They were reviewing TW2 at CDPR. It is not mentioned in english translation. At least that is what I understand from reading polish version. I hope that this is why it was so short. Maybe it's just main plot time? I can't believe that TW2 is that much shorter than TW1. I hope that we get a reply from either CDPR or CD-Action concerning this gameplay time 
Also I don't think its typo, it would be corrected pretty soon, also they wouldn't write "42" they would write "40" instead.
Also I don't think its typo, it would be corrected pretty soon, also they wouldn't write "42" they would write "40" instead.
Yeah I'm not thrilled with that comparison to be honest. ME2 is a fine game, I just don't think its a good example of an RPG. Ahh well, I'm not reading too much into one review.archaven said:
I don't really mind even if it's 24 hours long. I would rather have 24 hours of a well written, tightly paced, very detailed world than a 60 hour mess with generic dungeons, generic towns, lots of backtracking and a bad story. Plus there are 16 endings, and a dynamic world that is reshaped by your actions (kingdoms disappear etc). I also think Gop said before that 5 or 6 of those endings are actually massive game changers. I am good with that.
Full CDA review: http://tw2.thewitcher.com/forum/index.php?topic=32719.0
...And so is The Witcher, and especially The Witcher 2. Your point?
Yup. Both are story-driven action-rpgs with a big scope, created with high production values.
If you asked me.. I feel the original Mass Effect 1 feels more EPIC than Mass Effect 2. It was so touching and i was amazed.. even teared when Shepard being promoted to SPECTRE..
I dunno, ME2 wasn't very large in scope.Kodaemon said:
But it is the best comparison. A lot of previewers have been comparing TW2 to ME2 also because their predecessors were very different ME1 to ME2 had quite a few changes to it as does TW1 to TW2, only the later is changed much more.
The writing and choice and consequence of The Witcher is on a whole other level than ME2 is.
CD Projekt Red clearly took a cue from BioWare when it comes to choice-driven story with actual impact on the plot and narrative. Perhaps a better comparison would be Dragon Age, however both developers focus greatly on story with consequence, as well as fun and action-packed combat.I will say one thing though, The Witcher 2 is going to completely obliterate Dragon Age 2 in every possible way. BioWare will probably have to completely overhaul the IP yet again if they really want to compete in this ever competitive market.Chauntea said:
Maybe it lost something in translation, as in "the main quest, unhurried... " ?In any case, I rarely go by reviews, because reviews are highly subjective.slimgrin said:
ME2 is not an rpg, its a shooter with some decent storytelling plus action-adventure elements, if you will. But it is such a COMPLETELY different game type, you cannot compare it to a classic rpg. Although I did clock a lot of hours, but that's mainly, because it was artificially stretched with a lot of pointless shootings, which watered down the main story (compared to ME). I expect differently from TW2! Fortunately I know one thing for sure: no guns. But here's the poof for different gaming: someone said he played DA2 in 30 hours - I played 60 hours. Not counting reloading lots of times, because I wanted to check out a different dialog option. Ask me about "my 24 hours" in a couple weeks. )Curious, what the next "full review" will tell us.
But here's the poof for different gaming: someone said he played DA2 in 30 hours - I played 60 hours. Not counting reloading lots of times, because I wanted to check out a different dialog option. Ask me about "my 24 hours" in a couple weeks. )Curious, what the next "full review" will tell us.Pardon me, what?CDPR had made this design decision when they did TW1. They were always repeating that decisions are most important part of the game (and this is reflected from The Witcher books). So they (I mean CDPR and Bioware) took this approach simultaneously and "develop" it both in their own way.heerox328 said: