Should I play all the Witcher games or just 3?

Unfortunately, some fans may be too wrapped up in the hype to realize that playing the first two games isn't necessary to enjoy the third. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt focuses on the last chapter of Geralt of Rivia's written tale, culminating several games' worth of decisions and consequences.
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Is it OK to play Witcher 3 without playing 1 and 2?

How important is it to play the first two Witcher games before the third? Not very. There are a few characters that are exclusive to the games who you won't recognize, but it doesn't really effect the story.
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Is it necessary to play Witcher 1 before 2?

The witcher game series handles much like the books. each game is it's own story, but each game has events and characters that relate through other games or books. because of this, you do not have to play one game to understand something in another. although it may make a little more sense.
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Is The Witcher 3 a must play game?

The Witcher 3 is possibly my favorite game of all time, offering a great open-world environment, ambiance, story, a plethora of side quests, and great end-game content. It still holds up against newer AAA games, and even with new games releasing I find myself coming back to it time and time again.
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Should I play The Witcher 3 before or after the series?

You see the games are set after the books/series (Ciri is 21 in Witcher 3, but 13/14 in the show), and whilst they are non-canon to the story (according to the author of the book) it does casually drop key details that would be massive spoilers for the series.
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Why you SHOULD play Witcher 3

Should I play all The Witcher games or just Witcher 3?

Unfortunately, players who go through The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt without completing previous games will miss some elements of the story. Those that wish to experience Geralt's full story may have no choice other than to play through the previous titles or watch playthroughs on YouTube.
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Should I start with Witcher 1 2 or 3?

You won't miss much if you start from Witcher 3. There's a few characters that have side quests that you'll be confused on, but it's not that big of a deal. All of the important plot from Witcher 2 is given to you at the beginning of Witcher 3. Witcher 3 is better looking, much longer, and a bit more casual friendly.
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Is Witcher 3 better than Rdr2?

Rdr2 has the best graphics and animations but the witcher 3 has more content and is more imaginative in many ways. O wish there was more games like these, my preference still goes to tw3 because it was such a blast with all the extensions but rdr2 was amazing as well.
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Do you need to play the witcher games in order?

You can skip The Witcher 1 and 2

It's a narrative framework that introduces players to Geralt as he slowly pieces his memory back together while noodling around in the sociopolitical affairs of the land in a series of adventures that echo the themes and events of the books.
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Can I play Witcher 3 alone?

All three games are directly connected, Witcher 2 serves as a direct . But yes, you can play 3 without playing the other 2.
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Can I skip Witcher 1 and play Witcher 2?

Skipping to it (Assuming you're not done the witcher 1) wont be that bad, youll get the references to the game that they throw off during the begining of the witcher 2 which will be good.
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Is The Witcher 1 necessary?

It's not mandatory. Witcher 1 is a very different game mechanically from the others, though, so you might want to do that first and then play the other two. That's only if you plan on playing all three no matter what.
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Does The Witcher 1 carry over to 2?

Several choices, items, and a small amount of money are transferred to the sequel and are accessible at the start of the game.
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Why Witcher 2 is better than 3?

By being more linear, The Witcher 2 feels more focused and to the point, having quests and side quests that don't deviate too much from the base plot. This contrasts the main questline of the third game, where you have to run back and forth with little advancement.
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Is it worth it to play Witcher 3 twice?

There's not much new content to uncover in a second playthrough, unlike the first two Witcher games. Instead, I'd recommend playing them (for the first time, or again; they're just that good!). I definitely would.
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Do I need to play any of the other Witcher games?

You can enjoy all of them individually in any order you'd like, but playing them in order will result in the best experience because they are in chronological order.
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Can I play Witcher 3 without playing the first 2 games?

So in other words, storywise it doesn't make any difference which games you do or don't play before Witcher 3, because Witcher 3's story will still be a mess in every & any case. I never played Witcher 1 & 2 and didn't feel like Witcher 3's story is a mess. And obviously hundreds of thousands of people didn't.
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Is Witcher 2 worth buying?

The Witcher 2 offers a great story, large maps, and choices with consequences the like of which you've never seen. Calling it the COD of RPGs is like calling the Joconde a bunch of scribbles. It's without a doubt one of the best story-driven RPG out there, if not the best.
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How long does it take to beat Witcher 1?

When focusing on the main objectives, The Witcher is about 35½ Hours in length.
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Is The Witcher 3 more fun than Skyrim?

Skyrim happens to focus more on the gameplay (looting, exploration, combat) while the Witcher opts for a more cinematic experience, where characters, dialogue and story is the main draw. Both are pretty good though in the end overall.
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Which is better Cyberpunk 2077 or Witcher 3?

Cyberpunk 2077 excels in weapon variety, with distinct iconic weapons and a wide range of guns and melee weapons. While The Witcher 3 has compelling characters, Cyberpunk 2077 takes the lead with its interesting characters and detailed writing, giving everyone personality, ambitions, and consequences.
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Will there be RDR3?

Summary. Red Dead Redemption 3 is likely in development due to the success of the franchise and the long development time of RDR2. Speculation suggests that RDR3 would be a prequel to maintain the game's Wild West atmosphere and themes.
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Should you beat Witcher 3 before DLC?

The recommended way to experience The Witcher 3 DLC is by its release order. This means completing Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Hearts of Stone, and Blood and Wine in that order. However, it is possible for players to jump into Hearts of Stone first, even ahead of the main campaign, without any major story confusion.
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Can I directly play Witcher 3?

Players can rest easy as The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt requires no knowledge of prior titles.
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How long does it take to beat Witcher 3?

When focusing on the main objectives, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Game of the Year Edition is about 56 Hours in length. If you're a gamer that strives to see all aspects of the game, you are likely to spend around 189 Hours to obtain 100% completion.
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