The Witcher 3 retrospective: 5 years later and it's still the best RPG
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Today marks the five-year anniversary for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. It’s one of the most critically acclaimed action-RPGs to date. As we take a look back, here’s how it excelled as an RPG, but failed as an action game.
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The Witcher 3 is Still Great in 2023
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7 years later, the RPG with the most memorable world still holds up
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The Witcher 3 retrospective: 5 years later and it's still the best RPG, the witcher 3
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