The Witcher 3 Vs. Zelda: Breath Of The Wild | Versus

[@gamespot]

Who do you think won the debate?

[@m.c6481]

GameSpot -- Smash bros.

[@mahfuzannan8270]

The 'White Wolf'

[@LesEnfants1972]

Non. This show is a very bad one. I prefer something that would provide an in-depth look on gaming, like the History of games, or the Escape from mount stupid. Entertaining show is also welcome. Like the top Skyrim mods, when you blow up explosive chickens. But this show is neither of those. It's a shallow, boring show that the result was pretty much predetermined from the start. Like how you tried to convince people that the xbone has better exclusive than the PS4. Yeah, have fun doing that. Just see how well that would turn out. Or when you pit Kratos against Joel to see who's the better dad. If you had really wanted a fair fight, you should have done it with Kazuma vs Kratos.

[@Highwind452]

So sick of people (especially those in mainstream games media) comparing games that are so clearly different experiences. Zelda is not an RPG and Witcher 3 is. Play both, end of story.

[@wow6987]

Link!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@leonardooliveira843]

Im no fanboy of the witcher, I didnt like the first one, havent played the second one, but the third one is by far the best game Ive ever played, its trully a Masterpiece.

[@Detren]

Second game is much better gameplay wise than the first one so do give it a try, especially if you can snatch it for free on gog as it has been many times before ^^

[@vareos9874]

first 1 is shit expcept the story XD. 2. is ok but feels weird when coming from withcer 3 since you cant even jump in that game XD

[@Ianno-xj9ib]

Honestly man, same here. I didn't know the witcher existed until the witcher 3 was announced, and it has become the best game I've ever played. Everything about this game is a masterpiece, the characters, the story, the combat, the side missions, everything. The only other game that has come close to it is God of War, which has become a very close second to the witcher 3 imo, like God of War made me fall in love with video games again, but it only lasted about 1-2 months, I constantly played the witcher 3 over the span of 2 years, what with multiple saves and starting new ones to choose different branching paths to have different endings, like living on the road with ciri or having her go home to become ruler of Nilfgaard, or running off with yen or settling down with triss. Just everything about that game is amazing.

[@leonardooliveira843]

Ianno 1424 I never had a gaming experience so intense and wonderfull as I had with this game, im afraid nothing comes even close. Im finishing Hearts of Stone and I already miss some of the characters so much.

[@Ianno-xj9ib]

Vaas Montenegro OMG bro u just reminded me about the witcher 3's DLC, honestly they have the creative passion and writing that is better than most games today, especially blood and wine, honestly bro hearts of stone is amazing, but if you have t played blood and wine you will be blown away. blood and wine is basically a whole new game. Lol talking about this game is making me want to play it again

[@SensaiChill]

Witcher 3 is a story book and you can find stories (not quest) in every direction, every town, every region. True Open World.

[@Denz292]

That last statement is debatable, Breath of the Wild only has 2 compulsory quests in the game, finish the tutorial and defeat the final boss. Whatever happens in between is up to the player and that is what makes BotW a true open world. The definition of an open world is not reliant on the story.

[@weaverquest]

Denz292 There is no definition of open world. People make their own definitions. Most important distinction to be made between these two games would be that Zelda BOTW is a true sandbox game where you can make your own fun with its gameplay mechanics and Witcher 3 is a true RPG with a living-breathing world, full of well written characters, story, history and lore.

[@Denz292]

Last Survivor LOL! You say I’m speaking in true fanboy fashion, before speaking in true fashion yourself. The last sentence really shows how full of shit you are, and that you have no real arguments

[@Denz292]

Cutter Elf While I agree with the last part of your statement, there has to be a definition. Unless people are calling games like Wolfenstein II or God of War “open world”, there is a set criteria that has to be met for a game to be open world, which therefore defines what an open world is. Linking it back to my original comment, Breath of the Wild is an even more open game, because it isn’t restricted by RPG elements. Not saying that is a bad thing, just saying it is what it is

[@Denz292]

Last Survivor Lol, it’s like the more you comment, the more apparent your lack of understanding of what an open world game is. I’m not disputing that The Witcher 3 doesn’t have a full vast open world, but what makes Breath of the Wild a true open world is that it gives the player even more freedom. You’ve played the Witcher 3 (apparently) so you should know that the story, despite it being great, has some linearity to it, where as I said earlier about BotW is that the story can be skipped altogether if the player chooses to. You say BotW lacks basic features? Look at Minecraft, that has no story or side quests, yet it’s an open world game. Open world games are defined as allowing players to do whatever they want, not just cramming a world full of stuff just to give players a checklist to do

[@hv260]

Winds howling..

[@tochukwuudu7763]

C'mon roach

[@alexandrosgrivas4406]

Hm magic.... A place of power

[@arampathkushan2861]

damn youre ugly

[@Matt_10203]

Alexandros grivas # Should draw from it.

[@azza8504]

What now you piece of filth

[@parthgajjar1607]

CD Projekt guys had to take developing classes to learn how to make video games before making The Witcher 1. Then they go out and make The Witcher 3 which still tops sale charts in 2018! BOTW is great but it's no Witcher 3.

[@leonardooliveira843]

Correct!

[@lawthirtyfour2953]

Zelda is no witcher 3 because if it were it would be a huge downgrade.

[@noahmarlow5872]

Law Thirtyfour lol

[@caos024]

Law Thirtyfour downgrade? You must not have played BotW... The world is empty as hell lol.

[@Ray-nt7gj]

You're right... Zelda's a 97% where as Witcher 3 is 92%. Zelda's considered one of the best and most groundbreaking games of all time... Witcher 3 another generic rpg.

[@DuranmanX]

My vote goes to the character who has been in Soulcalibur

[@monarchsub]

they both have sooo!?

[@kuzunoha8222]

So its Link You said had been and Soul Calibur 6 wasnt released yet.

[@tselelleb]

Adrian Duran Is there a voting system here? No. so who cares about your vote??

[@anitelufalemei4200]

Adrian Duran fail comment lmao. Both have been in soulcalibur. And link has been in it a lot longer.

[@mangafan589]

Adrian Duran so link?

[@metallicafan11787]

Witcher 3 without a doubt

[@air6448]

are you sure the surplus of boobs didint have anything to do with it

[@metallicafan11787]

AIR It would still be better even without nudity. Witcher 3 is about family. Searching for your loved ones no matter what

[@javisanchez7488]

Video games are primarily about gameplay, Breath Of the Wild imo has much more interesting and fun gameplay than the Witcher.

[@cristiants2213]

@@javisanchez7488 Just for you, at least the gameplay of the Zelda bored me in minutes, weapons that break every three blows with almost no option to repair quickly? that's shit brother

[@5id.]

@@cristiants2213 well if your weapons break that fast that means you didn't use any other mechanic to fight. Weapon durability is made for looking creative ways to fight, which you can use whatever comes to your mind. The problem is that you wan't the OP weapons to last forever, and that actually gets people bored in minutes.

[@a-dutch-z7351]

Gameplay: Zelda Story: Witcher. There. No rocket science people.

[@VerbeekTruther]

BrrBrr Yoshi it’s really not, it’s more complicated, but I don’t necessarily see that as a good thing It’s also kind of easy, while BoTW can be genuinely challenging

[@RetroBigCat75]

Agree.

[@VerbeekTruther]

BrrBrr Yoshi it being difficult because of higher level enemies isn’t real difficulty, it’s a soft gate Botw, you can take on the final boss at the very beginning of the game if you’re skilled enough...but that’s neither here nor there The runes being meaningless is simply not true, bombs have serious not back (good for crowd control), stasis can freeze enemy in place once upgraded, and magnesis can be used to trigger explosives using nearby items. I think the above points refute your “fundamentally broken” statement The only reason it would seem useless is if you lack imagination. Signs are cool, but their use is limited (and I only ended up using 1 or two) which isn’t inherently a bad thing, but I prefer botw’s more open ended combat style

[@VerbeekTruther]

BrrBrr Yoshi and “flurry rush not being consistent” is your problem, not the games

[@odhranclaffey6798]

To be honest I think the story in botw is quite good

[@tochukwuudu7763]

the Witcher hands down.

[@diegoojeda749]

No. BTOW is better. Both are absolute masterpiece but Breath is more high in adventure and action game, the best game in this generation. The Witcher 3 and Breath of the Wild are best games of all times with many others but the best game of all times is Ocarina of Time.

[@the_dropbear4392]

Jeeses99 It really doesn't, it's world is empty, it's story's and characters are bland and boring

[@gabriel897100]

The_Drop Bear I believe that’s because there was no voice acting for ai. I haven’t played breath of the wild but the dialogue really changes the way you see a character

[@vampirethespiderbatgod9740]

Diego Ojeda go fuck yourself ...cheap ass moron

[@gabriel897100]

Yõgésh Mähájân boys come on. No need to get feisty.

[@MrX32325]

Witcher 3 all day

[@alphaenemy]

If you prefer story to gameplay.

[@hassouss4512]

@@alphaenemy if you prefer world, characters, side quests, main quests, and replay value

[@lightyagami8645]

@@hassouss4512 witcher 3 have better combat as well , witcher 3 combat is 6/10 for me but atleast your weapon doesn't break every 10 hit and it actually looks good

[@javisanchez7488]

Alot of people seem to think Witcher 3 is better, but imo I prefer Zelda BOTW because the point of video games is fun gameplay, not just a story. Zelda has far more interesting gameplay with it's puzzles,platforming, non linear gameplay, combat is far more interesting, and uses the games physics to it's advantage. Witcher's 3 gameplay mainly consists of just combat, very little puzzles or platforming or true exploration in a nonlinear way in the Witcher 3, even with it's combat I prefer Zelda's combat better since you feel like there is littler input delay when swordfighting and flurry rush feels satisfying to accomplish. I feel like people in the comment section are mainly picking the Witcher just cause it had a more memorable story and it's more cinematic which makes them believe the game is more amazing than Zelda. But at the end of the day a video game should be about gameplay, not story and Zelda far exceeds Witcher 3 in gameplay imo

[@arandom1311]

@@javisanchez7488 opinions opinions

[@frialzers]

Witcher 3 Wild Hunt. The thought they put into making the game just outclassed BotW

[@lr4164]

no.

[@ceelogreenh3547]

Deus Knight yes

[@suryamarchia]

so true, witcher 3 is the best.. even i don't like witcher 3 very much because of the monster..

[@victorko9627]

Its mindboggling to me how people throw around those obviously false statements.

[@Ray-nt7gj]

Lol... Yeah... All that thought resulting in a game with a 92% average... What's BotW? Oh right 97% and considered to be one of the best games of all time. 🤣

[@pipodedown1986]

*The legend of Geralda III: Breath of the wild hunt* is definitely the winner here imo

[@8cec]

I beat Ganon 3 weeks ago, plus did like 40 shrines and the second dlc...than I installed the witcher 3 and forgot I even played Zelda. This is what the witcher does best, it is so immersive and realistic, every side quest is important, every contract rewards you, every character is intriguing, AND DAMN THAT SOUNDTRACK !!!!!!!!!! every piece of The Witcher is a Gem.

[@alexderksen1213]

Last Survivor I find some jrpg sounds tracks to be on par with witchers.

[@javisanchez7488]

Alot of people seem to think Witcher 3 is better, but imo I prefer Zelda BOTW because the point of video games is fun gameplay, not just a story. Zelda has far more interesting gameplay with it's puzzles,platforming, non linear gameplay, combat is far more interesting, and uses the games physics to it's advantage. Witcher's 3 gameplay mainly consists of just combat, very little puzzles or platforming or true exploration in a nonlinear way in the Witcher 3, even with it's combat I prefer Zelda's combat better since you feel like there is littler input delay when swordfighting and flurry rush feels satisfying to accomplish. I feel like people in the comment section are mainly picking the Witcher just cause it had a more memorable story and it's more cinematic which makes them believe the game is more amazing than Zelda. But at the end of the day a video game should be about gameplay, not story and Zelda far exceeds Witcher 3 in gameplay imo

[@sapnatomar5881]

@@javisanchez7488 Yeah zelda is more open ended in combats as it depends on imagination.More you imagine , more you enjoy ...

[@dannyboy4140]

Tried Witcher. Couldnt last more than 4 hrs. Already feels tedious.

[@sewalidoloi]

Lol peasants. Lemme tell you everything: - 1. World: Witcher 3 (lively) Botw (Aesthetic, fairy tale) 2. Combat: Botw (better in all aspects) 3. Better Story telling: Witcher 3. Period.

[@skillzgaming4839]

I actually couldn get into Zelda's combat and loved Witcher 3 I know it's an unpop opinion but....

[@djmacmaldy5264]

There is no game to this date I posted this that is better then BOTW none. These two are coparing 2 different game ZELDA does not have another game on this planet that is comparible

[@thelightskinhokage7118]

Are you stupid lol the comboy was 20x better the botw from the alcomey to the signs botw had nothing that tops the witcher 3

[@zubiecup]

SKILLZ GAMING👊👊👊 yeah, BotW’s combat was unbearable. I honestly don’t get how anyone enjoys it.

[@ciaopaul]

No , period nothing , its your opinion , my opinion is another one . Every one has his opinions

[@mspilot8283]

TW3 hands down. It is a populated world that feels believable. BOWT is a fun sandbox but TW3 is a great world

[@alphaenemy]

But not as fun a world as BOTW.

[@CGCentralHD]

Witcher 3: Better story Better characters Better open World Better Customization Better graphics Better voice Acting More content But people will called zelda better because.... nostalgia

[@bossgrub2716]

CGCentral HD Good to see another intelligent person that sees the truth and isn't blinded by nostalgia.

[@wishwisky8319]

couldn't agree more.

[@tselelleb]

CGCentral HD Don't forget it has more awards as well has far superior expansions that received goty awards on their own.

[@windyboy77]

I liked the witcher 3 more but i must say zelda was genuinely fun and a breath of fresh air in the open world genre. And you can play it on the toilet. Witcher 3 on the switch is just a pipe dream but oh god please nintendo make it happen

[@FriendlyKobold]

Playing the Witcher was just really unfun for me personally. I understand that the Witcher is an amazing game with many people who says it’s great. But I just had so much more fun playing Breath of The Wild. I don’t think people can argue whether one is better than the other. They are both amazing entries in the “Open World” genre.

[@justamantryingtolearn5674]

Gameplay wise: Zelda no contest. Story, Immersion, Characters, Quest: Witcher

[@AquaUu]

Just a man trying to learn yea. Breath of the wild has a pretty meh storyline

[@ryanblob3105]

At least three of those points for the Witcher are interchangeable.

[@VerbeekTruther]

Old post, but I’d argue the immersion aspect is debatable

[@dathunderman4]

@@VerbeekTruther I also found BoTW to be more immersive than Witcher 3. There’s a lot of dialogue in Witcher 3 and picking speech options. They just put so much more little details into BoTW to make it more immersive imo. Like carrying a fire weapon will warm you up in cold weather, being in the shade in a hot environment will cool you down, killing wildlife in the snow will give your frozen meat, and so much more. Witcher 3 doesn’t have any of this stuff, the weather doesn’t affect geralt in any way.

[@Nrzpokrter]

😂😂😂😂The combat and character movement is a disaster

[@darkenrahl7935]

Witcher 3 slams Breath of the Wild. Although I loved both, Witcher made me go back and beat it two more times. When I finished Zelda I was done with it. I heard Zelda has a living environment, but it doesn't even compare to Witcher 3's environment.

[@victorko9627]

Forever PCX Nothing about Witchers environment is interactive. Only thing you interact with are the characters and enemies that are placed on the map, but not the map/world itself. You cant cut grass, you cant cut trees, fire doesnt spread and has no effect on gameplay, different climates and weather dont affect you. All this is in BotW though + the incredible physics engine that intensifies the feel of a living world.

[@weaverquest]

Machete Lucius Cutting grass and trees? Lol. That's the kind of interactivity you are looking for? Can you destroy and rebuild houses and other structures in Zelda BOTW? I thought not. So much for interactivity. Cutting grass is not more important for a living-breathing world than well written stories, characters, history and lore. Also movement is very stiff in Zelda BOTW compared to Witcher 3 and enemies have ragdoll physics which is very old method and video gamey and far from a "living" world. So much for incredible physics engine.

[@darkenrahl7935]

Cutter Elf I didn't find the BotW environment that interesting. Yay! Cut grass and interact with things. Characters were not very in depth and story was meh. I loved gameplay but that is as far as Zelda went with me

[@weaverquest]

Forever PCX Sorry pressed the wrong reply button but edited it now :D

[@darkenrahl7935]

Cutter Elf I figured that was the deal. At first I was wondering who's side you were taking. Reading the comment, seemed like mine. Lol

[@VegaGameplayz]

I loved Zelda Breath of the Wild. It was a epic masterpiece. But no way in hell its better then witcher 3. That's the absolute best game of this entire generation. No way in hell it loses to Zelda.

[@lawthirtyfour2953]

Zelda is just more fun to play from start to end than Witcher 3

[@Detren]

Law Thirtyfour, The Witcher 3 isn't only about fun, the story is anything but that. Of course Zelda is more fun to play, it's a game aimed at kids, with it's gameplay being it's main focus, while TW3 is targeting a mature audience with a gritty story and a focus on said story.

[@lawthirtyfour2953]

Fun meaning enjoyability. Witcher 3 has an enjoyable story while you may be sad or angered by it, it's still a "fun" story even if it's not a light hearted one. So Witcher 3 decided to have weaker game play because the Devs think that's what's "adult" and "mature". As an adult I realize that game play comes first and you don't become the best GAME in the generation if you have weaker game play.

[@mohangrewal1466]

Law Thirtyfour The same rules apply to story too. You don't become the best game without a good story or lore. Zelda had so little lore attached to it. The game was amazing as well as its gameplay The story was lackluster.

[@lawthirtyfour2953]

No, the same rules do not apply to story because this is a game and the importance of gameplay far outweigh that of story. Zelda was great because it gave you just enough story to give context to it's gameplay and did not try to be a book or a movie.

[@echaidlehands]

When i play Zelda BOTW that gameplay became so addicted.. BUT When i play Witcher 3 that gameplay story become my reality.,suddenly my scent smeels like Berries tart lilac sweet..

[@Artemi099]

Lol

[@bboybreezi2417]

Zelda BOTW has as much life and depth in its world as a bucket of shit.

[@1989Spiky]

😂

[@Spider-Dude_Handle]

I've done everything there is to do is Breath of the Wild and I Loved it...but I'm still playing Witcher 3, cuz it, like, never ends...I Love it. Witcher 3 for the Win.

[@CrowofYharnam]

@Austin Hall you're a fucking liar

[@lum1notryc828]

@AH - 10ZZ - Stephen Lewis SS (2682) Witcher 3 still has better graphics, combat system, side quests, crafting system, etc etc...

[@thefallen1383]

I know this was 2 years ago but I just cant get all the fucking korok seeds.

[@OzOsgood]

I own both and, without doubt, Zelda isn't worthy to stand in Geralt's shadow.

[@wolves44445]

Oz Osgood "Zelda"

[@TheAlibabatree]

Oz Osgood "I own both". Lol so do most people. I think Botw is better.

[@kami4242]

You own both and you called the main character 'Zelda'. Yep, that checks out......

[@TheAlibabatree]

Last Survivor It seems you are the idiot and fanboy because you dont seem to understand that they are two completely different games, and that all opinions are subjective.

[@rjs7742]

Oz Osgood you don't own both. Even casuals know the difference between link and Zelda. You don't. My guess? You're gaming on a fucking potato of a rig.

[@calvinlee8089]

I preferred Witcher 3. I like the characters better and like story in the games I play.

[@victorko9627]

This is actually one of the few comments I respect.

[@drpepperman2765]

That is completely reasonable. I prefer BoTW for its gameplay and puzzle solving with the shrines and dungeons, but I can see where your coming from. I wasn't expecting this kind of response in the comment section, tbh, but I'm glad I found it

[@sirdanielfortesque2185]

drpepperman2765 gameplay bro the game is easy asf on witcher it's challenging so many fucking casual gamers that want the game to play itself ffs

[@davidrojas9668]

Last Survivor Man, you're just going on every comment to be a fanboy, aren't you?

[@davidrojas9668]

Sir Daniel Fortesque Just because a game is easy doesn't make it any less engaging. I think you're too caught up in the aspect of "harder=better".

[@silenthilldude]

Witcher 3 is better

[@kuzunoha8222]

Zelda have a bigger score on Metacritic,so u are wrong =D

[@mohangrewal1466]

Shin Megami Tensei You're so annoying stop acting like a rabid Nintendrone

[@kuzunoha8222]

Mohan Grewal Zelda is better everybody should agree.

[@zack_9846]

Shin Megami Tensei No, everyone doesn't have to agree because everyone is free to have different opinions.

[@ghostkilla2433]

Shin Megami Tensei yup zelda for the win bro

[@mopeterson6990]

Come on comparing Zelda to a game like the Witcher 3 is just not fair

[@FriendlyKobold]

I agree. Comparing games in general have no purpose. It’s like when people debated over TF2 and Overwatch or how people are arguing over PUBG and Fortnite. I don’t see why we have to fucking fight all the time and just enjoy the games we love and say “I respect your choice of game and I hope you enjoy yourself”

[@quantumwitcher9376]

Why is it not fair? They're both 3rd person action/adventure games. Both regarded very highly in the gaming community. Both have similar aspects in terms of the world and characters.

[@asksmeq3883]

I agree, Zelda is outclassed in this comparison by far

[@TheMalioman]

Quantum Witcher, One game is an Action RPG the other is an Action Adventure Puzzle game, shouldn't compare them just because they share some aspects.

[@Ray-nt7gj]

True. One is considered one of the best games of all time and #5 at Gamerankings with a 97% and 97 at Metacritic.... The other is #150 (highest rated PS4 version) with a 92% 🤣

[@maxsonly]

I love both games, but I'm going with Witcher 3.

[@bboybreezi2417]

Zelda BOTW is more lifeless and dead than John Wicks dead dog. Cyberpunk day1 on PS4 was more interesting and immersive and I didn't have a head for half the game

[@mrfreeman3904]

@@bboybreezi2417 lol, too bad Zelda BOTW received way better reception than Witcher 3

[@thepoweraboveall]

@@bboybreezi2417 nah that's how I feel about witcher 3, rode my horse just picking weeds smh

[@bboybreezi2417]

@@thepoweraboveall haha yeah and rode pass amazing side quests every 2 minutes that's your fault dummy 🤡🤣

[@bboybreezi2417]

@@mrfreeman3904 witcher 3 has 3x more awards what are you talking about 🤣🥱

[@arunsk3942]

Lol. I brought witcher 3 game of the year edition today

[@YetiCoolBrother]

anime troll land See you in 200hrs lol

[@Matt_10203]

anime troll land Say goodbye the real world.

[@arunsk3942]

MattTheBoss y?

[@abubakerh]

anime troll land because it is so good and that all you would want to do is play it

[@8jaytee]

took me like 4 months to beat the game and the dlcs and i played almost everyday

[@jenobarta9695]

People who played only Witcher 3: "Witcher 3 is the best ... not even a race ... Zelda is just good for those blinded by nostalgia ..." / People who played both: "Both games are amazing, and fun ... kinda hard to compare because they are play in their own league ... had a lots of fun with both..." I played both games, and loved them, one is not better than the other

[@jenobarta9695]

JB Now True, and please believe me i did not would to say im better than anyone with this comment. Also if you check through the comment section here you could find some truth in it.

[@kerandker9959]

Do you think we are same like Skyrim fanboys? Lol I have all the games and playing games for 27 years. I don't conclude any game without playing it.

[@jenobarta9695]

Ker And Ker You are right, and also i know my comment is a bit harsh too but i saw the "only nostalgia" thing too much between comments. I have never played any Zelda game before BoTW so not really the nostalgia what made me really like the game. However i assumed that many people here who owns W3 does not own a Switch with BoTW too, if yes Nintendo sold big time. :D

[@kerandker9959]

Jenő Barta I have switch and at the first time it was pretty fun to play. Some games like cowboy shooting and other competitive games between 2 players. But it gets bored quickly. Most of the games problem is after you finished the game no feeling left. Let's be honest Witcher 3 can give you all sorts of feeling good, bad and shit like you will think you fucked up the whole situation. Even after game you will miss those characters and think if I miss some side quest or random events or items or diagram.

[@jenobarta9695]

This is absolutely true. Not going to lie this video, and comments made me replay Witcher 3 again and havineg a lots of fun. And You are right, these Polish guys just know how to write drama, comedy, ... and really fucked up things also ... i always get really disturbed by the story in Velen. Also 1-2 Switch is not the best example on the Switch for sure. Wii sports was a sytem seller on the Wii before and i remember we played 500+ hours with only ping pong. When Switch came, i does not even bought 1-2 Switch... BoTW was different. It is true that the story, and the presentation is not as detailed and strong like in Witcher, but man ... something is so charming in that world, and how the whole game works and reacts. Also the second DLC got me a bit teared up too :).

[@kcsupersonic1]

Witcher 3 has a better story (obviously, it's based on a book). Breath of the Wild has far better combat and is a better open world. Winner Breath of the Wild. No, still want more. Fine let's look at combat first. Witcher 3 was actually criticized for the way it handled combat. It wasn't smooth in the least to start out with and it actively felt like a chore at times. The lock on was not very accurate at times and Geralt felt slow, like he was just barely getting out of the way in time. In contrast, BOTW has a simple yet creative combat style. You can fight things up and personal and if you do, you have perfect parries, dodge counters, and runes like Stasis to allow you to control the flow of battle. You can also fight from range with bows, bombs, and the environment with the Magnesis Rune. All of the unique features flow into each other and can be utilized in unique and different ways. You can even use the environment or other enemies to take out your targets. BOTW has by far the better combat system. BOTW also has the better open world. The world of The Witcher 3 honestly feels too packed together at times where you can get on Roach, ride out from one village and 45 seconds later, you hit another village. You actually don't get a sense of an expansive open world in moments like this, because the landmarks feel so cluttered together at times. In BOTW, you can ride out from one village and not hit another one for minutes at a time, actively giving you the sense that you are in an open world journeying from one distant village to another, facing any and all trials and challenges along the way. BOTW also lets you explore to your heart's content more than The Witcher by virtue of BOTW not being an RPG. You can go straight to the end of the game after completing the prologue in BOTW and you have the freedom and choice to just do that. You can't do that with The Witcher 3 precisely because the game has a structured story to it. You are free to feel like The Witcher 3 is a better game overall, or that you enjoyed it way more than BOTW. I'm merely judging on the 3 main points presented; Open World, Combat, and Story and I feel I presented the case as to why BOTW is better than The Witcher 3 in those respects.

[@thelightskinhokage7118]

Botw feels like there's nothing there the side quest in either 3 has their own stories the combat in witcher 3 it's simple but spot on with the runes bombs and the mutengs amazing the dlc for witcher are amazing botw has fun stuff to like that dragon and the arrows I guess over all botw it's basic to play and witcher makes me feel like a bad ass

[@sammyshehole]

Better a more compact open world than a vast but empty one. Bigger isn’t always better.

[@davidavila3846]

...am the only one who feels this 2 games are just pretty good but dont match each other to even compare them?

[@bboybreezi2417]

Witcher 3 is for adults Zelda is for children that's the difference.

[@boysinthehood9355]

@@bboybreezi2417 uh oh everyone we have a alpha in the building, ladies pls don't wet ur panties the alpha doesn't like that

[@anactualamateur8618]

@@boysinthehood9355 he isn’t wrong? Witcher 3 is pegi 18, while botw is 12, he isn’t necessarily saying children can’t play the Witcher but the game is recommended to an older audience according to the creators

[@boysinthehood9355]

@@anactualamateur8618 yeah but what's the point of bringing that up?

[@YetiCoolBrother]

Witcher 3 and it's not even close. Zelda is a fun game with cool physics and mechanics, but Witcher 3 is the very best version of an Action RPG to date.

[@gamersinger5118]

Young King Kush Except Breath of The Wild isn't an RPG so I don't get why that is why you think it is better.

[@gamersinger5118]

Last Survivor You obviously know nothing about The Legend of Zelda then. There are plenty of very adult themes throughout the series. And I see Breath of The Wild as the game that holds your hand the least out of these two. So yea. Adult indeed.

[@CrowofYharnam]

@@gamersinger5118 yeah very adult, cringey melodramatic voice acting totally adult yep...

[@gamersinger5118]

Desiree Kabwe Wasn't referring to the voice acting. Play the other games. Specifically Majora's Mask if you want adult themes.

[@CrowofYharnam]

@@gamersinger5118 Doesn't matter thats in botw THEREFORE it's not mature

[@wardromon]

Talk about an unfair fight, with all due respect to zelda, The Witcher 3 is in a whole other level

[@votrox991]

Okay lets compare: Combat: zelda wins without a doubt. open world....cant really compare it is a a matter of taste. Preparing: Witcher! In Zelda you just find good weapons. Graphic: I think we know that 2 different Graphic styles shouldnt be compared. Diversity: In Diversity in Enemy both are pretty trash. Yeah sure Witcher has many different types of a monster but hands down they are most of the time the same monster with different stats. Quests also are often just the same but with a different unimportant plot. Yeah Witcher quests win but i really didnt care for them after doing 2-3 and skipped every conversation only caring for the xp. Weapons and equipment in general in Witcher is also nothin special while Zelda doesnt have many Armors but different for different situations. Progression: In Witcher i almost felt non of the progression in Combat and in the stats. of course there is a progression but you cant really feel it. In Zelda you learn to use your environment and the different ability's/tools you have to defeat your enemies. (Mostly because you dont want to loose your weapons). Overall it is just a matter of taste but saying witcher 3 is in a whole other level is just Stupid.

[@gamersinger5118]

Wardromon w Yea. Whole level down.

[@votrox991]

I_Am_SamIII If you would actually read my comment you would notice witcher and zelda both having the same amount of pros while Zelda wins the (to me) important ones

[@votrox991]

I just typed an long message and didnt know youtube would close my comment when i click on "Show more" and now i dont want to anymore. So i guess argument stops here?

[@sirdanielfortesque2185]

Votrox you're such a fucking idiot!

[@RuFiOoo21]

The "Cool" answer: The Witcher 3 The Correct answer: Breath of the Wild I've put at least 80 hours into each and while the narrative beats in TW3 are the best I've seen in a video game (I especially liked the Bloody Baron storyline), I did not enjoy being a glorified errand boy between those segments. A lot of people focus on TW3's high production value and adult themes, which is great, but I'd rather just watch Game of Thrones in that case. I play video games for the GAMEPLAY, which they didn't even really discuss in the video, and BotW is absolutely revolutionary in that area (even CD Projekt Red has said this). When you look at the new elements individually - the freedom, the climbing mechanic, the physics and chemistry engines, and even the weapon breaking - it's very easy to write them off as being insignificant. But when you combine all of those elements, take away the waypoints and even take away the map (until you fill it in yourself), it's hard to deny the genius of Nintendo's design in that every element has been carefully implemented to amplify that sense of adventure and discovery. You're guided mostly by your own curiosity, with very few limits as nearly every inch of the land is climbable/traversable, so every discovery feels personal. The physics and chemistry engines allow you to tackle puzzles and combat in a variety of different ways (it's still astounding to me how differently my friends and I approached certain situations) and the weapon breaking incentivizes creative solutions instead of your typical hack-and-slash strategy very prevalent in TW3. And as jaw-dropping as the world is in TW3, a lot of the time you're actually just focusing on a GPS route or a damn stink trail. In BotW, your attention almost always resides in the "breathtaking" world Nintendo has created for you, thereby maximizing the use of space. For me, that's what separates Breath of the Wild from all other Open World games, including The Witcher 3.

[@gamersinger5118]

RuFi0oo Very informative and well said. I wouldn't call The Witcher 3 a great open world honestly. It is just a great RPG. The open world probably took away from what could have been a much better designed game overall.

[@AWSMProdigiousGamer]

Can I get an amen?

[@AussieRoberts]

what a delusional answer.

[@RuFiOoo21]

+Gamer Singer Appreciate it, bud. Agreed, not taking anything away from TW3 as it does have great RPG elements. Chrono Trigger still takes the RPG crown for me though (I'd put Mass Effect 2 and Skyrim up there as well).

[@RuFiOoo21]

+Aussie Roberts Nah, I gave both games a fair shot which is something many people on here can't say (but decide to give their delusional answer anyway).

[@vivid8979]

I'm from the future and Yess.. This 2 masterpiece can be played on the same platform now..

[@IagoGaraitz]

That was already possible 2 years ago 🤣

[@Artemi099]

Good. People that only have a switch can now experience tw3

[@daxterisawesome]

Vivid Philosopher PC has both too

[@dirtydirtsgt4751]

@@daxterisawesome botw can only be played on emulator on pc so that doesn't count

[@dirtydirtsgt4751]

@@nightshroud7321 it's not an official platform

[@alexwhite6759]

Just finished BotW yesterday. The Witcher 3 definitly. Much better story

[@ivanalzari5306]

But you dont play a game for its story. You play a game for the " gameplay ". I dont beleave one game is better than the another one. Both of them are the best games ive ever played on my life, and thats all

[@aidan7810]

Gameplay>story

[@kemar1997]

Iván Alzari who the hell are you to tell someone why they should play a game? If you buy an RPG, you’re most definitely playing it for story and gameplay

[@sirdanielfortesque2185]

Iván Alzari then play Destiny then fuck face

[@sirdanielfortesque2185]

Iván Alzari the gameplay is fantastic in The Witcher 3 just takes more thought rather than mindlessly mashing buttons so you win.

[@michel_natan97]

The witcher 3 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

[@donlunsmann5673]

The Zelda series has always been a favorite of mine, but The Witcher 3 is the damn Mona Lisa of the video game world.

[@bboybreezi2417]

Zelda has as much depth and life in its world as a bucket of shit

[@alexcervantes6973]

Witcher every day

[@bboybreezi2417]

24/7 365 days a year!

[@ncrase25]

should've done BotW vs Horizon Zero Dawn. Witcher 3 is in a class by itself.

[@varinstar7]

No Witcher 3 is not in a class by itself, it is in a class lower than BOTW along with all the other almost-there open world games that relied far too much on story to give a crap about gameplay

[@search2077]

Master X: Smash4 the story gives you many different areas of gameplay instead of just running around an empty plain for hours looking for one bad guy every 10 minutes... this is coming from a guy that has 200+ hours in BOTW and 90 in the witcher 3. most of the hours in BOTW was probably from walking around

[@sirdanielfortesque2185]

Master X: Smash4 ARE YOU FUCKING CRAZY HAVEN'T YOU SEEN THE BATTLE OF KAER MORHORN OR THE FIGHT WITH THE WILD HUNT ARE YOU FUCKING CRAZY WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT?!

[@lewisconnor919]

Master X: Smash4 are you dumb? Weapons breaking in a few hits isn’t good gameplay😂. Zelda has Variety that is all. Quality over quantity mate. HZD for example trumps Zelda in all categories. The witcher is Up there as not just one of the best RPGs ever but One of the best GAMES ever.

[@Fleischgewordener_Sterbehelfer]

Botw has one of the highest metascores in history, better than Witcher.

[@nathanferrell8270]

Coming from a Zelda fanboy, Witcher 3 is way better.

[@volvodrift4418]

World = Witcher Combat = Zedla Storytelling = Witcher Overall Witcher 3 is better even though Zelda is still great.

[@gamersinger5118]

Volvo Drift Open World design - Zelda Combat - Zelda Storytelling - Depends on how you look at it. That is more of a subjective element than anything. It can be said that the true story of Breath of The Wild is the adventure itself and how you go about exploring and growing in experience. In that case the story far surpasses The Witcher 3. I didn't care too much for Witcher 3's story myself. It cannot even compare to my favorite stories in games like To The Moon, Walking Dead Season 1, A Bird's Story and Finding Paradise, Bioshock Infinite, etc.

[@search2077]

Gamer Singer Open World Design - Witcher 3 (more content and interesting side quests) Combat - Witcher 3 (had more of a challenge and more ways to attack with signs) Story - The Witcher 3 has one of the richest stories out there

[@kaneda7368]

Gamer Singer story telling is subjective? Sure, if you're talking about if you liked the story or not. Story telling abilities is subjective? Absolutely not. There are many factors that go into making a good story, but there are a lot of factors, way more factors that go into telling the story right, and the Witcher 3 gets almost all of the ones I can think of right. Amazing character development that will make players so invested in the characters even if they didn't play the last w games (which most people did not) amazing way in which the story develops. Surprising also that they did not break the rule of "show don't tell" which many forms of media break in every way possible. Witcher 3, hands down handled its story better.

[@joshuapaulhawthorne]

World npcs = Witcher World design = Zelda Both are important, they both have streangths and weakness, but the weaknesses of Zelda as far as the world category goes is slightly more than Witcher’s weakness.

[@lewisconnor919]

Gamer Singer 1. Zeldas world is 50% Empty😂. 2. Weapons that break in a few hits is not good Combat. Fair enough if there was a REPAIR mechanic like every NORMAL game that has a weapon Breaking mechanic. 3.Zeldas Story is exactly the same as the others😂. Cloud guy attacks,Link Fights,Link Wins,Game over. In the witcher you are intrigued by characters and the world itself and are forced to make Choices with varying consequences.

[@vladimircala4566]

The witcher 3

[@desmondnguyen7939]

Graphic: Zelda looks beautiful but The Witcher 3 is just on another level Gameplay: I love both even though the horse and durability of weapons in Zelda prevent me from enjoying this game. Thus, this round is draw Sound: Zelda lacks of voice acting and mediocre soundtracks while Witcher 3 has the best voice acting performance in any open world and memorable soundtracks Story: The Witcher 3 has rich lore, memorable side quests, and you can influence the outcome. On the other hand, the story in Zelda is just a rehash of previous Zelda game with some twists here and there. So, The Witcher 3 wins this round. Overall, both are the best open world game right now. Zelda raises the bar for interacting with the environment in open world game while The Witcher 3 becomes a new benchmark for storytelling in an open world game.

[@DinisFaria]

I played BOTW and the tracks are actually decent enought for me to go to youtube and listen to them.

[@Artemi099]

@Gone In A Wisp the puzzles in botw weren't even that good for zelda standards

[@hmhm2281]

zelda soundtracks are really amazing but i cant deny that the witcher 3 has better soundtrack

[@frialzers]

Witcher 3 Spoiler alert There are flashbacks in witcher 3 where Ciri was still a fledgling witcher trainee in Kaer Morhen you know. I never heard of vessemir before I played Wild Hunt but his death was so tragic and such a pivotal moment in the story that he quickly became my favourite character in the game. So you do get to care about most the characters even if you don't play the other two games first.

[@Detren]

The beginning of the game is a flashback about ciri

[@kaneda7368]

The Witcher 3 has AMAZING character development. Even movies don't get it as right as the Witcher 3 did. I mean, link has been around for what? Decades? I couldn't care about him as much as I care about the characters in the Witcher (and I've only played 3) the way the writers introduce these characters and make them grow is something I've never seen in a game before. You become so adhered to the experience, it's incredible to say the least.

[@jk_mizu]

Well, it doesn’t matter now as both will be on Switch 😊

[@eduardprokhorikhin364]

Zelda wins gameplay Witcher story and narrative

[@victorko9627]

Eduard Prokhorikhin Finally someone who has played both and isnt a completely delusional fanboy.

[@parkerdinhwilliams15]

I've played both and I don't agree. Witcher's gameplay kept me into the action throughout the entire thing. Zelda's glass weapons got tired after a short while, and the lack of enemy variety made battles boring. There's also no leveling up system so absolutely no incentive to enter any conflicts outside of story stuff. Not to mention the only things to find are Korok seeds and Shrines... It became stale really quickly for me. Just not enough stuff to find.

[@kami4242]

W3's gameplay was so bad that they had to patch it multiple times after launch so that the movement would feel right.

[@kingaardvark9922]

Last Survivor What are you talking about? This isn’t a PC v console debate, why did you even bring this up.

[@kingaardvark9922]

Last Survivor I have never ran into any remotely serious bugs on my pc version of the Witcher, can you please prove what you are saying.

[@DaniTheHero]

The Witcher 3 is one of the best game ever made, and most definitely the best RPG ever made.

[@humzakhan30]

I feel like this is unfair cause one is a mature game the other is a relatively light hearted game. One relies more on story and world-building and the other relies on gameplay and creativity.

[@bboybreezi2417]

In other words Zelda is for children while the Witcher 3 is for adults.

[@illcomeupwithanamelater5574]

@@bboybreezi2417 Nah not really, the artstyle made accommodate a child audience but certainly not limited to.

[@Baytuh]

(IMO) The Witcher 3 is better.

[@WalksandSuch]

I finished Witcher 3 completely including both expansions, and I just finished BoTW. Witcher 3 is definitely overall the better game, because its world actually pulls you in. BoTW has classic Nintendo gameplay but it's ultimately just a fancy platformer. I love both games, but in terms of real re-play value, Witcher 3 wins easily.

[@aryathakkar6500]

They both are quit different

[@Monkeyboy-hq6uz]

I know Japan censored the Witcher 3 but that's kind of shows how badass it because Japan couldn't handle it

[@ricardomarquez1011]

Monkeyboy 1002 probably the best comment i read today

[@SuperAvocadoo]

Sorry dude, that doesn't make any sense. They censored the nude scenes, and that's it. Same thing as countless of Japanese games that were censored in the West.

[@Monkeyboy-hq6uz]

SuperAvocado okay sure tell yourself there's no way anime exactly itself back in fact I know have a lot of stuff sure they sensor half there stuff. they will go all they way did they have and you know it so don't act like you don't

[@NeoTechni]

"the breakable weapons can be annoying early on, and you do get over that" No, you never get over that. Not even with the master sword

[@franks8462]

I got over it. If anything, it forced me to engage in combat. However, I wish they lasted just a tad bit longer. The Master Sword should have lasted A LOT longer and been stronger.

[@frigidwolf]

@@franks8462 if u upgrade it, it lasts for 250 hits and it's A LOT

[@aidan7810]

I just realized you can’t really compare the two. Zelda is focused around combat, freedom; and dungeons which have interesting puzzles. The Witcher 3 is focused around making a mind blowing story and interesting characters. It sort of depends on which you prefer, gameplay or story. Or maybe you don’t like one over the other.

[@pedropolit9281]

Both are two of the most incredible games I've ever played, but the truth is that Breath of The Wild is by far the most accurate title of any game for me. I see many opinions concurring that WH3 is great because of the feeling of interaction with people, but Zelda is perfect by making company something more, something about you, your decisions and the environment. I never felt alone. Zelda BOTW wins for me.

[@rad6666]

200 hours in Zelda bland empty open world, 700 hours on Witcher... superior on every level.

[@jadimich]

200 hours logged on a game world you thought was bland and empty?

[@rad6666]

jadimich I liked a lot about the game, but apart from a few small towns and the stables, nothing else!!

[@quokka831]

@@rad6666 that on you. You d8dnt go try find new things you dint put in the effort to actually experiment and play the game. Botw gives you freedom and barely anyone uses it.

[@bannanateam]

I don't know if the main purpose of BOTW was to have players experience that after war everything is in ruins and nothing else to do besides helping zelda and beating guardians sensation but that's how it feels, which is a shame. Nothing magical about it, no instrument to at least get a heart piece, the items were boring, and I think it all feels more like a survival game

[@KeyT3ch]

BOTW hands down. Everything you do in the game is connected in some way. Stuffs you collect in it are useful unlike a lot of RPGs out there where you could kill an enemy and it drops you a useless loot that's only good in it is to sell it. It doesn't just have a physics engine like every other game out there, it also has a chemistry engine, you can, like the video said, set bushes on fire with your torch, use the updraft created by the fire to ride it into the air to reach places you never thought you could. You can also chop down trees to get logs and chop that down to get fire wood, you can then light it up with a splint to create a camp fire. Anything that you think it's possible to do, usually it's possible. BOTW's world is what every open world should be, freedom of exploration, connective gameplay and choices in storylines. It is a masterpiece

[@Coopman35]

KeyTech what storyline does BOTW have if you don’t mind me asking?

[@KeyT3ch]

derron cooper you're the lone hero in Hyrule, your objective is to save the princess and defeat the evil king, hey same as Mario right. You could go straight to Hyrule Castle and defeat Ganon after the tutorial island if you choose to, or you could go explore every nook and cranny of the world, making friends with the 4 Divine beasts by conquering them and they will aid you in defeating the main boss. Everyone has also forgotten you were the main hero but if you decide to venture out to retrieve the Master Sword first, they will all recognize you and they will start talking as if they know you. You build your own story around the game

[@lawthirtyfour2953]

+JB Now sto·ry·line noun: storyline; plural noun: storylines the plot of a novel, play, movie, or other narrative form. BoTW has much of a storyline as Witcher 3.

[@MrLumpsxd]

Having played tons of the Zelda games (including this one) and the last 2 Witcher games I can see arguments for both. Breath of the wild does have a storyline in my opinion it’s pretty weak and nothing we haven’t seen before. The play style of both games is different but I have to lean towards The Witcher 3. The game just has so much to do that doesn’t feel repetitive or like filler content like BOTW did. The shrines weren’t great and for a lot of them they could be skipped entirely with a few tricks. I didn’t bother to complete all of the side missions because it seemed tedious to find everything. But in the Witcher 3 I always felt rewarded going and exploring the massive world. Finding cool new gear and better swords always felt great. The durability system on both games sucked but BOTW more than the Witcher because you can’t keep a sword or weapon you want without carrying multiple copies of the same one. In the Witcher it added itself to the gameplay in a way as you had to make sure you and your gear was always prepared for an upcoming battle. Overall The Witcher 3 wins with a close second from BOTW

[@gamersinger5118]

derron cooper The story is what you want to be. You shape the true story through the adventure you take. The places you find, the puzzles you solve, the enemies you fight, and everything you learn along the way. The game is a true learning experience that does not hold your hand. That is a very rare thing in this day and age. It actually respects the player's intelligence.

[@Ditronus.]

I'll be honest. I felt sorry for the guy having to defend Zelda botw in story and combat categories. Zelda's story was almost nonexistent, and it was banking on all the set up its games in the past two decades have done. I felt invested in no character ever, and the dialogue was sparse and not interesting. I'm confident in this: pick any random side quest in Witcher 3 and it will be more interesting and more ambitious than all of botw's stories combined. Most impressively, Witcher 3 had many quests, including the main quest, that was effected by player agency. Combat in Witcher 3 was vastly deeper, too. In zelda, a typical fight would be hitting one attack button constantly, and if I remember, there's only two sets of animations for attacks, one- handed and two-handed. In Witcher 3, you had hundreds of items you could equip with unique stats, dozens of skills to level up, and an overall playstyle you could customize to your liking. Zelda's combat seemed like an afterthought. Now, in the open world category, things get tougher, admittedly. Botw's world was very pretty, though a bit washed out. It had a great ambiance to it and it felt massive. Yet, if you were to judge it beyond appearance, it felt empty, purposeless and devoid of life. Like the Witcher rep said, it felt like the world was crafted around stories and quests in the Witcher; the opposite seemed true in botw. Outside of collecting more food and finding korok seeds, there was no reason to explore, and curiosity was met with disappointment. I guess in summary, my opinion is clear: Botw, while good, is the most overrated game in history, and Witcher 3 is probably the best game ever made.

[@vyrus2]

switch those around and you're correct. i played 100+ hours of both, loved them both. but after I played BotW, i couldn't play the Witcher 3 anymore (I was originally planning on buying the DLCs). It just seemed clunky and dull compared to the excitement and freedom of BotW

[@zanskio]

Combat in The Witcher 3 is absolutely horrendous because of horrible controls and choppy animations..

[@CrowofYharnam]

@@vyrus2 you're in denial lmao

[@CrowofYharnam]

@@zanskio no it's not that's how witchers fight they fight as if they're dancing

[@zanskio]

@@CrowofYharnam Well the game fails to captivate me

[@thanekrios5175]

Big Zelda fan but The Witcher 3 is arguably the greatest RPG ever made. There is simply no comparison.

[@bigz4349]

Thane Krios RPG sure, but BOTW is a better open world game

[@CrowofYharnam]

@@bigz4349 shouldnt even be called a fucking open world when it's fucking empty and lifeless and the combat is AWFUL with your shitty glass weapons and the story that you fight the cloud guy again fuck off

[@kevinwest3821]

Desiree Kabwe cloud guy, you mean Ganon? If you played the game, which I doubt you would obviously know that Zelda’s world is better for exploration. When I played w3 the world felt like an empty husk, just npcs. While on the other hand Zelda is a sprawling world to get lost in finding hidden Korok seeds in every nook and cranny interacting with the environment, finding secrets. I couldn’t experience that with the Witcher, don’t get me wrong the story is great and the characters are unmatched, but I felt the open world took a back seat in favour for the sake of the story in Witcher 3, vice versa with Zelda

[@bobbelknut]

@@kevinwest3821 dont forget the hundreds of first class questionmarks on the map with random loot at the end. Thats quality content, lol. Sometimes the open world of TW3 just feels so useless.

[@ivan3244]

Big Z uh not even lol, Witcher 3 is just better than BoTW and im a big fan of Zelda and never have i played a Witcher game before Witcher 3 Wild Hunt

[@MeMungo]

I feel like both of them have different strengths. I loved the Witcher because of the immersive world and story, but I loved Botw for its organic exportation and fun combat. I cant really put one over the other because I played each of them for different reasons.

[@FriendlyKobold]

I don’t see why people make debates on which is better. They are both amazing games that have received critical acclaim and won various awards. It really depends on people’s preferences. Games shouldn’t be compared, they shouldn’t be called “worse” than another. They are mediums for people to have fun. Some people just have different tastes.

[@Runslik3Wind]

lol riiiight

[@TheAlibabatree]

Runslik3Wind What is your problem?

[@drpepperman2765]

Honestly, they're impossible to compare, and why should we compare them? Who cares which one is "objectively" better? They're two of the best games to come out this generation and we should appreciate the fact that we have both of them to begin with. It's okay to like one more than the other, but it's also okay to love them both. Who gives a shit? Like whichever one you like. You do you man. Rant over. Sorry to anyone who reads this

[@kaneda7368]

Kind dee dee dee profile pic I thought you'd be an angry Nintendo fan boy that's mad that everyone is saying the Witcher. But, hey, pretty mature comment.

[@TheAlibabatree]

Dormin Nintendo fans are usually very mature.

[@9747kevin]

The witcher 3 it’s over

[@aidan7810]

kevin hernandez Breath Of The Wild destroys Witcher in gameplay. Witcher 3 destroyers Breath Of The Wild in story.

[@9747kevin]

Capyelite Reviews agree

[@sirdanielfortesque2185]

Capyelite Reviews haha destroys it in gameplay because it's an easy kids game well by that logic botw has better gameplay than dark souls because DARK SOULS IS TOO HARD WAHHJ just shut the fuck up you stupid man child

[@aidan7810]

Sir Daniel Fortesque and Witcher 3 is challenging??

[@aidan7810]

Sir Daniel Fortesque yeah but I’ll even agree that BOTW isn’t that challenging. It can be in some parts of the game but you just need to be prepared and learn the combat, then it’s kinda easy. I don’t know *maybe I’m just good at the game*

[@vaultgamer6875]

Blood and Wine alone destroys BoW.

[@mrfreeman3904]

Too bad BOTW has way more content than Witcher 3, received way better reviews

[@sporeham1674]

@@mrfreeman3904 more content? Dude I've played hundreds of hours of both, and Witcher 3 has WAY more content. BOTW has a better worldspace though, that's where all my hours went, finding silly little things to do.

[@alexfromnewlondo1506]

@@sporeham1674 never played Zelda cuz I don't have a switch Witcher 3 had content?Main quest & side quests absolutely, Just don't include Filler witcher contract, one of the most bloated open world ever made the open world that looks like someone randomly thrown *?* marks offering nothing but copy pasted 5 bandits surrounding a campfire, shallow caves with the exact same design over & over, Puny monster nest with a randomized loot In an open world that's less dynamic than Tetris because apparently nothing happens in White orchard, velen or Skellige, even in a 10 yr old game like TESV you'll come across villages getting attacked by dragons, vampires or interesting NPCs 15 yr old STALKER games had better NPC & wildlife simulation because of the A life

[@victorko9627]

I have 175 hours clocked in TW3, I completed both expansions, and I 100%ed the main game. Also I played 300 hours of Zelda BotW. First of all I gotta say that this a nonsensical "battle" apart from the fantasy setting, they really have nothing in common. Witcher 3 is a linear, story driven RPG with an emphasis on side quests and a strong narrative. Zelda on the other hand creates an open world that is highly interactive allowing multiple complex interactions between the player and the world. Also the game features a non linear progression, and is categorized as an action adventure game. Saying one is better than the other, is like stating that Tetris is better than Skyrim. They simply dont compare. People who are pointing out a "winner" are mostly just trying to talk bad things about the other game, to validate their opinion. Im not saying that you cant have a favorite, Im just pointing oit that you cant objectively say one is better

[@horatiotodd8723]

Well they both have large open worlds and hand to hand combat.

[@نونيم-ي4ح]

i cringe whenever i hear people say that the witcher is the "better open world game" i mean put it this way Witcher 3 punishes you for exploration in so many ways,and it does not feel rewarding and you wont find anything interesting and to top it all off it restricts you to some areas until your level is high enough, botw encourages you to go wherever you want whenever you want and it also encourages you to explore and the more you explore the more rewarding it is which makes it by default the better open world game the rest just boils down on weather you prefer gameplay(Zelda Botw) or writing(Witcher 3)

[@TharusPSN]

... Breath of the wild is the Witcher 3 just they hide the enemy's levels. Enemy's one shot in Zelda because you went into a high level zone they just don't tell you unless you look at the enemy's weapons. I'm not sure what you think you find in Zelda. You find simple ages 5 and under Korok puzzles or shrines that are simple puzzles rooms with no threat. Or worse the same enemy 30 times or a empty room with a chest in a shrine. In the Witcher you have hidden quests, easter eggs, and rare gear everywhere... On a side not is there any area's you can't go to in the Witcher because level? I dont think so...

[@bboybreezi2417]

Punishes you 🤡🤣🤣🤣 the Witcher law and world is the most rewarding aspect of any game ever and they can only be experienced through exploring the world. It's the most rewarding game I've ever played completely unforgettable moments with epic fights. You can fight enemies higher level you just gotta be good with the combat unlike you chump!

[@saahaschhikara5057]

@@TharusPSN there are no high level areas in Botw. Enemies scale according to the number of enemies You have defeated. So what you are saying is completely wrong

[@sandwichdealer1711]

@@saahaschhikara5057 what? breath of the wild has so many areas that are death traps at low level Death mountain, Hyrule castle, all the combat shrines, the dark maze shrine, anywhere with Lynols yeah enemies scale with level but that doesn't mean there are no high level areas.

[@cryodann]

The Witcher 3 :D

[@cinminroll7630]

I just don't think they are comparable. I played both and loved both for different reasons.

[@ichuyb5245]

I have both and I think the witcher is waay better, because the history, side quests and contracts. Theres so much to do.

[@kurapikafreecs1464]

I started playing the witcher 3 right now and my God, even three years old...it freaking amazing. I could end up living there

[@NenMagem9106]

Breath of the wild's open world and freedom combined with The Witcher's ambientation and story would probably be the best game in history. Though I still prefer BOTW :)

[@ShogunKilledChuck]

I own and adore both games, but come on. Don't even try to make an argument that BOTW's story compared to Witcher 3. BOTW has a story template. That's really it. W3's story made me gasp, tear up and laugh out loud at various moments.

[@nintendoworship6524]

Botw was the worst Zelda title to date. The Witcher 3 however was an improvement over its predecessors.

[@ThE_BoI_WhO_MMd_wThUt_prTEctn]

Nintendo Worship Your name and comment completely contradict themselves...

[@tselelleb]

Witcher 3. Not even close. Its THE MOST decorated game of all time with more than 800 awards and 257 of those where goty awards in a year it fought with goty caliber games like Bloodborne, Fallout 4, MGS: V, Rise of the Tomb Raider, Undertale, Arkham Knight, Splatoon and many more. IMO, TLOU, Skyrim and GTA V are those who could go toe to toe with the witcher 3 in terms of awards. And lets not forget Its golden expansions that is so good it even received goty awards alone on it own. Compare that to botw's mediocre dlcs.

[@NaikoArt]

but how much of that world you can interact with? pretty much none of it.

[@tselelleb]

Naiko Idc about the differences in their gameplays, mechanics, etc. both has something that the other does not have. Its simply subjective. im speaking facts. facts that witcher 3's greatness is backed up by its hundreds of awards and shows it is much better than botw in that regard.

[@Ray-nt7gj]

Except it's not the most decorated game of all time... And when it came out in 2015 it had virtually no competition. 🤣. Aggregate score of 92% compared to Zelda's 97%. Fuck sake Witcher 3 is ranked near 200 on Gamerankings. 🤣

[@AussieRoberts]

are you stupid? BOTW has the most boring world with almost nothing to interact with

[@Ray-nt7gj]

Aussie Roberts 97 average dipshit. 😆

[@The_RedVIII]

I like both games, but despite having played the Wichter 3 for about 30 hours, I just can't get myself to finish it. Everytime you finish a quest, 3 more quests pop up. A new checklist in your menu, new people I don't care for that want something from me. Breath of the Wild is the first game that made me really feel free to do whatever I want, without any pressure. It all felt so natural. I was able to go wherever I wanted, no restrictions. And on top of that, it all felt like it had more heart to it. The characters and the world are just beautiful. Witcher 3 is a very good huge RPG for hardcore RPG gamers. Breath Of The Wild is a masterpiece that you can enjoy without having to go through a checklist and millions of sidequests with their own stories. I stopped playing Witcher 3 for a few months and when I came back to it, I had no idea what was going on. I can always jump into Breath of the Wild.

[@rpelletier2771]

DONT MAKE ME CHOOSE!!! it’s like picking which kid you love more. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE BOTH OF THESE GAMES!!!!

[@XPredator4297]

They are so great. Witcher 3 in terms of story and side quests, but the way you travel and explore in BoTW is so much fun, that world really feels like you're own person sandbox.

[@ScooseMcGoose]

Toxic people in the comments claim that nostalgia is blinding. I guess having a successful series for over 30 years automatically makes a highly-reviewed game completely terrible.

[@ScooseMcGoose]

JB Now Who said I don't respect people's opinions? What I'm saying is that a lot of people are accusing players and reviewers of being influenced by nostalgia. What they don't take into account is that it's actually a good game.

[@andrynoss827]

o didn't know the witcher community was this toxic

[@raydden1210]

I actually like these series of game versus , keep making these

[@voronwecalanon206]

Breath of the Wild is massive, extremely detailed, and has had so much thought put into it.

[@guip1408]

Witcher 3 will win the poll because Zelda was a much more divisive game. But I think Zelda is better in everything except the main story. 2 of my 10 favorite games of all time.

[@manuelbarcenas5378]

guip1408 very true

[@guip1408]

Kyle Key combat is way better on zelda in my opinion. Witcher 3 was a spam fast, Zelda makes you react and play different depending on the opponent. Fighting on top of your horse in w3 was impossible also. But they are two totally different games, despite the same genre.

[@nikolavideomaker]

guip1408 actually you have to prepare for every major fight in witcher. If you play on normal yes. But hard and death march made the combat much better. And let us be honest if you want the combat you would up the difficulty

[@timytimeerased]

you're talking about games as if it was a sum of A+B. Also you're mistaking your own taste with the reality of those games, that are aiming for 2 very different experiences. In BOTW I love that I don't have 1000 quests, every character talking to me every 2 min, a world full of people and stuff to loot, 1000 pages of lore to read... Is that so complicated to imagine an open world being a source of exploration instead of being the busiest noisiest place ?

[@gamersinger5118]

Kyle Key Empty? You got the games mixed up. The Witcher 3 is the empty one.

[@markenikonen2687]

You should have done skyrim vs witcher 3

[@radicalatheist6798]

Not really fair tho, bethesda just sucks compared to cdpr, TW3 is miles better than skyrim except for character customizations. And well there's the fact that Skyrim is a 2011 game and TW3 is a 2015 game.

[@darkenrahl7935]

This comparison has already been done.

[@thelastgalvanizer]

Modded Skyrim is better in my honest opinion though. But Wild Hunt shits on vanilla Skyrim all day every day.

[@finniann11]

This is how I view it. Skyrim and the wild hunt is like a pizza. Skyrim has your basic pepperoni and dlc stuffed crust. But witcher that's like a pizza with piles of pepperoni and not just stuffed crust but garlic butter rubbed on it. Any way moral if the pizza is sometimes less pepperoni is better sometimes more pepperoni is better but at the end of the day you have pizza and your friend doesn't because they are playing Zelda

[@CrowofYharnam]

@@thelastgalvanizer modded Witcher 3 shits on modded skyrim

[@DarthWall275]

Witcher 3. It's not even a fair comparison.

[@Locarb]

Witcher 3 is miles better than BOTW. Don't compare child's play to Greatness!

[@NaikoArt]

but BOTW is way more fun...and has an open world that's better i knwo you're trolling but i dont care really...

[@Locarb]

Naiko BOTW is fun and good but it's no Witcher 3

[@JD-ph9cx]

You can’t f**k a beautiful woman while on a horse in BOTW

[@shitao599]

This must be said from someone who didnt play BOTW

[@shitao599]

If yoy didnt play both game you'd better shut up

[@Jakeclancyvideos]

Literally no question at all. Not only do I think the Witcher is the better game by a country mile, I think the Witcher 3 is the best game of all time and dare I say, Zelda is slightly overrated? It's very good, I just feel it received far too much praise!

[@Jakeclancyvideos]

thechosenonex3 yeah I hear you. I grew up in the 90s and the N64 and the Zelda games but I don't let nostalgia blind me from the truth 🤣🤣 geralt 4 life

[@NaikoArt]

nah, botw is better

[@Jakeclancyvideos]

Naiko in your opinion ☺️

[@NaikoArt]

but you said no question at all, that means you dont accept other opinions.

[@Jakeclancyvideos]

haha agreed! Blood and Wine was a revelation

[@gothammadhu]

I honestly believe Knack 2 really sets a high bar for RPG's. The Witcher 3 and Breath of the wild really dont stand a chance.

[@davidsmith3972]

Breath of wild is pure magic.

[@wakewind4129]

Damn. I've got to use this.

[@harleytheapothecary7849]

botw is a master piece, botw is amazing, and I am bias

[@krzysztofsaa2997]

Witcher hands down. Don't even compare

[@646464mario]

It’s basically story vs gameplay. I’m more of a gameplay guy so BotW for me by a long shot .

[@sandwichdealer1711]

Witcher 3 has better gameplay imo

[@briankeogh335]

This wasn’t even fair

[@locosiap4184]

haahahahah just as he opend the chest i got an ad

[@bboybreezi2417]

Witcher 3 is better.

[@LogainAblar]

Zelda for me. Witcher III is a great game with phenomenal storytelling but Zelda BoTW is an experience IMO. Witcher III deserves all of the kudos and awards its received. But I'm enjoying BoTW more. The landscape, the ability to travel to any place you can actually see from the highest mountains to the lowest valleys. I didn't mind the weapon breaking mechanic because it definitely forced some creative thinking to win battles. Enemies in BoTW are actually dangerous this time which is something that was missing from Zelda games with the exception of Majora's Mask, Zelda 2 and the original. Because of this, I find myself making camp at night when out on the road to avoid unnecessary battles and to avoid the Blood Moon when possible. The importance of cooking and elixir creation is real, It's the little things in Zelda that may not seem like much individually, on the surface but are incredible when they come together while playing the game. Even as a technical achievement, I STILL can't figure out how Nintendo got BoTW to run, with those draw distances, details, effects and frame rate on a Switch with a mobile battery. I played Witcher III on a Ryzen 5/GTX 1080 rig which is like NBD in terms of PC gaming. Both games definitely showcase the difference between East/West game design. Zelda is more Zen in terms of gameplay and optimization as Nintendo did more with less (technology) Witcher III is more in-your-face brutality in gameplay that can be excessive (in terms of technology required) as some modern rigs STILL can't run it that well.

[@bboybreezi2417]

Delusions to no end 😂

[@ethanhudson2009]

If I were to give my own opinion on each category I’d say Open world-zelda because of its amazing physics system and how each area has a new way to use a bomb or a rune or boulder. Plus the breakable weapons make you want to experiment more with combat. Combat-witcher. I found the combat better in the witcher. It felt more satisfying after each hit. The combat in zelda is a little too easy. But I do think that both combat systems are a bit stiff feeling. Story-are you joking? Of course that’s witcher. I did honestly like zelda more though.

[@rohanjose4967]

Combat :WITCHER 3 Open world : BOTW STORY: WITCHER 3 RPG MECHANICS : WITCHER 3 EXPLORATION : BOTW GRAPHICS : DEPENDS ON TASTE Dungeons and puzzles: BOTW QUESTS : WITCHER 3

[@dvornikovalexei]

Combat Witcher 3?Are you fuckin serious? Though I feel Witcher 3 is the best game ever made and having 600 hrs on it, the combat was stiff as fuck

[@bryxxdore4150]

People who have played only one of them "The game I have played is better"

[@casuallyfilthy]

Witcher is better in every way.

[@lawthirtyfour2953]

Every way except for gameplay and visuals.

[@casuallyfilthy]

I would argue that the visuals and the gameplay are in two separate categories. And each look great aesthetically. However, if I had to choose (which I did) I based it on fun factor and replay value, and to that I feel witcher won.

[@Nighhhts]

Every way except for gameplay, physics engine and sense of freedom. Everything else in the Witcher 3 shits on BOTW, no comparison. There's a lot of irony to BOTW. Example: The world is vast and gives you total freedom to do whatever you want, but the world feels extremely desolute, the characters are monotonous, and the puzzles are very mediocre (out the 120 shrines, only about 25-30 are good and only about 10 are great). Also, the enemy variety is extremely lacking, and the side missions are also disinteresting; "go here, get that"; or "there's a treasure out there somewhere," and when you find it, it's just another boring shrine. Zelda gets a 6 or 7 out of 10, period. Too many negatives!

[@casuallyfilthy]

Nighhhts well said. I enjoyed BotW immensely, and I would have to agree that yes the enemy types weren’t varied or diverse enough. There is still a lot that is great in BotW. Witcher is so much more enhance and in the same vein, mature, which appeals to me more. It took me way more time to complete (which by all accounts I still have stuff to do in Witcher) where aside from collecting 900 korok seeds or however many it was, there just wasn’t enough to keep me playing after the main story was complete.

[@Nighhhts]

The Witcher 3 is the biggest open world game ever, including the DLC, which both are fantastic. So diverse and filled with story, lore and fantastics characters and writing. Zelda really is overhyped. Everybody disregards the negatives because they're either fanboys or are in denial. Maybe both.

[@alec187]

These games are so different it’s pointless to compare, completely different experiences, both amazing

[@davidbudge6311]

Ive played skyrim and zelda breath of the wild and now witcher 3 is coming to switch very excited

[@Molybed1]

Also anyone notice that every game (SOTC Remastered, PS4-Spiderman, God of War, RDR2, Horizon Zero Dawn, Monster Hunter, Witcher 3) is being compared to BOTW. BOTW is the BENCHMARK. None of those games come close.

[@Seekarr]

I don’t find the games very comparable. Witcher is far more linear and more of a RPG style world - like Xenoblade or Dragon Quest - than a true open world like Breath of the Wild, even Xenoblade Chronicles X is significantly more open. While Witcher has a better cinematic narrative, no game since Minecraft, or perhaps Dwarf Fortress, beats Breath of the Wild in terms of emergent gameplay and storytelling aspect. The Breath of the Wild world is far more vibrant, and far more tangible. The Witcher has the more mature and grittier feel, and the humour is way better - perhaps the best of any game ever. I’m more of an RPG guy, so the Witcher 3 is more my style of game, but Breath of the Wild simply satisfies me entirely for action and open world games, as well as emergent open world sandbox gameplay and storytelling. So it’s kind of the best of a segment of games I am less interested in. While I really enjoy The Witcher 3, it doesn’t dominate my love for an entire type of game in the way Breath of the Wild (for action/adventure) or Crusader Kings 2 (for strategy) do. It’s simply one of the best of its kind, if not the best (personally, there are a few RPGs I like more because of the grander stories: think Xenogears on the original PlayStation, or some of the Final Fantasy games (my favourite are 6, 7, 8, and X). On the other hand, I think CD Project Red differentiates itself from either the so-called “Western RPGs” or the so-called “JRPGs” enough time feel like something unique and special in the genre. As I said earlier, the Xenoblade games are probably the best comparison - minus the grander stories in Xenoblade; X is a more comparable story to Witcher 3, as the story is focused on the world while the player is just a piece of it. Honestly, I kind of prefer the Xenoblade Chronicles X/Witcher 3 style stories - I don’t always want to play the world’s greatest hero. Maybe Cyberpunk will finally be the game to fully captivate me.