Why The Witcher 3 Will Always Be My Favourite Game

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  • čas přidán 26. 06. 2024
  • Nathan finally gets a whole video to talk about why he loves The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, which he won't stop describing as "the best game on PS4 AND PS5..."
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  • @ahmedalshaiba9185
    @ahmedalshaiba9185 Před 3 lety +1938

    The witcher 3 is one of those game that makes you feel sad that you have finished it, you wish that it never ends

    • @ABadassDragon
      @ABadassDragon Před 3 lety +44

      I just start again when that happens, i could play that game forever

    • @Ninjachickenfingers
      @Ninjachickenfingers Před 3 lety +105

      I played it twice and wished I made some different choices to see what happens but I can’t bring myself to be an evil / mean witcher lol

    • @serge470
      @serge470 Před 3 lety +13

      I'm just started 3 days ago,

    • @ahmedalshaiba9185
      @ahmedalshaiba9185 Před 3 lety +41

      @@serge470 lucky you! take your time with it, enjoy every side quest and every treasure hunt, and most importantly pay attention to details.

    • @zachtojo4343
      @zachtojo4343 Před 3 lety +11

      @@serge470 lucky, I wish I could experience the game for the first time again

  • @larsgrosse644
    @larsgrosse644 Před 3 lety +831

    This is the kind of game where the characters feel like friends and replaying feels like coming home.

    • @GideonThe13th
      @GideonThe13th Před 3 lety +16

      Couldn't have said it any better!!👌💯

    • @loganwhetzel2069
      @loganwhetzel2069 Před 3 lety +5

      Absolutely spot on.

    • @Sparkball
      @Sparkball Před 3 lety +1

      Exactly

    • @nialloreilly702
      @nialloreilly702 Před 3 lety +3

      I bought Dark Souls when it came out in 2011 and firmly believed it would be my game of the decade. I held that belief until 2019, when I finally decided to give The Witcher 3 a chance. The 10 year anniversary video CDPR made for the games really hits hard. Seeing everyone you've come to know and love celebrating you and your memories. This game has as much emotion as The Green Mile movie... I think it's about time for another 💯% play through

    • @DaddyDaughterGaming5
      @DaddyDaughterGaming5 Před 2 lety

      This is a great way to put it

  • @Takhar7
    @Takhar7 Před 3 lety +1416

    The Witcher 3 came out 5.5 years ago.
    Gaming is still trying to replicate so many of the things the Witcher 3 did brilliantly, and continues to fail at it.

    • @itszaque5031
      @itszaque5031 Před 3 lety +30

      Like what, what are your favorite parts? I'm trying to gather the desire to play it again, I got bored by endless fetch quests about 60 hrs in, I just can't force myself to play the last 10.

    • @SuperKickFarty
      @SuperKickFarty Před 3 lety +62

      definitely not the jumping mechanic

    • @Takhar7
      @Takhar7 Před 3 lety +2

      @@SuperKickFarty read the comment above yours for literally everything else

    • @gamingtonight1526
      @gamingtonight1526 Před 3 lety +7

      @@itszaque5031 You Sir, are a crazy person!

    • @auctober7865
      @auctober7865 Před 3 lety +36

      Red dead 2 was a amazing game but Witcher tops everything

  • @nicolasm691
    @nicolasm691 Před 3 lety +364

    Few games can make such a strong impact to your life, even change the way you see things. And this one wasn't just a game, it was a whole otherworldly experience, one which you couldn't find a single flaw. Even in 20-30 years time, we'll still consider The Witcher 3 as a once in a lifetime game. Absolutely magnificent!

    • @marius39671
      @marius39671 Před 3 lety +11

      roaches spawning mechanics :p

    • @martinolong
      @martinolong Před 3 lety +2

      @@marius39671 Are you talking about Roach or Vernon Roche? There was a really annoying glitch where I was supposed to meet Vernon Roche in a Temerian cave but he just wouldn't spawn. I occupied my time doing all the side missions and then returned to that mission, still wouldn't spawn. The game was unplayable for me for a few weeks until they patched it. Regardless it's still one of my all time favourite games.

    • @marius39671
      @marius39671 Před 3 lety

      @@martinolong both

    • @michska53
      @michska53 Před 3 lety +7

      And here is where it gets too much, it's not a life changing experience, all you cult like people need to stop worshipping this and just accept it's still a videogame, a great one with excellent writing which was ahead of it's time. But to call it an otherwordly experience, calm tf down lol, more things to life then a fantasy rpg.

    • @nicolasm691
      @nicolasm691 Před 3 lety +10

      @@michska53 OK mate, sorry about that! It's just an opinion, you don't have to be like that! Chill!

  • @KhaledAlfaris
    @KhaledAlfaris Před 3 lety +2413

    I truly love this game with a passion!

    • @penguinpanther4586
      @penguinpanther4586 Před 3 lety +8

      Does the vid have any spoilers I'm about to play it

    • @COKO040
      @COKO040 Před 3 lety +36

      @@penguinpanther4586 Nope! Have fun oh the path and remember... Quen is your friend

    • @sambukashotz
      @sambukashotz Před 3 lety +4

      Youre not alone m8

    • @BB-pb3hv
      @BB-pb3hv Před 3 lety +15

      I stayed one hour at the brothel and after i loaded the save before doing that and got my money back. Stonks

    • @backmanmorgan08
      @backmanmorgan08 Před 3 lety +1

      Me too !

  • @Berry_Best
    @Berry_Best Před 3 lety +360

    Witcher 3 still holds the record for the most GOTY awards

    • @z3ro7o
      @z3ro7o Před 3 lety +9

      800 +

    • @iare19
      @iare19 Před 3 lety +34

      Has any other game DLC been GOTY?

    • @z3ro7o
      @z3ro7o Před 3 lety +47

      @@drpepper3838 got no problem with that. Same developer

    • @stevecosmolove1045
      @stevecosmolove1045 Před 3 lety +3

      HAF 2000 yo I adore CDPROJEKT too, been rough seeing them get skewered from all sides

    • @friduta
      @friduta Před 3 lety +7

      @@drpepper3838 nah
      Cyberpunk wont be near as good as the witcher 3

  • @justusbrouwer104
    @justusbrouwer104 Před 3 lety +958

    I have always known that this game was praised by everyone who has ever played it. But I could not give the game a shot myself just because it's not my type of game. But your 'love letter' for this game finally convinced me. I just bought it and I am going to play it tomorrow!

    • @ianmclellan156
      @ianmclellan156 Před 3 lety +24

      I just picked it up again after putting about 10 hours into it last year. Loving it, big tip.. loot everything and I mean everything ✌🏻

    • @IMR95
      @IMR95 Před 3 lety +62

      If it gets too difficult, lower the difficulty, and enjoy the ride. When you're ready, up the difficulty again.

    • @IHSAN2911GAMING
      @IHSAN2911GAMING Před 3 lety +3

      how is it?

    • @dirtyblock3894
      @dirtyblock3894 Před 3 lety +2

      Enjoy.

    • @TSyoyo
      @TSyoyo Před 3 lety +11

      Let us know what you think!

  • @bobloerakker7010
    @bobloerakker7010 Před 2 lety +15

    I am not ashamed to say this game made me teary eyed on several occasions.

    • @jasp6753
      @jasp6753 Před 2 lety +2

      you should never be, my eyes cristsalized 2/3 times i played it

  • @shadowfax8752
    @shadowfax8752 Před 3 lety +498

    "What is the technical and precise labor of writing code if not incantation: patterns and processes of logic weaving intricate worlds which like the spells in the Earthsea, depend on the comprehensive naming and ordering of things. And that’s what the witcher 3 represents "
    - (Nathan Ditum, 2020)
    I've never come across a more beautiful description of coding. Hats off

  • @chrisbostock7446
    @chrisbostock7446 Před 3 lety +822

    Nathan going back to his writing roots here and showing us why he’s one of the best around 🙏🏻🙌🏻 well put, what a epic game!

    • @kenshinngb
      @kenshinngb Před 3 lety +13

      Fully agree, awesome job Nath! Extremely well written passion project!

    • @hederahelix4600
      @hederahelix4600 Před 3 lety +11

      Also totally agree. Such an uplifting and suprising video - just when you think that there can't be anything left unsaid about The Witcher 3.

    • @maestrocaron888
      @maestrocaron888 Před 3 lety +8

      Wow I initially bought this game during the lockdown because of this guy but I didn't get a chance to play and I was about to give it away.
      Now he goes and pull this well worded passionate description out of nowhere and then I remember that this is the reason I play video games.
      Well done, and thank you.

  • @S1873
    @S1873 Před 3 lety +348

    We should never stop talking about The Witcher 3, we’ll done sir 👏🏻

  • @wzdzysawzninosyn4905
    @wzdzysawzninosyn4905 Před 3 lety +537

    Once I looked up a full quest list on Skellige, turned out I did everything... Every question mark, marker and cave
    Never felt so empty after that

    • @joshuagraham9507
      @joshuagraham9507 Před 3 lety +64

      sometimes i wish i never played this game, every other game feels meh ever since

    • @ares1636
      @ares1636 Před 3 lety +49

      @@joshuagraham9507 Yeah, every game feels like there is something missing. Just something is always not enough or just below the standards the Witcher 3 has set in your mind, but you can't even describe what is exactly missing.

    • @zacharycaswell8583
      @zacharycaswell8583 Před 3 lety +19

      After I finished the game, I told myself I wouldn’t even replay it for at least 5 years so as not to sully the memory of it. Truly the greatest video game ever made

    • @wzdzysawzninosyn4905
      @wzdzysawzninosyn4905 Před 3 lety +11

      @@zacharycaswell8583 I wasn't able to do that. Wanted to see other outcomes than Yennefer, Ciri Witcher, Cerys queen and Redania's victory
      Couldn't do any of those and ended up doing same stuff all over again

    • @JG27Korny
      @JG27Korny Před 3 lety

      @@zacharycaswell8583 Actually you can make different choices that is why new game plus is very interesting.

  • @BritishManDan
    @BritishManDan Před 3 lety +528

    Nath still finding reasons to talk about the witcher 3, well played mate

    • @illfittingtrousers
      @illfittingtrousers Před 3 lety +8

      Its still less than Rob when it comes to Skyrim or Metal Gear

    • @BritishManDan
      @BritishManDan Před 3 lety +4

      @@illfittingtrousers it definitely is haha considerably less but all 3 games are worth keep mentioning

    • @S1873
      @S1873 Před 3 lety +1

      We should never stop talking about Witcher 3!

  • @stephenharrison9214
    @stephenharrison9214 Před 3 lety +251

    The way Nath talks about this game is beautiful. You e just inspired me to go back through it.

    • @WickedGamez
      @WickedGamez Před 3 lety +2

      I was playing earlier. But got completely sidetracked by Ghost of tshushima LEDGENDS update.
      I’m going to jump back into the Witcher 3 when I get me a PS5

  • @marcov4190
    @marcov4190 Před 3 lety +305

    I can't wait to play again on the PS5.
    The witcher 3 is a masterpiece.

    • @janekbator4143
      @janekbator4143 Před 3 lety +1

      me neither!!

    • @TShorty929
      @TShorty929 Před 3 lety +7

      So stoked, I’m just waiting on CDPR to update the game to 60fps and I’ll play it again!

    • @jca4955
      @jca4955 Před 3 lety +1

      Will it be 4K 60fps guys? Never played this or watched the show so I might give it a go.

    • @TShorty929
      @TShorty929 Před 3 lety

      @@jca4955 not yet. With cyberpunk kinda flopping on release I imagine the ps5 update to W3 will not happen for a few months I guess :( hopefully it comes soon. I’m waiting on it to replay it

    • @TShorty929
      @TShorty929 Před 3 lety

      @@jca4955 but even so, play it 4K 30! Still a masterpiece of a game IMO. Worth a play

  • @redgreenGiant
    @redgreenGiant Před 3 lety +28

    I am delighted that I had played Witcher 3 in my lifetime. Thanks, CD Project.

  • @richardbradley7306
    @richardbradley7306 Před 3 lety +346

    I love it when Nath and Rob do a passion piece, their quality of language and journalism is so high compared to a lot of YT "thought pieces". More of this please PlayStation Access 🙏

    • @SelvaKumar-ze1ww
      @SelvaKumar-ze1ww Před 3 lety +1

      Well said. Couldn't agree more... 👍🏼

    • @thealph1191
      @thealph1191 Před 3 lety +1

      If I did not hear Nathan in this video I would have left

    • @Jigalipuff
      @Jigalipuff Před 3 lety +2

      Definitely. I am overwhelmed by the amount of information & feels they vibe off when they're on it

    • @danielfarrugia5492
      @danielfarrugia5492 Před 3 lety +7

      Any debate about whether have are art should end in the light of such prose. Nathan's exploration of the themes and influences of the game crosses into printed media and classic film, with only light reference to other games. A beautiful opinion piece that thoughtfully explores its material of which you should be very proud Nathan. I want to see more writing of this calibre about games!

    • @JonoNZBoardGamer
      @JonoNZBoardGamer Před 3 lety +5

      I agree, other CZcamsrs can only describe how much they love a game by shouting hyperbole into a mic/at the camera. It is calming and refreshing to have the soothing tones and well written script that actually bring justice to the game

  • @MDLuffyCAL
    @MDLuffyCAL Před 3 lety +162

    I always appreciate Nathan's videos. They come across so genuine and enthusiastic. He can often peak my interest in something I would normally not give a second look.

    • @siegejay6364
      @siegejay6364 Před 3 lety +3

      It's not peak but pique. No offense though, it's just one of my favorite word.

    • @MDLuffyCAL
      @MDLuffyCAL Před 3 lety +1

      @@siegejay6364 No worries. I could have sworn that's what I typed but apparently not 😅

  • @juanlash
    @juanlash Před 3 lety +23

    this is not a game... this is a work of art that will be saved through the annals of history

  • @itsme-mj9ic
    @itsme-mj9ic Před 3 lety +45

    Hearing the music gives me chills every time I hear it even tho I have 600 hours on this game.

    • @kajeralocse
      @kajeralocse Před 3 lety

      I feel you man. The sound design is superb

  • @martinolsen660
    @martinolsen660 Před 3 lety +367

    A game of such quality that it has basically spoiled me ever since. I'm still not sure it will ever be topped for me. It set the standard so incredibly high, nothing has really come close since.
    Witcher 3
    The platinum standard

    • @nubbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbin
      @nubbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbin Před 3 lety +25

      i think cyberpunk will top it

    • @Sadion666
      @Sadion666 Před 3 lety +13

      @@nubbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbin might just be the only game that can, if only bethesda will work on their worldbuilding

    • @xooperz
      @xooperz Před 3 lety +18

      @@nubbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbin Dunno. I think many people feel a 'medieval' RPG more immersive than a futuristic one. Or similar to that like Ghost of Tsushima. At least I do. But we'll see.

    • @doublebigMark
      @doublebigMark Před 3 lety +7

      Man, honestly, same here. Funny thing is, this was the first game I played this current generation when it came out, so it didn’t really help me with the next 5 years of games lmao.

    • @nubbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbin
      @nubbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbin Před 3 lety +3

      @@xooperz i think cyberpunk definitely has a chance though

  • @tt_the_blackout7133
    @tt_the_blackout7133 Před 3 lety +141

    Witcher 3 is one of the most immersive games I've ever played. Most of the time I would just turn off the minimap and roam the world, taking in all the beautiful architecture and landscape. The focus on landscape near the end of the video really resonated with me. Not to bash or disrespect other games, but often game worlds feel somewhat ''designed''. It's like the content was decided on first, and the world was formed around it later. Witcher 3 feels like the world already existed, and the devs just found a way to tell stories in it.
    So often we hear the words ''alive'', ''living, breathing'' and ''sprawling'' when open worlds are described, but Witcher 3 is really on another level in terms of world believability and immersion. It feels like there are no copy-paste assets, no copy-paste quests and no copy-paste NPC's. Even when I come across the 100th abandoned house in the world, my mind doesn't go ''oh there's that asset again'', I'm just as intrigued as ever, treating it as if it's completely unique. And often when you investigate there is actually something hand crafted to it, that sets it apart from all the other homes.
    Sometimes when a game gets really popular, other games try to copy it. But no game company has been able to copy The Witcher 3. Why? Because it's not the parts that make up the game that made it popular, but how polished, high quality and well crafted each of those parts is. The Witcher 3 doesn't have one particular thing going for it that makes it beloved. People love it because it's one of the most detailed, best written RPG's ever made. You can't copy quality without putting just as much effort into it as the original!
    Really great video Nathan, I'll never get tired of hearing you talk about this fantastic game!

  • @Derekstefan
    @Derekstefan Před 3 lety +12

    This game felt sentient. When I finished all the quests and the treasure hunts I felt I was leaving someone. Returning back to a world where I had forgotten how to live. I couldn't get enough of soccer but now it feels like a different life. The game is almost life changing. Never do I remember feeling emotionally attached to a game and feeling so empty after I finished. I never thought I would say this about the Witcher 3 but this game has become my favourite game and the best game I have ever played.

  • @SavageDragon999
    @SavageDragon999 Před 3 lety +90

    8:40 the irony here is that the Witcher books never had any map in them and it took the Polish community ages to establish a fan world map.

    • @tanaypandey1771
      @tanaypandey1771 Před 3 lety

      I really liked Regis in witcher 3 , and decided to start reading the books , and am glad I did start them . Names of locations make so much more sense like Redania and all :D

    • @Sparkball
      @Sparkball Před 3 lety

      @@tanaypandey1771 The books are great but you’re probably reading them wrong

  • @GoodKingMort
    @GoodKingMort Před 3 lety +36

    This is so fantastically written, I couldn't even begin to give it the praise it deserves.

    • @TheDennys21
      @TheDennys21 Před 3 lety

      Thank Andrzej Sapkowski, without him this game would not exist.

  • @forward8204
    @forward8204 Před 3 lety +29

    when im gonna get my ps5 i will play this fresh from the start with all expansions can't wait.

  • @Sinoksaga
    @Sinoksaga Před 3 lety +31

    So happy to hear people feel exactly how I felt, and feel till this day, about this spectacular work of art. Thank you for this video.

  • @federicosamperi7336
    @federicosamperi7336 Před 3 lety +29

    Wild Hunt I have been playing it since November 2019 on PC, with a stable 1070 at 60fps. I took it a little lightly but it became my favorite game. Greetings from Italy!

  • @codelima
    @codelima Před 3 lety +158

    The video should've been called "A love letter to the Witcher 3", since it's like Nath is reading a poem, and yes, one of the best games ever

  • @Michael-qq2vs
    @Michael-qq2vs Před 3 lety +96

    Absolutely beautiful game, the hours I’ve sunk in is scary and I can’t stop going back. One of its kind

    • @luuketaylor
      @luuketaylor Před 3 lety +1

      When I start my next playthrough on the PS5 I'm gonna pass 1,000 hours... whoops.

    • @alanhadipulungan
      @alanhadipulungan Před 3 lety

      500 hours and counting here mate

    • @milk-and-mookies5532
      @milk-and-mookies5532 Před 3 lety +1

      I wish I had this experience with this game. I've never been one for fantasy so it took me until the beginning of this year to actually dive into this game. I will acknowledge that it is one of the best games I've ever played and I lost countless hours to it, but I've hit a wall. I've stopped at the final preparations mission and still have so many landmarks to explore, including DLC, but I just can't bring myself to play more for whatever reason. It always stays downloaded to my hard-drive for those days when I just want to relax and explore, but I havent been able to progress in any meaningful way for months.

    • @mightyodeangames6070
      @mightyodeangames6070 Před 3 lety

      I literally played this game for 8 months straight on my switch.

  • @sushyisama
    @sushyisama Před 2 lety +6

    I couldn’t get into this game because I really didn’t care for white orchard and didn’t ‘get’ what this game offered. It took me a year on and off to get through it. Then I got out to Velen and the whole game opened up for me and I’m in love. What a gaming experience!

  • @raydenari313
    @raydenari313 Před 2 lety +2

    My goodness that was well done! I mean honestly flooring. You've not wasted one single word in this thought provoking, exquisitely summarized motif. Btw thx alot looks like I'm installing w3 again

  • @horsesofhelios
    @horsesofhelios Před 3 lety +26

    This game will be a part of my life forever, still waiting on TW4 🤞

    • @tennisthelegend
      @tennisthelegend Před 3 lety +4

      lets hope witcher 4 will be better then cyberpunk 2077

    • @86turek
      @86turek Před 3 lety +1

      @@tennisthelegend You can be sure of that. CDPR should only deal with games in the world of the witcher. Few people know that they have been working on the new witcher for a long time.
      Greetings from Poland 🤜

    • @kevc9657
      @kevc9657 Před 3 lety

      @@tennisthelegend shouldn’t be hard

  • @saswatosengupta2133
    @saswatosengupta2133 Před 3 lety +51

    This and Persona 5 will always hold a special place in my heart in this gen. I've probably played more than 600 hours in W3 but still the world never fails to amaze me. Thank you Nathan and the team of Access for this beautiful tribute. ❤

    • @dbrx758
      @dbrx758 Před 3 lety +1

      Saswato Sengupta I actually never got persona because of its anime look style, but I want to try it now ,so is persona still worth playing in 2020 or 2021 ?

    • @harman5435
      @harman5435 Před 3 lety +3

      @@dbrx758 Same mate,I always wonder why persona 5 is so famous even after its weird artstyle(according to me) No offense. @Saswato Sengupta Please do share why P5 is so special! If you have ps and have played games like GOW,Uncharted 4,Spiderman,etc. Does it still hold a higher place in your heart?!

    • @noobiusmaximus6314
      @noobiusmaximus6314 Před 3 lety +2

      I love Persona 5. Easily one of my top 5 games. Thoughts on P5R?

    • @Royss17
      @Royss17 Před 3 lety +1

      Persona is definitely up there amazing game

    • @saswatosengupta2133
      @saswatosengupta2133 Před 3 lety +1

      @@noobiusmaximus6314 For me it is easily this year's game of the year. They improved everything about the vanilla p5 and the new semester was just brilliant, the only complaint was that it wasn't as long as I hoped and the final boss was a scripted event in the later half of the fight. Other than that the new true ending is also very good.

  • @AndyDarkKnight
    @AndyDarkKnight Před 3 lety +66

    This masterpiece ❤️ Seeing this video makes me wanna do a 11th playthrough of it again! I miss Geralt 😭

  • @GamingRobioto
    @GamingRobioto Před 3 lety +5

    I'm on my third playthrough of the game with over 350 hours and I'm still not bored, I can't get enough of it. The gane truly is my favourite game of all time and I never thought a game that resonates with me this much would ever exist. A true masterpiece.

  • @okok-go9kg
    @okok-go9kg Před 3 lety +24

    My one gripe- i want a photo mode
    And wow, when someone on Access gets talking about their favorite game, its incredible

    • @coolsteve1342
      @coolsteve1342 Před 3 lety

      You can toggle the ui, hit share and take a screenshot

    • @okok-go9kg
      @okok-go9kg Před 3 lety

      @@coolsteve1342 yea, but its just a screenshot. I dont always want gerelt in my photos

    • @lucaslolz
      @lucaslolz Před 3 lety +2

      If you play on pc and happen to use a Nvidea videocard, you can press Alt+F2 at any time in the game and open screenshot mode. It's amazing, and allows you to float all over the map

    • @pipgoesthepossum
      @pipgoesthepossum Před 3 lety

      This. It needs a photo mode so badly.

  • @positivecontacts
    @positivecontacts Před 3 lety +6

    What a great video essay! Such great literary touch points as well, have read all of them except now, in my mid-30’s am cruising through the wheel of time series. Me and my wife first bonded over a love of the Earthsea trilogy/quartet. I am still playing Blood and Wine! Also watching this as I cruise through a rainy autumnal south east England on my new commute to work so really feeling the map and territory vibe. Thank you.

  • @jonbaxter2254
    @jonbaxter2254 Před 3 lety +23

    man, wolf gear stained red looks so awesome. I had the same scheme too.

  • @JackSinister
    @JackSinister Před 3 lety +265

    The Witcher 3 is the greatest game ever created and I'll hear nothing more on the subject

  • @aalamer6
    @aalamer6 Před 3 lety +132

    I never ever in my entire life spent 16 straight hours on a game other than The Witcher 3.👌😏😅

    • @kinggeorge2833
      @kinggeorge2833 Před 3 lety +4

      Really should i try it

    • @aalamer6
      @aalamer6 Před 3 lety +15

      @@kinggeorge2833 It is offered on PS store for $15. Why not? So you will understand the hype about the game😊😉

    • @matthewsmusiccorner
      @matthewsmusiccorner Před 3 lety +1

      Elder Scrolls Online man i play for 12 hour sessions regularly

    • @XxSupernatural21xX
      @XxSupernatural21xX Před 3 lety +12

      @@kinggeorge2833 Make sure to buy the edition with the DLCs. You really don't want to miss the DLCs. My advice to you is to do the main game first then hearts of stone after

    • @darknesswave100
      @darknesswave100 Před 3 lety +3

      I spend about 18 hours straight once when a friend of mine wanted to see what the game was about. We started at 10am and ended around 4:30 the next morning. Worth it. Plus my insomnia finally came in handy lol

  • @monkman8744
    @monkman8744 Před 3 lety +12

    I got completely attached to this game. Even after all these years the music makes me wanna cry haha

  • @kevinlawin2810
    @kevinlawin2810 Před 3 lety +20

    This was my favorite game before RDR2 and still my most played games, I completed this game 8 times, going through different scenarios and builds. This is also the only game I platinum.

    • @N1sjsjsj
      @N1sjsjsj Před 3 lety +2

      Same! Rdr2 just is too amazing

  • @paulywalnutz5855
    @paulywalnutz5855 Před 3 lety +5

    yeh im playing it now for first time 5 years after its release and its breathtaking

    • @bharat3719
      @bharat3719 Před 3 lety

      Finished it?? I hope you enjoyed it.

  • @JackalsIII
    @JackalsIII Před 3 lety +24

    12 minutes and it appears Nathan forgot Yennifer all over again.
    Seriously though, such a great video and I hope you make that comprehensive video next.
    You even included a quote from Alan Moore!

  • @mikkdc
    @mikkdc Před 3 lety +7

    7:48 That hit me right in the feels. I can TOTALLY relate to it.

  • @ludvugblood-axe3071
    @ludvugblood-axe3071 Před 2 lety +8

    This is the greatest game of all time. The emotions, excitements, anger, love, passion, attachments these feelings you feel It just hits different then any other game I ever played.

  • @Daebiya
    @Daebiya Před 3 lety +11

    What a beautifully written love letter to this game

  • @TonyFarrall
    @TonyFarrall Před 3 lety +4

    Currently replaying this. Absolutely astonishing in every way.

  • @ibrahimshaikh2293
    @ibrahimshaikh2293 Před 3 lety +510

    "THE BEST GAME EVER MADE"
    like if u agree

    • @geraltdirivia8278
      @geraltdirivia8278 Před 3 lety +7

      Best game ever

    • @ResevoirGod
      @ResevoirGod Před 3 lety +5

      Far from it

    • @ibrahimshaikh2293
      @ibrahimshaikh2293 Před 3 lety +29

      @@ResevoirGod ur the type of person who buys fifa every year and thinks its gonna be game of the year

    • @ResevoirGod
      @ResevoirGod Před 3 lety +7

      @@ibrahimshaikh2293 Haven’t bought FIFA since 2015, want to try again?

    • @henrisimard4744
      @henrisimard4744 Před 3 lety +9

      @@ResevoirGod So what's the best game according to you?

  • @pooyashirazi1991
    @pooyashirazi1991 Před 3 lety +2

    beautifully written script Nathan. you recounted the things many of us felt with this game perfectly.

  • @Victorino007
    @Victorino007 Před 3 lety +7

    What an amazing review, astonishing. Hearing it my heart was warmed, my eyes were drowning with tears knowing that other people are feeling this game in the same way as me. Witcher 3 was the journey, an adventure and at the end of the game, I was really sad that it came to an end. The same feeling I have always when I finish the Back to the Future trilogy. Whenever I see when Doc came back to the '80s to tell Marty that he's fine and to give him their picture I'm sad that this adventure is ending. The same feeling was at the end of the Witcher when I finished the last expansion. Those feelings are telling us that we are dealing with a piece of art, something amazing.

  • @DarkHitman82G
    @DarkHitman82G Před 3 lety +70

    Spent over 300 hours on it i totally agree a masterpiece my favourite game.Looking forward too the Ps5 upgrade reduced load times which was the worst thing about it.

    • @francismartin7904
      @francismartin7904 Před 3 lety +4

      Your 300 hours probably were the load times

    • @thijs5931
      @thijs5931 Před 3 lety +1

      Can't wait for 60fps!

    • @paulflanders1916
      @paulflanders1916 Před 3 lety

      2000 hours for me over 2 consoles on Zelda BOTW...superior game on every level!

    • @DarkHitman82G
      @DarkHitman82G Před 3 lety +2

      @@paulflanders1916 Behave Witcher 3 is far superior in every way

    • @hamidmehrdad5805
      @hamidmehrdad5805 Před 3 lety

      @John Marston hmm your name makes you seem a little biased don't you think.

  • @jazzx251
    @jazzx251 Před 3 lety +18

    That bit where he equates magic and computer programming - as the manipulation of symbols and signs that conjure something out of nothing ...
    Poetry ... that's always what I've thought; still can't get my head around how a bunch of 1s and 0s can be transformed into creating a completely new virtual world!
    It was amazing enough 48 years ago when you could play tennis on a TV with two rectangles and a square dot.

  • @roscoe679
    @roscoe679 Před 2 lety +2

    Nathan's writing on this video is incredible.

  • @camlawlett4758
    @camlawlett4758 Před 3 lety +12

    It rare in video game journalism that we get thought pieces written with this passion and fluency. Amazing piece and kudos for fitting it with in 13 minutes!

  • @becky4194
    @becky4194 Před 3 lety +6

    I remember Witcher 3 came out in May 2015 and it was around the time I was doing my GCSEs. It is the sole reason why I didn’t study and therefore failed most of my exams. No other game had me glued to it like Witcher 3 and I have zero regrets 😂

  • @yeedleed2388
    @yeedleed2388 Před 3 lety +3

    I would love to see more of this video essay type of content

  • @trumpjongun8831
    @trumpjongun8831 Před 3 lety +12

    I've collected all the trophies from Witcher 3 and W3 Goty version and im going for W3 Complete edition too.
    The Witcher 3 is my all time favourite game.

  • @JoeyShowy
    @JoeyShowy Před 3 lety

    Wow this video is amazig! I got so lost in the commentary and sprawling landscapes while watching. It brought back so much nostalgia of the game but also of reading fantasy books and imagination of the worlds in them. Awesome🙂

  • @kelvinalarte6568
    @kelvinalarte6568 Před 3 lety +18

    this and dark souls series etch in my mind as a wonderland. a fantasy world we all dreamt of.

  • @jeremypett3028
    @jeremypett3028 Před 3 lety +4

    The emotions I felt while playing the Bald Mountain quest. Will never be topped by another game. I often think about how incredibly invested I got during that moment.

  • @Elliotminkin1
    @Elliotminkin1 Před 3 lety +2

    This was brilliant. Genuine poetry and I think you hit the nail on the head as to why this is the best game I've ever played and why games are so magical

  • @generalkenobi1980
    @generalkenobi1980 Před 3 lety +115

    IMO
    Red dead redemption 2 and witcher 3 are game of the century(For now).

    • @generalkenobi1980
      @generalkenobi1980 Před 3 lety +1

      @Rowan Melton Agreed And edited👍

    • @spidermanps4349
      @spidermanps4349 Před 3 lety +4

      God of War 4 won Game of the year over RDR2 🤭🤷‍♂️

    • @nightscribenyx
      @nightscribenyx Před 3 lety +9

      @Rowan Melton Hopefully Cyberpunk will live up to the hype, but then again that is still just a launch title in 2020. I can't wait for another amazing game like Witcher 3 or RDR2. Hopefully we see GTA 6!

    • @nightscribenyx
      @nightscribenyx Před 3 lety +17

      @@spidermanps4349 What does that have to do with anything? I mean GoW is a good game too, but RDR2 definitely has more content and interesting updates overall.

    • @willpascual2602
      @willpascual2602 Před 3 lety +15

      @@spidermanps4349 yeah god of war was rlly good but rdr2 deserved it more tbh

  • @Shamilasitha
    @Shamilasitha Před 3 lety +8

    Knew it was Nath before i clicked
    Edit:
    That is some Magic writing mate! Please do more like this

  • @YouOnlyGetToDoItOnce
    @YouOnlyGetToDoItOnce Před 3 lety +5

    I was a PS4 user and played this game. I now am on my second playthrough on PC, just amazing experience on PC

    • @karenbelanger8621
      @karenbelanger8621 Před 3 lety

      it is ...ps4 doesnt compare...I love my pc...

    • @YouOnlyGetToDoItOnce
      @YouOnlyGetToDoItOnce Před 3 lety +1

      @@karenbelanger8621 lol since this comment my PC broke and had to be sent back (facepalm)

  • @mopemiph
    @mopemiph Před 3 lety

    I've been looking for a video to adequately explain just what it is I'm missing in this game forever and now I get it. What a lovely piece.

  • @maestrocaron888
    @maestrocaron888 Před 3 lety

    You sir are very good at what you do..
    I feel that it must be a crime that I still haven't played this game, but I will now.
    Impeccable timing, pulling out a gem and talking about it, especially since I was about to give away the copy I bought (still going to, but will purchase a digital copy this time) because I don't have the time to play, well up until I watched this video of yours at least.
    Your delivery was brilliant 👏 👌 🙌 😀 👍 my words cannot do justice.

  • @charley8380
    @charley8380 Před 3 lety +5

    I just finished replaying it and the DLCs. Still so great

  • @stevenschutt3980
    @stevenschutt3980 Před 3 lety +3

    I've been on CZcams since it's inception and watched it grow into an amazing resource of information. Quite incredible really. I was searching for videos on Mastercrafting my Griffin set (Hey... it's all about personal preference) and I stumbled upon your video "Why the Witcher 3 will always...(etc). For five years I have been trying to explain to my younger sister (48 y.o.) why a 'Grown Man' (53 y.o.) would engage in the same activity as her teenage son (13 y.o.) and, Lord knows, I have tried and tried and tried. The Witcher. Skyrim. God of War. Tombraider (the new ones). Nothing worked. Not a word got through. Nothing!
    Today is Christmas 2020 and she will not be able to escape me. I am going to sit her down and make her watch this video. Nathan, you have absolutely nailed it, Mate! Everything from world building and morally questionable decision-making to the joys of being a 'Kid with a Stick' (See George Carlin for more information on this particular truth). Congratulations. I think you've pointed out what 'Non-Gamers' just don't seem to get and you did it so eloquently. Search my profile. I NEVER comment on ANYTHING! (Too much of that stuff out there already) but I hope you continue to review well into the future and I will watch for your work.
    You mentioned the correlation between Art and Magic. I believe, personally, that the Art of Writing is to take something that is seemingly 'incomprehensible'. Explain it to an individual through lucid description and clear analogy that in no way condescends. Thus, the receiver leaves with a broader understanding of the world around them and a greater sense of the Adventure that is Life. You've done that in Spades, my friend. It won't change the world but it will explain to people why the Gaming industry is the largest sector of personal entertainment in the world today.
    Thankyou & Kudo's, dude. Merry Christmas.

    • @PlayStationAccess
      @PlayStationAccess  Před 3 lety +2

      That means a lot, thank you for taking the time to leave a comment! Really appreciated!

  • @silvervixen007
    @silvervixen007 Před 3 lety +1

    I agree with everything in this video! They tackle the suffering of people in such an empathetic way in this game it truly moved me. And then the world just looks like my hometown and it also feels like home

  • @e1985-
    @e1985- Před 3 lety

    What a fantastic video! Wonderfully sincere and also very poetic! Please keep swinging that stick and exploring that map.

  • @DJMixtApe808
    @DJMixtApe808 Před 3 lety +6

    the great thing about PlayStation Aceess, is that you get deep content like this from nathan (I never 100% got on with witcher 3, but it's still nice to hear someone who did explain why so eloquently). and then you get the sheer nonsense of watching the whole team play fall guys, all seemingly with a secret plan to wind rob up until he loses it.
    great stuff, and keep it coming team

  • @tylermoran111
    @tylermoran111 Před 3 lety +7

    I just started playing it again like 3 days ago. It’s truly maybe my favorite game ever. It was Snake Eater for a long time but Witcher 3 is such a staggeringly amazing game. I hope the game gets even better with a potential performance boost on next gen.

  • @brucewayne404
    @brucewayne404 Před rokem +1

    I love PlayStation Access today but I also miss these beautifully poetic retrospectives from Nath.

  • @Dredile
    @Dredile Před 3 lety +1

    Brilliant dissertation. Compounds my feelings perfectly.

  • @Ruddy_Games
    @Ruddy_Games Před 3 lety +7

    You have no idea how hyped i am to go back and play this with a PS5 patch and 4k TV. I kinda hope it gets a new trophy list as well!!

    • @DarkHitman82G
      @DarkHitman82G Před 3 lety

      Probably will if saves don't transfer over

    • @Ruddy_Games
      @Ruddy_Games Před 3 lety +1

      @@DarkHitman82G finger crossed, if not ill just buy the GOTY edition on sale which also has a separate trophy list

  • @alanj5379
    @alanj5379 Před 3 lety +3

    The witcher 3 was the first game that made me feel the characters, you just love them, is so natural, everyone looks alive, this game is a masterpiece.

  • @joshuagraham9507
    @joshuagraham9507 Před 3 lety +1

    Nathan this video is bloody good mate, been following ps access for years, videos this good are rare, well done mate

  • @jackthornton9231
    @jackthornton9231 Před 3 lety

    Superb video Nath. The insight and passion you convey in your script is delivered expertly. Going to have to back and complete the game once it becomes available on PS5.

  • @mrtnite9780
    @mrtnite9780 Před 3 lety +5

    This game is absolutely amazing. Its uncanny to think that they are still unlocking hidden dialogues within the game

  • @playboyfan001
    @playboyfan001 Před 3 lety +10

    I’ve played through the game 9 times. I’m currently on my 10th, I doubt I’ll make it in time for cp2077... just because every time I start a new play through I savor it tremendously and feel almost like a responsibility, a duty to play it as best as I can. It is not just “a game” it is something bigger.
    It’s a phenomenal phenomenal work of art, the absolute best piece of entertainment I’ve ever consumed. The feelings it conjured have never been replicated or even come close in any other game past or present, and I’ve been playing games for almost two decades.
    That scene where you’re just chilling with Regis, next to the fire... drinking his homemade Booz... the music starts playing as the moon sits in the background, a deep moment of serenity, despite all the ordeals you’ve gone through w/ Geralt... beautiful.

    • @seanrussell1658
      @seanrussell1658 Před 3 lety +6

      I’ve never agreed with a comment more

    • @diplomatG
      @diplomatG Před 3 lety

      I can’t seem to get into it. 👀

    • @seanrussell1658
      @seanrussell1658 Před 3 lety +1

      @@diplomatG funnily enough, I tried it 2 times before proper getting into it. I gave it time the 3rd time and then something clicked and I fell in love with everything about it.
      Though it might just not be your game bro. We ain’t meant to like everything, doesn’t mean ur wrong or the games wrong. Just different vibes :)

    • @diplomatG
      @diplomatG Před 3 lety

      @@seanrussell1658 true true. I really have tried a few times. Might give it another go. Just might not be for me

  • @vipulgupta4348
    @vipulgupta4348 Před 3 lety +2

    I wish more people would talk about games as passionately as this.

  • @pipgoesthepossum
    @pipgoesthepossum Před 3 lety

    This was a wonderful video and bit of prose. Lovely job!

  • @rabirajbanerjee3872
    @rabirajbanerjee3872 Před 2 lety +7

    Playing The Witcher 3 was one of the best experiences of my life. I hope CDPR releases the new remodeled version soon.

  • @magdaziela
    @magdaziela Před 3 lety +19

    Nath, thank you. Such a beautiful „visual essay” born from a deep passion and love towards a world so near and dear to my heart. Amazing video, thank you for capturing the essence of this game.

  • @LorwynAR
    @LorwynAR Před 3 lety

    Thank you sir, for this poem of praise. I have loved Witcher since i was a child, books and then games. You sum up, so sensitively and truthully what this love means to me. There is special feeling of connection to someone who does not only love same piece of art as me, but loves it in a same way.

  • @wombosamu3822
    @wombosamu3822 Před 2 lety +1

    The quality of Nathan's work is utterly astonishing, I feel like a better version of myself having watched this. One of the best passion pieces I have ever seen (the other being Rob's on What Remains of Edith Finch)

  • @danta3177
    @danta3177 Před 3 lety +33

    im new to this game, because i just bought a gaming pc.
    still level 7 and just clocked about 3 hours of gameplay.
    i tell ya, this game is better than elder scrolls skyrim

    • @rpg23245
      @rpg23245 Před 3 lety +8

      I'm 60 hours in and I'm only level 20. Can't move faster because of gwent lol

    • @jazzx251
      @jazzx251 Před 3 lety +5

      @@rpg23245 I've only played it 4 times - I just don't get it
      But when I'm bored of the game (I've reached Hearts of Stone on New Game + [2nd time round] - currently level 85) ...
      I'll have a go at taking Gwent seriously - because I love all sorts of games; the only reason I don't play it is because the main game is too exciting to be sat there playing cards.

    • @a.a1559
      @a.a1559 Před 3 lety

      Skyrim was god in it's own age but this game is still all mighty God

    • @hasanbanoon5091
      @hasanbanoon5091 Před 3 lety +2

      I loved skyrim, however it seems so hollow compared to the Witcher 3. What was skyrim's main quest anyway. Can't seem to remember. The only thing I remember is the modding community. Probably one of the best in that aspect.

    • @typicaldave9451
      @typicaldave9451 Před 3 lety

      For vanilla skyrim, yes. Shouldn't even be put on the comparing.
      For skyrim with 150+ mods list (who enjoy vanilla skyrim today, really?), the gap somewhat closer and is actually comparable.

  • @Bobo-zt2ig
    @Bobo-zt2ig Před 3 lety +10

    Change my mind:
    Dark souls and witcher are the most important and most beautiful games this gaming universe ever met

    • @jarpyr6791
      @jarpyr6791 Před 3 lety +3

      And Bloodborne.

    • @Bobo-zt2ig
      @Bobo-zt2ig Před 3 lety +3

      @@jarpyr6791 and bloodborne

    • @jarpyr6791
      @jarpyr6791 Před 3 lety +2

      @@Bobo-zt2ig and bloodborne

    • @whoismithrandir8226
      @whoismithrandir8226 Před 3 lety

      and rdr2

    • @oliver5479
      @oliver5479 Před 3 lety

      important how? Dark souls set a standard for difficult games but what did the witcher do? It was a fine game for it's time but that's all it was.

  • @TheLanguageSponge
    @TheLanguageSponge Před 3 lety +1

    Nathan, very rarely have I enjoyed listening to someone talk about something they love as much as I enjoyed this. Thanks. In fact, I think I will listen again now.

  • @cesare4926
    @cesare4926 Před 3 lety

    The scrip Nathan spoke for this video was truly fit for this game. Beautiful words

  • @Wagon16x
    @Wagon16x Před 3 lety +3

    Hey this was amazing and the quote at the end hit hard, we got a serious video from Rob and you now about a generation gone by and your favorites from it, any chance we can get one from the rest of the cast as well?

  • @zachford94
    @zachford94 Před 3 lety +6

    It's the only game I have a platinum for and I still play it every once in a while

  • @sambroadhead3870
    @sambroadhead3870 Před 3 lety

    Beautiful piece, Nathan. Wonderful writing.

  • @RXV.TV1
    @RXV.TV1 Před 2 lety

    Great introspection and insight!!!

  • @BigDaddyBland87
    @BigDaddyBland87 Před 3 lety +9

    Just finished playthrough number 3 about a month ago. 500+ hours of this game and I still discover things I've never seen before. There are whole sets of videos with hours of crazy stuff just hidden throughout this game. I absolutely love it and it is easily my favorite game of all time.
    The stories in the side missions are better than most games' main stories. I wish more games were like this, but I also know there may be nothing like this ever again. A true masterpiece!

    • @COHOFSohamSengupta
      @COHOFSohamSengupta Před 3 lety

      How can you discover new things after 500+ hours when I discovered every single point of interest majority of which are copy/paste & the game of year edition in 160 hours..

  • @benallthetime
    @benallthetime Před 3 lety +63

    IMO, the best game ever made.

    • @harman5435
      @harman5435 Před 3 lety

      @Sub 2 Me 4 No Reason Of course there are many great games(God of war,spiderman,etc.) But there is always a Best out of all of them!

    • @Xiatter
      @Xiatter Před 3 lety +7

      There are many "best games of all time". The Witcher 3 is easily one of them.

    • @harman5435
      @harman5435 Před 3 lety

      @Chilly Chase Every player have a different likeness! I have never played Persona 5 and don't even want to after looking at its weird artstyle(No offense) even though many players call it the Best game!

    • @TheHappyHumanist
      @TheHappyHumanist Před 3 lety +1

      @@harman5435 The Witcher 3 is for PlayStation, Xbox, and PC just so you know. So its not just a PlayStation game.

    • @harman5435
      @harman5435 Před 3 lety

      @@TheHappyHumanist Of course i know that! I just gave references of the games which are best according to me!

  • @ignitionmatt3026
    @ignitionmatt3026 Před 3 lety

    Wow. Nathan, that was a truly beautiful piece of writing. The love you have for this game and its world is palpable. Really - bravo.

  • @musiciohann
    @musiciohann Před 2 lety +1

    Did not finish the game. Was doubting if to play it again. Watching this video was all I needed. This is one of Access’ top videos. It is kind of a poetic and personal review. Awesome video, Nath!