I LOVE IT vs I HATE IT

[telgorion]

First of all I have to say I just loved the saga. I have read all the books and I dare to claim it's the very best fantasy I've ever read. (And I've read ALOT of it )As for the game... I really enjoyed it. There are some "buts" however. In the one of the first posts of current topic I saw something about Gothic 3...Well I also have something to compare the Witcher with. Some of you may disagree and many of you may not have an idea of what that is, but I would like to mention the Baldur's Gate series here - for IMHO it's one of the best (if not the VERY BEST) RPG ever developed.Back to the topic: I'm not happy to say that, but again - IMHO - the storyline of the Baldur's Gate is somehow deeper... : Another thing that I don't understand (not that I care about it too much ): why would CDP guys had to resurrect Professor, successfully slained by Geralt loooong time ago Anyway, this is but one of the moments that make the whole story messed up a little bit But overall I really enjoyed this game: sharp dialogs, stunning graphics, vivid characters. Off course I wish it was of more challenge (even the Greater Brothers were no more harder to slay then an average salamander bandit in the acts I or II : ) but still it was one of the most involving games after Diablo II ;DSo, thank you, CD-Project

 

[petra_silie]

aaah... an other (ex?) Diablo II player, welcome on board Nice to read yo like the game.I haven't read the witcher novels yet because they aren't translated yet, I merely know the short story volumes. But the game's professor and the professor in the novels are not the same person. Hence the professor didn't resurrect

 

[crossshire]

aaah... an other (ex?) Diablo II player, welcome on board Nice to read yo like the game.

At least we're not the only ones, play online?

First of all I have to say I just loved the saga. I have read all the books and I dare to claim it's the very best fantasy I've ever read. (And I've read ALOT of it )As for the game... I really enjoyed it. There are some "buts" however. In the one of the first posts of current topic I saw something about Gothic 3...Well I also have something to compare the Witcher with. Some of you may disagree and many of you may not have an idea of what that is, but I would like to mention the Baldur's Gate series here - for IMHO it's one of the best (if not the VERY BEST) RPG ever developed.Back to the topic: I'm not happy to say that, but again - IMHO - the storyline of the Baldur's Gate is somehow deeper... : Another thing that I don't understand (not that I care about it too much ): why would CDP guys had to resurrect Professor, successfully slained by Geralt loooong time ago Anyway, this is but one of the moments that make the whole story messed up a little bit But overall I really enjoyed this game: sharp dialogs, stunning graphics, vivid characters. Off course I wish it was of more challenge (even the Greater Brothers were no more harder to slay then an average salamander bandit in the acts I or II : ) but still it was one of the most involving games after Diablo II ;DSo, thank you, CD-Project

How long have you been playing?

 

[telgorion]

aaah... an other (ex?) Diablo II player, welcome on board Nice to read yo like the game.

At least we're not the only ones, play online?

First of all I have to say I just loved the saga. I have read all the books and I dare to claim it's the very best fantasy I've ever read. (And I've read ALOT of it )As for the game... I really enjoyed it. There are some "buts" however. In the one of the first posts of current topic I saw something about Gothic 3...Well I also have something to compare the Witcher with. Some of you may disagree and many of you may not have an idea of what that is, but I would like to mention the Baldur's Gate series here - for IMHO it's one of the best (if not the VERY BEST) RPG ever developed.Back to the topic: I'm not happy to say that, but again - IMHO - the storyline of the Baldur's Gate is somehow deeper... : Another thing that I don't understand (not that I care about it too much ): why would CDP guys had to resurrect Professor, successfully slained by Geralt loooong time ago Anyway, this is but one of the moments that make the whole story messed up a little bit But overall I really enjoyed this game: sharp dialogs, stunning graphics, vivid characters. Off course I wish it was of more challenge (even the Greater Brothers were no more harder to slay then an average salamander bandit in the acts I or II : ) but still it was one of the most involving games after Diablo II ;DSo, thank you, CD-Project

How long have you been playing?

To Petra Silie: Not the same Professor, you say? You mean, there were two Professors - both with false glasses? Well... if you say so... :To CrossShire: Not sure if the question was addressed to me and what game did you have in mind: Diablo II or the Witcher :hmmm:

 

[Gamewidow]

"the Professor" in the original novels is a guy whose real name is Ralf Blunden. In the game, there is no such association.also, in the Polish game, the guy is called "Magister", not "Professor" to distinguish him from the character in the novels

 

[crossshire]

aaah... an other (ex?) Diablo II player, welcome on board Nice to read yo like the game.

At least we're not the only ones, play online?

First of all I have to say I just loved the saga. I have read all the books and I dare to claim it's the very best fantasy I've ever read. (And I've read ALOT of it )As for the game... I really enjoyed it. There are some "buts" however. In the one of the first posts of current topic I saw something about Gothic 3...Well I also have something to compare the Witcher with. Some of you may disagree and many of you may not have an idea of what that is, but I would like to mention the Baldur's Gate series here - for IMHO it's one of the best (if not the VERY BEST) RPG ever developed.Back to the topic: I'm not happy to say that, but again - IMHO - the storyline of the Baldur's Gate is somehow deeper... : Another thing that I don't understand (not that I care about it too much ): why would CDP guys had to resurrect Professor, successfully slained by Geralt loooong time ago Anyway, this is but one of the moments that make the whole story messed up a little bit But overall I really enjoyed this game: sharp dialogs, stunning graphics, vivid characters. Off course I wish it was of more challenge (even the Greater Brothers were no more harder to slay then an average salamander bandit in the acts I or II : ) but still it was one of the most involving games after Diablo II ;DSo, thank you, CD-Project

How long have you been playing?

To Petra Silie: Not the same Professor, you say? You mean, there were two Professors - both with false glasses? Well... if you say so... :To CrossShire: Not sure if the question was addressed to me and what game did you have in mind: Diablo II or the Witcher :hmmm:

Both

 

[telgorion]

Both

Well.. could not say for sure regarding Diablo II - it has been quite some time now since I last saw it. But as for the Witcher, it took me... a month maybe... I don't have much time to play (there are lots of things requiring ones atention after the working day is over - the things of much higher priority, I must add : ) and in addition, I had to start over twice: first time the game crashed and my saves disappeared pretty mystically. The socond time I found out that I missed two mobs in the first chapter and I wanted to have them killed... There is one more thing that is unclear to me however: there is alot of erotics involved in the game - naked driad (I must admit I found it almost insulting), naked Lady of the Lake - for no obvious reason - IMHO. Yet the princess Adda after the curse is lifted for the second time appears in her undies... Not that I would have wanted to see her naked so badly - not at all It just doesn't look logical to me

 

[petra_silie]

Yes you are right... I noticed it as well but didn't pay much attention to it. Maybe Geralt, gentleman as he is, had clothes in his satchel for her when he had the intention to lift the curse. But I have no idea why he just decided for undies

 

[telgorion]

Yes you are right... I noticed it as well but didn't pay much attention to it. Maybe Geralt, gentleman as he is, had clothes in his satchel for her when he had the intention to lift the curse. But I have no idea why he just decided for undies

Maybe he's not that much of a gentleman after all :Just kidding Actually I believe the "true" Geralt - the one from the books - is much more of a gentleman then one could expect it from a witcher. Especially - in the middle of the XII Ith Century (or whatever it is in the witcher's world).

 

[MrG721]

Hi guys I'm from Serbia Watching YouTube clips I was stumbled on couple The Witcher clips and holly crap WTF I get stoned and I said to myself that I MUST have that game! I prefer FPS games and never before played RPG games but Geralt really rocks and this game provide me much more joy than any other FPS game that I have played. Story, drugs, alcohol, gambling, fistfight, blood, naked girls ;D and all mature content beautifully crafted in the game.Thank You CD Project RED for making this amazing game! Being mostly a FPS gamer I have only one suggestion for the game developers, if You can implement some sort of Game History Log where I can write notes about quests and overal game progress because I get lost in the progress if I do time pause. I know You can make some graphic interface for this option and that will be really awesome.Brilliant game, The Witcher opens my eyes for RPG genre. :wave:

 

[Vattier]

Hello Goran I hope You will love The Witcher: Versus as much as The Witcher RPG Most of us are huge fans of both.

 

[gigith]

Amazing game, I've only just finished the first chapter, got it off Steam a week ago, and I sure as hell didn't see the end of chapter one coming, can't wait for later twists.My Sager NP2096 runs it at max settings, its got some okay graphics though the rather crappy engine does cause it to be choppy even at the lowest settings, I can only hope the sequel runs off a better engine or at least a much improved version of this one.I'd love it if the combat resembled WoW a little more, you know, with special attacks on the number keys and where I didn't have to keep clicking on the same guy.But the combo system is nice, reminds me a bit of Super Mario RPG where it's still an RPG but you can do better via timing events, stays true to the point and click gameplay but doesn't get boring after the first hour like most do. Also kind of reminds me of Phantasy Star Online 1&2, but one thing PSO did was allow you to mix heavy fast and special attacks in with your timed combos.

 

[username_2085923]

I am also primarily a FPS gamer but find this game to be one of the most enjoyable I have played in a long time. To me the story line is absolutely BRILLIANT. I can't wait for a sequal which I hope the developers will consider once ROWW has been launched.

 

[dokenkephalin]

I loved the game, but hearing technobabble in a fantasy setting sure shatters willing suspension of disbelief. Mutants, mutagens, forensics, many other scientific terms applied to justify fantastical elements, inappropriately. Couldn't these have been more cleverly named? Maybe I'm just nitpicking, but it was left feeling like the concepts were ripped from sci-fi and plastered awkwardly into cracks in the story, cracks that wouldn't have even been noticeable if it weren't for the shoddy spackle-job. Maybe something was lost in translation that sounded better in Polish.Also, it's a good thing the time travel element was left speculation instead of positively asserted, since it was so weakly foreshadowed that it seemed like a late-story asspull.

 

[foldman]

The only thing I didn't like was the country restrictions on those cards. Are they posted here somewhere? If so I can't find them. If not, is it possible to post the European version here on this site ?

 

[dokenkephalin]

LOVE it: All of Act II and III. There's an excellent hunting ground that's fun to grind in, full of action and space to explore. I love a good mystery, and my favorite way to resolve it is also the most rewarding in Act II: by probing the characters, interrogating and information gathering. Then Act III switches tracks from crime drama to courtly intrigue, and shows a new side to old characters.HATE it: Eh, there's the one finishing move that Geralt grabs the end of his blade to batter his opponent to death with the hilt. Rule of cool just doesn't excuse this one; anyone who's held a weapon could tell you how many things are wrong with this.

 

[zero_phoenix]

I both love and hate the game. I'm sure if I was able to play through it entirely, I'd gain a deep respect for it, but so many parts of the game seem mildly depressing to me.1. The intro and most of the city quests in ACT 1 are fun. But as soon as you hit the swamp in Act 2, you can easily get your tail handed to you. Too easily. The progression in difficulty is an unwelcome guest in Immersionville. With so many quests involving the swamp in one small way or another, you find yourself trekking back and forth constantly in a rather tedious maze. Anything that feels unnecessary or timewasting involving a hero's journey bothers me to no end.2. Is a personal gripe only. Over the shoulder camera. I have severe nerve damage in my eye and that really makes looking over Geralts shoulder constantly rough. I have to take the game in small doses to prevent a headache. If we were given the options of traditional Western RPGs such as Oblivion, Morrowind, Fable, Etc. we'd have the ability to have a "directly behind" view. This is great.

 

[dokenkephalin]

LOVE it: Act IV is such an excellent change of rhythm; between intense battles there's this mellow, pastoral chapter with beautiful land, beautiful music, and decent folk who appreciate witchers and are glad to see you. Of course it wouldn't be fun if it were a complete paradise, and the folktale tragedy shows why a witcher needs to be around. There's action you can take in stride while enjoying the scenery and ambiance; all that's lacking is sex with a redhead (this is the first chapter that didn't feature it.) It's a land you never want to leave, in contrast to Act I, which is satisfying to leave in ruin. But it ends with a rude wake-up call to segue into the ugly necessities of war.HATE it: Tag-a-long Alvin. I really lost a lot of sympathy for the brat here. Always underfoot, and there's no option to send him away. Doesn't he have a bedtime? Why can't Abigail babysit him, she likes him and can teach him magic. Go hang out in the hut kid, or the Hermit, or go play with the monkeys and resolute girl -- anything, just get the hell of my heels! It's like adding an unaccepted escort mission to mar the simple joy of monster slashing, a mission that's no less nerve-wracking for Alvin's invincibility.HATE it: Geralt autosheathing. Within seconds of drawing the weapon. In dark and dangerous neighborhoods. While the medallion is vibrating. Hey Geralt, you want to take over and play the game for me, or let me make the decisions here?

 

[username_2086479]

i remember when the game was reviewed in 07. an thinking this looks good. then lost track of it,for other games caught my eye. in 08 sometime i downloaded the demo. then my hard drive went out on me. :dead: reloaded it just a little time ago this year. love it, ran right out bought it. it amazes me after almost a full three years this game still pulls in new players. thank you team red. ( please move if need be )

 

[aratheas]

I love it, great story, great graphics, great evreything 10/10