Witcher 2 improved upon The Witcher, and Witcher 3 improved upon Witcher 2.
This is how sequels work. You add, improve quality, improve mechanics. You don't take away, you add. So yes, I agree (Despite some glaring issues and performance, more notably framerate drops, which HOPEFULLY will be fixed) The best Witcher in the series, and the best IMHO Open-World RPG to have come out in a very, very long time.
Unfortunately I'm waiting for performance increases before I play anymore further, as the drops are too painful. When they do fix it it will be a masterpiece.
This is how sequels work. You add, improve quality, improve mechanics. You don't take away, you add. So yes, I agree (Despite some glaring issues and performance, more notably framerate drops, which HOPEFULLY will be fixed) The best Witcher in the series, and the best IMHO Open-World RPG to have come out in a very, very long time.
Unfortunately I'm waiting for performance increases before I play anymore further, as the drops are too painful. When they do fix it it will be a masterpiece.
Maybe you are in the percentage of the population that can't distinguish 30 hz from 60 to 75. Maybe your TV has so much ghosting that you can't see dropped frames. But I assure you, it's not just noticeable slowly panning the camera. It's about twice a second no matter what's going on. Running forward, turning camera fast or slow, getting on horse, it doesn't matter. It's not even a framerate issue... It's a horrible and VERY noticeable (at least to seemingly 30% of the game's players) frame DROP. Twice a second.
Why post in this thread? Because "god damn masterpiece"s aren't borderline unplayable for a LARGE portion of their player base. Call it hyperbole all you want-- many other's report similar experiences. Potential customers need to be made aware of the myriad issues they will find themselves in with solutions from customer service such as "power cycle your console".
Also, a little hypocritical regarding "whining" in an "appreciation thread".
Ok, sure. Videos lies while you are correct, as you want. Now, can you please go somewhere else trolling? Didn't you see the many threads in the tech section about the issue?
Most TVs have GAME MODE which will more than not improve response time to.. I'd say 5ms - 7ms. Anything above 10ms is terrible for gaming, and ghosting will be introduced.
Take it from me and my 1ms BENQ Monitor which has ZERO ghosting, but sadly colour banding and need to replace it.
Who's saying what anyways, that there are no frame issues? Most "Console" only gamers don't seem to notice what us PC gamers do, and I'm playing Witcher 3 on PS4 cause I need to upgrade.
Take it from me and my 1ms BENQ Monitor which has ZERO ghosting, but sadly colour banding and need to replace it.
Who's saying what anyways, that there are no frame issues? Most "Console" only gamers don't seem to notice what us PC gamers do, and I'm playing Witcher 3 on PS4 cause I need to upgrade.
I never said that there are not frame rate issues, I said that the stuttering the guy talks about happens only when panning, not when moving (I watched many videos about the issue and when moving normally the micro stutter doesn't happen, it is mostly noticeable because with a controller the movement is smoother than a mouse and so in some instances, as you need to pan, it becomes apparent). And, Im sorry for you, I neither have a console and I have always been a PC user, so, you have mistaken the target here.
But please, can this argument be done in another thread? There are plenty to discuss this thing already and I don't understand why in an appreciation thread we must address specific issues that don't happen for everyone (for example in PC I don't have this issue).
But please, can this argument be done in another thread? There are plenty to discuss this thing already and I don't understand why in an appreciation thread we must address specific issues that don't happen for everyone (for example in PC I don't have this issue).
I can honestly say that this is the best game ever made.
What TW3 did to RPGs is what HL2 did to shooters.
What TW3 did to RPGs is what HL2 did to shooters.
It's probably the best open world game I've ever played. I could go on all day listing the things I love about it but the thing that stands out most revolves around the characters I've met and the emotions they invoke.
The whole world is so authentic and consistent and I could go on all day praising it.
The scene with the bar tender in White Orchid, when every thing kicks off and she gets accused of being a traitor for taking the Tamerian shield down then gets her face smashed in was so tense and really well paced. I could feel the tension building up and tbh. After W2 it took me totally by surprise. because even though W2 dealt with similar themes but it all had a cartoon quality. This felt real.
And then on the other hand you have Geralt with his snide sarcastic jabs that always put a stupid looking smile on my face. like complimenting the Barons home made doll of Triss as being an "uncanny" likeness.
The Baron himself is so well designed. I can't help but think that Robert Baratheon was some what his inspiration. If it was intentional. It's brilliant.
And then on the other hand you have Geralt with his snide sarcastic jabs that always put a stupid looking smile on my face. like complimenting the Barons home made doll of Triss as being an "uncanny" likeness.
The Baron himself is so well designed. I can't help but think that Robert Baratheon was some what his inspiration. If it was intentional. It's brilliant.
The whole world is so authentic and consistent and I could go on all day praising it.
Something I absolutely love are the face expressions and interactions Geralt makes when talking to NPC's. The attention to detail is very impressive, massive improvement from Witcher 2, and even then I was impressed with how that improved over the first game.
Who ever was responsible for those Animations, person/team did one HELL of an amazing job.
Who ever was responsible for those Animations, person/team did one HELL of an amazing job.
The choices and consequences are so well done , best of any RPG i have seen , usually when you make a choice in these RPGs you feel the consquences right on the spot, not with the W3 though( if you have finished the bloody Baron quest you know what i mean ) , you make a choice and think o this is done and dusted then way later into the game that same choice comes back and bite you in the ass .....also nothing is black and white there is no best choice which is what i love the most about it.
I did not think I would like Gwent as most games within a game are lame. Last night my kids fussed at me for stopping to play a hand before a quest... but I had to beat this vendor so I could get his special reward card for my deck first. I beat every new vendor I have met so far, most on the first try, but the challengers seem to be getting better as I go. its been a lot of fun.ive really enjoyed my experiences so far. ill definitly be posting my overall feedback once i finish the full game.
also, i'd pay $60 just for Gwent alone
Also to note, when my kids stop playing their first person shooters to watch me play, you know the game is good.
Agree, too! Loving this game so far, such amazing characters and quests, puts Dragon Age: Inquisition and it's never ending boring fetch x amount of y quests to shame and just might topple Skyrim as my favourite ever game. Certainly far, far, far less bugs on release than Skyrim, I've only really noticed one or two and these very extremely minor. Well done!
Now that got me even more excited. Kudos to you and thanks for sharing your pet with us. :cheers:My pet storyline. Wait for more.
Played a bit further now and i can't put the controller away. I am officially W3 addicted.
Completely agree. I have been waiting years for this game, and it doesn't dissapoint. I love the world, the setting and feeling. Such beleivable characters, the writing is top notch. Like you OP I found the humour just right. Geralt's sarcasm never gets old, but not overdone and just the right amount. Even the rabbits humping each other when the camera pans around (meeting with Keira Metz) has a place (a reflection on her personaility).
Yes there are a couple niggles but honestly this is the best game I've played in a long time.
Yes there are a couple niggles but honestly this is the best game I've played in a long time.