Where do I start? Well, from the beginning I suppose. I'd never played any Witcher game before TW3 but still decided to give it a go after one night craving to play a new RPG. I noticed TW3 and, one week after release, decided to give it a go. The next few weeks, I never stopped playing. Over the next few months, I kept coming back. Although others may not agree, I fell in love with the characters and story behind TW3. More so than I have ever done with any other game. After my first playthrough, I purchased the English translations of the Witcher books by Andrzej Sapkowski and looked for fan translations of those that weren't available. Then, I proceeded to buy the previous Witcher games and play them in chronological order carrying over my saves each time until I eventually got back to TW3. What then? I played it again. Not only are the characters and world beautifully crafted over 22 years through text, but also through visuals. Although TW3 does not look as good as some would've expected, It is still a beautiful world. There are magnificent sights to see and wonderous locations to explore. The art and design of the world truly reflicts a dark and dystopian world full of prejudice and racism. The world of TW3 is not afraid to show it's claws and is not afraid of scrutinisation. The closest comparison of the world of TW3 I can formulate is a cross between George R.R. Martin's GOT and J. R. R. Tolkien's LOTR. Both visually through the film and movie adaptations, and mentally through the horror and deep lore behind the world. If you enjoy RPGs or open world games, you would be a fool for not at least trying TW3. You will love the characters and you will love the world. I am almost sad that I will have to wait another 4 years at the least for another game and am definately sad to say goodbye to Geralt of Rivia. It is with 100% confidence that I can say, other games will have a tough time competing for Game of the Year. Yet, there is more TW3 content to come.
