Metacritic (85)
OpenCritic (85)
HuffPost India (no score):
Ars Technica (no score):
Video Game Chronicle (5/5):
PowerUp! (9.4/10):
Metro GameCentral (9/10):
Nintendo Life (9/10, video):
The Digital Fix (9/10):
Nintendo Insider (9/10):
God is a Geek (9/10, video):
GamingBolt (9/10, video):
Hobby Consolas (87/100, review in Spanish):
GamePressure (8.5/10):
Gaming Trend (85/100):
Cerealkillerz (8/10, review in German):
MSPoweruser (8/10):
IGN (8/10):
Nintendad (4/5):
IGN Spain (7.5/10, review in Spanish):
Gameblog.fr (7/10, review in French):
GamesRadar (3.5/5):
OpenCritic (85)
HuffPost India (no score):
The Witcher 3 on the Nintendo Switch not the best of the game (that's reserved for the PC version) but it's good enough. Even more so when you look at the state in which most big budget multiplatform games launch on the Switch. They either lack features like FIFA 20 or are abysmal to play like WWE 2K18. If you own a Nintendo Switch and want to get your fix of The Witcher 3 on the go. There's a host of compromises, but they're the right ones.
Ars Technica (no score):
I don't mean to say Witcher 3 is unplayable or ruined by the effort spent getting it into Switch-compatible shape. However, completely new players should be warned that CDPR's cinematic vision for the game is compromised just enough to take this port out of my running for a clear-cut recommendation. If you've already played Witcher 3 and want an excuse to burn through it anew on the go, complete with convenient "fast forward to the expansions" shortcuts, then yes, this port is a great reason to return to Nilfgaard. If you don't have any other consoles or a decent gaming PC, then "Switcher 3" is absolutely playable. (Plus, in my personal opinion, it's better than Switch's Skyrim as an on-the-go RPG, even with low resolutions and other visual compromises.)
But if you do have another hardware option and aren't necessarily itching for a purely portable RPG, take a breath and look at other systems' heavily discounted versions before making this your very first way to play the game.
Video Game Chronicle (5/5):
If you've been Nintendo-exclusive your whole life it's an unmissable adventure. Not just for the meat of the game, but to rekindle your faith in the concept of ports. If you were raised on a diet of Wii and Wii U, you lived through some horror shows; games half featured, or watered down for a child audience. Thanks to the likes of Skyrim and Divinity: Original Sin 2, Switch is washing away that bad taste, and The Witcher 3 continues the tradition.
For seasoned Witchers, double dipping reveals an inferior version of the game, but one that shouldn't really exist at all. And are you going to really say no to Gwent on the bus? This is a slick, smart port, delivering a version that works, and maintains enough magic to make it worth it. Like so much of the game itself, it's all about difficult compromises. In a fantasy world where it's very easy to make a mess, this is an elegantly diplomatic outcome.
PowerUp! (9.4/10):
There aren't any new, useless features in The Witcher 3 on Switch, like motion controls, which is fine because the standard controls work flawlessly. Aside from the visuals, you can't tell the difference between playing this and other versions.
The framerate is rock solid, bugs are minimal/nonexistent and, honestly, I might even prefer the handheld version. I think every game should be on Switch because playing on the go is the best.
Now that The Witcher 3 is on Switch, there's no reason that every other game in existence isn't. I love The Witcher 3 and on Switch, I love it even more.
Metro GameCentral (9/10):
Of course, the other consoles and PC offer a far better representation of the same game but if they aren't an option for you, or the portability is a priority, then The Witcher 3 on Switch is a must-have and a sign not only of Nintendo's increasing third person muscle but the fact that good game design always shines through, despite minor technical issues.
Nintendo Life (9/10, video):
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt remains a masterpiece, and being able to take such a grand and engrossing adventure on the go is something well worth celebrating. The Switch's Complete Edition is a truly impressive achievement, and although performance isn't perfect, it's still an incredible and impactful role-playing experience. The Witcher 3 set the bar for modern RPGs back in 2015, and this port is a startling reminder that it has yet to be bettered.
The Digital Fix (9/10):
Its amazing what has been done with this portable Witcher 3 port. Yes the graphics are downgraded, yes it does not look as good as other versions but it is a well running portable version of a great RPG. You get a lot of game for your money and it is well worth your time and effort.
Nintendo Insider (9/10):
Without a doubt, the best way to experience The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Complete Edition is on a much more powerful system with a top of the range television to match. After all, the game can be found for a much cheaper price on other consoles due to its age. However, that kind of luxury isn't always practical, and what CD Projekt Red and Saber Interactive have done to make the Nintendo Switch version possible is a stunning achievement in its own right. The premium price tag that marks the game will never feel like it isn't value for money. That is, assuming the genre is of taste to the player plunging in on the purchase.
God is a Geek (9/10, video):
Regardless, if you've never played this brilliant game before, I'd still recommend experiencing it on Xbox One X or PC for the highest visual fidelity, but if you're planning to get up close and personal with Geralt, Triss, and Yennifer, then handheld is the way to go. Modern life takes away so much of our time and Nintendo's Switch has given us some back in the evening. As the cold nights draw in and we close the curtains on the rain outside, I can't think of a better thing to do than spend some time with The Witcher 3. It's not as good looking, but it's still a glorious game.
GamingBolt (9/10, video):
Is The Witcher 3's Switch version the ideal way to play the game? No, not really- not by a long shot. If you have access to a PS4 or an Xbox One or a PC that can run the game, I definitely would not recommend the Switch version of the game, unless portability is a factor for you. Then again, if portability is a factor for you, or if you don't have access to those systems, or if you've played this game before and have a hankering to play through it again? Go right ahead and buy The Witcher 3 on the Switch, without any hesitations. It's the full experience, and sure, it has noticeable graphical cutbacks, but it's one of the greatest games of all time on a portable system, and it runs well- that in and of itself should be enough to sell you on it.
Hobby Consolas (87/100, review in Spanish):
The Witcher 3 is still one of the best written RPGs of the generation, but the technical failures of this version tarnish the great White Wolf adventure. All in all, having the complete game and the two expansions in a portable console is something magical.
GamePressure (8.5/10):
The most glorious advantage of this game is, of course, part of the compromise – in exchange for an uglier Witcher, you're able to take him to school, work, or on a longer journey. I haven't played the game yet in public transportation, being cautious with the embargo, but I suspect kids will soon have a new way to be fancy. But we've fought with Geralt in my bed, talked to people while sipping morning coffee, or played Gwent in the Sun, on my balcony. It's nice to take your hobbies wherever you want, and Nintendo's console gives you exactly that opportunity with the port of the Witcher 3. And for that, the game deserves a lot of credit.
Gaming Trend (85/100):
One of this generation's titans finally makes its landmark debut on the Nintendo Switch. For newcomers who can fight through the rocky 30 frames per second and lower resolutions, The Witcher 3 on Switch is a no-brainer. But, for those with no plans to take their monster-killing outside, the game is better enjoyed on other consoles.
Cerealkillerz (8/10, review in German):
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Complete Edition on the Nintendo Switch has become a remarkable technical feat thanks to its stable frame rate and huge amount of content. Only the non-constant resolution of 720p and some reduced graphic elements reduce the viewing experience, especially in TV mode. Who can live with it and wants to play the title exclusively on the way, can access here without hesitation.
MSPoweruser (8/10):
With all that said, there's no denying that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt on Nintendo Switch should be considered a resounding achievement. While far from the definitive version, what's here is very much the complete experience, DLC and all. It's easy to see how players would prefer the convenience of undertaking Geralt's journey on the go, either from the very beginning or as someone who missed out on Hearts of Stone or Blood and Wine and are craving a way to jump in right away. Switcher 3 is the ultimate fantasy RPG and the ultimate in convenience.
IGN (8/10):
The Switch port of The Witcher 3: Complete Edition certainly isn't how I'd recommend you experience CD Projekt Red's epic fantasy masterpiece for the first time, but it's serviceable if you're unable to play on PC or a more powerful console — or prefer to do your monster hunting away from a TV. On a full-size screen, however, it suffers to the point where it looks more reminiscent of the 360 generation than the current one.
Nintendad (4/5):
The graphics in The Witcher 3 have clearly been scaled back to perform within the confines of the Nintendo Switch. Aside from that, the full Witcher experience is impressive. Newcomers to the series have a perfect opportunity to jump in and see what amazing world awaits them. Fans who already own the game will have to decide if it's worth picking up for the portability offered by the Switch. Fortunately with hundreds of hours of gameplay and all the DLC, CD PROJEKT RED gives an enticing reason to double dip.
IGN Spain (7.5/10, review in Spanish):
If you have lived on the planet Nintendo in recent decades, you have lost jewelry like this. That has no excuse. Luckily, in that case you won't notice too much when you put the console in the dock and watch its graphics on TV. As for the rest, we recommend that you spend a lot of this theme and enjoy this great game, with all its main and secondary missions, its commissions, its expansions and its sorcerer's potions. Unwind your swords and enjoy, that although in a tiny way and much poorer than normal, what those poor and detexturized graphics tell, it is still worth it.
Gameblog.fr (7/10, review in French):
For fear of losing a few tenths, and especially not to see Geralt, Yennefer, Ciri and the others in an unflattering light, it will be better to indulge in The Witcher III: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition in portable mode. That's good, that's all we asked.
GamesRadar (3.5/5):
A well-functioning port of a brilliant game with an unexpected identity crisis. Given the availability of other platforms, the visual compromise makes this technical marvel a difficult sell to first-timers and veterans.
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