Why The Witcher 3 Is The BEST Handheld Switch Game!
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- čas přidán 6. 07. 2024
- The Witcher 3 has hit the Nintendo Switch, and tons of Witcher 3 reviews have been out. After spending a good bit of time with the Witcher 3 (or SWitcher 3) I've decided to talk about my impressions of this impossible new Switch game thus far, and make a bold statement: It's the best handheld Switch game to date!
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Even though Sean is a tool, I agree with him. The Witcher 3 is the best Switch game, thus far.
I think I rather get this game than the upcoming Luigi's Mansion 3.
@@kenterminateddq5311 😂😂
RGT 85 B O O B S!!!!!
I never win these things but I'm giving it a chance. I already lost lol. But I want a switch now because of Witcher 3 and skyrim. Then Mario Odessey and Zelda. Id be satisfied with these games alone. Great video man.
ruling out luigi mansion and mario maker 2 youre insane
God damn it, Nintendo really should chill for a while, I'm becoming inevitably broke.
Tomislav Fernbach right im gonna be homless but hey the switch is portable so it all works out lol
That's what they want lol
Outer worlds is coming out next week.
Then just wait u don’t gotta get every game on release lol
Yeah right I don't have enough time to play all these games. It will take me the rest of my life to get through my back log
2019 .
The Witcher 3 can be played on a handheld device.
Historic.
Nah
@@juanhoffmann4096 yep
@@juanhoffmann4096 yep
@@PirackieCzogi bruh it's not that crazy the Witcher on PS4 looks lame so I expected it to run on the switch
“There are even random battles that seemingly come out of nowhere.”
That was deep.
But is ANYTHING.... truly random?
"There is literaly a ton of stuff to do and see in this world that you are in "
Lmaoo
I love that we live in a timeline where The Witcher 3 and Breath Of The Wild are one the same console.
Yes I agree, 2 masterpieces together and it could lead to Geralt on being in Smash Bros Ultimate(please forgive me if I spelled his name wrong, I have never played the game) 😆🎮
@@michaelrojelio6786 masterpieces? Lmao
The Crow of Yharnam What’s that supposed to mean?
@@CrowofYharnam look if you don't think so then that is your opinion. I guess they just dry won all sorts of rewards for nothing
@@michaelrojelio6786 what are you talking about lmao nobody says it's one of the best maybe if you own a switch because you have no games
Put almost 350 hours into this on steam. Despite the graphical downgrades having this masterpiece portably is a no brainer.
Cramped hands though.
@@oasisbeyond uh grips
I agree. A grip makes a huge difference.
I have 600 hrs on Steam, and had pre ordered this as well.
Can't get enough of Witcher 3
Not really because you want that better audio
gone are the days that games come with a manual or other goodies, i miss the 90s
Same here buddy, now when I open the case and it is just the game I'm like 😢 "where is my booklet?" 😭
Yes I do mate. You always got a nice manual etc. I loved that.
@@michaelrojelio6786 totally agree
And the 80's. Especially the giant PC boxes...
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This game is so unbelievable on handheld - it proves that almost any game can come to the switch
After 5 years...sure
@@jimmyjay689 😂😂 😂
@@jimmyjay689 Doom Eternal. Try again
@@jimmyjay689 It is still a huge current gen console/PC game on a tablet. Running on battery and 11 Watt compared to the Ps4's 140 Watt. Main game and all Dlc included in one cartridge. 5 years or not, that is impressive.
@@jimmyjay689 5 years is not a long time, you just jelly cuz already play it on your big screen and suddenly your friend got to play it on their comfy bed or sofa
“And even bOObs” annunciation on point
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Mark Eaton （。Y。）
Nel c weird nipple placement bruh
I'm sold. 😆
*enunciation
We've come a long way from handheld games being things like Tetris.
We're all the better for it.
@@Aries73 Absolutely! I remember thinking that the games on the PSP looked incredible! Now there is no real difference between playing at home or on the go? What a time to be alive lol
Hanley yet somehow we’re still playing Tetris on handheld to this day 😂
@@moonboy5851 Funny how that works.
@@moonboy5851 The great games never die I guess 😂
I just bought the Witcher 3, I've never played it. Luckily my social life sucks already 👍
You'll love it.. I'm still playing that and overwatch on handheld mode
play wine and blood first and then go to heartstone then new game+ with that save... otherwise new game take too long to get upgrade.. it just good as learn how to play.....
You’re in for a treat. Best game of all
Time imo.
ASMR CARBON You are playing OW on switch? WTF is wrong with you?
@@taikajorma7276 personally i have not played it on switch but it looks good
I can remember dumping hours into the star wars battlefront port on the psp back in the day during car rides and vacations. Now we can play dozens of full power AAA games with negligible drawbacks on a portable console... this is technological advances at their finest
im playing Bayonetta 2 on my switch lite and i cant believe how good it looks and how smooth it runs. Now i want a lot of titles to be ported to the switch hahah like the batman arkhams games (at least the original versions of asylum and city), the kingdom hearts HD of 1 and 2. final fantasy type zero, and a lot more ports. i would like fallout 3 or new vegas.
Guido Russo Heck batman ports would be great.
I like it when everything is on the cart
Whiterun Guard how’s that arrow to the knee
True
No. The save file isn't on the cart, so you are wrong.
I have a PS4 but for some reason, I feel like getting the Switch version. Yeah, gonna get Switch one for sure
I've been thinking the same thing
It might not be the prettiest, but it CAN be played ANYWHERE! This is a massive game and it's an absolute masterpiece... how could you not want it on the go? The game being on the switch, and running really well, is a miracle and it makes graphical sacrifices 100% worth it.
@@Smoking_Tiger Game is a good looking game that should be played on a big tv to truly enjoy it. But, whatever floats your boat.
@@oasisbeyond Poor argument. The game is obviously going to look better on dedicated home consoles... But can the PS4 or Xbox One leave the home with you for handheld play? No. That's where the switch comes in. Buying the game on switch is a trade off- graphical fidelity for portability. The game is still the full experience, it just isn't nearly as pretty.
@@oasisbeyond I agree this game true potential is on ps4 pro
I've been spending all my video game budget on the Switch. It's just such a versatile system and being able to seamlessly take the games on the go for a handheld experience with no losses is awesome. The library just keeps getting better and better, too. Hopefully Nintendo keeps this direction and doesn't lose steam.
Anyone, give this man a sword repair kit
picked it up on tuesday. been having so much fun with it. alot of respect to the team for putting the whole game on the cartridge.
One of my favorite games ever. I am super excited to be playing through this again especially on a hand held how insane!!
Say "handheld mode" one more time..
Handheld mode
Handheld mode
hamhelm ode
handheld mode one more time
Handheld mode
I like how the most mundane side quest has a cut scene of main story quality. The investigative aspect is cool too. I like to take my time with these types of games and details are important to me. Immersion is the name of the game with the witcher. Fleshed out, cool experience.
That moment when CD Projekt actually have poured heart and soul in the Witcher 3's Switch port a lot more than Cyberpunk 2077's launch.
Was done by another team
This is a no brainer. And as a person who buys mostly digital releases I am buying the physical version of this game. A 32GB Cart. I have to support that. What they did here is amazing and as a new player I cant wait to jump in. Oh and BTW no more lazy poor ports with excuses and patches. The jig is up. Happy Gaming!!!
In a perfect world there shouldn't be a excuse for bad ports after this.
also the physical version come with the soundtrack, manuals and stickers. like the ps4 / xbox version did.
GameFreak: Pokemon Sword and Shield push the switch to its full capabilities.
The Witcher 3: Hold my beer
gamefreak did not say that. no way
Lol we can't have the complete Pokedex...meanwhile the entire Witcher 3 is on a single cartridge
Pokemon sword and shield really push the 3DS to its full capabilities.
Hahaha this is so true
Sword and Shield it's the worst Pokemon game ever made. I beat the game without losing a single battle.
I quite like the The Witcher 3’s visuals in docked mode too. They have a painterly quality to them. Photorealism isn’t everything.
I agree. I remember it looking beautiful on Xbox, but it's been so long since I've played it that docked mode looks perfectly fine to me.
Just make sure your TV is set for Full RGB when you do it. It was definitely NOT designed with limited RGB in mind, and if you do play it that way the color gradient banding is REALLY bad. At Full RGB it’s a perfect match to handheld mode.
I have it on PS4 but had to get the Switch version. It runs amazing for a portable. Highly reccomended.
Meh the Xbox version is better and loads faster
Facts. I played way over 200 hours of this game on it's original release and now havent put it down on the switch since. Playing it handheld is special
If your going to play on the hardest difficulty I would suggest doing a build where your potions last much longer and ups your critical chance and heals you when you crit, you essentially become invincible.
I’m glad to see your...I’m glad to see your editing is on point
Witcher 3 on handheld mode is soooo good i’m hooked (I also got the PS4 version) but being able to play it whenever I want,wherever I want is Just perfect
🔥🔥🔥
Never played this before , so decided to grab it for the Switch. I only play my Switch in handheld mode , that’s what I bought it for. So , I don’t care that this game looks better on other systems , of course it does. What I do care about , is if this game is fun on the Switch or not. And it is ! So far I’m digging it. Side quests are EVERYWHERE !
This guy gets it!
I'm loving it too. Missed it on the Xbox somehow. The story and quests have me hooked.
Its the best game ever man I'd fight my own gran if she told me different the side quests are often better than the main quests in this game, I smashed it and got the platinum for it on ps4 easily played 80-90 hours and I still want to play it on the switch this game will make you question what skyrim developers were actually doing
Conah L'Estrange the game is so well written that even an innocuous side-quest such as the quest for the missing/stolen pan has more depth in it than the entire main quest of BOTW.
I must agree this is an amazing accomplishment for cd project red. The time and care that they put into this version to make it compatible with the switch is nothing short of amazing. I could not be happier.
Finally started playing this and it's everything I hoped for. Hard to believe this game is on a handheld. As someone who is old enough to remember when the original Gameboy came out, it's crazy to see something like this in my hands.
you arent alone. im only 24 and its absolutely mind blowing how far games have come!
Hi RGT! I really enjoyed W3 on my PC when it was released years back, but I was even more excited to find out that they were going to port it to the Switch as well! I honestly can't wait to get my hands on a copy of this! One thing I'd like to know from you since this is your first experience with the Witcher 3 is, do you feel that Geralt easily becomes over-leveled for the main story and questline that the game sometimes is a little too easy? Or do you feel that the combat is accessible yet challenging enough that if you're not careful when engaging enemies you can still become overwhelmed and killed? Thanks so much for your contribution to game commentary and review that you do!
What a technical marvel. And I'd love love LOVE to have this on switch! I played through it on the ps4, and arguably that is the better version when it comes to fidelity, but DAMN if I don't want to play through again on the switch. I feel like having it whenever I want it will make the game more fun to go through.
Love this game on my switch. I’m glad your channel has grown so much since I subscribed a while ago. Cheers bro!
I have this game on my ps4 pro, series x and as of last night my switch, I grabbed it on sale digitally for 50 dollars Canadian so I thought it was a good time to finally see how it is. It is GREAT in handheld, I can't stress enough what a technical marvel this is!
I played this on the PS4 and finish it with all the DLC’s.. And I’m tempted to play it again on the Switch lol 😆 love this game 👏
picked it up on release and haven't put it down since
You put it down to write this comment on CZcams.
Arckanum 😂
He's probabaly playing while watching the video
I’m glad I watched your video because I was tempted to by it digitally just for convenience and a current sale going on. No other reviewers talks about the included stuff with the physical version. The map and the compendium are huge benefits for a new player like me.
I agree. I'm going to play it on the switch as a new player and I'm excited. In 2022 but I have to give it a chance because of the legendary reputation.
Thanks for showing some actual handheld mode video! Might have to go and pick it up now that I see it does actually look good!!
Definitely want to pick this up on black friday
My favorite game of all time. Completely rocked my world when I first played it. 6 playthroughs, read all the books, and a tattoo later, just the absolute best! Excited for the new Witchers out there: good luck on the path!
Was going to wait until after Christmas to pick this up, but after reading that, I'm getting it tomorrow! It will be my first time playing a Witcher game.
Aye RGT 85 I agree with everything you said 100% , blown away with handheld mode
I got it on day one! So far so good, I’m still getting used to the combat system but over all I’m liking the game and I like to play on handheld only. Got the physical copy.
Hey, RGT85- HEY SHAWN!
OMG- it’s Stevie Richards!
Best intro ever followed by Square Eye Jack ya know
I had the game on PS4 and I’m loving playing on my switch portable. I don’t even notice the downgrade. It’s so easy to get plugged into this game and the hours just pass by. The graphics at 540p portable is the sweet spot for portable play. I’m glad they didn’t go lower in resolution.
Docked is at 720p ? Lol that's horrible
It's better on the ps4 pro
@@michaelmyersplays4992 and even better on xbox one x, and even better on PC but my PC sucks:(
Charles Coe and even better on a rtx 2080.
But none of those you can play portable. That is the only reason to buy this on switch is to play it portable.
I've spent 700 hours on this game. Just between the regular game and dlc, then the game plus. Its one of my favorite games! I'm not sure I can buy it again though.
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Witcher 3 is a must own, no matter what platform you get it for. Love it. Also, that Astral Chain music for the video tho 👌🏽
Can't believe there's still people who haven't played this. I wish I could erase my memory and play it again. Expansions are even better.
Just playing it like usual, pretend that you never play the game before
I got myself lost in the beginning where I was looking for clues to find the barons wife.. Finally found the quest log where you can (de)select quests.
My favorite game of all time Redemption2 has to be my second that needs to come to switch
I really would love if they decided to port over witcher 1 and 2 from PC to consoles and remaster the graphics and systems because they would be warmly welcomed.
Im LOVING this on the switch. Im playing 100 percent handhend and i find myself playing this instead of code vein or borderlands 3 which are my primarys right now. I played mostly on my switch lite i did pop it in my bigger switch i can see why some people might want it on the bigger screen but i prefer the light for handheld gaming. My favorite game ever on my favorite handheld console. Win win
The most interesting thing is that it's a Polish game, with the Polish dubbing option kept in, on a Nintendo console. It's much more special than you might think (and very, VERY important to us), considering the history Poland has had with Nintendo.
I remember that april fools video for Witcher 3 on the Switch. Ahh good memories.
GUNGYEON, what do you mean?
@@yiangaruga9858 before they announced Witcher 3 as a real switch game. People were using the PS4/Xbox One trailer pretending to be a upcoming Switch Game. Months later they officially announced it. The devs must've been like damn how they know.
The April fools joke was that you thought it was an April fools joke.
I got it just to play it again all over again. It is my favorite game and the switch is my favorite console so I had to get it and physical.
Its like seeing a blockbuster in the theatres, compared to renting it at home...sure its fine, but the original experience is 10x better and made for the big screen
@@jimmyjay689 What on earth is your point, Jimmy?
@@jimmyjay689 you started good then you lost me lol all good we here fornwitcher 3 support and cd project red
I know , right?! Having some games in the console you like most is kind of magical. I remember back in the day when I had Street Fighter Alpha 2 on the Snes. Not the best version, sure, but it was in my best console!!
@@jimmyjay689 then go buy a movies ticket and pop corn and you can stay numb for the rest of your day in front of the big screen for all that I care
Would have bought that one if I didn't know the game too well. Waiting for my Alzheimer symptoms to get back to it.
Hundred of hours put into this game on Xbox one x one of my favorites working on getting Excalibur in the game.
So far the game is really fun on the switch. I dont mind the down grade in visuals as i think it still looks good and the stories and things to do make the game amazing.
Can't wait to get new joycons so I can play this. Loved Skyrim most on switch because I could take it anywhere. Switch it on for half hour, switch off and next time I switch it on there's no load up and I'm on the exact same place as when I turned off. I've played Skyrim since day 1. Probably put 500 hours in all together and at least 100 of them on switch. I've also played probably 20 30 hours or more of the Witcher but I just know I'll enjoy it more and probably finish it on switch
Skyrim was one of those Switch games that looked better in handheld mode. I think the developers intentionally spend more time on it for that purpose.
Don't put it in sleep for too long. It can drain the battery fast. It's ok to put it in sleep for a short time though, so you shouldn't have anything to worry about. When I've put it in sleep for several hours, normally 20% of the battery goes.
if i had a dollar for everytime you said handheld id have enough money to buy this game
i love this game. played through the main story on stream and people were shocked how great it looked on switch after latest update that added graphic options to make everything look and run smoother. im thinking about getting a second copy of the game because i feel that this game will be worth money some day and since im a switch game collector having a sealed copy would be nice. i wish cd project red would port over witcher 1 and 2 so we have the whole collection, but people can dream right? i did learn that there are still some bugs in the game. some monster nests you can farm for certain items that will respawn after resting and makes it easy to farm for gold. some quests are also bugged around the triss questlines where when complete they still show as failed till you reload a save and figure out why it happened. this game is definitely worth buying tho and cd project red did a great job with this port. the music, the monsters you fight, the changing of weather, gwent the card game, the story, the voice acting all of it is great and just like skyrim this game is also addicting. even if you havent played this game before not knowing what its about its still worth picking up
Finally lookin forward to this !
one of my favorite games of all time
I personally feel like the game looks better docked then handheld for me. Maybe it's my 4k tvs upscaling or something but it looks less blurry on the tv.
Werid most people say the opposite either way if I ever do get the witcher 3 I'm playing it both ways so it doesn't effect me.
@Charles Lee Ray this game handheld is 540p n 720p docked lol
Thanks for the tip. Most channels don't recommend it docked. I'm gonna give it a try.
Depends on what TV you play docked on as well. On my 720p plasma TV the game looks great, on my bigger 4k TV it looks awful. Either way it will be 720p, but running below that most of the time due to your demanding the game is on the switch.
I just got this game yesterday and it looks and play so good I can’t believe I can play this game anywhere I go
This game has blown me away my experience has been great so far
CDPR has to be supported for fitting everything into a 32gb cart and throwing in a bunch of physical extras. Saber Interactive deserves a ton of credit. Buying this again just to throw more money at CDPR.
Every gamer owes it to themself to playthrough the bloody baron quest line
Agreed. Great character development.
Congrats on 250k subs dawgggg
Agree with all your points! I'm addicted to the game again & having a blast playing it (all in handheld mode).
I still can't believe that a Nintendo HANDHELD is getting more Third-Party support than their last home console.
Sure the Switch is also a home console but this is crazy.
It's all about money.
It's getting more support because people actual bought the Switch. There's now a market for 3rd party titles.
I cannot get enough of your videos recently keep up the good work man loving every video and the content has been top notch
I've followed the Witcher since the first game was released on PC many years ago, I've seen CDPR grow into one of the most perfection oriented companies today, a company that resembles Blizzard of the early 2000's. While I'm not a big fan of the combat in The Witcher 3 personally the game is a must play for anyone. It's definitely the most ambitious game on the Switch to date imo and that alone makes it worth a buy.
This was a pretty damn good review!
Never could get into witcher 3, on my ps4, but I’m super addicted to playing it on the switch. It’s amazing how much portability changes the experience.
True man I played it on xbox years ago and hated it. But now I'm in love with it, weird how that works
Can you elaborate why that is? I have played it on my ps4 for quite a few hours and I just can't get into it even though I can see why people like it. Also, the loading time on the ps4 just takes you out of it. Every time you die, you have to wait for up to a minute, so it becomes mega stressful after a bit
Witcher 3 as a handheld game is 11/10! The fact you can play this on the go is monumental!!!
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I know I'm a year late but I love that Garalt slowly grows a beard and his hair over time
8:35 - you're breathtaking
When Nintendo beefs up their Switch dock the graphics will pop. Switch Dock Pro?
I got this game day one on Ps4 loved it. I pre ordered it on Switch and so glad I did. Loving it all over again. I've played some in hand held. But have it mostly docked on my 24'monitor and it doesn't look bad.
Witcher 3
Breath Of The Wild
Skyrim
3 of the best open world games ever made on one console. Dragons Dogma and Dark Soul's just sweetened the deal too.
Being able to play those games portable and the fact that they play very well in portable, honestly makes the Switch a must own console for any gamer. I won't bother mentioning the rest of the games, those 5 alone are reason enough for any gamer to purchase a Switch.
Rgt 85 a Shawn omigod is Stevie Richards
When your 2 hours late to tell people that its 25 videos in without Stevie Richards
The Myles' High Club miss stevie richards. i hope rgt is able to find him
I know right. Bring back the old show starter
Do the manual update (3.4)! Better texture, more grass and less blury! Its really impressive.
I agree with you about the graphics. Everyone seems to dump on them because of how things look overall compared to pc or consoles, but people forget that this is witcher 3 on a 2017 gameboy! I think it absolutely looks unreal! there aren't any other games that even attempt this. Will be buying for sure.
Never finished it on ps4 so was worth starting fresh on the switch ! Love it 🔥🔥✊🏽
I bought this game 2 days after it came out, threw Amazon $49 and change it was here in a day. Best decision made, when I first played I didn't know if I wanted to even like it that was when I received the game. Came back after like 3 days been HOOKED every since. Why you describe the natural progress of the game is so spot on.
I bought Witcher 3 LAST YEAR and i just started hearts of stone last week. Hands down one of the best games I've ever played, in the top three RPGs no doubt.
Thank you its awesome having the witcher 3 in your hands! I got the physical in stores and thought it was a collectors edition or somethin because it wasnt priced but i was getting it regardless so i was surprised when it was just 60
This is a great game for the Switch. I’m hooked
Morbo42 how are the controls?
Great. This is coming from a person that has it for the PS4 as well. I’m also loving the mini card game Gwent, which I hadn’t explored on the PS4 version
@@mgoldstyles i have it on the x. I dont like the geent card game and i dont understand it
red crimson102 Me neither at first but, I actually took some time to google tutorials. It’s pretty fun and now I can go after those side quests in the game.
This is a great game...end of sentence
I’m happy everyone is enjoying it and I even bought it on Switch to support CD Project, however I can’t get over how it looks on both handheld/Portable. I’ll keep playing it on my PS4
It's a good port but only the go lol
This game is meant to be played on beautiful graphics
MovieAfterReviews then wouldn’t the pc version be the only one worth playing?
@@imfake1116 exactly that, and the whole 'only play in portable' argument is also making me sick.
If this was the 1st version released nobody would complain.
Got it free with my graphics card five years ago, had a look at it then - looked amazing! NEVER PLAYED IT! That's where the Switch version comes in - looks way worse, but still good enough BUT will get played! BIG difference for a lot of people with busy lives who travel a lot. 👍
I have the game digitally on PC and PS4 but I got it on Switch to have a physical copy and to play in handheld. It is really enjoyable.
I never played it befor and absolutely love it on my switch.. I was excited about the 32gig cart and the sheer size of the game plus sneak previews all sounding good so I jump on the first preorder I could and got it a day befor release... now I'm totaly addicted to this game it's super well written and nothing feels forced or pushed on you.. it so far may be the best rpg ever made.. if it keeps up like it has so far..
Hand held is my preferred switch playing style but sometimes I like standing the screen up on top of stuff just high enough and pairing it with the pro controller as joyous do ok but when the going gets life or death it's all about the pro controller... anyways if you haven't played this gem yet you now have absolutely no reason not too...
Best game ever made 100%. Cannot agree more
I picked this up and got it at walmart for $49.94 I love it also run's really well in handheld.
i remember when i first bought this game day one for the PS4 and i never really liked it when i was younger. now that i look back, i simply didnt understand the story, i was too young. however, now i have a switch and picked this up cause i thought it would be a cool trip down memory lane. needless to say, im about 15-17 hours in and its my 2nd day playing. the community of support for this game is amazing and well now im addicted.
We have
Zelda Botw
Witcher 3
Saints Row 3/4
and Assassins Creed 4 Black Flag
All on the same system...and portable. Never thought I'd see this day