Is Witcher 3 still a good purchase after so many years?
Is Witcher 3 still a good purchase after so many years?
I notice many players on Steam comparing this game to Witcher 3, saying it’s just not that good. I’m curious if it still holds up after five years. Does anyone who has played it really think it lives up to the hype or is it more about nostalgia? I’m trying to decide whether it’s worth buying now, especially since I want to take advantage of my new GPU. I’d appreciate advice from people who’ve actually played it before I spend money on something that’s nearly five years old.
Thanks,
Blake
I never played it before, kept delaying because the price was over 30€, but I recently got it on Steam during the winter sale before the event started for just 8€ and I've really enjoyed it.
It has a learning curve due to its mechanics, but it's well built and the graphics are impressive, making it look better than some games released later.
If you like RPG or open world games, I recommend it—it offers plenty of activities and hundreds of hours of playtime if you enjoy that type of game.
You can also find it for a lower price, around 10€ without the DLC online; my friend who's played it multiple times says they're worth it, so the GOTY edition could be a good investment.
I actually received a coupon allowing me to purchase “The Witcher 3 - Game of the Year Edition,” which includes the game and all expansions and DLC for $14.99.
I enjoy RPGs as long as they don’t seem super outdated, and I was wondering if this title would feel that way—where it might still be enjoyable but ultimately feels old and lacking in freshness.
I've enjoyed many RPG titles, but this one stands out with its refined polish compared to games like Skyrim. There are mods that alter the base experience if you prefer vanilla mechanics, yet I've stuck to the original version. It's been a lot of fun—just 15$ with all the DLC makes it a solid value.
It's one of the most acclaimed RPGs, and I understand why it's well-loved after about 20 hours of play. Plus, the Netflix series is a great complement to the game.
It should be fun, if I can pull off 5 or more hours of entertainment.
A movie ticket here is about $10 for a two-hour film, so spending around $15 for five hours looks like a solid value to me.
I’m also excited to upgrade my 8700K and 2080 Ti graphics cards and test them with various games—I’ve never used a high-end card before.
Nice! The graphics appear excellent at maximum settings, and for RPG fans, you'll likely spend over five hours. If you prefer using the mouse and keyboard, I switched the lock on button to mouse 4—it feels much more comfortable to use there.
The game doesn't put a heavy strain on your hardware.
I run it at 3840 X 1600 with an average of 95fps on ultra settings, except when shadows are active on medium.
I'm using an i7 8086k at 5.1ghz and an FTW3 Ultra 2080 ti.
The performance feels completely seamless.
I think I might be missing something about what nostalgia really means or how it's used in this context. The game isn't even five years old yet.
I mentioned
almost
5 years old.
It appeared in May 2015.
Now we’re in January 2020.
In 4 months it’ll be 5 years old.
Nostalgia is simply a deep desire to remember the past. It doesn’t need to be
very
far back.
For me, 2015 was quite some time ago and there are games from that era that I really enjoyed then, but now playing them isn’t nearly as enjoyable.
I play it annually and it remains effective. It sits at the very top as my top choice. The initial run requires 80-100 hours, and the DLC adds another 20-30 hours of material.