I'm not gonna post a full review other than to say that I love this game, I will however tell a quick story about this game. It was one of the many games that I came across at my local video rental store [back when those were still a thing], I rented it for my PSX not really expecting much as most of the games that the store had were pretty bad. The clerk handed me one of those giant, clear, plastic clam shell cases that were scratched and worn from use. I looked at the box and there, I think, four discs in there just kind of loose bunched up against each other. I took the game home and booted it up, after about and hour with the game I was completely hooked, it was so beyond anything that I had played before. However to my great dismay right around when it came time to pop in the fourth disc my PSX refused to read it. The disk was so scratched that my PSX wouldn't even recognize it. I was completely heartbroken that I never got a chance to see the end of this amazing game. I would like to purchase it but I am too afraid of losing those found memories I had of this game.
What can I say about the Witcher 2 that has not been said by countless others, it truly is superior to the previous game in every way. From the beautiful visuals to the brutal, fast paced combat, this is a game that RPG fans deserve. Whether you just kind of like RPGs or are a hardcore nerd this has everything you want. At first I was a little skeptical because there was a lot of hype surrounding this game, mainly from the fans of the first game. Which is understandable since the first game is easily one of the best RPG games out there. But could this small developer truly standup to a titan like Bioware; the short answer is yes definitely, without a freaking doubt. These guys did a tremendous job with the game and the only downside is that since it's a PC game only a small amount of gamers will ever truly appreciate it. But hopefully the success of this game will allow the next installment or possibly a new IP to be cross platform. But enough gushing, what you really should know is that if you're considering buying this game, stop considering, buy it, it's that good, you will not be disappointed. The graphics are amazing, everything from lighting, texture design, physics, and special effects are outstanding, it's no wonder the game is 15.9GB to install, they spared no expense. Just make sure you've got the system to run it. The standout features to me are the combat, voice work, and story. The combat is completely different this time around, opting for a simpler hack n' slash system, but that doesn't mean that it's dumbed down, if anything it requires you to make decisions much faster and know your enemies in advance before simply running head first into combat. Even on the easiest difficulty if you don't pay attention to the enemies strengths and weaknesses you'll be in trouble. The voice acting in this game is good by industry standards but not great, in my opinion the Bioware games still have it beat, but mainly because they can afford to hire big name actors. However compared to the first Witcher this a drastic improvement, Geralt no longer sounds like a cardboard cutout that parrots what you click on, he feels more human and well rounded, like man with a troubled past that only now starting to realize his true purpose. The story is a nonlinear as it gets, you truly decide the outcome, your decisions have consequences that you cannot fathom until they're true purpose are revealed. There are no "paragon"/"renegade" options here, only murky shades of gray that make you question your own morality and that of Geralt's . This is what it means to play a role in greater scheme of things as they gradually unfold before you. If it's adventure you seek this is it.
