The Witcher 3 and CDPR Appreciation thread

[ONLY_ONCE]

Since my last Post i played over 30 hours...
And my opinion didnt change!
Holly Sh... THIS GAME IS A MASTERPIECE! Go on CDPR! Your the new Shining Star in Gaming!

Nothing can match with Witcher 3!...but Witcher 3 Enhanced Edition!

HaHa..Word, I know they really didn't want to have to make some Enhanced Edition, but it is very much needed after they iron out all the kinks in this badass game!

Just means, I'll have to buy it again... no big deal, It's a game I actually care about!!
CDPR 'R GOOD 4 IT!!

 

[Sken]

Just finished my first play-through on PC, 122 hours in the most immersive, engaging, interesting, and captivating game world I'd had the pleasure of playing.

A wonderful game, a masterpiece in my eyes, with an incredible level of quality throughout for both main and secondary quests.

Each region, Velen and Skellige are just beautiful and unique, whilst Novigrad is simply a stunning achievement.

Congrats to the team at CDPR, thank you for all the hard work over the last few years making this game, and sincerely hope it heartily exceeds your sales projections.

 

[Exentryk]

Patch 1.05

Thank you CDPR for the increased font size, varied loot and movement improvement. I've already put in about 80 hours exploring everything so far, and your constant updates will be improving my experience for the next 100 hours. Loving your commitment to your game after release

 

[VickerC]

Just hit 35 hours. I cannot believe the adventures, characters, dark caves, sunsets, gwent and much, much more that I've experienced and I am still in Velen. This game is such a stunning success in every way, I can't imagine another game every surpassing it.

Once again CDPR, you are all absolute geniuses.

Same here, 35 hours in. And I entered Novigrad for the first time today. Incredible. The atmosphere, how big the city is, the crowd (so many!), the different styles of all the houses in comparison with the villages, singing and dancing, the whorehouses, etc I could go on.
At first I joined the discussion about CDPR not delivering what they promised regarding the graphics. But I take that all back. This game is pure next gen, the best ever seen so far. And it will keep improving because knowing CDPR, they wont stop until the game is (almost) perfect.
For those reasons a huge thumbs up, a standing ovation and my sincere gratitude (I own the game twice) for giving us this masterpiece!!

 

[pinoko]

Just finished my first playthrough taking 100+ hours, then I want to say something.

I've never been satisfied to finish a game so much in my whole life.
CDPR...You are AWESOME...I can't find the words to express my emotions. I'd say TW3 is magnum opus.

Thank you for all you've done, CDPR. You are the best! :cheers:

 

[amikae]

This game has DELICIOUSLY ruined gaming!

No, really! Now I'm literally having a hard time playing other games. Not only that, but my buddy told me today he tried MGS: Ground Zeroes and it felt bland and boring after playing W3. He went on to try the new Destiny expansion, a game he's a fan of and an end game player, and he couldn't enjoy it anymore.

The Witcher 3 is so next level, so well made, that I'm afraid other devs have a lot of catching up to do, in order for me to enjoy games again.

Thank god there are 2 expansions on the way!

 

[Sardukhar]

Good to know. I feel very similar.

I changed your thread title to be less, ah, flamebait-ey.

Will merge with CDPR appreciation thread later. When I remember.

 

[PrinceParadox.372]

I feel the same way at the moment. I have other games to try out on my Xbox library, but I have no desire to play them.

 

[amikae]

Sardukhar, it wasn't my intention to be flamebaity. More like cheeky, eh?

 

[KingKnee]

I agree, there's a certain level of quality to the dialog and worldbuilding that you just don't sit down and re-create.
Check out the Fallout 4 "teaser"...yeah, they should probably get on Project Red's level real fast or postpone that game for a year or two.

 

[SerigalaBerbuluK]

yeah same with me, haven't touch my alien isolation and this war of mine on my steam library, no desire at all

 

[roizumaaku]

Well, since I played The Witcher 1 and 2 even before the Witcher 3 came out, I tend to not enjoy other RPG games like how I enjoy playing the witcher games. I would be only playing other games if it is FPS or Dota 2. Now I don't even play Dota. I'm preoccupied playing The Witcher 3.

 

[Deezl_V]

I never really got into metal gear. I played the original on ps1 but that's as far as I went. I tried the other HD collection with 2,3,4 or something like that on xb360 and I still couldn't play it.

As for witcher 3, it's all on the individual. Is it a great game? Ya it is. But for me, shadow of mordor was better. And batman arkham knight will be best. But that's just me, as it's just you.

 

[Hicks233]

It's going to be fascinating to see how other developers create and market their titles since Witcher 3 landed.

I remember when the shift to "open world" was announced and the lip service given to Skyrim and Bethesda at large. I couldn't help but cringe and be concerned for the viability of the choice. What makes it so interesting playing the released version of Witcher 3 is that it seems to take far more inspiration from Red Dead Redemption than Skyrim and be all the stronger for it.

How are Pete Hines or Todd Howard now supposed to say with a straight face "See that mountain, you can go there!"? Projekt Red has done something truly special with the attention to detail in the writing of the side and main tasks. It'll be jarring to go back to the "fetch ten of these" and largely hollow things that are asked of us as players now.

The approach to mini-dlc's rapid patching and player feedback engagement has set a standard. The aforementioned writing has raised the bar. I'm wondering just how many other developers are going to try and rise to it.

I've been cycling what I play so that I don't burn out on Witcher 3. That and I'm waiting on an alternate appearance pack for Triss Going back to titles like Stalker or Valkyria Chronicles has kept things fresh. Those two titles I mention in particular. Stalker's feel and unrelenting atmosphere and Valkyria Chronicle's desire to have you connect with your squad and grow with them. They both do something special in the same way that Witcher 3 has done some very special things. They look to connect with the player, deeply engage you and once they've drawn you into their world to not let go. There is a consistency no matter how puzzling their presentation might be whether it is Hans in Valkyria Chronicles, Stalker's bizarre assortment of anomalies or Witcher 3's vast array of monsters. They are all presented and connected to the player and their experience in such a way that suspension of disbelief isn't a challenge.

It's going to be fascinating to see what Projekt Red do next, how they approach it and what their ambitions are. I can only hope that other developers follow that example and push the envelope also.

 

[Sardukhar]

I never really got into metal gear. I played the original on ps1 but that's as far as I went. I tried the other HD collection with 2,3,4 or something like that on xb360 and I still couldn't play it.

As for witcher 3, it's all on the individual. Is it a great game? Ya it is. But for me, shadow of mordor was better. And batman arkham knight will be best. But that's just me, as it's just you.

And fair enough.

And this is waaay off topic and is going to get me moderated..by..myself)?? I don't even..never mind), but how do you -know- Arkham Knight will be best? It's not out yet.
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I think Cyberpunk 2077 will be better than W3, but I can't be sure. I'm even afraid I'm wrong!

 

[Smurfin]

I feel the same way since the first day I ran the game and been in limbo since the day I finished it. I hope other big game companies will show their teeth with their next projekts and come up with more awesome ideas.

 

[BlackWolf500.298]

Partially agree.

I mean, I like Metal Gear Solid in it's own kind and I think I'll play the hell out of TPP, but I know that MOST other AAA games will probably fall short of the amazing experience TW3 gave me so far. The game is far from perfect, but you are right, it is a whole new level of RPG.

 

[dreizehnx]

I like this thread and I totally get you... my greatest hope is other devs (especially some huge companies who released some huge games with major issues and poor support...no need to call out names ^^) realize they have to catch up and go for more quality.

As for witcher 3, it's all on the individual. Is it a great game? Ya it is. But for me, shadow of mordor was better. And batman arkham knight will be best. But that's just me, as it's just you.

Good to know and somehow relieving because I aim to buy Shadow of Mordor after finishing TW3. No matter which one is better... it just feels good see confirmation I can look forward to it.

And fair enough.

I think Cyberpunk 2077 will be better than W3, but I can't be sure. I'm even afraid I'm wrong!

The next game I'll be waiting for. I have never been that curious before.

 

[Smurfin]

Cyberpunk 2077 will most likely be better than W3 but in different aspects, CDPR should already know what they did wrong with W3 and aware what the majority of ppl are expecting, but still The Witcher's lore is one of a kind and hard to replace.

 

[KingKnee]

Cyberpunk 2077 will most likely be better than W3 but in different aspects, CDPR should already know what they did wrong with W3 and aware what the majority of ppl are expecting, but still The Witcher's lore is one of a kind and hard to replace.

I don't think it's that easy. W3 is obviously a real labor of love and it has strong roots and connections to the identities, past and present, of many of the developers.

CP 2077 is probably going to be great but will it have the same passion and boldness? remains to be seen.