Witcher 1 remake using witcher 2 alpha build engine wish board
NOTE: I have brought this up on the Dis~bleeech~qus comment board (thank God it's a thing of the past now), albeit originally suggest on using Mass Effect 2 engine.
I love Witcher 2 tremendously and have finished it 8 times over and over like a mad man ever since the game was launched. Wish there could be more developers out there who could make RPGs this good. The Witcher series have proven that even a "small" indy company could actually make serious dents to the long-standing status-quo of the impenetrable big companies market shield, and even manages to breakdown the ridiculous DRM schemes the Big Boys are so fond of toying to annoy their own loyal and legitimate buyers. CD Projekt Red proves beyond the shadow of a doubt that non-DRM schemes really works, without jeopardizing the aims towards BEP (Break-Even Point) and surplus profits.
But that's not what I wish to discuss here.
Ever since I saw the "leaked" Witcher 2 Alpha Build Engine on YouTube, I can't stop thinking how absolutely gorgeous if it could somehow be incorporated into the project of remaking Witcher 1.
I've completed both versions (the original and the EE one), and truth be told, the Enhanced version--or patch v1.4, to be exact, was essentially meant to address the unbearable loading and saving time, bugs and plot breakers issues of the original. Thus, it *had* to be made, since I learned first-hand how awful the original is before the patch. See?
And graphically speaking, I beg a thousand pardon to say that--personally, it still doesn't change much--save for better camera angles, some fluidity and--yes, the additional dialogs that are exceptionally welcomed and very much appreciated. But even with the additional animations being done, still haven't change the overall stiffness and low quality of event animations in the game.
I understand this is more about game engine limitations instead of creativity and commitment of the developer. But that's exactly my point. It is unfortunate and sad to see such passions and dedications be dampened by lack of facility. A remake--especially an official one, using Witcher 2 Alpha Build engine, would be an excellent means to do justice for Witcher 1.
For the customers, imagine the opportunity to immortalize the great and conclusive story contains within the game under the gorgeous new look and power. And as for CD Projekt Red itself, the project would presents a golden opportunity to gain more profits for relatively less the expenses when building the original, since--arguably--all the materials needed are already there. I wouldn't mind buying and replay the adventures of Witcher 1 in its new graphical splendors. It would even be a fresh page for me. I believe many people would agree as well in this matter.
Now, I understand that it is very likely CD Projekt has already had something else in mind altogether for immediate projects--be it expansions for Witcher 3, DLCs, etc. That's great. I just wish that, *at the very least*, in the off-chance of CDPR ever considering to launch the project of remaking Wither 1, please confirm. I don't care if I have to wait years for it, although I'm sure if the masses provide enough petitions--hence the market potentials, it would be prudent to make it comes true.
Or so I hope.
What do you think?
The Leaked Witcher 2 Alpha Build Engine:
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JciyoGmnGyo[/media]
NOTE: I have brought this up on the Dis~bleeech~qus comment board (thank God it's a thing of the past now), albeit originally suggest on using Mass Effect 2 engine.
I love Witcher 2 tremendously and have finished it 8 times over and over like a mad man ever since the game was launched. Wish there could be more developers out there who could make RPGs this good. The Witcher series have proven that even a "small" indy company could actually make serious dents to the long-standing status-quo of the impenetrable big companies market shield, and even manages to breakdown the ridiculous DRM schemes the Big Boys are so fond of toying to annoy their own loyal and legitimate buyers. CD Projekt Red proves beyond the shadow of a doubt that non-DRM schemes really works, without jeopardizing the aims towards BEP (Break-Even Point) and surplus profits.
But that's not what I wish to discuss here.
Ever since I saw the "leaked" Witcher 2 Alpha Build Engine on YouTube, I can't stop thinking how absolutely gorgeous if it could somehow be incorporated into the project of remaking Witcher 1.
I've completed both versions (the original and the EE one), and truth be told, the Enhanced version--or patch v1.4, to be exact, was essentially meant to address the unbearable loading and saving time, bugs and plot breakers issues of the original. Thus, it *had* to be made, since I learned first-hand how awful the original is before the patch. See?
And graphically speaking, I beg a thousand pardon to say that--personally, it still doesn't change much--save for better camera angles, some fluidity and--yes, the additional dialogs that are exceptionally welcomed and very much appreciated. But even with the additional animations being done, still haven't change the overall stiffness and low quality of event animations in the game.
I understand this is more about game engine limitations instead of creativity and commitment of the developer. But that's exactly my point. It is unfortunate and sad to see such passions and dedications be dampened by lack of facility. A remake--especially an official one, using Witcher 2 Alpha Build engine, would be an excellent means to do justice for Witcher 1.
For the customers, imagine the opportunity to immortalize the great and conclusive story contains within the game under the gorgeous new look and power. And as for CD Projekt Red itself, the project would presents a golden opportunity to gain more profits for relatively less the expenses when building the original, since--arguably--all the materials needed are already there. I wouldn't mind buying and replay the adventures of Witcher 1 in its new graphical splendors. It would even be a fresh page for me. I believe many people would agree as well in this matter.
Now, I understand that it is very likely CD Projekt has already had something else in mind altogether for immediate projects--be it expansions for Witcher 3, DLCs, etc. That's great. I just wish that, *at the very least*, in the off-chance of CDPR ever considering to launch the project of remaking Wither 1, please confirm. I don't care if I have to wait years for it, although I'm sure if the masses provide enough petitions--hence the market potentials, it would be prudent to make it comes true.
Or so I hope.
What do you think?
The Leaked Witcher 2 Alpha Build Engine:
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JciyoGmnGyo[/media]
"Yes" Of course yes!
