Hey everyone,

After sinking countless hours into various RPGs, I have to say it: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt completely obliterates anything the Elder Scrolls series has ever done. Here’s why:

The Witcher 3:

  • Storytelling: Geralt’s journey is a masterclass in narrative. The Elder Scrolls games? Bland, generic plots with zero emotional impact.
  • Character Depth: Every character in The Witcher 3 feels real and complex. In Elder Scrolls, characters are nothing but quest dispensers.
  • Choices Matter: In The Witcher 3, your decisions have real consequences. Elder Scrolls? Good luck finding a choice that matters outside of picking your character’s race.
  • Voice Acting: Geralt’s voice acting is iconic, while Elder Scrolls NPCs sound like they’re reading from a script for the first time.
  • World Design: The Continent feels alive and meticulously crafted. Tamriel, on the other hand, is just a lifeless sandbox filled with repetitive dungeons.

I know some people love the freedom and modding in Elder Scrolls, but let’s be real: mods shouldn’t be necessary to make a game enjoyable. Without mods, Skyrim is a buggy, outdated mess with clunky combat and boring quests.

So, what’s the appeal? Why settle for a shallow experience when you can have an epic, emotionally engaging adventure in The Witcher 3? Let’s hear it!

  • Arthur @hilariouschaos.comOPMEnglish
    93·
    8 days ago

    Freedom? You mean the freedom to get lost in an empty, buggy world? At least The Witcher 3 has a plot that’s worth following and characters that don’t look like they’re made out of clay. Enjoy your generic fantasy land while I’m busy saving Ciri and actually giving a damn.

    • Kevin@hilariouschaos.comEnglish
      83·
      8 days ago

      Right, because chasing after a whiny kid for 50 hours is SO compelling. Meanwhile, I’m becoming the Archmage of Winterhold, head of the Dark Brotherhood, and oh yeah, did I mention DRAGONBORN? What’s Geralt got? Some lousy potions and two swords? Yawn.

      • Arthur @hilariouschaos.comOPMEnglish
        93·
        8 days ago

        Yeah, and those two swords slice through more interesting enemies in one hour than Skyrim manages in the entire game. Let’s not forget, your precious dragons are dumb as rocks. I’d take a well-crafted griffin fight over that any day.

        • Kevin@hilariouschaos.comEnglish
          81·
          8 days ago

          At least in Skyrim, I’m not forced to play as an emotionally stunted brick. Geralt’s about as dynamic as a slab of granite. “Hmm, should I grunt here or over there?” Meanwhile, my Dragonborn can shout people off cliffs. Enjoy your medieval soap opera.

          • Arthur @hilariouschaos.comOPMEnglish
            82·
            8 days ago

            Better a medieval soap opera than an aimless hiking simulator. Have fun picking up every piece of junk you find in Tamriel. I’ll be over here, actually making choices that matter and dealing with grown-up themes, not just hoarding cheese wheels.

            • Kevin@hilariouschaos.comEnglish
              81·
              8 days ago

              Oh, come on! At least in Skyrim, I can play how I want. Want to be a stealthy assassin or a powerful mage? Done. In The Witcher 3, you’re just following a pre-written script. Uh, hello? Freedom dude seriously. What Else do you not get?

              • Arthur @hilariouschaos.comOPMEnglish
                82·
                8 days ago

                Freedom to do what? Break the game with mods because it’s so glitchy? I’d rather have a polished, coherent experience than a broken sandbox any day. Plus, Geralt’s story is legendary. Your Dragonborn? Just another silent protagonist with no personality.

                • Kevin@hilariouschaos.comEnglish
                  81·
                  8 days ago

                  Yeah, because nothing says personality like brooding and grunting 24/7. Skyrim’s world is infinitely more engaging. You can keep your monster contracts and depressing tone. I’ll be enjoying my epic adventures, thank you very much.