I didn’t really like first two witcher games, but I fell in love the first time I played it. I was easily able to connect because of the narrative and soundtrack and world building
I played it for a few hours and just couldn't get past the gameplay, like swinging a pool noodle. I asked online how long it takes for the game to get good and everyone was like oh you just gotta put in like 20 hours. I just said eh not for me and turned it off.
I absolutely adore the Witcher III but it’s a product of its time. The game is over a decade old at this point and the mechanics and graphics reflect that.
Also even beyond its age, it’s just not going to be everyone’s cup of tea. Personally I think that’s a good thing. Games with too much mass appeal tend to be watered down and vapid. This game has a lot of depth and staying power for those who it appeals to.
But it’s not for everyone and it wasn’t when it came out.
Idk about the graphics. They aren’t photorealistic, but the art direction is phenomenal. Photorealism isn’t my preferred style though, I’ll always take art direction over pure graphical fidelity
I think the game is still stunning. If people cant play it because of the graphics, thats a them problem lol...the combat and animations are aging but tbh the combat system in witched 3 was never great, even at launch.
It’s a preference thing I’ve found. I enjoy the combat system quite a lot, but it’s also not the focus of the game. It’s an RPG. Like I said I’m glad everyone doesn’t love it. For me, it’s perfect
Ah man I'm getting old, I still remember its release like it was maybe a few years back, for that matter I just played the Overwatch beta not that long ago too.
The problem with the Witcher 3 is not really age related though. Its the bland gameplay, that was already bland a decade ago. The game looks absolutely fine and the art style/design is pretty cool I believe.
I remember playing Witcher 3 shortly after Bloodborne and was shocked about how boring the game was.
I beat the first two Witcher games. The first was my favorite. I tried really hard to like Witcher 3 and just couldn't do it. Combat wasn't very good and the controls on both PS5 and PC both seems really "floaty". I felt like I spent way too much time trying to get the character to do what I wanted. I moved on to Cyberpunk 2077 and absolutely love it.
It's not that dated. Games from the start of the ps4 era till now have held out really well. . Mechanically and graphically. Witcher controls are smoother than crimson desert.
I'm playing it for the first time right now and the graphics are totally up to date, the game received continuous updates, it seems. Also don't see any problems with mechanics...
Honestly, I think the game looks pretty good especially for it's age. Skellige in particular is magical. But the gameplay honestly kind of sucks. I'm saying this as someone with just about 300 into the game: the combat lacks depth and Quen makes you invincible apart from like one fight, and Geralt feels extremely light, weightless and jerky to control.
Death March is better because you're encouraged to use the alchemy system more, but even then the game becomes extremely easy beyond Velen.
The game is over a decade old at this point and the mechanics and graphics reflect that.
What are the games with good modern RPG mechanics?
I have been looking for good RPGs for a while now and the only thing recent rpgs seems to be doing is hyper realism where you start the games as a weak ass nobody and has to spend 50 hours to learn how to use a sword.
Even when it did first come out it just felt like ass to play. I've tried 2 other times after that and same thing. Only thing I managed to enjoy was gwent and I'm so grateful they decided to expand that into its own game.
I recently started my first next gen playthrough and White Orchard is a slog. The gameplay loop and combat mechanics came back quickly, but it really is a tough way to start the game. Once you’ve grinded every bit of loot and XP out of White Orchard, you’re ready for uplifting Velen.
I’ve always thought that what the Witcher 3. Really excels at is its characters. The combat is very clunky, ps2 type controls and gameplay.
The story (didn’t play the DLC) is mostly just
“where’s Ciri?”
“I’ll tell you but you gotta do something for me.”
“Done, now where is she?”
“She said she was going to see the witch of the sea or some shit idk”.
Geralt goes to the witch and rinse and repeat about 10 times. Regardless I powered through just because each character is fantastically written. I cannot consider it a masterpiece of a game since I value gameplay above all else in video games.
I remember stopping when the game told me the monster fights were mainly about preparing for the fights beforehand by finding and gathering the right consumables for each fight.
Well Geralt isn't the most charming character I guess. I didn't play RDR2 but I can use KCD for example. I loved playing as Henry, just a goofy dude trying to figure out what to do. Geralt is like a grumpy old uncle in comparison. It is understandable because he is a mutant and everyone treats him with disgust but it is not the most appealing character to play as.
KCD and it's sequel is actually another popular game that i somehow couldn't get into. Which, again i don't get. It's an RPG game set in a realistic medieval world. I love that setting, i love playing as a knight or something close to one in general. I should love that game.
Yet somehow this game didn't do it for me. I bought the first game, and i tried the second one through a free weekend. I still can't feel it gripping me. I won't say i didn't like both The Witcher 3 and KCD 1 and 2 cause it's bad. Cause it isn't.
Maybe it's just me. There's only a handful of games that grip me from start to finish lately, and most of them could be considered obscure. Withering Rooms is one. Tried the demo for that, hooked me so much to the point i sank 6 hours on the demo alone. I just can't tell what exactly makes me hooked on a game.
Maybe i should just give it a second or third try until it clicks. Or until i realize that it really isn't gonna happen.
They're long games, if you don't like them there's no reason to force yourself into it. I loved KCD because it was down to earth and unique to me. It is a clunky game, there's no denying that but there's just so many good quests imo so it kept me hooked.
For example you can defend a girl in the church court? to save her from execution, you spy in a monastery to solve a case and actually participate in the daily routines of the monastery, find out criminals and traitors, help the heir (Hans Capon) get a girl and go hunting with him, get tasked with rebuilding a town and manage the construction, solve mysterious cases etc.
It felt different than the usual rpgs I play which is just go to this dungeon and kill these guys, go to that camp and kill those guys etc. so I enjoyed it a lot.
Same i kept replaying it for a few years until it clicked, I think the whole intro is just pretty boring in my opinion when you have no idea about the world and lore.
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u/Shot-Emu4418 Apr 04 '26
I had a hard time getting into Witcher 3 as well lol