I spent years forcing myself to finish The Witcher 3—don't repeat my mistake
I don't like The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. I'm sorry to disappoint you. I know it's confusing, and I hope you will still respect me.
I had to say that a lot back in 2015. When the game first came out, the community of critics and enthusiasts I was a part of went bananas for it, much in the same way the current crop of journalists and influencers rallied around Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 in 2025-another game that didn't really work for me, if I'm being honest.
The Witcher 3 was showered in accolades and awards, and it seemed like every Twitter conversation was about it. There were memes all over Reddit about how no other game could live up to it, plus lengthy essays from games journalists about just why it was so incredible. "Game of the Year" awards rained from the proverbial sky.