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World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King
World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich KingVenture into Northrend to confront the Lich King and shape Azeroth’s destiny
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
The Witcher 3: Wild HuntA vast open-world action RPG with a acclaimed story and monster hunting.
Overview
Description

Wrath of the Lich King expands the iconic MMO with the frozen continent of Northrend, introducing the Death Knight class and a chilling new storyline. Players explore massive zones, tackle challenging dungeons, and join epic raids while forging alliances in a living, persistent world.

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is a story-driven open-world RPG in which you play Geralt of Rivia, a monster hunter searching for his adopted daughter. It is celebrated for its mature writing, meaningful side quests, and a massive, hand-crafted world.

Pricing
Paid (Subscription)

Around $39.99, frequently discounted; expansions sold separately or in a Complete Edition.

Category
MMORPG
Action RPG
Best for
MMO RPG enthusiasts
RPG fans and story-driven single-player gamers
Specifications
Spec source
AI-estimated
AI-estimated
Specifications
developer
Blizzard Entertainment
publisher
Blizzard Entertainment
age rating
PEGI 12, ESRB T
multiplayer
Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO)
critic score
97/100
platforms
PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
General
release date
2008-11-13
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Rich, immersive storyline
  • Diverse endgame activities
  • Strong community and guild support
  • High replay value with multiple classes
  • Outstanding writing and side quests
  • Huge, atmospheric world
  • Great value with expansions
  • Frequent deep discounts
Cons
  • Subscription cost may deter casual players
  • High gear requirements for top-tier raids
  • Steep learning curve for new players
  • Combat feels dated to some
  • Overwhelming amount of content
  • Slow start
Community & Metrics
Upvotes
0
10
User rating
Not enough data
4.3 (4)

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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Reviews

4.3 (4)
Anonymous

Recommend The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

Picked up The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt recently. Outstanding writing and side quests. One gripe: overwhelming amount of content. Would recommend.

Anonymous

So much fun

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has been my go-to lately. Frequent deep discounts. No real complaints. Would recommend.

Anonymous

Love it

Picked up The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt recently. Huge, atmospheric world. One gripe: combat feels dated to some. Would recommend.

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