The Witcher 3 is widely regarded as one of the best and most successful games of all time for several reasons. One reason for its success could be attributed to the game’s well-written characters and quests that set it apart from other games.
However, the Bloody Baron quest stands out among the rest several years after the game’s release. This quest has remained a topic of discussion among players many years later.
It also won the prestigious Golden Joystick Award for the Best Gaming Moment in 2015, and a recent Reddit thread has reminded everyone about the excellence of the Bloody Baron quest.
Why it matters: Unlike typical quests, the Bloody Baron quest delves into humanity’s dark and cruel nature. The quest being discussed several years later shows how exceptional it is.
Playing through this quest for the 5th time now, and damn it still hits hard
by u/LordBruno47 in Witcher3
The quest follows a series of complex storylines exploring human nature’s realities and darker aspects. Initially, players may develop a strong dislike for the Bloody Baron as they uncover his abusive and alcoholic behavior.
However, as the story progresses, players’ opinions may evolve, understanding and showing sympathy or growing to hate the character, showing how well-written the character is.
This is a massive reason for the admiration towards the Bloody Baron quest. Players on the subreddit have recently discussed their favorite part about the quest, and some have called it the best quest in any game.
The Bloody Baron quest begins when Geralt encounters Phillip Strenger, also known as the Bloody Baron, during his search for Ciri in the war-torn land of Velen. The Baron, who had previously sheltered Ciri, was not ready to share the information for free.
In exchange for the information, the Baron asked Geralt to find his missing daughter and wife. As Geralt investigates, he uncovers that the daughter and mother fled the castle to escape the Baron’s abusive behavior.
The narrative takes a darker turn when Geralt discovers that Anna, the Baron’s wife, was attacked while attempting to flee. She was later revealed to reside in the swamps of Crookback Bog, which fleshes out the quest involving the Ladies of the Wood.
The Bloody Baron quest offers multiple outcomes influenced by the player’s moral decisions. Throughout the quest, players face challenging choices with far-reaching consequences.
One such choice arises when the Crones of Crookback Bog ask Geralt to kill the spirit residing in a nearby village or set it free. Both options carry significant repercussions, forcing players to choose the lesser evil.
Killing the spirit in the tree results in the deaths of the orphans living with Anna. Conversely, freeing the spirit leads to the demise of everyone in the village, including the Baron and Anna, leaving the Baron’s men to become rogue. However, the children are set free.
The player’s choices in the quest determine whether they help the Baron face the consequences of his past actions or abandon him, leading to his tragic suicide. After locating Anna, players can speak to the Baron and aid him in rescuing his daughter Tamara, who resides in Oxenfurt but refuses to return.
Even years after the game’s release, players continue discussing the multiple endings to decide the better one. The decisions made within the game often prompt players to question their actions and moral compass.
As a result, many players replay the quest multiple times to achieve the best possible ending, showcasing the depth and replayability of the quests in The Witcher 3.
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