Wow! As someone new to The Witcher franchise, I was interested when TW3 got so much praise. It was hard at first to get into the game, bevasue early on, it has it's flaws, but nce you get going the payoff is worth it's weight in gold. The Witcher is a story-telling masterpiece. Never before have I played a game that got me to feel things that this game made me feel. TV shows and Movies do it all the time, but when a game is able to capture that heart and depth, it is something to be celebrated. Pros: - Graphics are insane. Buy on PC for best eperince. - Story (See above) - Characters. Many side quests give secondary and tertiary characters thier own deep and thoughtful story arc. - First act pulls you in, while the third act blows you away! Cons: - Combat early in the game. The learning curve is steep. Your best friend is the dodge (not roll) button - Painfully slow second act that left much to be desired. The third act makes up for it. - Had to mess witha few settings on my high end gaming PC to get 60 FPS, but once I did, it did not disapoint. The Witcher 3 may seem over-praised from an outsider, but once you play it, you will understand. Its not perfect, nothing ever is, but this game is the next best thing. Easiest 10/10 i've ever given a game.