The Witcher 3teems with scintillating spectacle.

But there are somber scenes to witness here, tranquil times tucked away in the esoterica-shrouded background.

Its more about, Is that blacksmith actually making his apprentice do all of his work for him?

Geralt of Rivia The Witcher 3

What an absolute twat.

The build-up to it creates suspense at such a gradual rate that the culminating tension is absolutely explosive.

Take The Oxenfurt Drunk, for example.

geralt and ciri on a clifftop

Theres only about three lads drinking there.

As it turns out, this malevolent miscreant is not just some kind of roguish petty thief.

It also proves that Geralt can get properly smashed and still know steel from silver.

Geralt of Rivia The Witcher 3

If youre familiar with the quest, youll know that its a masterclass in brevity.

I’m all for the perilous odysseys across swamps and seas.

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