Do not under any circumstance read/watch/talk about this game! Jut get playing already!
Only to be able to experience it for the very first time again... The witcher series has always been an intriguing endeavour, starting out as unknown material since the series is based on books written by a Polish author, whos books had never been translated to English. But all that changed over the last years. If you are thinking about getting yourself into the series, just get to witching, since everything you'll need to know, is explained through the game itself. By the story, by books found in the world, by gossip whispered by city inhabitants and magical creatures that roams the wilderness. Feel free to jump right into the 3rd installment of the series, I for one, would not recommend to start out with the first game, since it serves more as story heavy material, than an actual game, due its early PC RPG gaming elements, which, to be honest, is outdated and a slog. The second installment is a much more fluid experience and serves as an appetizer for this glorious adventure. Without saying too much, going through this game, you'll encounter tons of interesting characters, inviting environments, encroaching wilderness, grand cities and tricky caves. You'll experience every single emotion known to mankind and by the end of your journey, you'll have connected more with the pixels on the screen, than some of your past relations in the real world. If this is your first time, I envy you, for you are about to experience one of the finest video games ever created, and a univers, which will be the benchmark for future generations of videogaming. Welcome weary traveller, have a drink, sit down and heed the tales of the witchers.
Every so often, a games comes around that completely shatters what we have come to expect in terms of what a videogame is supposed to be. Kentucky Route Zero is one such game, and I emplore you to sit down and play it. In the fear of spoilers, I will break down the basic concept of the game. You play as Conway, a man who drives a delivery truck for an antique shop. Accompanying his is an old dog with a straw hat. The game is played with your mouse entirely, as you point, click, and make choices while exploring the entoxicating and enchanting world of well, Kentucky. What this games lacks in triple A graphics, it more than makes up for in terms of atmosphere, soundtrack and well written characters. You are not simply a bystander to the evolving story, you are directly influencing it, writing it, bending it to your own taste. In a way, you are the storyteller, and it enforces that feeling greatly throughout the whole experience. If I have in the least peeked your interest in this game, do yourself a favor, buy it, sit down and get ready for a game that makes you think, laugh, cry and wonder. Kentucky Route Zero is well worth your time and will keep your brain occupied for the longest of times after you've put it down. Now we just need Act V
Few games have kept me this invested in both story and characters, but the Cat Lady balances everything beautifully. These are real people, with real problems and the decisions you make have a real impact. Do you want to make the world a better place? Or simply just battle your own demons? It is heavy themes to throw around, but once you get rolling, there is no stopping untill you are at the end of the rabbit hole. The game is not without flaws and some of the puzzels are just straight up none-logical. Downfall is not required to play this installment, but it will give you some deeper insight into some of the people you encounter and is an excellent game in itself. The soundtrack is a masterpiece in itself, and once Tears of Mars and Siah flows through your speakers, you will forget time and speace, and just submerge into the universe completely. Highly recommended for fans of games in general and point-and-click fanatics. It will linger in your memory long after you've solved the last piece of the puzzel and give you some insight into the horrible state of mind that is depression. Truly worth your time.
