I just finished playing through The Witcher a couple of days ago, and I can see why it is considered one of the modern classics of PC gaming. I thoroughly enjoyed the complex plotlines, political intrigue, and complicated character development. I recommend it wholeheartedly to any PC gamer.
I just completed The Vanishing of Ethan Carter today, and more than anything else, I can say without a doubt that it has become one of my all-time favorite video games. The plot is linear, but intriguing. Honestly, the game almost plays out like an extended interactive film. If you love beautiful visuals, you're in luck: This game has gorgeous scenery in spades. That's not to say that it doesn't have its disturbing sections though, and gamers who are easily spooked may not want to play this game. I was on the edge of my seat throughout much of the game, and that in and of itself is a testament to the expert work of the writers. The musical score is also incredibly moving and fits each scene in the game perfectly. What more can I say? Don't hesitate: Buy this game.
Battle Isle Platinum and all its components add up to create a very unique and fun-to-play game. The problem is that the games' cutscenes glitch repeatedly on my Windows 7 x64 PC with a quad-core i7 processor. This, in and of itself, doesn't totally ruin the games, as they are still playable, but a game loses some of its magic without the addition of a storyline. Interestingly, Battle Isle 1 and 2 run with almost no glitches, likely because of the minimal to non-existent amount of cutscenes. In any case, the games are an enjoyable take on SF strategy and tactics, and if that's all you're looking for, this might be the right buy for you.
