it started a long time ago. but, i bet you downloaded your copy of W3 either on Steam or GOG. compare the 'jewel' that W3 is to 1,2. :D the gameplay and graphics may have changed over the years, but the first two games will still blow your socks off. :D
That show looked like such good fun - but I held off until I finished Witcher 3 (under lockdown) in case of spoilers.
Once I finished the main campaign, I dared to watch the whole of the TV show (it's very very good - can't wait for next series ... and I think they managed to complete filming before the lockdown)
I bought it midway last year around June/July and started playing it and stopped when I was at the Keira Metz cave questline because I found the game a bit boring. Later when the Netflix show rolled around late last year and finished the show I started playing it again. A couple of months back from now and I had finished the Witcher 3 with the two of the DLC’s. Funny thing, I had no idea who gaunter o’dimm was when I first met him in hearts of stone but when I later learned through the power of the internet that you actually meet him way in the beginning in white orchard I was stunned. And when I bought the game I also bought the dlc’s knowing that they were really good according to the internet and boy were they right. It was one of the best games I have ever played. I am currently thinking about buying the books to read those and to make my laptop better to play the Witcher 1 and 2. Also 1 question: If I were to play Witcher 1 and 2 on PC/laptop, can I transfer my saves over to ps4 or must I play Witcher 3 plus dlc on PC/laptop in order to use that save your saves system with all of the dialogue options?
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is an exceptional game and James has done it justice. This is the best retrospective I've seen and you can tell the time, effort and passion that went into it, absolutely superb.
Thank you! 💚
Did you watch the whole thing lol
LazerZ: "Witcher 3 - The King of RPGs"
some idiot I've seen on the internet: "Witcher 3 is not an RPG because you can't create your own character"
But... That's not the definition of an RPG.
You CAN role play as someone else.
Whoever said that was silly.
I've seen this debate many times before and I don't think it will ever be properly resolved. I think it depends on where you come from, I'm in my 50s and my introduction to RPGs were PnP such as D&D and as such we tend towards a more " purists" view of what makes a RPG. I would suggest that those whose experience of RPGs is through computer games have a freer interpretation of what makes a RPG, my view of Witcher 3 is that it is an action game with RPG elements, yours may well be that it is a RPG with action elements.
In the end though we all have a valid viewpoint and I don't see the point in arguing about it, I think most of us can agree this is a brilliant and deeply involving game.
@Zero sorry my bad, I wrote that comment a while ago. Now I know that Witcher 3 is a cooking sim. 🤦♂️
@Zero you are literally playing the role of Geralt, you choose what he says, what he does, you infuence the story ... show me one action adventure that does those things.
Also the whole internet, except you agrees that it's an RPGs, so can you show me your degree in gaming or some shit to prove that your claims have any validity ?
While that is a complaint i can understand to an extent. I am not saying it isnt an rpg but the witcher 3 does lack many rpg features, obvious ones like actual skill trees, its got lack luster customization amongst many other things. It plays out more like an action/adventure game, especially with the way its upgrades work. In most rpgs you really feel growth but you can play countless hours in w3 and barley feel any different....... But hey its still a great game and i just take it as it is for what it is and not what it isnt.
using many peoples modern definition of role playing, any game with a story would count as an rpg lmao.
Your introduction montage with the Geralt of Rivia theme song was OUT OF THIS WORLD!!! Never seen anything like it in all the hundreds of Witcher videos I've watched. PROFESSIONAL level work there. GREAT JOB!
Thank you 💚
The Witcher 3 will always be my favourite of all time. The ammount of small details in this game is just insane!
Only finished it like 4 days ago for the first time, the game is truely a masterpiece! Instantly bought the expansion pass but haven’t got around to playing it yet (busy with final fantasy 7) but can’t wait to play it
men you have to play it! It felt like the dev was a the top of thier craft and did those two DLC they are soo gooddd !!
The DLC is actually fantastic. Blood & Wine is literally the size of most entire games, and Hearts of Stone is still quite large for a DLC and has a phenomenal story. It is obvious that they put just as much effort into the DLC as the base game. I actually held off on playing both for a couple of years, until I couldn’t stand it anymore and my Witcher jonez was too much. It was well worth it. No rush, they aren’t going anywhere....you will enjoy it.
I’m planning a 100% run on Death March later this summer. Haven’t done this yet. After Ghost of Tsushima, there will be a break before CP2077. Kinda done playing shitty action-RPGs. There are so many, and many attempt to copy the gameplay loop of W3, but unsuccessfully as the attention to detail just isn’t there. Always imitated, never replicated, Ubisoft.
bro imo the DLC storylines are better than the main games, you're in for a treat
You need to play the dlcs immediately. I really hope cyberpunk is as good as w3 but I doubt it will be.
Should have gone straight to the DLCs the DLCs are amazing
2:17:14 I've completed this game like 3 times now and I STILL started crying seeing this again.
I knew exactly what was going to happen and I literally told my self that I wasn't going to cry, but that moment just breaks me every time.
as soon as i saw this comment i knew what it was referring to pretty much instantly, it's such a well done scene. geralt rocking to comfort himself really hits because it's so human
@@crptpyr same
I really appreciate that you mentioned the part where you’re riding to the fortress in skellige and you feel that cold breeze with that atmosphere. It was a part that I can’t forget and felt truly immersed.
At the moment of commenting this I am 30 minutes in, this video so far is; informative, funny, entertaining and interesting. The amount of effort and time it would have taken to make this video is probably a long time (might be an understatement). It needs more views in my opinion. Gonna watch the rest throughout the week and then move on to the expansions.
Thank you so much man, I really appreciate that. It took me a good few months to put it all together, same for the expansions. I’m really proud of it all though, some of my favourite work. Glad you’re having a good time 🙌🏻
I've just finished watching the unlisted version and as always I'm blown away. I always leave this retrospectives thinking about how that one was somehow better than the last and how I didn't know how you'd top it but you did it again. I expected to watch a few chapters then finish the video tommorow, but you kept me interested from beginning to end.
Another masterpiece. Can't wait to see what comes next from the King of Gwent! 👑
I finished the game 4 times now and I am still finding new quests, locations, weapons, armors and characters...What a game
It's not a game's thing. It's you not exploring properly.
@@Fragunov nah, there are literally things you cannot do in one playthrough, I doubt that you found EVERYTHING on your first playthrough
@@hoptropikcz4973 everything, definetly not. But i think im pretty sure ive found around 95% of stuff
@@Fragunov so did I, the thing is that the 5 percent are still a lot.
Of course you can do everything in one playthrough . Just slow down, check everything and don't stop that first playthrough. Lol
This will forever be my favorite game of all time. I can't picture another game that I could love as much as The Witcher 3.
That was a masterpiece... Literally watched the entire thing in on sitting!!
Thank you! 💚🙌🏻
I have 800 hours on this game so beautiful and still the best rpg ever in my opinion
Pffffff, rookie hours! Try 2000!
@@LukeSparrow221 pffffff try 3000
@Nick the chopper after completing there is plenty locations to explore
rookie numbers
Nick the chopper new game plus, second and third playthroughs. it has enough replayability for 1000hrs i think
I just watched a 3 hour and 40 minute video without stopping. I think I've gone insane
I have yet to play a moment in any game ever that affected me as strongly as when Geralt finds Ciri. The sheer emotion of that overwhelms me every. single. time.
Try playing Yakuza 0.
Jeez, that intro mate, i didn't even watch the video yet and i like it.
Only just started playing it and I’m kicking myself for not playing it sooner
Take it slow, rushing this game is a sin.
@Skeptical Slim He'll eventually advance to deathmarch. But he has to get used to the game first, i'd say 20h to jump in difficulty.
Skeptical Slim i remember the good old times to fight over 25 minutes in deathmarch just to kill a monster for a chest
Skeptical Slim great advice!! Well said
Deathmarth is where it's at. I only got confident at that after many hours but man does that make it feel like the stakes are real. Every little edge matters and it's SO good!
And to think Ubisoft is trying to turn Assassin's Creed into the witcher 3. Smh
They might come as close as they can with Valhalla if what I’ve heard about the game is true
@@davidroudebush6947 Nah. Valhalla will probably be good but never as good as to what Witcher 3 is. Cyberpunk 2077 is where it's at in terms of scope.
@@EmoZix welp... This didn't age well 😂
@@EmoZix i mean you're not wrong, cyberpunk by all accounts SHOULD HAVE been a successor to Witcher 3. Its a damn shame it released how it did :(. Live and learn i guess lol
Cyberpunk.... Man what a shitshow :( it made me so sad... If I could put that feeling into words I'm sure it's be how Obi Wan Kenobi felt when he was telling Anikin that he was supposed to be the one that brought balance to the force....
A testament to the game's world building and story is the end. When you've finally beaten the game and you've watched the epilogue and credit scenes with secondary story endings and you get teleported back to Kaer Morhen. It is here that it hits you, the brilliant music recalling events, the emptiness of Kaer Morhen, that it's over and Geralt's story is finished. The feeling is alleviate
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by having Blood and Wine to do but even after that the feeling is the same his story is done albeit ending on a better note. In some ways, I wish they would have added npcs like Ciri wandering around just to breathe a bit of life back into the world that is sorely missing from the loss of the main cast. It's like saying goodbye to a dear friend or loved one while you're happy you spent the time together experiencing things, in the immediate aftermath it leaves only emptiness and a slight touch of sadness. Still, it's a masterpiece to this day.
Well James i must say that this is the best example of hard work and dedication I've seen in recent memory and it's something to admire, that intro gave me chills and the whole thing is so well put together it's like there was a full team. I think this is the best one you have done it's I really look forward to the next
I have watched the full length of this video now. I have never played The Witcher 3, nor am I planning to, but this video almost made me feel like I played it. I can really see the time and effort put in to this. Thank you James for an amazing video
Can’t believe it’s been five years, I mean the game is just timeless.
Honestly the greatest game. Its truly a masterpiece of it generation. Story telling and character depth, no other game comes close. Completely immersive. Thanks for this analysis.
Nah i reckon Monster hunter world has a better combat system. And Yakuza 0 has better story. But witcher 3 is probably better than both because it combines everything together so nicely
@@IWantToStayAtYourHouse He didn't mention combat systems, and whether one story or the other is better is entirely subjective, so don't state it like that's an objective matter.
This game changed my perspective on storytelling, characters, writing and presentation plus many more things about games, It set a precedent for Rpg's in my mind that hasn't been topped since. The fact it perfectly caps off the witcher story with an incredible main game, small expansion and grand expansion that dwarfs many triple titles near on 5 years later. It is my favourite game of all time.
The sounds of white orchard is my favorite part.
It's simple, its sweet, it's kind of eerie. Brings a tear.
Wasn't expecting to sit through the whole video honestly, but everything in this masterpiece is a captivating experience, and was so nicely presented in this video. Excellent job!
Thank you!
I'm only 23 hours into the game and I can say that it's the best game I've ever played, looking forward to this.
Savor every moment. Take your time. See and do everything. There will never be a first playthrough, ever again. When it ends, there is a period of depression. This is normal, it will pass......maybe just a few months, no biggie.
@@Deeplycloseted435 Thanks for the advice, I think I am doing a good job taking it in, I'm 27 hours in now and I'm still on 'Ciri's footsteps', I've completed Velen, I'm in Novigrad at the moment.
@@vividmusic473
No spoilers - but you'll be in tears pretty soon
@@vividmusic473 u think u completed velen after 27h. 2 advices from me: high difficulty lvl, and hit enemy upscaling in gameplay options. U will feel combat more tactic, u will have to use oils, potions etc etc to win. Feeling more like a witcher
I remember that I was so broken after completing the mainly quest, that I've never finished dlc's. I just couldn't walk in this world without all the characters from the main plot. I think now, when my emotions are not so strong it is time to replay this game one again. Thank you for this amazing work it was a pleasure to watch
I felt the same way and it took a while until I started playing Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine. And for quite a while I suspected that both stories lack the depth of the Wild Hunt part. How wrong I was. Even the "good" ending of HoS is heartbreaking. B&W didn't seem to make much sense at the beginning and parts of the narrative smelled a lot like typical horror stereotypes. But they did tie up all the loose ends and as the plot unfolds, you get just as invested as in the first two parts. And, since you miss the characters from WH, a little spoiler: There will be a pleasant surprise at the end of B&W (if you don't mess it up completely and get the worst ending)
I gladly took 2 days to finish watching this video in between my studies and it definitely made my day(s)
Thank you!
Per usual, your reviews are freaking phenomenal! I remember reading the books when I was younger, the games proved that good adaptations are possible. keep up the good work!!!!
One of the best video's I've seen in the last few years. This amount of dedication deserves to be seen. At least you made me want to replay this masterpiece of a RPG.
2:16:00 this scene...tears, every time.
This was my first ever rpg. I remember the crisp winter day during the holiday when i spent a week playing thrOne of the strengths of the game i believe is emotional attachment.
Tbh I like the combat system. It's a lot of fun to fight in this game
Bwa Bwa Yoshi horizon Zero Dawn might have to say something about that buddy
Bwa Bwa Yoshi im guessing you never played monster hunter world. I love witcher 3 combat especially the alchemy and decoction system but nothing in TW3 comes close to the combat depth in monster hunter
@@IWantToStayAtYourHouse yeah but Monster Hunter world is also not trying to tell a deep and compelling narrative like The Witcher 3
This game is the reason I got back into gaming. This will forever be my favorite game of all time!!!
W3 and rdr2 i need in both two runns too go deep into them but is was worth it...
Maybe not now im spoiled and i can never play a other game without bring them on the same level with those games☹️
I hear you Bud. I remember when this game came out. I couldn't wait to come home and play this game.Those were some of the best times, no tension no worries, just come home and enjoy this masterpiece.
The ending of the video made realize how this might be the best video game I’ve ever played and I was almost emotional. Thank you for making this video
I'm probably not going to be able to finish this video in one sitting so I just wanted to say that already I can see how well the video is made and written pretty early on so great job James! And that intro was top notch by the way. Also happy birthday if it's still your birthday in England. I have a feeling this will be your best retrospective yet
This video is amazing. Am i going to watch the whole thing AND the DLC videos? Yes. Without question. Great work
I'm going to be such a boomer for these games in the future I feel.
This game and you videography are so good I wanted it all in 1 sitting. It’s currently 2:31 AM and I can only thank God I don’t have anything going on tomorrow
I understand the amount of work that went into making this video, but man I would love to watch more videos like this for other great games as well.
Watched this alongside where I was on my own playthrough during lockdown and loved it, jumping back in for another crack at a new save and watching it all again. Amazing work 👏
This was just a masterpiece of a game , i think i will never see anything like it again.
Witcher 4!!
Man this is the game I always look to for inspiration and the do's/don't-do's of rps when I'm planning my dnd campaigns. My friends say I have a really intricate world and I always seem to be completely on top of everything and I don't get thrown off by player shenanigans. I then politely remind them all that I am a lover of TW3 and play it religiously😂
I love this game so much, especially the fact that even tho im in my second run right now, the gameplay that you show in this video is alway a little bit different, then the gameplay i have. For example, i never met lambert while doing a witcher contract etc.
Just a wonderful video about a wonderful game!
You're a great storyteller bro. I half listened half watched the whole thing while playing the witcher 3.
And by "playing" I mean looting all the smugglers caches & hidden treasures in the Skellige seas.
Definitely helped with the monotony. So thanks...
Another dope ass intro. This is a criminally underrated UA-cam channel.
Great video James, I can tell a lot of time and effort went into this video of a game that you clearly adore and love.
I just want to say James, phenomenal video. Thank you for being one of the only youtubers left that actually put out quality content that you’re passionate about. Mad props to you dude, excited for more videos to come.
Incredible work, man. I couldn't have imagined a more fitting 'labor of love' this (probably my favorite) gaming experience deserved. You nailed it.
This game is so good that this is my only game where I got a platinum trophy.
You explained the whole game story and play. fantastic work i love it
Just like the game itself, this video felt like I just went on a journey again. Thanks man! This was honestly one of my favorite videos you have done!
This was a truly quality video. The opening alone was incredibly and professionally done, like watching an opening to a movie.
Just finished this masterpiece of a game. Being an Assassin's Creed virgin, I felt insecure playing a different game for the first few days. Even uninstalled the game and reinstalled after a couple weeks. You kept praising this game whenever you got the chance, and I decided to trust you
After a number of quests in, IT CLICKED in me. The quality of the quests were indeed exceptional and I finally picked up the mechanics of the game. Since then, it's been an absolute joy to play this game.
Now I just finished watching this retrospective. What an absolute joy it was playing this masterpiece
Thank you so much for introducing this game to me James, you are the best video game enthusiast out there.
Now if you will excuse me, I have a post-videogame depression to deal with
I felt the same way! Played almost exclusively AC so I tried to stick with counter attacks for every fight I was in. I even stopped playing for a long time when I got so frustrated with the golem you fight with Keira. Took a while for me to figure out the fighting mechanics. Once I did, I fell in love with it.
Brings a tear to my eye knowing how quick time has passed I love the Witcher and used to play it all the time I’m not old but I’m just starting my life and my younger years were better with games like these
The Witcher 3 isn't the king of RPGs, it's not even the emperor. It's the god of RPGs.
No game (series) ever has made me cry and laugh so much. The story, the characters; it's just beautiful. Heck, the Witcher game series inspired me to grow my hair out and design my longsword for reenactment after the style of the official steel sword of The Witcher 3.
The details in this game are so amazing; Geralt uses flashy fighting moves, the human enemies use sword stances based on HEMA-techniques. It's just such a small detail but so interesting. Or the music; you all remember the first time when you visited Skellige? So far you had mostly seen swamps, small hills, northern cities and suddenly you get snow-coated, rugged peaks, pines moving in the wind and the music "On the fields of Ard Skellig". Just gorgeous. Or when you meet Roche. One of the strong-headed characters in The Witcher 2 and now you meet him in TW3, hear that music and you just know: this man has lost everything; his king, his unit, his country. It's just amazing how much music can convey. And the lore: as someone who lives in Eastern Germany (so basically Temeria in game) it was so amazing to see all those Eastern-central legends and myths like Noonwraiths, Drowned Dead and Waterhags and architecture of medieval Poland. Also the synchronisation: while in my eyes the German synchro is the best in my opinion, they are all so well done. It's just the best RPG I have ever played.
About the combat; if you don't like it and are on PC: install the Enhanced Edition mod. It makes combat so much more difficult and yet complex. This mod will make you rip your hairs out and curse out of frustration like it should be, but if you engage with the system as necessary, it basically becomes a joke. Oh, a Noonwraiths is difficult to beat? Well, throw a Moondust bomb and you can just finish of the Noonwraiths laughing.
Anyway; beautiful video and happy late birthday to you! Especially that intro was so amazing to look at.
There is just one correction: if I remember correctly, Roach is a "she", not a "he".
hard to beat...
The scene that really sold me was when we meet Priscilla and she sings Wolven storm. I loved the game upon that (bloody baron quest is amazing) but that scene really clicked with me, especially with understanding the lyrics and the lore behind the song.
A complete masterpiece, and some of the greatest dlc of all time too imo
My favorite game finally gets a retrospective from James 👍
45:00 You can actually save the kids AND the Baron by killing the tree before the Crones send you there, too!
Oh damn
Man it took me a day and half to finish this video but by the end i was crying my eyes out. I love this game so much and this video deserves so man views. Thank you so much for this video dude.
Really loving the influx of Witcher 3 content on youtube since the anniversary
Probably also because of Netflix during the quarantine. 🤔
One of my favourite reviews I've seen on this game. Thank you.
James I’m so hyped for this and I jus love when u comment and explain things on these type of videos. Love u bro and for all the entertainment u provide us🤙🏽❤️
Raj Jutla thank you! I can’t wait to premiere it
Although it's a video, this felt like a movie. An interesting, painful, and wonderful movie. Such an amazing experience that you've made James. Loved every second of it, and I can't wait for the next 2 parts.
A true masterpiece that I believe transcend the genre its in
Honestly great job it really shows the work you put into this video so far.
Cirilla Fiona Ellen Riannon cost me over 1000 hours in gameplay. I've never betrayed Vernon Roche (since W2 i have tatoo temerian special forces), and always loved Yen
What a lovely critique! Well done, hats off sir
Just watched it mate, absolutely loved it! You've done a phenomenal job and you should sure as hell be proud. From the editing to it evoking the emotions I felt when playing through it myself... The past 2 months have payed off, just as we all knew it would. Good job mate, constantly pushing the bar in terms of quality. This is why Myself, Tyler and many others think you're the best on the platform. Well done mate!
Jas Notta thank you Jas! 🙌🏻 really appreciate the support 💚
How you did this retrospective was the best way to do it. It made it not feel boring and shows how you felt about eveything in the game I really enjoyed so much I had to replay the game myself and really get into the story this time thanks so much
I can't wait for those comments that point out that this game cannot even be classified as a true RPG, let alone the king of the genre, as it fits more into the filthy casual-friendly Action-RPG genre. Love those comments. They must be written by some highly educated and absolutely fantastic gentlemen.
lshe97 let them weep.
I don't know how people can say that when most rpgs these days copy from the witcher' design. * cough * assassin's creed * cough *
its almost as if they've never heard of evolution
Not sure why Action RPG's are derided as "casual friendly". As long as it has great characters, an engaging narrative & impactful choices, then ARPG's can easily outclass even the best CRPG (which I define as those games that are very dice based, stat check heavy games......usually Isomorphic in nature).
The withcher 3 is the only game to leave me speechless on many occasions, it is the best game I have ever played.
This video project has a lot of effort, time and care in it because I just watched all 3 hours without knowing it went for that long
I fondly remember my first impression 5 years ago:
This game tells a genuine mature story, and it respects the audience for perceiving it so.
The tavern music man , it always makes me smile !
I don’t know what it is, but every tine I hear the White Orchard music, its like I’m transported into this world. Its feels cold and windy, but also comforting and like home. There are definitely better VG soundtracks out there for me (AC2, HZD), but its how the music fits into this world, along side the wind blowing and NPCs bickering...it all creates a feeling like no other game music can. Almost like, I’m reminded of starting that epic journey for the first time. Thinking White Orchard was a pretty big map, only to realize it was basically a giant tutorial area. One look at the next map, and you realize you are in for quite the experience.
Excellent video. I know these long reviews are kind of new for you, but I really enjoyed this along with the HZD video.
What a bloody fantastic video. Wasn't planning on watching the thing in one go but damn man I was hooked.
James, you did it. This video is simply a masterpiece. You shuld be proud of youself, as I am. You simply brought the magic of this game in your narration in a way few can express. It's just... beautiful.
Feels good to watch this back after playing it after so many years. Now I'm definitely re playing it.
“But he’s just not into her anymore after regaining his memory” Damn son, you didn’t have to make such a harsh statement.
Spectacular piece of work, James.. The best video you have made by far, and i have been subbing since you had 2000 subs.. You have reminded me just how brilliant my own experience with this game was, and im gonna replay it again, after 3 years of not touching it.. Thank you, genuinely.
It's going to be a quality video from a quality lad
3,5 hours well spent :) Thank You! Was nice to "meet" Geralt and the others again :')
Still has one of the best side story quests Ive played..The only game I played for 1½ months everyday to completion..Also has fantastic dlc
I did it in a few different pieces but I’ve finally watched the whole thing. Fantastic video. Summarises all the reasons why this is my favourite game.
Thank you! Glad the segmented structure of this video was useful in watching it 🙌🏻
Ok you convinced me, I'll go back to that game and try to immerse myself into it.
I didn't like the combat gameplay because of the rigid physics, and since it was my first RPG experience, i had a lot of difficulties finding my way through all the weapons, oils, powers and stuff. But this video helped me understand better how to manage all of that so i will give it another chance.
I hope i will enjoy it as much as all of you in the comments that says its the greatest game ever.
Wish me luck
I'm in the same boat. Gonna give it just one more shot
You are probably gonna enjoy the combat more ,on the highest difficulty, where you kinda need to untilize every part of it.
Don't wanna tell you how to play ,just something to keep in mind.
Havent u just spoiled the whole story for urself by watching this?
This is a massive and amazing video. Totally befitting the game. Great job LazerzZ.