The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition

A huge improvement from the original Witcher. Gorgeous graphics, excellent voice acting and music. The story isn't half-bad either. The only thing that stops it from being 5 stars imo is that there is essentially no in-game tutorial and the combat is a little extreme at times (and repetitive).

There are different reasons why you want or bought this game. First: Because you played The Witcher. Compared to it there are some improvements like a way more flexible battle system, a better organization of the inventory, better graphics and animations. On the other hand, the characters and quests are often more superficial than the ones you find in the first game and the general atmosphere is brighter and happier too. Also, for me, The Witcher 2 is too short, while you had 5 acts in The Witcher 1 you only have 3 in the second, leaving you with the desire for more. The side quests are few and there isnt much good old monster hunting. Though I strongly believe that CDProjekt (unlike other developers) will add a lot of missions and plots as DLC's in the future (thats why I give it 5 stars and not 4). The is also a rumour about an expansion. Second: If you haven't played the first Witcher and this is your first you will find a kind of rpg which is pretty different from The Elder Scrolls, Dragon Age or others. You decissions in the plot have a deep and sometimes disgusting effect in the future. The battles can be pretty challenging at first but are beautiful to watch. You use alchemy to enhance your abilities and you can craft armor, weapons and more. And the graphics are the best for now in a rpg. You will want to replay the game at least once. Third: If you read the books and/or the story of The Witcher 1 you will notice that Geralt has quite left the path of a monster slayer. Thus, the name The Assassins of Kings is well chosen for the game, due the fact that almost everything in the plot is about politics. Conclusion: The Witcher 2 has a lot of technical improvements but also lacks the details of cruelty, dirt and uglyness in quests, conversations and happenings which give The Witcher 1 a darker atmosphere. Don't bother though: Buy both games, for they are epic games and you will not regret it.

I just read that Namco/Bandai is suing Projekt Red because of the DRM-free version of the Witcher 2. I've been on the sidelines about getting this game, but since I read the article, I bought the game and am going to enjoy every minute of it. Thank you GOG and thank you Projekt Red! Keep the faith in us and we will keep supporting you!

Looking for a awesome PC first RPG is one of the hardest things to do as a gamer these days. The Witcher 2 is just that game. In Comparison to the quality of this game to what would be considered its closest competition (if there is such a thing) would be Dragon Age. Comparing the two from their originals to their sequels, this game stands head and shoulders above it in both content and in pure story telling. With this being developed for the hardcore PC gamer first in mind instead of the feeble console first players that so many have gone for the easy money, this game stands as a testament to how a great and near perfect game should be.

The day after I purchased Witcher 2, it was on sale at Steam. I could have saved almost 700 bucks in Indian currency had I waited for another day, but still no regrets. I know I am supporting a game publisher who always give more than the money's worth and never treats us PC exclusive gamers as thieves and cheats. The GOG philosophy of DRM free games augurs well for me. Feeling good to support a noble cause. Now game time. ;)