The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition

I'll keep this short, because the "Most helpful review" by TigerLord already explains things in detail and I agree with most of it. For me as well, Witcher 2 is definitely the weakest part of the series. Yes, I actually liked the first game better. And, of course, W3 is beyond comparison as the best RPG *ever* (perhaps even best game overall - at least IMHO) and deserves 5+ grade. Now, don't get me wrong: W2 is *still* better than some 80% of RPGs out there. So, if it was a stand-alone game, not part of Witcher series, I'd gladly give him 5 stars. But as things stand, compared to the other two, I have to dock a star. Bottom line: W2 is definitely worth playing and I recommend playing the series in order 1-3. (I played them in order 1, 3, 2 instead and rather regret this decision.) Not just because the proper order makes the most sense story-wise (though if you've read the Witcher books, you know most of the background story already - and if you haven't, what on Earth are you waiting for?), but also because W1 gets you properly introduced to the series and gives you appetite for more. This will make the W2 play through more enjoyable, knowing that the absolute best is yet to come. :)

I'm from India, and believe me when I say it's hard to get a good game here. Most aren't released for PC, and even if they are, DRM screws you over due to lousy support. Thanks guys, for showing that loyalty to a company will always be more effective at stopping piracy than ham handed methods like DRM.

This game is very well done, both in distribution and execution. Downloading was painless due to GOG allowing most of it to be pre-downloaded before launch day, and no stinking DRM! Combat/movement has been MUCH improved over the Witcher 1. When you get into a large battle and are rolling, twirling and swinging away, blasting foes with Aard or Igni, it just flows very well. The cinematic finishing moves look cool, but can be a little jarring since they don't match quite right with the position of foes on the battlefield. I think working those moves into the game engine itself would have been preferable. The voice-acting... wow... Witcher 2 voice acting is exceptionally well-done. This is probably one of the most impressive aspects of the game so far, although the story itself, particularly a sequence with your first meeting with your arch-nemesis along with the record in your journal are also artfully done. I am still playing, but there have already been some interesting choices to make morally. Overall, aside from some bugs that will be patched soon, this game easily stands as one of the best RPGs of its type I have ever played.

Not only the best RPG I have ever played, but the best single-player game I have ever played. And I have played many games.

Great story, awesome combat, interesting world. Really worth every penny for hours and hours of excellent gameplay.