Ведьмак 2: Убийцы королей

Simply the best.

We've seen how good storytelling could be in the RPG's of old ala Baldurs Gate, Planescape et cetera. We've also seen how cinematic and graphically pleasing games can become in the last years... what I did not expect is to finally get to enjoy a title that features top notch modern presentation but also stands head and shoulders above the storytelling of old by not only offering a compelling narrative but by integrating meaningful choices deeper into gameplay than ever before. With the Witcher 2, old school RPG fans can finally have their cake and eat it too :)

I have to get this out of the way. Pay no attention to the people who say "combat is too hard". If you are like me, you are absurdly tired of rpgs dumbing down the combat and other aspects of the beloved genre. Combat is challenging and that is a GOOD THING PEOPLE! The Witcher 2 is not too hard. It is challenging and rewarding. Ok rant over. I was completely absorbed by this stunning masterpiece of a game. While Witcher 1 was a solid 8/10 or so, this title skyrockets to 10/10. There are very few faults I can find in it, and so many positives: -Outstanding visuals -Excellent, challenging, and rewarding combat -Immersive story -Mature but not overly indulgent themes -Great leveling system -A great company that deserves your cash. The guts it takes to release a new, high budget title with no DRM is insane. Get this game. You will not be disappointed. Unless you like to have your hand held the entire time. If that's the case, get Dragon Age II.

I came into this game with no expectations and without playing The Witcher 1. I was curious and heard good things about it from a friend. I'm blown away! This game has set the new standard for every western RPG to come. The world of The Witcher is one where there is no clear good or evil. There are only choices and their consequences. Unlike your typical RPG which gives you a black and white choice for every situation, there are times in this game where you are going to have to think about what you would do if you were Geralt. It doesn't always give you time to think it over either as some dialogue exchanges force you to choose within seconds, which is a good thing in my opinion. As for the tech side, this is the most beautiful game I've ever laid eyes on. The world is meticulously detailed and rich with atmosphere. Every area is unique with none of the recycled dungeons crap like in Dragon Age 2. It does come at price however. This is a PC killer. Only relatively new PCs will be able to run this maxed out at a high resolution. You will probably have to tone it down if you have an older PC, but even then it is still a great looking game. If you are on the fence like I was, you should definitely give this game a chance. I have a feeling it will be remembered as one of the best experiences of this generation.

Who can go wrong with Witcher 2 (with 2.0 patch out) and a free copy of Witch Enchanced Edition for just $23.99. Thank you Gog.com. Happy Holidays. :)