The Witcher: Enhanced Edition

Great story, epic music, fantastic adventure.

I should say reborn, looking 30 ish and with no memory at the beginning of the game. Let me rewind to the very beginning....one of the outstanding features in The Witcher are the cut scenes. The opening cut scene is like watching a cinema trailer with the voiceover explaining the background. Do not skip any of them. I often find myself re-watching the opening one, as still amazes me today.This is an adult game with dark themes, no frilly niceties saying it will be alright, as you will decide not only your physical direction, but your moral one as well. This brings me to "decisions." You will decide the fate of others, like Abigail near the start, you have the ability to be as mean as you want, or to play the game following your own morals. Unlike most games of the genre, the inventory screen only allows you to upgrade your chest amour, with the main focus being on your weapons. Two (yes 2) swords (steel for humans, silver for monsters,) together with 2 ring slots, a small weapon and a heavy weapon slot. All rounded up with a trophy slot..well you have to earn somehow :) There is a plethora of information, from Quests to Formulae, together with a glossary and tutorials. You have everything you need. The Hero tab is where you spend your well earned points. Both swords can be upgraded, together with signs (magical abilities), though some rewards require you to drink a potion. The Witcher is beautiful, however the fixed point camera can take a little getting used to. Combat is slightly different as well, as not only can you choose your sword, you choose your style from strength, quick and group. A flaming sword shows you when to click for a follow up. The tutorial is well rounded. I have found a couple of issues playing on Windows 10, most notable, character hair flying around during discussion. Play in compatible Win 7 mode to limit this. The Witcher sucks you in, rolls you around, and will spit you out if not prepared. Save often.

It's not perfect but just a masterpeace. Best atmosphere ever

Anyone coming new to this game should be aware that the game world is relentlessly grim, with strong adult themes. Pros: setting and graphics are great, as is much of the character animation. Cons: * combat in the prologue was intriguing, very fluid and agile. But then you get into the main game and it slowly dies: as you level up, the game gives you more powers that require you to stand still and just click-time your way through preset attack animations. Which is way less interesting than the more mobile and fluid style that the prologue presents. Plenty of games do better than this. * fetch quests, running backwards and forwards between NPCs, often requiring going through multiple loading screens and transition cutscenes repeatedly. * that frustrating fade up from black after every cutscene leading into combat, where the enemies get five seconds to wail on you and the fragile NPC that you're meant to protect before you can do anything. So frustrating. Something went badly wrong with the playtesting of this game. The morality & choices are at times laid on rather thick, forcing the player to feel responsible for big events when you really feel that the game forced you to make choices that weren't necessary. But those are more than balanced by some amazing moments where legitimate choices come home, and the game in places transcends the relentless darkness of its story with some great moments of hope amid despair.

Looks like mindless hack&slash but don't be distracted. 1. Deep story + few important choices (I couldn't let the Elves die...and i do not like fanatic) 2. Very nice animation (even those years passed) 3. One of the most immersive soundtrack (my Slav soul cries...) 4. Don't delete Witcher 1 saves (!!!) before starting Witcher 2; Your choces have consequences 5. Try mods: a) Full Combat Rebalance (if You feel hard level is too easy) b) Alchemy mod (if alkohol base for potions are too easy to find) Links to files (hope Admin won't mind): http://www.gamewatcher.com/mods/the-witcher-mod/full-combat-rebalance-1-6 http://www.moddb.com/mods/the-witcher-alchemy-mod/downloads/the-witcher-alchemy-mod Good Luck with killing monsters (even in human bodies)