So I just beat The Witcher...

Started by Cronky, November 24, 2010, 02:27:56 AM

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Cronky

Gotta say, good game. Now my anticipation for the 2nd one is through the roof.

Usually when I'm playing a game "like" this one (In the sense that it's an RPG with choices) I'm content with only one choice that really makes me think. The Witcher though has a lot more of these moments than any games I've played. Striking more from personal moral stand points, rather than the developer's decisions on what's "Good" or "Evil".

Whether it be small choices, like a quest to kill stray dogs within a town. Dogs which will never attack you, meaning you yourself have intentionally find and kill them. Or big choices, like who you back when it comes to a big, unavoidable problem. With no counter ticking points in whether you're being Mr. Right, or Mastermind Wrong you really only can go on how you perceive the situation and it's eventual outcome.

It comes down to a story that feels more unique and personal. Sure, most "Choices" change things only on a face level, just replacing who helps you when in the same arc that you would have done either way. It is a game after all... Though I can look past that simply because some choices aren't as apparent on what they will do the instant you choose them. Some outcomes showing up hours and hours later than when you did them. Meaning there is no "reload your game to get the best outcome". You also never have the choice to please everyone, and each side has reasons why they are both good AND evil.

This all culminates into an epilogue that not only rehashes on your decisions, but truly set the stage for another game in a great way. Leaving seemingly unimportant, but obvious questions unanswered. Plus an end cutscene that raises even more.

All this and I didn't even add in the mods that can affect the game in HUGE ways, and a battle system that is more interactive than "Click on bad guy once, watch him/her die".

The Witcher 2 is going to build upon that, and give even more from the looks of it. Just from watching little trailers and interviews is just getting me psyched to see where it's all going from here.

Oh... and you can also do like 15 chicks/nymphs/"monsters" in the game, building your deck of "Sex Cards". Take that Mass Effect.

:-[ Teehee!! That is all.
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Farley4Fan

Im doing 40 chicks right now.  Take that Witcher 2.

Nah sick game.  Looks great.  One of the best book adaptations for a game that I've played.

Spark Mandriller


Farley4Fan

Good job increasing the quality of the average post bro

Spark Mandriller

you gotta admit it's the most memorable quote from that game

LennardF1989

Quote from: B-3A Misty Lady on November 24, 2010, 11:08:22 AM
you gotta admit it's the most memorable quote from that game
Indeed, great game.

unskilled

Well, that's one of the best RPGs I played. But story is not 100% based on books.
I just love A.Sapkowski books. :D
And that game is interesing since start till the end.
I hope witcher 2 will be great, but we'll see. :)

monterto

I was excited to try that game when it came out... maybe I'll download it soon...
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puuusianka

Sapkowski FTW tho it's not Exactly a book adaptation but many missions are based on stories from the book but the characters are just exactly as i imagined them while reading the book. Btw i suggest reading at least the first two witcher books they are great!

unskilled

Quote from: puuusianka on November 24, 2010, 06:10:37 PM
Sapkowski FTW tho it's not Exactly a book adaptation but many missions are based on stories from the book but the characters are just exactly as i imagined them while reading the book. Btw i suggest reading at least the first two witcher books they are great!

All are great nub :D

Farley4Fan

Quote from: B-3A Misty Lady on November 24, 2010, 11:08:22 AM
you gotta admit it's the most memorable quote from that game

haha totally...  Good imagery.

puuusianka

Quote from: KnoogeR on November 24, 2010, 10:54:47 PM
Quote from: puuusianka on November 24, 2010, 06:10:37 PM
Sapkowski FTW tho it's not Exactly a book adaptation but many missions are based on stories from the book but the characters are just exactly as i imagined them while reading the book. Btw i suggest reading at least the first two witcher books they are great!

All are great nub :D

nope :P