It’s a Little Sad That No Open-World Game Has Topped The Witcher 3’s Side Quests

The Witcher 3 is full of notable side quests that build upon the setting, such as Where the Cat and Wolf Play, a story about another Witcher who slaughtered a village that refused to pay his fee. Side quests like Now or Never and The Last Wish also give players the opportunity to fully engage with the story of Geralt’s love interests, Triss Merrigold and Yennefer of Vengerberg. Many of the game’s side quests task the player with making difficult choices, most of which don’t result in outcomes that can’t strictly be categorized as good or bad. While side quests may be considered optional content in The Witcher 3, the strength of their short-form storytelling means that many players who skip them are truly missing out on some of the game’s best moments. And yet, despite this clear blueprint, no other game has really lived up to its side quests.