The Witcher

In short: The Witcher is an RPG game released in 2007 by CD Projekt Red, available on PC. Our score: 8.0/10 (worth buying, especially on sale).

Begin Geralt's legendary journey in this dark RPG classic.

The game that started it all. Play as Geralt of Rivia, a monster hunter navigating political intrigue and moral dilemmas in a dark fantasy world based on Andrzej Sapkowski's novels.

Game details

• Developer: CD Projekt Red
• Publisher: CD Projekt
• Release year: 2007
• Platforms: PC
• Category: RPG

Our review

Where the legend began. The Witcher's alchemy system and morally gray choices set the foundation for one of gaming's greatest RPG franchises.

Pros

• Great morally gray choices
• Deep alchemy system
• Atmospheric world
• Strong foundation for series

Cons

• Very dated combat
• Clunky controls
• Long loading times
• Dated graphics

FAQ

Does it hold up today?

The combat is dated but the story and atmosphere are still excellent.

More about this game

• Is The Witcher worth buying?
• The Witcher guide
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Last updated: 01/04/2026