Novigrad - Music & Ambience - Witcher 3

No one can claim to have traveled the Northern Realms who has not been to Novigrad. If I were forced to list what during my many meanderings has made the greatest impression on me, it would be precisely this great, and yet at the same time free, city.
A metropolis worthy of the Empire, its only flaw is that the civilization Nilfgaard carries within her has not yet enlightened it. That is why hordes of reactionary cultists of the Eternal Fire dwell in the midst of its excellent buildings and superb commercial infrastructure. One feels as though superstition is how the local Hierarch and his temple guard cement their power over the city dwellers. And many they are to control, for the city counts no less than thirty thousands of inhabitants.
While strolling through its fabulous port, surrounded by marvels of architecture, it is hard to imagine that centuries ago Novigrad was a mere minor elven townstead. When the city fell into the hands of the Nordlings, its problems grew exponentially, for as is well known the people of the North can do a great many things, but peaceful and orderly cohabitation is not one of them. And so Novigrad first belonged to Redania, and then fell under Temerian rule, until finally, after endless compromises and bargains, it at last became a Free City.
But is the city truly free? I dare to doubt it. Redanian influence makes itself felt too strongly on every street corner, and the fact that the city is located within Radovid's territory speaks for itself...
While wandering the city's streets I came across four water mills, eight banks and nearly nineteen pawn shops. There are also a great many houses of simple pleasures such as taverns and brothels, and Novigrad's commitment to matters of faith is borne witness to by the fact that the city contains no less than - I kid you not - nineteen temples to the Eternal Fire!
What more can be said... I think Novigrad has all the makings of the capital of the world, and perhaps that is what it will one day become. First, however, someone needs to bring order to within her walls.
- Excerpt from the book "Pearls of the North - Novigrad"
Music for The Witcher 3 video game and its DLCs, “Hearts of Stone” and “Blood and Wine,” was composed by Marcin Przybyłowicz, Mikolai Stroinski, Percival (band), Percival Schuttenbach, and Piotr Musiał.
A number of shots were achieved using Absolute Camera mod by pMarK.

[@jamesbell1186]

Everyone talks about the story, the characters, the world etc. but god damn I would be lying if I said the music wasn’t one of the best things about this game

[@keqing2099]

Amen

[@therealMrA]

You could say that about every aspect of the game

[@MohammedAAAs]

I disdisagree

[@Dutchovenderlinde]

The music EVERYWHERE you go is so riveting. I go to Novigrad sometimes just to hear the music from there.

[@spiderz5145]

I found myself bobbing my head more often than I would have with any other game... ‘tis truly good.

[@uncreativename454]

"You'll choke to death on three pounds of steel" "pam paraam pam pam paraaaam" " Save me ! I am dying.....of poverty!" "i'm a material girl, living in a material world" "We's catchin' snails!"

[@bigjazzer9888]

What the Ploughing hell are you talking about!!

[@velvetsmoke5981]

Droppings my eye! Those are raisins!

[@cranberrys.5979]

Foreigner, watch your step.

[@vaibhavjoshi99]

You forgot the best - "Got their arses whipped like a Novigrad whore!" "You surprised? They tried to dance with a Witcher."

[@wellno7179]

“You’d look FACKIN AMAZING! on top of me”

[@majik5194]

As soon as I entered Novigrad I never wanted to go back to that wasteland called Velen. Edit: and thank god Novigrad had like 40 hours of unique gameplay in it alone

[@bruhmoment8108]

Velen was remarkably depressing, but that's the vibe they were going for

[@belka8618]

Same, but after almost finishing the game i started to miss velen and its dark atmosphere. i don't know if it was nostalgia or what but i went back there one last time before the end.

[@satanslilhelper_]

What abot the best territory? the isles?

[@smitezer3240]

@@satanslilhelper_ toussiant for sure

[@derroland8756]

true story :)

[@nicraful]

This game just doesn’t get old

[@RSidd]

@@SuperHongTay *feat

[@RSidd]

@@SuperHongTay Damn....can't believe I missed it.

[@thomaslai5303]

avocadopotat agree, when I saw Toussaint, I can not believe my eyes. The artistic of that town. who wouldn’t want to retire there just like geralt did.

[@fedemona1]

They'll release a free patch to upgrade the graphics to the next gen level and i'm like... isn't it next gen level already?

[@aftab-shaikh]

@@fedemona1 u mean CDPR is gona release patch?

[@jacurutu7464]

The only fantasy game to model a city that actually looks and feels like a city should. Looking at you Skyrim!

[@mikiroony]

Oi! Skyrim was made in 2011 with a way older engine. I'm actually impressed it's still alive, and that is due to an awesome modding community. Witcher's merit is achieving to bo better with vodka and slavic magic. CD Project Red is freaking awesome.

[@donnybrook8824]

KCD?

[@2005OEFArmy]

I love KCD, but the Witcher towns still feel more alive.

[@MAKISo7]

Honestly if you've ever played Oblivion you wouldn't find any truth to your statement. The game was much older yet i feel as if the cities were all waaaay better, even larger at times. Just look up a few videos and you'll see what i mean.

[@Aglahad]

Got to realize a lot of the people posting comments here are essentially kids. They dont remember Morrowind or even Oblivion. Hell I even remember Daggerfall. Anyways, Skyrim is a lot more sparely populated than Cyrodil, so it makes sense that Oblivion seemed more populated.

[@Gendo3s2k]

After spending hours and days in the woods, swamps, and villages, it felt weird entering a city...

[@unicorn1655]

I immediately fell in love with Novigrad and never ever wanted to leave again

[@hewhoisme4343]

It's jarring in the best way

[@justsaymike3370]

Ok Adachi

[@ayanafzal_]

@@unicorn1655 try beauclair

[@ctc2973]

It was breathtaking

[@issacb6124]

Help, I'm dying... of poverty..

[@AnneH1021]

Issac B best twist of the year bro lol

[@dutchvanderlinde8696]

Pomóżcie, chory jestem na bidę

[@greengarnish1711]

Ptooey

[@riog.6481]

hilfe, rette mich...ich sterbe!

[@HPalternetive]

Hey whitey.. why did your hair go white

[@Catbackfatcat]

Shady Individual

[@an-nasirsalahad-dinyusufib1491]

Strumpet

[@ghosttoast8610]

Place Holder Witch hunter

[@glitchingmonke]

@@ghosttoast8610 Beggar

[@GardenFootCreature]

Whoreson's Henchman Thug Cleaver's Henchdwarf Merchant Guard King of Beggars' Henchman Townsman Rich Townsman Poor Townsman Eternal Fire Priest

[@They_are_Arthur]

Dijkstra

[@firstlast6437]

Anyone else remember the cloaked guys going "HUAAAGHHHHH" when you would sprint past them

[@alexios9848]

King Radovid's spies

[@AsadAli72]

yes i tried following one of them too but no use

[@michaelpapadopoulos5174]

Their cry was hilarious :P

[@samuelleask1132]

The "Shady Individual"

[@sannidhyabalkote9536]

@Jacob Tofts rdr2 flashbacks...

[@laiustefan6413]

Well , time to play witcher again

[@SlashcamStudios]

Säme lol

[@laiustefan6413]

easy 500 hours again

[@venix6473]

I just bought the expansion pack half hour ago, I can't wait to play it

[@1lovedwife1]

I say this everytime to literally everything.. like: wind blows - time to play witcher. eating cereals - time to play witcher. watching a cat cleaning it's paws - time to play witcher

[@2005OEFArmy]

I just can't find the time anymore. But everytime I listen to the Witcher 3 soundtrack I want to replay this masterpiece of digital storytelling.

[@wraith4503]

Immortal game. 20 30 years from now we'll look back and still admire this beautiful master piece, a story to tell the young'uns

[@denisskenderovic3707]

I'll prolly be on my 430th replay by then

[@bigboi9711]

Wraith450 yup pretty much

[@cosmic2750]

I see what you did there....haha

[@cosmic2750]

@Admire Kashiri Uhh...not so much, I'd say.

[@faheem92mt]

must play for my kids or they're not getting dinner

[@geohost6811]

0:00 Merchants of Novigrad (second half) - Novigrad Exploration 5 3:12 Whispers of Oxenfurt 5:51 A Sorceress Wanted (first half) - Novigrad Exploration 6 7:35 The District of Beggars - Novigrad Exploration 4 10:20 Witch Hunts - Novigrad Exploration 1 14:25 Tretogor Gate (Midnight) 17:42 A Sorceress Wanted (second half) - Novigrad Exploration 6 18:43 Witch Hunters 21:26 Machinations & Conspiracies (second half) - Novigrad Exploration 7 22:55 Merchants of Novigrad (second half) - Novigrad Exploration 5 26:07 Witch Hunts - Novigrad Exploration 1 31:11 Whispers of Oxenfurt (Instrumental) 33:49 A Sorceress Wanted (second half) - Novigrad Exploration 6 34:50 The District of Beggars - Novigrad Exploration 4 37:35 Missing Treasure - Novigrad Exploration 3 40:16 A Sorceress Wanted (first half) - Novigrad Exploration 6 41:57 Merchants of Novigrad (second half) - Novigrad Exploration 5 45:09 The Outskirts of Novigrad - Novigrad Exploration 2 48:25 The District of Beggars - Novigrad Exploration 4 50:52 Witch Hunters 53:32 Whispers of Oxenfurt (Instrumental) 56:12 Machinations & Conspiracies (second half) - Novigrad Exploration 7 57:25 Merchants of Novigrad (first half) - Novigrad Exploration 5

[@geohost6811]

The Novigrad exploration subheadings are not official. They are taken from the videos of Áranáro , who posts Witcher OST content. The first/second half subheadings apply to these same videos. Thanks to Charles Patrick for the timestamps.

[@Everness1]

As a small note, all audio for this video was taken directly from the game files.

[@WontonTV]

Wow I'd been looking for what 10:20 is called forever! Huge thanks!!!

[@dsadasda91]

MVP right here.

[@hastur3201]

@@Everness1 why don't You pin that comment?

[@kupper123]

What I loved most about Novigrad was how the atmosphere would change throughout the day and into the night. A street corner that once had a preacher giving a sermon in the afternoon, come nightfall would have drunks and whores revelling in the street. It all just gave it this life like feeling that no other fantasy game has ever managed to do.(I'm talking to you Skyrim)

[@shrekwazowski8199]

Nickolas Kupper in Skyrim it’s much more boring than Witcher 3. There is never a change in atmosphere, so it gets quite boring at times. And don’t even get me started in Skyrim’s regular battle music. It’s just a few empty notes. And Skyrim is too bland. The cities don’t even feel alive. Everyone feels like NPCs, as they are. But in Witcher 3 they feel real. In Skyrim they just keep saying “Need something?” and a few other quotes. It’s annoying. And the cities don’t even feel like cities in Skyrim. They’re too small. Even Riften, the biggest city, is small. In Witcher, they’re larger and feel like cities. Witcher 3 feels way more alive than Skyrim ever could.

[@matty_daddy]

Shrek Wazowski I agree I’ve been playing horizon zero dawn and it’s cities and people look and feel lifeless. It has repitive music and side quests are usually just getting an item. The only good thing is it’s gameplay

[@XEM_Ajax]

@@shrekwazowski8199 skyrims just outdated. It's unfair to compare what was pretty much a pioneer game for RPGs to an RPG made by cdpr lol

[@cosmic2750]

@@shrekwazowski8199 True...Skyrim, although may have revolutionized open-worlds, is still a dated game. (I'm serious...) Like, its gotten old now.

[@cosmic2750]

@@XEM_Ajax NOTE: Skyrim was NOT a pioneer game for RPGs...its was a game which for the first time truly made an amazing open-world with freedom to do as you wish. (I bet you've not even played TW3 yet, and your comment comes from an area of spite for Cyberpunk)

[@VictusPrime]

Novigrad has got to be one of the best cities in gaming. I was blown away by it the first time running through cobble pathways, exploring every inch. The level of detail is unmatched, and its architecture and layout looks so genuine. And of course the music fits it perfectly.

[@JUUJJII]

In that case, I’d recommend you visit it in Croatia. It is a paradise on Earth.

[@thisisit595]

There’s even a spot under a massive bridge ( close to the brothel) that just looked absolutely A M A Z I N G

[@stc3145]

This city looks like Gdansk in Poland

[@OFCIFR]

​@@stc3145 Novigrad looks more like French old towns from Strasbourg or Annecy or Kaysersberg or Colmar, give it a look on Google Image =)

[@Sheogorath-]

@@OFCIFR The city is based on Gdańsk, even the big "crane" at the port is identical

[@thomasokeeffe5050]

As much as a love Kaer Morhen, Novigrad feels like home.

[@nasersi2586]

So true

[@Coregame3]

For me Velen

[@kurinseputheaverage9906]

Unless you have hocus pocus

[@nertoni]

Yup, for me to Novigrad gives you the feeling of being in your home town!

[@goncalobaia1574]

@@Coregame3 For me as well, guess it depends on each type of person, but the moment I fell in love with the game was in the Baron, Keira and Crones questline, the whole environment and poor people, it's all just so simple, so peaceful Though I think I love Skellige just as much, those folk are damn respectable and the isles are gorgeous as well

[@jeanrosa1561]

When someone says video games are stupids or make people become fools...look at the witcher 3 and you'll see : the video game can be an art.

[@nasersi2586]

True

[@PolishGod1234]

Couldn't Say it better myself.

[@tumadreseafeita]

They say that because they have no idea of what they are talking about xD

[@theguy3129]

All video games are works of art.

[@jeanrosa1561]

@@theguy3129 I wouldn't say that for cod vanguard

[@batistavebriarta]

"Why buy tomorrow what you can buy today?"

[@AdmiralBonetoPick]

True. Tomorrow all the shops may be closed because of the "Catrionavirus" pandemic.

[@terkoiz327]

"Any needs, master?"

[@thatdudewelove8498]

"The thinking customer will see right away I've got the best deals this side of the Pontar!"

[@stc3145]

«Best deals this side of the Pontar!»

[@johnericuy]

@@thatdudewelove8498 in touissant it changes to "this side of the Yaruga"

[@ninjastellar]

fun facts: there is actually a town called Novigrad in Croatia. Maribor exists as well, except it's in Slovenia. And the writing they use in the game is "glagoljica", the oldest known Slavic alphabet, preserved by the Croatian clergy.

[@esotericbrain2689]

Слава 💪

[@LeGamingChannel]

gas do daske bajo moj

[@clayman648]

Wow, thank you for sharing!

[@toxendon]

Well now I know where to go on my next vacation... To slay thieving dopplers!

[@Richwiking318]

This game is a European treasure ❤️

[@JBrander]

Top Notch Swords!

[@RobloxfailXDRock]

Swerds*

[@Raxxinate]

*Sells Armor*

[@sharanv9182]

awkward pause* show me what you got

[@kaporka2653]

@@sharanv9182 pause that lasts like 5 minutes

[@commandaalghoriz7933]

Like to craft Something for me

[@kajtek098]

when I arrived in Novigrad, I spent many days by doing all the tasks there.. amazing

[@likeicareusewe]

Same, I couldn't believe how big the city was. It felt like it's own game, especially with all the quests that didn't even require me to leave the city

[@MarsMann6754]

what I like about the cities in Witcher 3 is that every small area looks like a setting for a whole scene in a move or book.

[@surrealsunrise4436]

I mean the games are based on books. But I agree - it’s just amazing

[@philippplein4974]

When you realize the capital of Skyrim is as big as one and a half market square in Witcher 3

[@ZorlacSkater]

Thats bullshit

[@MrLiquidxIce]

you know witcher 3 came out a couple of years after skyrim ?

[@Douchebagus]

Hi, I volunteer to take this troll bait. I played both witcher 3 and fallout 4 for at least 100 hours each. Witcher 3 has an exciting story, while fallout 4 has the best exploration a game can offer. Overall, I found fallout 4 fun for a much longer period of time due to the many ways you can play it.

[@elliott7630]

Tutorial by philipp plein: How to trigger most of the Skyrim fans with one comment.

[@friendlyglasscreations7000]

@@Douchebagus far cry 3 was intense exploration

[@AR701305]

best Game ever

[@DoubleDuck_]

5:51 reminds me of Triss

[@mahmoudbakro5041]

I SWEAR TO GOD I FEEL THE SAME THING

[@vsxy-f]

Same feeling here :) This music theme is always played when Geralt is around her hideout house in Novigrad.

[@dantepearl4186]

Reminds me of Les Misérables

[@matthewstolz2474]

@@vsxy-f Ace,,,lb,

[@prasadm6238]

medallion's humming...must be place of memories... ❤

[@NataliaJardim]

The worst part of having played The Witcher 3 is that I will never have the chance to play it for the first time again. Imho, best game ever made. Notice: that's my opinion. Not trying to convince anyone. :)

[@bardiatalebi3649]

That's not your opinion. That's a fact.

[@Palindas]

14:25 Tretogor Gate This one hits me the most. I love how calm and peaceful it sounds. I remember staying on the bridge listening to this music and admiring the beautiful World and Sun slowly going down. Master piece!

[@Drive_Far_Away]

Me too..except it makes me feel weird...somehow the only way I can explain the high bit is its feels like it's to do with death but in a calm way lol.

[@lhays117]

Reminds me of the music from Act 4 of the Witcher 1 a bit.

[@Pinkman999]

It’s very mysterious

[@skoomamuch356]

reminds me of the Gay Elf

[@Grzybo93]

Yeah, this bit has oneiric vibes, like some otherworldly dreaming

[@hntr_official]

I love the european medieval vibes this game is giving off. As someone from Europe this is very accurate in terms of buildings etc.

[@Cuzjudd]

You have perfectly captured my thoughts

[@greengarnish1711]

Reminds me of Lisbon with the port side and buildings, although Toussaint is also very close to it in some aspects like the paint used making it feel vibrant and warmth.

[@VinyZikss]

@@greengarnish1711 As someone who lives in Portugal I think it looks more like eastern Europe than Iberia

[@AdamArsenal888]

Novigrad is XVI century Gdansk/ Danzig

[@KalashVodka175]

@@greengarnish1711 Toussaint is basically France + Iberian Peninsula combined into one imo

[@HelgaV57]

My favorite one starts at 7:35. I think this tune really captures the whole spirit of the game in a nutshell.

[@casrystkcomunic.5023]

I allways liked when that hits

[@isaiahjmartin]

I’m a university student graduating this spring and I’ve always have listened to this games music while I study. It reminds me of the summer when I was 15 when I played this in my hot room, fan blasting, mom cooking dinner downstairs, a bowl of snacks by my side. Not even necessarily an awesome memory but for some reason this soundtrack triggers pure nostalgia from that time and everything feels like it’s gonna be alright

[@varonvan6336]

Man back when I was 15 I’d have my fan blasting too when gaming

[@Jimmy0123459876]

Same deal but I was in the cool basement just totally immersed in this game, especially Novigrad.

[@Sid-sc1pv]

Where you graduating from? University of Oxenfurt?

[@sai2849]

Innocents: *burning* Geralt: *finding a psychotic killer* The game:

[@mostrowski]

Lmao

[@dijkstra4678]

*plots to kill the king casually take place*

[@WodkaManostra]

Incredible that this game is almost 10 years old and the graphics are still one of the best until that very day.

[@JiHyunPeTziE]

I can literally hear the voices of the npc, strumpets, suspicious man, and the witcher hunter

[@magearon]

Already nostalgic

[@raoufchehih8730]

I played the game only 4 months ago and it's nostalgic for me lol

[@aftab-shaikh]

@Da Boss I would say, basically everything is good

[@SimoneDabbicco]

I can see myself reaching 74 years old and still thinking about this game.

[@fieldofsenses]

0:00 3:12 5:51 7:35 10:20 14:25 17:42 18:43 21:26 22:55 26:07 31:11 33:49 34:50 37:35 40:16 41:57 45:09 48:25 50:52 53:32 56:12 57:25

[@Victor-le3gg]

HAHA best titles

[@nouc1996]

26:07 so epic. And thanks

[@kakumi5095]

What's the name of 14:25 ost?

[@lordveron3834]

@@kakumi5095 The Outskrits of Novigrad

[@joshuagraham818]

Lion B. What’s name of 21:26 ?

[@AFT_05G]

Imagine a small medieval fantasy town from a 6 year old game feels more lived-in and atmospheric than a very big futuristic metropolis from a today's game yeah ı'm talking about you Cyberpunk.

[@dawson1787]

Hard to believe both games are made by the same developer...

[@Kvlt333]

Yeah... they cut some corners with that one but ,I think it won't happen again after this insane backlash. I didn't even care about Cyberpunk ,the medieval setting is so much better for me.

[@craigreid6]

@@dawson1787 Not really. CDPR became publicly floated and just wanted your money for the shareholders, lol.

[@lhays117]

@@Kvlt333 I thought I cared about Cyberpunk after getting on the insane hype train, but yeah after experiencing it CDPR does medieval/fantasy WAY better. I think my biggest problem with Cyberpunk beyond all the bugs and half-finished state of the game is that the setting and story just severely lack the soul and emotional depth of The Witcher. The only real emotional resonation I had with Cyberpunk overall was thinking "damn that looks cool," but aside from that I didn't connect nearly as much with the plot or the characters as I did with that of The Witcher games.

[@Kvlt333]

@@lhays117 Yeah ,I didn't have any bugs when I played. Opened the game ,played for like 3 hours and closed it. I just didn't get immersed at all in that world .Tbh ,I just hate *futuristic* or *outer space* settings. But we know CDPR is going back to Witcher and Unreal Engine 5 so they don't have to use their buggy mess of an engine anymore. I just hope that not all the people that worked on Witcher left already lol.

[@yourdearestfriend]

9:24 That kid looks like he's havin a grand ol time.

[@aftab-shaikh]

my computer screen while loading witcher 3 would look similar

[@alexandrsokolov1458]

When i feel sad or lonely I go back to this comment section Witcher family forever

[@TheDokterKokosnoot]

I am grateful that I have experienced The Witcher 3 in my life

[@sessizselale6317]

I got stressed every day and your videos heals me,thanks for sharing this!

[@olodudu]

What's stressing You so much?

[@Equalswin]

life not being straightforward like the game it is

[@olodudu]

Unfortunately, hope he is doing ok.

[@grtbgf]

This city is a big part of this game's beauty.. I mean, after decades of playing other rpg's, when I first walked into Novigrad it struck me so hard, like how is this possible? And I realized how this game shits on everything i've played before.

[@bassenji5565]

This game.. will never die. The music brings back all the great memories... What a game!

[@MJ-vj4sv]

This game ages like wine

[@GrimmmReaper]

this game has a special place in my heart

[@nightmarishcompositions4536]

I finally got my hands on the complete boxed set of the books and I’ve been listening to the game soundtracks while reading (:

[@CoKaNee]

Enjoy this greatness

[@keqing2099]

that is such a good idea

[@oki45kurniawan]

Michael Sorbello: Horror Stories hmm good idea

[@zdrug3676]

How much did you pay for full set of the books?

[@nightmarishcompositions4536]

Mićko Lov It’s been a while so I don’t remember the exact price, but I’m pretty sure it was somewhere between $100.00 - $120.00 :)

[@combativetvpilot7720]

This game is a genuine masterpiece.

[@オーウェン-j7h]

いい曲ばかりだな。薄暗い雰囲気を残しながらも中世の市街地を思い起こし、さらに生活感までもが見事に一体となってるわ。

[@NicolaeHolley]

Ooh, ooh, do the city from Blood and Wine. Do Toussaint!

[@impa2372]

Oh jeez, that'd be so good !!!!

[@GabiMartin97]

I've never seen nor feel such beauty and inmersion in a videogame like I experienced walking throuhg Beauclair's streets. Please make a special video!

[@FOBxAddict]

I really hope they release a version like this as well. It would be gorgeous.

[@thomasvleminckx]

@TRAV AVIS Éclair, capital of the Duchy de Croissant.

[@mrsupremegascon]

@@thomasvleminckx Plenty of Religieuses in this Duchy tho.

[@ss45247]

I havent played Witcher, Skyrim or WoW but I love the music from these games. Your videos really help me focus. Thank you.

[@Everness1]

You’re welcome!

[@SlashcamStudios]

At least play Skyrim CmonBruh

[@Kikinhocapoeira]

The music of Skyrim is one of the best and timeless thing about it. why would you wanna get rid of it?

[@Kevin_C_A]

I honestly dont get why people recommend Skyrim over The Witcher 3 but i guess everyone has a different taste. Ive put like over 200 hours into Skyrim but i dont think it comes even close to TW3.

[@TheCentralScrutinizerAgain]

witcher 3 (and 2 if xbox or pc) insanely highly recommended!

[@deadlimitey4170]

14:28 просто мурашки по коже всегда любил эту композицию когда заезжал в навиград !!!! )))

[@ithinkitsatiger1864]

3:12 - Somebody stop my tears

[@tjayasingh340]

This music is so nostalgic and beautiful to me. It almost makes me cry, I played it the first time when I was 8 till I was turning 10… (Yh it took me a while since I was playing it on my dads PS4 and I only saw him like once a month 💀) and then again when I was 13 and now I’m turning 15 and I’ve played the complete edition about 4/5 times by now…. I can and will never get tired of this game and I’m still to this day finding little secrets or quests that spawn randomly etc. It will forever be a part of me and the music definitely has a very special place in my heart. This game is the best game to ever exist and I’ve played many incredibly games in my life…. But this, this is art. Everything is perfect, even the little glitches like our little teleporting roach 🐴❤️ ( love her hahah ) Thank you for this beautiful, beautiful Game. Thank you for this huge part of my life. Thank you for teaching me stuff I never knew I would know at such a young age. Thank you for bringing me joy, sadness,anger and confusion. Thank you for existing.

[@suzukirider9030]

I'm 31 and I've been a gamer since Half-Life 1 came out which was before you were born... And still I'd say The Witcher-3 is one #1 on my list of most immersive games. It's not perfect esp. in the combat and character levelling part - the levelling doesn't mesh with the lore at all. There are mods which fix that though. I've finished W-3 in 2016 and should probably start another playthrough soon...

[@suzukirider9030]

I first read the Witcher books when I was about 15-16, before even the Witcher-1 came out. I reread them some 12 years later, to realize that half of the content of the books flew past me when I was a teenager. If you haven't read the books yet I highly recommend it. They'll let you see the entire title anew.

[@tjayasingh340]

@@suzukirider9030 hahaha wow now I feel like a baby 💀 But I definitely agree, In my 15 years of living ( on the day to be exact 🎆🎆 ), I’ve played many amazing games, but even with the imperfections of The Witcher 3, it will always be my nr.1

[@Pluna-di6vw]

you know the sound track is amazing when you start feeling like youre in the game after you just listen to part of it

[@charliegrigsby5496]

This channel is getting me through boards studying. Appreciate what you do.

[@ThisChannelIsAbandoned300]

My first time here was unmatched. And all of the quests that took place here were near perfect!

[@WastelandRegis]

The Witcher 3 is one of the greatest games ever conceived of by a human mind. It’s astonishing how good it is.

[@superiorphi5778]

Only 5 more exams this week!! thank you so much, this music makes part of me super focused to study and part of me want to get up and leave on horseback to Novigrad or the Blue Mountians and start a new life in the Northern Kingdoms... thank you

[@g.h7657]

Pretend ur at oxenfurt working hard

[@Richwiking318]

@@g.h7657 😂😂😂😂💪☝️

[@Loon_1]

I hope that the studying paid off for you, Phi. I don't know you but I wish you the greatest of luck in this Pandemic. You'll pass your exams this year too! (If you still study)

[@renancamara558]

31:11 Whispers of Oxenfurt is by far my favorite, I need one hour version

[@victornguyen6009]

"HELP! I'M DYING! OF POVERTY!"

[@corbetcrey]

In original polish version this is more funny because the beggar says (translation): "Good people! Help! I'm ill... of poverty" :)

[@Dan-jj2vr]

So there I was faffing around minding my own business then some mage rocked up and cured me of my leprosy... I had a solid enterprise there I did

[@greengarnish1711]

@@corbetcrey Meh doesn't come across as funny or that different from the English version.

[@dijkstra4678]

Ehulp! im dying! of poveh'y!

[@zechfrost1141]

Shoutouts to the NPC in the first 2 minutes that can't stop stepping in something.

[@velocity6514]

Zech Frost I thought he was dancing

[@mirbecerra5498]

lol, i was looking for this comment.

[@stefanos_g_ss5434]

I remember how my jaw dropped as soon as I entered Novigrad couldn't believe the detail in people architecture culture and atmosphere. Sometimes I log into the game just to take a walk in that spectacular city.

[@justinschulz1835]

Visiting novigrad for the first time was a vibe man

[@I_hu85ghjo]

Entering novigrad recovered my sanity after spending 40 hours in the depressing Velen. They really nailed the ambience in this game for every region. And dont get me started on Toussaint. Best dlc ever released

[@volunteerfilmmaking139]

I would love to know how to create cities like this. It must have taken ages for them to design such a place. And the others, like Toussaint and Skellige.

[@1lovedwife1]

I'm a simple girl, I see witcher I click

[@BlackHeart-ue4lk]

Girl? 'tis not possible

[@1lovedwife1]

yea Girl. *gasp*

[@noahRKO]

A Gel.

[@gbner9991]

seggsschreibeN?

[@shrekwazowski8199]

BlackHeart don’t worry. Girls (including me) like gaming too

[@WayToManyAssassins]

Sounds of happiness after leaving the bleak, depressing swamp of velen and those crones

[@mmoodenz]

Recently started my second playthrough, four years after completing the first one. I rushed the parts in White Orchard and Velen because I remembered how Oxenfurt and Novigrad changed my perception of the game when I played it for the first time. I was even more surprised that my arrival in Novigrad matched my nostalgia-tainted expectations, simply the best city in gaming for me.

[@baderff528]

It's my first playthrough wish me luck ☺️

[@benjad92]

​@@baderff528your opinion ?

[@brucegoodchild8341]

going into novigrad while on horse back to get supplies, contracts and side quests trotting through town like your in a movie or in the actual city itself man witcher is a good game

[@Mithrandir760]

I appreciate all of your uploads. These vids help me through nightly anxiety, long drive time, and climbing towers. Thank you, and keep them coming!

[@modernape9878]

What kinda towers you climb?

[@Mithrandir760]

Kyle TheSesquipedalian I climb communication towers and work with wireless internet.

[@Cyberdemon1542]

I thought it was an Assassin's Creed 2 reference since the music sounds a lot like it.

[@logistaur]

31:10 -> Perfection One of the best immersive video game soundtracks out there

[@Vert_GreenHeart]

Witcher 3 is literally a random lucky masterpiece, something unfortunately CDPR is never ever gonna be able to reproduce.

[@Pikasso113]

" you know witcher, Folks can say watv but me I'll never forget what you've done for us" this is true in real life too !!

[@SaikeeKonosukeLuc]

I just looove the way you put this music with that lively scenery.

[@eLtOn8125]

Amazing game, the city, the music, the characters, Novigrad feels very authentic.

[@Daniel_Dcz]

This makes me wanna play the witcher 3 again. Music, graphics, all those atmosphere C.D projekt made is just, just awesome

[@charlesphilippaerts7610]

What I love the most about this city is that is based on medieval city of Danzig in Poland. Poland is one, if it isn't my favorite country on earth with Hungary. The architecture + red bricks usage makes it so healthy! I remember meeting Morvran Voorhis in the city and the same day helping Dijkstra at his bath-house searching who robbed him! (My Personal Best Video Game Memory) Thank you soooo much for crafting this :D

[@amylee4915]

Nothing better than listening to a much loved video game sound track while doing work... thanks heaps! Your videos get me though the day

[@greyman8335]

I feel like the music is atleast 50% responsible for the games high praise. It's so damn good and immersive.

[@grindelwa1d]

bro, sometimes the only reason i play games like (for instance WoW) is music and ambience of locations. Composers making music for game industry are geniuses!

[@melissastephenson4428]

Been listening to this all week whilst revising for my final exams. Great work as always, loving the Witcher videos - thank you!

[@MrLargo85]

Masterpiece - characters, story, music, and generally game itself

[@siervodedios5952]

Ah... So many memories. I love this game. Sadly I can't find my Witcher 3 copy (which came with both expansions.). I don't know what happened to it, whether I simply misplaced it or if it was somehow chewed by my dogs or if it was stolen by one of my siblings and given to someone else. It saddens me cause I have so many memories with that game, it's impacted me a lot. You know, sentimental value and whatnot. If I'm not able to find it I suppose I'll have to buy another one when I'm able to. Aggravates me that I didn't take care of what I was blessed with.

[@g.h7657]

Someone stole and sold all my games. I know the feeling. I even lost limited edition copies of games that came with dlc and items and shit nobody has. Feels bad man. So many memories and value

[@Revz8bit]

You rebuy it yet?

[@bogi1]

I think piracy is the option here if you've already bought it.

[@mcianzkiegwapo6585]

The music is soooo Nostalgic and at the same time it gives you chills

[@PMMGable]

Novigrad feels like home.

[@oliversolis6369]

3:57 - 4:22 that part is one of my fav.

[@eea8794]

Yeah bro Mine too

[@therandomuser]

Them deep strings man

[@czetuh]

14:26 this part reminds me Rome in AC Brotherhood

[@thrashmetal2729]

the prostitute's music lol

[@gorankoziak6323]

@@thrashmetal2729 😂😂

[@happytime2781]

I played only main game, havent start a DLC. Was thinking few times about starting from the begining again and do everything with expansions but always think I don't have enought time. You wanna sink in that game for hours daily not only once or twice in weekend :/ Towns and vilagges are the most alive from all games I ever played. You can simply walk, stand around as a Geralt and watching people walking by, day waking up and turning into evening then night. Everything in that game is soo alive and natural. sunrise and sundowns are magical

[@Vert_GreenHeart]

21:25 Absolutely love this Elector Square part, it screams cultists high in their temple vibes.

[@nertoni]

I walked every street of Novigrad and it never gets boring of walking over and over again - The Witcher 3 is a masterpiece that will hunt me forever!

[@rigg74ru]

Мне одному (в который уже раз) захотелось перепройти этот бесподобный шедевр?😀😄

[@ATownMLH]

First time I played this game was in 2022 with the PS5 update. This became one of my favorite games of all time. You get so immersed into the world. Probably spent most of the time in Novigrad with this music playing. Such a masterpiece of a game

[@whisspHS]

I wish Cyberpunk was as good of a game as Witcher...

[@nickpinkowski]

Same... Let's hope it will be like that sooner or later. I like the story (although it has a couple of big problems) and the music is also amazing but the lack of promised features is sad and disappointing. Cyberpunk could've been as good as TW3 or even better but they really screwed up :/

[@captainmnemonic202]

i mean many years have passed but still Witcher 3 still holds a special place in my heart , looking at you Cyberdonk1977 :(

[@lhays117]

5:51 is my favorite song. I love how mysterious and intriguingly ominous it sounds, yet also somehow relaxing.

[@michajestem2366]

This music is called "slums of novigrad"

[@hellcorpses]

Same

[@Mistercilk17]

Novigrad must be among the cities in all video games with the best athmosphere. First time entering through the city walls, through the narrow streets and over to the Hierarch square, and continuing the main quest you just hope it never ends. So much fun, and all in such a small area. Must say my best memories of the game are from Novigrad

[@chickendrawsdogs3343]

The Witcher 3 has perfect city ambience and music. 😄

[@shikamarunara295]

I remember the first time I encountered Crippled Kate's. It was great😂

[@mrsupremegascon]

This game made me fell in love with my continent, Europe

[@GrandeKanoute]

How they could make this master piece and then make "CyberPunk"? Witcher 3 is and will be one of the best always.