Even with some drawbacks which might set a possible rating a few pegs back, or many some would argue, I am personally grateful that in our array of RPGs, the Witcher is able to stand head and shoulders above many modern RPGs including the likes of Mass Effect, Skyrim, Dark Souls and horrible iterations of FF 13. It's strong points far outweigh any kind of negative aspects you could find in a game like this, the dated graphical quality, the roughened edges of a few gameplay aspects and mechanics. The Witcher hooks you into the world it is eager to present through one main focus: complex and thoughtful writing that in my opinion underpins everything, from the script, to the choices, to the twists and turns of the story and the display of lore that appears in bountiful cartloads. The combat may be offputting for some but I deeply enjoyed the various degrees of elaborate techniques, skills, and items that give life to an elegant and refined approach to fighting. Another thing for which I'm grateful for is the Witchers way of dealing with touchy, difficult and often grave subjects. I believe that it truly has captured a suitable way of making the player deal with these situations in a mature and thoughtful mindset. Expect the Witcher to draw you into a rich and lively world that you will gladly explore and revisit.
