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Dark Souls II
Dark Souls IIA brutal adventure through the cursed kingdom of Drangleic.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
The Witcher 3: Wild HuntA vast open-world action RPG with a acclaimed story and monster hunting.
Overview
Description

Dark Souls II is an action role‑playing game set in the fallen kingdom of Drangleic, where players assume the role of the Bearer of the Curse. Explore a dark, interconnected world filled with challenging enemies and epic boss encounters while managing stamina and timing. The game offers flexible character progression, dual‑wielding options, and both single‑player and online multiplayer modes, including co‑operative play. Its online servers were active until March 31st, 2024.

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 (One-time)

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

Category
Action RPG
Action RPG
Best for
Hardcore action RPG fans
RPG fans and story-driven single-player gamers
Specifications
General
msrp
$59.99
release date
2014-03-11
Specifications
developer
FromSoftware
publisher
FromSoftware, Bandai Namco Entertainment
age rating
PEGI 16, ESRB T
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
critic score
90/100
platforms
PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Deep, rewarding combat system
  • Extensive character customization
  • Rich, interconnected world design
  • Robust online co‑op and PvP options
  • Outstanding writing and side quests
  • Huge, atmospheric world
  • Great value with expansions
  • Frequent deep discounts
Cons
  • High difficulty may deter newcomers
  • Servers shut down, limiting online features
  • Occasional performance issues on PC
  • Combat feels dated to some
  • Overwhelming amount of content
  • Slow start
Community & Metrics
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0
10
User rating
Not enough data
4.3 (4)

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4.3 (4)
Verified User

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.

Verified User

So much fun

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

Verified User

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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