VerrückterFuchs HD5870 and mid-hi @ 1680x1050@30fps. VERY good optimization. The best feeling in the world - you getting out of wet smelly cave full of drowners, just to see the light of beautiful morning, feel the light breeze and hear this tune. Feels gooooooooood.
I am playing the Witcher 3 to escape thinking abouth the death of my 28 years old wife who died from breast cancer two months ago. You have no idea how much its helping
Sad to hear that, i hope RPG video games makes your mind to stay away for some hours, enjoy and have fun, she'll always be with you as far as you remember her ;)
Don't worry, we'll meet here again, every now and then, listening to this masterpiece while reliving all those memories, rejoicing all those beautiful moments and thinking about the time when life was so beautiful. This is not a soundtrack, this is an emotion. Pure emotion. Afterall, there's a bit of Geralt in all of us.
@@Based1889 the fields of ard skellige is one of the best tracks in the game and even still, I don't think it quite does justice to how amazingly beautiful skellige is.
My father died from a sudden heart attack years ago while this game was new. I was playing this game and in Ard Skellig when I heard. I spent hour upon hour watching the trees blow in the wind and listening to this song. It helped me. Thank you to the composer and artists.
I was in my room playing Witcher 3, was also in Ard Skellig on little boat exploring when my mother knocked on my room door and said all teared up ,,grandma passed away in hospital''. She had pancreatic cancer at last stages when we found out about it. I was so confused at that moment trying to calm her and make her feel better. Its like a was running away from my emotions, like i didnt want to let them overtake me but it really did hit me hard bit later and i couldnt hold it anymore. Everything that we did go through toghether, everything that she did, first for me and my mother, then for rest of the familly got squeezed in one point and just disappeared. Thats why i came back to listen to this, it will always remind me of her, such a beautiful soul she was 😢
so sorry to hear man my father when through open heart surgery from a heart attack thankfully it was sucessful. glad this game could help i always listen to this whenever i need to destress.
I love that everywhere in the Continent, Geralt is often mistreated with disdain, insults and even pity because people only see the "mutant" side of him, and all that's bad about witchers. But in Skellige he's well respected and admired because they only care about his "warrior" side.
That's the reason why I loved blood and wine. In Toussaint everyone treats Geralt even better. They meet you, give you a freaking estate and call you "sir" and "master".
Well, i've been playing video games since i was a little kid (almost 30 years) and i gotta say it. This is by far, the best game i've played in my entire life. What a masterpiece.
I whole heartedly agree. Probably the only one that ever came close to this was Vampire Bloodlines and Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater. And I've been playing video games since I guess 1988/89?
@A Russian RDR2 sadly doesnt come close to The Witcher 3 in terms of the gameplay and world building...sure its pretty but if doesnt play as well or even have mechanics as good as the Witcher 3 in terms of its quests and character progression? It loses in my opinion.
Kiera Metz is on the cliff at kaer morhan at first I thought it was completely empty but there she was on the mini map on the edge of the cliff wtf lol
@Noob S. we are feel happy and sad in the same time. Cant believe this one video games make lot people like this? But thats is a fact. This game is art and its masterpiece.
I took Geralt to Skellig. While I was plundering the sinking ship, I heard this magnificent music, a perfect violin and voice, and I got on my horse and, with the joy of the music, I am slowly heading towards a land I do not know. Thank you to everyone who contributed to the game.
Im 50 years old and i played this game so many times but i don’t want to finish it, i just want it to continue on and on, such a masterpiece, 100% one of the 5 games in gaming history that will never be surpassed!!!❤❤❤
I played it after a year and I was surprised by how much I'd forgotten, sure it won't be exactly like playing it for the first time but you'll be surprised by the extent to which you can fall in love with it all over again...
yes and no .. i have like 10 playthroughs the last being over 1 year ago ... and to be honest i know pretty much everything right away if i were to start a new playthrough so i cant relate
After I finished the game, I took my last trip to Ard Skellig, in my Grandmaster bear armor, climbed the highest mountain on the island, watched the view for a good 15 minutes, and then logged off. I'll never forget this game. It is a masterpiece.
@@bibhutibhusansahoo5065 Lets just hope CP77 was a big wake up call for CDPR and they work smart to regain some of that trust they destroyed when they were an industry darling.
-Dad, why my sister's name is Rose? -Cuz your mother likes Roses. -Thank you dad. -No problem The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt OST - The Fields of Ard Skellig (Extended)
I bought GOTY version of this game back in 2018 and it just sat in my library. Couldn't make myself play it. Finally, a month ago, i made myself play it. I'm now 70 hours deep in the game, rocking it on death march. Doing every possible side quest and exploring every bit of map possible. Cherishing every moment, taking my time. Then i got to Skellige recently. And this tune starts playing. I just sat in my chair listening for like 10 minutes. I'm going to play the ever living shit out of this game for every other 🐺 out there. I'm having a blast and I can't believe I didn't start sooner.
@@jparks5089 It just hitted me. I have finished the game playing it nonstop whole january and i have the best possible ending. I just can't play other games right know. Everytime i play something different, i only think about my whole journey with geralt. I wanted to play fallen order right now and the game is very good but i just can't force myself to play longer, i only think about witcher. Fuck man, last time i was having feeling like this was after beating rdr2 back in 2018, but i was younger.
@@LiterallyJacob same, I wish our school break was longer. I won't have another chance to play this game that long, probably cause I'm already college. But still it was a very good experience.
first thing i did when the story was over is go to Kaer Morhen,and to triss house in novigrad only to find out no one is there. i felt so empty. i played the expansions after but the feeling of despair was still there. it didnt feel right without the main characters
@@mr.melone520 I know what you mean I also checked out Kaer Morhen and Triss house and played the expansions but still it felt just different I was so happy when I got the letter from Jen(or Triss) in Blood and Wine but that was the only thing
Skellige is Scandinavia with Scottish culture (clans, place names like "Ard") Velen is Poland with English influence (the pellars and cunning folk are English influence) Novigrad is Novgorod with influences from Belgian and Dutch middle age cities. Toussaint is France Nilfgaard is holy roman empire with Italian and Spanish culture. Places like "Kaer Morhen" or "Kaer Trolde" Come from the Welsh word "Caer" meaning Castle. The whole continent is a wonderful mix of European culture from the Polish perspective
Novigrad is in fact a mix between Novgorod and Gdańsk/Danzig. Even the medieval port crane building was copypasted from Gdańsk into the game (google it up and compare with in-game graphics :) )
Polish person here in my opinion it's more like this: Skellige is indeed scandinavia and british isles but Velen is East Poland under partitions in XVII century as well as an image of other Slavic lands at times of war and poverty (the pellar is a character straight from Adam Mickiweicz's XVIII century play "Forefather's Eve" in which he is based entirely on Polish pagan rituals and traditions In Polish it's "Guślarz". The Peller's questline is heavily inspiried on the play) Novigrad is the archetypical rich port trade town which Sapkowski probably based on Gdańsk, Venice and Amsterdam Nilfgaard is Germany in general, it has references to Nazi Germany, Holy Roman Empire as well as current day Germany in relation to Poland (Both Nilfgaard and Germany are using trade and cheap goods as a an economic weapon against Redania which is Poland) Now I don't know about the names of location but I trust your analysis. Toussaint is Southern France and Italy combined in the most beneficial way (the architecture is clearly italian but the names and culture French)
I will never have a gaming experience like it ever again, RDR2 or the Mass effect series are the only ones that have even come close to the feeling of playing this for the first time.
+Swatmat The only thing I hate about this game is the bad ending. I spent so much time on this game and turnt out I got the bading ending just because of 5 wrong choices i made...I was sooo depressed for the next week.
+HorlickNoSugar guess you will have to go and play it again and change your decisions, i got the ending where geralt and ciri stay witchers, everyone thinks she is dead though
Two games were able to make me cry: Witcher 3 and Red Dead Redemption 2. These two aren't just games, masterpieces. I will recommend these to my children one day, and then watch their reactions.
The Witcher 3 is an absolute masterpiece, seamlessly blending a captivating narrative, rich character development, and a breathtaking open world. Its attention to detail, moral complexity, and the sheer depth of its storytelling set a new standard for immersive gaming experiences.
When this was playing as I, Geralt, was sailing to the Isle of Mists to finally see Ciri again...it was an indescribable feeling. It was almost overwhelming.
agree 110% honestly just seeing Lofoten in Skellige has made me plan my trip to Norway to see the Lofoten islands. this game was on a different level, i have so much respect for CDPR and the fair and HQ content they make
+Filip Seger I realise that, but I don't think you're getting onto the fact that they're all Irish speaking, and a lot of the names are celtic. Skellige is influenced by both celtic and nordic history.
+Craic Bear There's no point arguing with that guy. He's a troll. You're correct Skellige is clearly based on the Norse-Gaels of the Irish sea. The influence is more 60 percent Gaelic and 40 percent Norse in my books.
+Filip Seger Do your research. Skellige is clearly Norse-Gaelic. If it was truly and purely Scandinavian as you claim there would not be Gaelic names, Gaelic customs, Gaelic Druids, Gaelicesque Clans, or Irish accents.... and Skellige the Island itself wouldn't be named after the Irish Island Skellig Michael.
***** Are you saying Irish culture was formed after Scandinavian culture or took cues from it? in terms of the first one. Irish culture is equally as old as Scandinavian culture. But if you meant culture wise then no Gaelic culture took no inspiration from the Norse or Vise Versa besides that group mentioned the Norse Gaels who intermingled. But on their own both cultures stayed the same and are the source of their own cultures as both were extremely isolated in their beginnings.
My husband just died of syphilis. I remember us, playing this game together for hours on end, about 2 years ago. We were so young and thrilled. Everytime I hear the music of Ard Skellig my heart recollects a memory of him. Thank you, CD project red.
Nostalgia...such a powerful weapon. Feeling of emptiness, feeling of missing something that you never actually lost... Gentle smile on your lips, calm and sadness in your heart. Something ends, something begins.
@drew bell i agree with everything you said except i do believe we wont see more of geralt preject red said although the witcher games arent over geralts story is so maybe we will get another protagonist in the next games
@drew bell sure.. but skyrim did a few things better than the witcher actually. For example cutscenes. It's just cutscene aftet cutscene after cutscene. Whereas in skyrim you're still in the game while in dialogue. The witcher 3 is just not that nice to play a second or third time which sucks. But overall the witcher is far superior of course and it's my favorite game
Story time: I played this game religiously from 2015-2017, and then stopped. I didn’t really think about it but it was always one of the best games I ever played. It’s 2023, and I bought the Complete Edition on PS5, as I really wanted to play it again and see if I loved it all the same (or more). I went to Skellige for the first time, and when I heard this music play I burst into tears. It unlocked a memory for me and I remember pausing the game with my headphones on, my brain flooded with memories of my first play through. What a beautiful, perfect game.
I heard this masterpiece today on the 27/06/23. It makes me somehow think back to simpler times as a kid. It is not as though times were better then, just simpler and less complex, you had a sense of freedom and no fear that was powerful before responsibility came into mind. I hope we all move on and improve on our own journeys through this adventure we call life.
My ps4 hard drive died, no way to save data. over 200 hours I think on new game+... got new drive, reinstalled and not even mad, playing again, just got to crows perch.
If you felt sad after Arthur Morgan’s bloody coughs, wept after first confrontation with Ciri in dwarfs’ house, wished to stay beside Lee no matter what, overwhelmed with vengeance after Joel’s death, you experienced a life which vast majority of humanity would envy.
+Nineteen1900Hundred I preferred the Novigrad story due to it not being broken up from level differences (I did skellige and novigrad in the "wrong" order).
The Baron story was superb. He was so well developed I chose the crones over the tree and let the kids die just because I didn't want the Baron to kill himself lol
After about 30 hours play, it dawned on me when just strolling along in the nature of Ard Skellig that this was more than just a mere game. The music moved me in a way no other game did, I actually welled up a bit and got tears in my eyes. Nothing action-filled happened, I just felt a serene calm take me while taking in the landscape and feeling the history and culture of the islands. Incredible that a god damn computer game could evoke true emotions on that level.
It’s the music my friend. Music evokes emotions no visual cues can fill. That’s why the best scenes in movies typically have great music to accompany it. Imagine if Star Wars had a generic theme song. The Witcher 3 had everything going for it but the music really pushed it over into that otherworldly category where you think you are living in that time period.
Scandinavia + Scotland... Seriously man, Skyrim wettest dream is to be like Skellig. CD projekt nailed with perfection the authentic "far north" feeling, at least the themed on most people minds. Who doesn't like the scottish accent? What fan of medieval fantasy didn't like the Vikings? Skyrim tried and succeeded to bring some of this, but Skellig is the perfect recreation of all the good things of north europe. The world is so authentic, Witcher 3 is the best medieval themed game of alltimes, no question. Fantasy and reality alike, no game has this feelings and personality.
TheKeyser94 skellige didn't feel so large to me. Only if you consider the ocean as an active portion of the map. And yeah, Irish and Scottish feels the same to me. But there are some other accents that is very distinctive even for people like me. For example, Australians has one of the most bizarre accents in this planet, lol
+Rafael Teles I'm Scottish and many people seriously don't recognise the beauty of our country and even Ireland or the Scandanavian cultures. Gaelic culture! Also, Scotland and Ireland share many, many common things from our cultures, language, love of freedom etc. My Family moved to Scotland from Ireland in the 1700's for instance.
Isn't it magical how this song has touched so many different people world wide? Touched each person differently in a way but still has the Same affect. 😌
+_M4R1JN _ I love Skyrim (Well, not as much as Oblivion, but still). I think what gives this game the edge is that it feels more authentic. Skyrim's conversations and characters felt hollow and empty, but with TW3, I felt like I lost family members when the game ended.
When i first arrived in Skellige, and heard this masterpiece, i immidiently stoped roach in the damn tracks and just started listening as it awoke some really powerful wonderful emotions. This game is trully a masterpiece.
Well at least you still got the dlc. I beat the game and the 1st dlc now I'm on blood and wine. Where I have to tell vampire dude I'm rdy to go somewhere.
@@kostasspirou1010 agreed but it's all great. I really love velen even though it's a shithole lol, and the northeast corner of the map with brunwich is really nice too
That soundtrack hits me so emotional, I am nearly crying anytime i listen to it. It brings back memories when i was 15 playing the game, the only time when i was truly happy. Every single sound tickles my brain. That is my childhood, that is a masterpiece. I am 22 and i will never forget what pleasure has been given to me by the game they created, the story they wrote and the love they sent to us players through this game. Fuck.
I'm happy that faced with the sorrows of this world, you were able to find a place of peace and contentment in this game. It will always be there for you, but don't stop searching for new places of power to draw from - life is waiting for you and there will be new experiences like this one to give you happiness if you keep searching.
I understand you sooo well bro… I played It at 17, when it came out, and maybe that was the only real happy time of my life. I’ll always carry this game into my heart because It remembers me of one of the few beautiful moments I had in my life, when everything was perfect
I think closest you can get to Skellige in terms of landscape - Iceland. Throw in some Scandinavian architecture and domestic culture, and you get Skellige :)
Skellig comes from the Irish word skeilig meaning splinter of stone. Ard is the Irish word for high so “high splinter of stone” is the literal translation. Hope somebody finds that interesting.
Can't believe when I first played this masterpiece I thought it was boring and stopped playing. a couple years later I realized I almost made a life-threatening mistake.
I’m 42 years old and have fallen in love with many games over the years. But none have captivated me as much as this. The world, the characters, and of course the beautiful soundtrack. 200 plus hours spent, and still wish for more. A true masterpiece of game design and musical composing. Thank you CDPR and Marcin, I’m forever thankful.
Very nice. I'm 22 and I recommended this game to my 46 years old colleague from work who bought ps4. He bought the game and currently he's finishing the Assassin's creed Odyssey and then he'll probably start with the Witcher. I'm sure he'll love it. I play the Witcher for the second time now. Currently 275 hours.
34yo, a huge fan of Witcher universe starting at late 90's. before any movies or games came out. This game is like dreams come true. It has many flaws but overal its 100% best game ever made IMO.
It still actually blows my mind this was recorded for exploration music. Surely it must be some of the most beautiful music EVER. And I am a massive baroque/classical music fanatic.
I picked up the witcher 3 by chance - it was on sale for £1, GOTY edition too. Didnt get round to playing it for about 3 years as it collected dust on my shelf. What a crime. An absolute master piece.The story, characters, sound track, atmosphere, dialogue, all the best Ive ever experienced. Genuine emotions felt getting lost in this beautiful world through the eyes of Geralt. A game me and my little brother will cherish forever
This game really hasn't aged at all. I got GOTY edition when it came out and finally beat it in 2017. I never came back because I knew that when I would, it would be special. I just started NG+ two days ago and it's once again the only thing I care about. Mystifying game
@@nousername2942 i know its so good. even the gameplay is timeless really. So many different builds you can do and the DLC mutagens. excited for whatever the new witcher game will be but thankful no matter what can always go back and play this timeless piece.
last week I went trekking into higher Himalayas...upon reaching the summit I listened to this music and it made the whole experience 10x better...sitting atop of 14000ft high mountain.. listening to this while being surrounded by snow capped mountains ...it was out of this world...something that I will remember for the rest of my life.
+alsenar2 Well, I'd rather define It as an action-adventure game with some rpg elements, i mean, it does have rpg mechanics, but they are very simplified
It's 2023 and I played and just yesterday finished this game for the very first time. Can't describe by words how unique and beautiful experience the entire game is. Not just a silly videogame but art. Alright time to also try out the DLCs. Can't wait for Blood and wine
The Witcher 3 is the best game ever created, its a film, its a documentary, its a game, it is the Ultimate entertainment, and my favourite way to escape real life.
I have been playing video games for about 30 years. I have played through some of the greatest games ever made. THIS is by far the most complete experience ever created. Absolute masterpiece and a work of art. The story, characters and music are among the greatest ever! Only bad thing, it ruined games for me... NOTHING compares. I am writing this in 2018. It is still true.
The witcher 3 allows me to forget and escape the cruel reality we live in at this moment. Even for a for a brief amount of time and thats why i love it so much.
Jester Head me too. Way too much excited... Every bits... I finished it (1st time) trying to do as much as side quests possible, with no bombs, potions, oils and decoctions. Now I hardly play with out them
sometimes i just walk around the islands watching the amazing view, listening to the soundtrack, this is one of the few games that breaks the barrier of being only a game and can purely be called an masterpiece
As some ppl said almost 10 years later and still thousands and thousands of ppl play this amazing game. This what happen when you make games with your hearth not your wallet.
I was late to the party but damn, that feeling when you first arrived at Skellige, riding Roach with the wind by your side, then stopped at a mountain top to observe the most beautiful scenery ever. Just simply amazing
Uragan5 this is an edit of European Summer by Jeff Van Dyke, it was used originaly for Medeival Total War 1 and was also fetured in the anime Fairy Tail
K3LBiC it was in one of the episodes when they were on the island trying to become S class wizards, im not sure which one exactly but it is in a few of those episodes
I've never experienced the depth and immersion Wild Hunt have in any other game, the level of detail and care the developers put in every aspect is insane and beautiful
This game could not be any more perfect. The place, the music, the journey, the people, it is like you live in a completely different world. This is how a game should be !! :)
Sourav Patel I agree, it's an escape, like reading a book but actually being able to interact and influence the outcome of the world your exploring. It's been phenomenal. I've never put more hours in a single player game, not to mention am replaying it and i still love it. It's to note music adds so much immersion to the surroundings. Really sets the mood, and this track of all of them might be the one that best defines the beauty of not just Ard Skellige but The Witcher 3 in it's entirety.
Will Sartin This is so true! I kept telling my mates that story in games can be fantastic and they refuted by "books are better". I somehow want to get them to play this game. It's sure going to change their perspective forever.
Most of the Witcher 1 team was polish indeed, but the Witcher 3 is definitely multicultural. People tend to forget that big video games companies are hiring people from all over the world. But yes, thank you Polish people to have kickstarted such an amazing franchise.
Thomas Verdier it's probably for the better. Scandinavian people can probably capture the atmosphere of the land better. Scottish voice actors will have more accurate voices and phrases so the dialogues will suit the situation better. Still Polish people started the company and hired those people, they made the company what it is and the company made the game what it is - a masterpiece.
This has got to be one the best moments in videogames. The feeling of, in the game, traversing through Ard Skellig, living the story and the environment, and listening to this... Knowing that this music isn't just specific to the game but exists after countless generations of people and artists perpetuating its meaning and value, channeling all the cultures. I'm humbled listening to this.
After years, this soundtrack still gives me that special feeling of happiness that i had experienced a masterpiece like The Witcher 3, and at the same time it makes me sad knowing i will never experience something comparable again for the first time… its like losing an old friend :‘)
The work around is just wait a few years. I finished it back in 2016 and have started another run through about 2 weeks ago. It's like experiencing it all over again
@@sini9905 Thanks stranger! Internet is an odd place. We communicate with someone, an actual entire human with entire story & life & never even meet or face them. Lol😂 I know. This is weird. I am feeling a bit deep right now.
