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I still cant think of a gme that gets even close for depth and ability to change the game world, your action have consequences
The dialog etc is incredible too.
Both expansions are great, blood and wine is the best, an epic little side trip just on its own
I think I put in around 100-110hrs on the main game first time around
The dialog etc is incredible too.
Both expansions are great, blood and wine is the best, an epic little side trip just on its own
I think I put in around 100-110hrs on the main game first time around
DanL said:
vonuber said:
I really need to give this another go, I bounced right off first time.
It’s annoying for the first few hours, while you adapt to the controls and have crappy equipment, but after that it’s excellent. Stick with it...
)Gave it another go back in the summer and I'm now 120hrs in, still don't think I'm close to the end. One of the best games I've played. Best way is to exercise patience, I found casting a quick sign, then 1 or 2 quick slashes followed by plenty of rolling/running away, repeat until dead (the enemy, not you
) worked best and helped me get the hang of it all.DanL said:
It’s annoying for the first few hours, while you adapt to the controls and have crappy equipment, but after that it’s excellent. Stick with it...
I completed witcher 1 and half of 2, only managed about 3 hours of 3.I think it's because I looked at the map and just saw all the ? and the shear size of it, coupled with less than stellar combat just went euugghhhhhhhhhhh.
Now I've just splashed the kids inheritance on a new pc i might give it another go.
It's an absolutely fantastic game, probably one of my favourites ever. I've recently completed it on NG+ death march which was great fun.
Use potions and oils, dont worry about all the ? as most of them are just loot, and make sure you dont ignore the side quests!
The biggest issue with it is that it has ruined most other games for me.
Use potions and oils, dont worry about all the ? as most of them are just loot, and make sure you dont ignore the side quests!
The biggest issue with it is that it has ruined most other games for me.
vonuber said:
I completed witcher 1 and half of 2, only managed about 3 hours of 3.
I think it's because I looked at the map and just saw all the ? and the shear size of it, coupled with less than stellar combat just went euugghhhhhhhhhhh.
Now I've just splashed the kids inheritance on a new pc i might give it another go.
I tried playing it several times and gave up after a couple of hours. The last time I tried and persevered, it took over my life I think it's because I looked at the map and just saw all the ? and the shear size of it, coupled with less than stellar combat just went euugghhhhhhhhhhh.
Now I've just splashed the kids inheritance on a new pc i might give it another go.
Well worth it to keep playing
Don't be afraid to dial back the combat to easymode if you are finding it a bit too challenging. My brain really doesn't get the combat system for some reason.
I know what you mean about being spoiled, whenever a new adventure-y game comes out, I am always disappointed by the graphics and the poor plots in comparison with the Witcher series.
I know what you mean about being spoiled, whenever a new adventure-y game comes out, I am always disappointed by the graphics and the poor plots in comparison with the Witcher series.
Zad said:
Don't be afraid to dial back the combat to easymode if you are finding it a bit too challenging. My brain really doesn't get the combat system for some reason.
I had an issue with the combat on Witcher 2, which led to me giving up. Seeing as Witcher 3 is on Game Pass, I am tempted to give it another go. After completing Horizon Zero Dawn which I really enjoyed I had great expectations from W3 which I tried afterwards last year. I was instantly chilled by the "beyond the iron curtain" feel of the dull graphics, the boring characters and the base plot. I keep hearing about how the game opens up the deeper you get into it, but the aesthetics and this whole middle age/dungeons and dragons atmosphere, which I usually loathe, have left me bitter cold. This is frustrating for me as I feel like I am possibly leaving aside one of the best games ever, so what can anyone on here tell me so that I give it another try?
Edited by point on Thursday 2nd January 12:51
point said:
After completing Horizon Zero Dawn which I really enjoyed I had great expectations from W3 which I tried afterwards last year. I was instantly chilled by the "beyond the iron curtain" feel of the dull graphics, the boring characters and the base plot. I keep hearing about how the game opens up the deeper you get into it, but the aesthetics and this whole middle age/dungeons and dragons atmosphere, which I usually loathe, have left me bitter cold. This is frustrating for me as I feel like I am possibly leaving aside one of the best games ever, so what can anyone on here tell me so that I give it another try?
How many hours, and how far did you get? The first "island" is basically a giant tutorial level - don't get too caught up in finding all the ? and completing all the side quests, as you can get burnt out and/or disillusioned by the clunky combat.Edited by point on Thursday 2nd January 12:51
MattyB_ said:
How many hours, and how far did you get? The first "island" is basically a giant tutorial level - don't get too caught up in finding all the ? and completing all the side quests, as you can get burnt out and/or disillusioned by the clunky combat.
Good point. I initially wasted a lot of time chasing down each ? only to find a lot of the challenges/monsters were far above my level. Stick to the main story quests but keep an eye out for side quests and ? as you go. Keeps things flowing more.Gassing Station | Video Games | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff