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Never played this and picked it up here in 2024. I'm loving it and am engrossed in the story. I think the graphics are awesome and I've dialed in the colors via monitor settings. I found an ultrawidescreen (witcher aspect ratio fix) fix that allows the cutsceens to play correctly (3440x1440). A couple of janky things happen as can be expected, but overall plays great.

I got to Witcher 1 late, but man this game really holds up as an RPG all timer. It has some annoying boss fights, and you have to learn the rythem of the combat, but ohterwise this game excells at the Witcher fantasy more than the others. I may like 3 a bit more, but 3 wishes it went this hard into Swordplay, alchemy, and interesting Monster hunts. 9/10, would be a 10 but sadly the Bargeist boss fight exists.

This is an absolute masterpiece of a game

... especially if you plan to play Witcher 3. I always replay the whole series, if I replay Witcher 3. Makes more sense to me and prolonges the fun and the immersion into the whole world of the Witcher. So do not be a "mimimi, the graphics are bad"-guy and enjoy the music, atmosphere and storylines. Playing W1 and W2 makes W3 much more interesting. I also enjoy the development of the story, the characters, etc, as well as how far the technical possibilities and visuals have come since 2007. Cannot wait to schedule a replay accordingly to the release of Witcher 4. Note to the developer: Do not rush Witcher 4. We will patiently meditate by the fire.

This is my first time playing the Witcher series and I'm having a great time. The story is excellent and the combat is engaging and fun despite being a super old game. The game is also running smoothly on my modern Windows 11 machine despite its age.