Why The Witcher 3's Geralt is Such a Beloved Protagonist
Geralt of Rivia is the main character of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and one of the most popular protagonists in gaming today. That’s due, in part, to The Witcher 3 being an excellent game. The great narrative as well as the cast of characters play off the protagonist very well. However, Geralt’s status as a beloved protagonist is also thanks to his personality.
Now, the fact that Geralt is such a compelling protagonist is a feat in itself for CD Projekt Red. This is because he was never a blank slate but an established character from the original Witcher book series. As such, crafting a likable video game protagonist that stayed true to that established personality while still offering player choice deserves praise, and it is part of that established personality that drew the love of many The Witcher 3 fans.
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One of the most obvious answers is Geralt’s humor and his deadpan delivery — from musing about taking on a pan contract to telling a long-deceased ghost to f-off. It makes the game’s dialogue much more engaging. That said, Geralt’s amusing lines aren’t exclusively sarcastic quips, as there are other rare occurrences where he actually tries to be funny. Case in point: His pun-filled banter with Yennefer while they’re in Freya’s Garden for The Witcher 3 quest “In Wolf’s Clothing.”
Comedy aside, Geralt is also a pretty complex protagonist, which makes him more intriguing as a character. He’s not a hero, but also not quite a villain in The Witcher 3. In his words, he’s a freak, and he just so happens to be looking for someone important to him on the vast Continent. Moreover, the game’s quests often present morally gray choices, giving the player — and, by extension,
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