I spent years forcing myself to finish The Witcher 3—don't repeat my mistake

The writer says they spent years trying to finish The Witcher 3 because of its reputation, but never truly clicked with it.

They trace the disconnect to a preference for RPGs where players create their own character, rather than playing a fixed protagonist like Geralt.

Even though The Witcher 3 offers meaningful choices, its design and fantasy just do not match what this player wants from an RPG.

The piece argues that critical acclaim does not guarantee universal appeal, and that RPG structure heavily shapes player taste.