Posted on: November 17, 2014
-SambaL-
Verified ownerGames: 63 Reviews: 8
A Rough Diamond
When we think video-games countries that would come to mind are probably Japan, UK and the US. And though many of the great games do come from Western and far Eastern developers many forget or don't even realize that some of the truly exceptional games we have played over the years actually came from Eastern Europe. S.T.A.L.K.E.R. is probably best known for being one of these ambitious titles. But while often being concepts full of potential the end result was almost always very raw and crude, like a rough diamond. The Witcher falls right in to this category. Developed by Polish studio CD Projekt Red The Witcher does a lot of things right and throws in a few features not done or not taken to this level before. It is a RPG as we know it from titles like Diablo and Titan Quest but dares to take it a step further, like combining the classic mouse driven controls with real-time key movement. These ambitious ideas do work but often feel like they are not fully developed yet. And this goes for pretty much the whole game. It has a very rich story set in a very big world with lot's to see and do and chock full of mature content . The music, in-game lore and beautifully realized setting really pull you in and create a immersive experience. But it is all very rough around the edges next to being a game that you have to really sit down for and put some time in, and if you are able to keep this in mind and be okay with it you will possibly have one of the best RPG experiences to date. I do realize that by now The Wither 2 is out with a third one on the way and these are likely to be far more polished, but i have yet to play the second installment. I thought i would start with the first one and then work my way up. It does look a bit dated in terms of graphics but there are some excellent HD-texture packs out there that greatly enhance the visuals.
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