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This game lacks story, but more than makes up for it in the amazing views and fun combat. Be warned that the combat is unforgiving and has a massive learning curve (I played on Jedi Master). If you are a fan of all things Star Wars and lightsaber, then this game is a must play. The combat is not without its problems though, as sometimes your hit do not register and your perfectly timed parries are not punishable against the opponent. An advice I would give here would be to swap the jump and dodge button, as you would be using the latter much more frequently in combat. The checkpoints are also exceptionally poorly placed, causing a ton of repetitive and meaningless game play if you die. Though this gets much better in the late game, perhaps from the experience gained from combat. Once you get the hang of it, the combat becomes significantly more fun after ~2 hours of play. Btw, block and parry is useless, so learn how to time your dodge and punish.

The Witcher has always been a slightly overrated series that has solid gameplay and a decent story with its fair share of issues, such as its weak combat system and a somewhat discombobulated storyline. With the Blood and Wine DLC however, everything has changed. This masterfully created piece of art has taken The Witcher to a transcendent level reached by only a few titles in the past decade. It's the very best combination of magnificent moods, spectacular stories, fantastic voice acting, and a grandiose soundtrack all set in a wondrous new locale. In the modern day of freemium games, CDPR has created a gem of a DLC that the world may never see its equal for a very long time. Don't let the DLC part fool you, this game can, and should stand plenty on its own. Witcher 3 - 7.5/10 Hearts of Stone - 8.3/10 Blood and Wine - 10/10