STACK #128 Jun 2016

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The witcher III: Wild Hunt

You wake up in your keep, walk to the balcony and look out over a mountain range more picturesque than anything you've seen in a video game since Skyrim . Welcome to The Witcher III . They told us it would be big, but we never expected this. CD Projekt Red's latest redefines the term "open-world role-playing game", where choice plays such a dominant role. Faced with a world where good and evil aren't necessarily obvious, you find yourself fretting over the choices you make, and worrying about

their potential impact on the world around you. The Witcher III offers a realm of limitless exploration. Tasked with searching for protagonist Geralt's adopted daughter Ciri and partner Yennifer, players must use their monster-slaying skills and acute Witcher senses to take on the ravages that the game world throws at you. The combat system works seamlessly with its newly-implemented dodge mechanics, and the Witcher signs will prove invaluable when you need to turn the battle in your favour. Being a professional never looked or felt so satisfying. When you're not following the main quest, there are a plethora of side-quests – which don't simply ask you to be a courier – with the potential to keep you occupied for hours (and we mean hours). The vibrant environment in which you find yourself begs to be discovered and a compelling narrative will have you thinking about the game long after a session has concluded. Why this game is so appealing is difficult to put into words. If you're a fan of RPGs, The Witcher III is simply a must-buy. Get lost in the allure of this engaging open world; become distracted hunting rabbits, or let the story engross you. The Hunt is afoot.

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