I spent years forcing myself to finish The Witcher 3—don't repeat my mistake
The author reflects on their experience with The Witcher 3, expressing disappointment despite its acclaim. They emphasize that personal preferences in gaming can vary widely, and what is celebrated by many may not resonate with everyone. The article discusses the difference between playing as a predefined character versus creating a unique identity in role-playing games.
- ▪The Witcher 3 received widespread critical acclaim and numerous awards upon its release.
- ▪The author struggled to enjoy the game, finding it a slog and feeling pressured to finish it.
- ▪They prefer RPGs that allow for character creation and personal identity over playing as a predefined character.
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Like What You Like I spent years forcing myself to finish The Witcher 3—don’t repeat my mistake Consensus and genre labels aren’t reliable predictors of what you’ll enjoy. Samuel Axon – May 25, 2026 7:22 am | 4 Open world? Check. Gorgeous? Check. Deep RPG systems? Check. And yet... Credit: CD Projekt Red Open world? Check. Gorgeous? Check. Deep RPG systems? Check. And yet... Credit: CD Projekt Red Text settings Story text Size Small Standard Large Width * Standard Wide Links Standard Orange * Subscribers only Learn more Minimize to nav C:\ArsGames We love games here at the Ars Orbiting HQ, from modern to ancient and all points in between.
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