geralt is described as being emblematic of polish popular culture's spirit of "neo-liberal anti-politics" in the 1990s. he is a professional, carrying out his duties and unwilling to become involved in the "petty quarrels" of the contemporary politics. marek oramus compared geralt to raymond chandler's signature character philip marlowe. in 2018, gamesradar ranked him as the 6th best hero in video game history.