To all those who have not the patience to read long reviews:

I play games since i was 7 years old. I'm 38 now and i'm yet to see a better RPG than The Witcher 3 (expansions included). Keep in mind that i grew up playing Baldur's Gate 2, Planescape Torment, Morrowind, Neverwinter Nights and Dungeon Siege. Games that i remember fondly, particularly BG2 and NWN.

This game set new standards for all future titles. You can see that everything was done with immense passion and care. The story and the many choices it offers is fantastic. It's amazing how a different line in dialogues can change the whole experience. Character development is real, the voice acting is super convincing, most of the quests have substance and this right here is something i should emphasize: you don't just play fetch quest here. You immerse yourself so profoundly that you end up living them.

The only downside i'd consider is the combat system. It's not yet ideal, but it's not bad at all. It works, but there's room for improvement. In the end, you adapt and it becomes a minor issue at best.

Recommended input: Controller