A new fan edit is sure to get a chuckle out of those who enjoy CD Projekt Red’s outstanding action RPGThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, as it mashes together the medieval monster hunting game with Jim Carrey’s iconicAce Ventura: Pet Detective. The hilarious video is a great way for fans to revisit the Continent while they wait for the release ofThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt’s next-gen updateon December 14.
The third entry in CD Project Red’s series of games based on author Andrzej Sapkowski’s fantasy novels,The Witcher 3: Wild Huntbecame a massive hit with gamers and critics when it launched for PC and consoles in 2015. Featuring a well-crafted narrative playing out across an expansive fantasy world that is filled with a multitude of sidequests for players to explore, the action RPG provided a more focused experience than fully open-world RPGs likeThe Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. The game’s critical and commercial success helped spark many viewers’ interest in Netflix’sThe Witcherseries when it premiered in 2019, leading many fans to rejoice when it was announced that the next-gen update forThe Witcher 3: Wild Huntincludes content from the show.
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In a new YouTube video released by content creator eli_handle_b.wav, fans ofThe Witcher 3can witness a funny new spin on the events of the game as Jim Carrey’s pet detective Ace Ventura is swapped in for Geralt of Rivia. Through the use of clever editing, scenes of Carrey’s outlandish performance as the titular pet detective are blended seamlessly with the game, letting Ace Ventura appear alongside some ofThe Witcher 3’s most iconic characters. In the short clip, Ace Ventura can be seen going in for a kiss with the magical Triss Merigold, undoing Gaunter O’Dimm’s time manipulation with a snap, and even enjoying a round ofThe Witchercard game Gwent.
Viewers responding to this hilarious mashup of the beloved 1994 comedy and the dark and moody action RPG were blown away at how well the two disparate franchises fit together. Several comments pointed out small touches that highlighted a real appreciation forThe Witcher 3, such as having Ace Ventura yell “This house is clear!” to an NPC who tasks Geralt with clearing a haunted house. Other commenters praised the video for how seamlessly the game and film were blended, noting that even a few seconds of video could take hours to edit and composite together.
Creator eli_handle_b.wav has shown off some impressive edits in the past, but this mashup ofAce VenturaandThe Witcher 3is one of the best ones yet. As CD Project Red decides where to takethe narrative inThe Witcher 4, maybe it could consider adding a pet detective to the cast.
The Witcher 3: Wild Huntis available now for PC, PS4, Switch, and Xbox One. PS5 and Xbox Series X/S versions launch on December 14.
