The title of the review is the most accurate description I can come up with for this game. I got this game for free, perhaps an year or two ago? Can't remember. I was excited because at the time I had seen plenty of praise regarding this franchise. So I installed it and went on to play. However, my expectations were not met in many aspects. I wasn't satisfied with the quick-time-event combat system, the abundance of cutscenes, the voice acting and the general feel of "What am I supposed to do here?" that it gave me. I moved past the prologue, hardly understanding any of it and then quit soon after starting out on the outskirts of Vizima. A few months ago, I was bored and wanted to play something so I went right back to it, hoping a second experience will be more interesting. I started the game all over again from the prologue, dipped my toes into two or three quests from the first chapter then I got bored again and ultimately uninstalled, deciding to just not play it ever again. Thank fuck I didn't keep to my decision. A few days ago I decided to give it another chance. Third time's a charm, right? Well... it was!! My God, I feel bad for disregarding this game for so long. Sure, it's very rough around the edges but the story is intriguing! I was finally able to understand the premise and it suddenly made everything so much better. I finally began understanding the mechanics and it's so much easier to delve into the experience and to feel the game. I've just finished the first chapter of the story and I must say, I've been nothing but surprised by it. I'm sorry, CD Projekt Red, for so quickly misjudging your game. I had to take a little time off to write this review but I can't wait to continue my adventure! To anyone out there who's first picking up this raw gem, don't do the same mistake I did. Give the game a chance, it will surprise the hell out of you!
