Is Witcher 3 still a good purchase after so many years?
Is Witcher 3 still a good purchase after so many years?
Well, I have some differences here. Things from five years ago might feel nostalgic, but not in the same way. Usually, games with a strong nostalgia factor are older titles—ones you remember because you were young or they were really good back then. A 5-year-old game is still pretty recent, for most purposes. It’s possible some elements might be outdated, like graphics and mechanics, but that doesn’t mean it’s not worth revisiting.
For the question itself: it’s definitely a worthwhile experience. I played it when the Blood and Wine expansion came out, and I replayed it six months ago—it felt great to go back. I also enjoyed The Witcher 2, even though it’s outdated in many ways; it still impressed me. When I played The Witcher 3, it instantly became my favorite right away (compared to those older nostalgia-driven games from my childhood). The only game that reached its peak for me was Divinity: Original Sin 2, and I still feel TW3 is a bit ahead of it.
If you enjoy open world RPGs, this one is worth checking out. Although I haven't played it since around 2017, I believe it still delivers impressive quality today. When the Blood and Wine DLC came out in mid-2016, it stood out as one of the most visually striking PC games available. It’s not quite the same as playing Skyrim anymore—while I loved that title, it feels dated now and isn’t something I’d want to revisit often. Take a look at some reviews to see if it catches your interest. If you’re still unsure, skip it. Unless you're certain you want it, it probably isn’t worth the purchase.
The game offers engaging and intense combat with many exciting battles. The world feels vast and impressive. The lighting effects are particularly striking. The narrative is strong, filled with intriguing quests. The characters are well-developed. I invested close to 400 hours in the game and felt it was a worthwhile commitment. Additionally, there’s an interesting card game called Gwent that adds another layer of depth to the experience.
I wouldn’t say this is the top title from the past five years, but it remains a solid choice for anyone with a gaming PC, PS4, or Xbox One.
Do you remember when you were ten? Five years isn’t a long time. Playing PS2, Xbox, or Gamecube games is something I never experienced as a child, and many of those titles still work well today. That means I don’t have strong nostalgia for them, and I still think they’re solid games. The controls might feel a bit awkward, and the graphics are simpler, but age doesn’t automatically make a game worse.
I mostly agree—it’s still part of the current generation. This conversation is odd.
Absolutely. It really shines when you get it with the DLC at a reduced price. The story is extensive, packed with activities, and it stands out as one of the top RPGs of this year.
It performs well on older systems, even my 970, runs smoothly.
Regarding the nostalgia angle, it's only genuine for those who've played it before. You haven't felt it if you haven't experienced it. This isn't a debate here. It would change if you've gone through the narrative and are curious about its replay value, which I'd say is uncertain. I'm revisiting it again because of the new game+, with all my abilities right away, but it's not universally appealing.
No, actually I’m 31.
But the truth is, in gamer time 5 years is a meaningful period.
Consider this: in 2015 a GTX 760 graphics card was a solid and fairly recent GPU.
Now in 2020 a 2060 would make it seem outdated.
Of course, 5 years might not feel long compared to someone’s life, but in the rapidly changing tech scene it’s quite a lot of time.
I wasn’t discussing my personal memories.
It was about the reviewers on Steam who commend the game relative to others.
I was curious if they were just celebrating it too much because of their own fondness for it.
Video games aren't about hardware. I don't believe five years is enough to trigger nostalgia, and it's all from the same generation now.
Yes, just wait for a discount and obtain the game of the year edition with all the DLC. Game of the century. Sadly, I don't believe even Cyberpunk 2077 will match that quality. The story is great, the gameplay is solid, and much of its appeal comes from outstanding source material.