The Witcher: Enhanced Edition

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  1. SpajASE
    Sep 10, 2023
    9
    So for every rpg game which is made after 2004 i will say it's Fable like game ... :P ; anyway i love this game especialy becouse of the Wicther 2 . Combat i very intresting but script could be better.
  2. Richardca84
    Aug 24, 2023
    9
    Beautiful game. Great story and a great plot. It is pretty good at keeping you wanting to play as long as you enjoy a single-player game in the third-person view.
  3. PenetratorGod
    Aug 19, 2023
    8
    It's a game you have to give opportunities. Don't mind that it's old. It can still give you hours of fun.
  4. folmas
    Aug 14, 2023
    8
    the control and combat system are a bit inconvenient, but the plot is great. It is clear that the game is made with soul.
  5. Hochbichler
    Aug 13, 2023
    10
    The Witcher is an action RPG released in 2007. It is based on the works of Andrzej Sapkowski. Now where to begin. I had been a fan of the Witcher books long before this game was announced, unlike vast majority of the fans in the West. And so when it was announced that this game is going to be made, I was really sceptical. A new Polish game studio, with very little experience was trying toThe Witcher is an action RPG released in 2007. It is based on the works of Andrzej Sapkowski. Now where to begin. I had been a fan of the Witcher books long before this game was announced, unlike vast majority of the fans in the West. And so when it was announced that this game is going to be made, I was really sceptical. A new Polish game studio, with very little experience was trying to recreate that unique Witcher atmosphere in a AAA wannabe format? No chance anything good can come of that, I thought. Boy was I wrong! I still remember my first playthrough. Not only it wasn't a disaster, it was actually great. And they nailed the Witcher atmosphere. Lets talk about that for a while. I truly believe that the Witcher is quite unique. Sure there are other, much more brutal and vulgar and obscene and visceral fantasy worlds. But I love the Witcher world for being, at its very core, truly cynical. I just love that. And the developers truly managed to transfer this feeling to this game, which alone is a praiseworthy achievement. But there is so much more to this game. The graphics is very good for its time, with the somewhat bleak colors brilliantly portraying the somewhat bleak reality of the world. The loading screens and story decision cutscenes art is just awesome. The music is great, it fits the Witcher world perfectly. The main theme proved to be such a hit that it remained a main theme (with some changes) for both successor games. I always liked the Murky Waters tavern song, such a merry wedding song in the midst of all the suffering and war. The main story itself is actually very short and quite simple, and honestly, I do not think the mutants were even necessary, but it works anyway. Mainly because it is very often intertwined with the many secondary storylines and together they make a great game. The prologue is a tutorial, Act I gives you much more, but essentially it is closed off and can be considered an advanced tutorial. Then Act II and III are pretty much connected and in my opinion, this is the best part of the game. The game turns into a grim detective genre and again it works excellently. The game does not hold your hand, you must make your own deductions and reach your own conclusions and you can easily make a mistake, which will cost you. The characters are great, believable with typical bitter Witcher sense of humor. Then Act IV takes you into the country, but problems follow you there and add to those that are already there. In Act V you pretty much reap what you sowed. Epilogue gives you the obvious and expected ending, but with one (almost) hidden twist, that you can quite easily miss, which puts it all in a different perspective. One thing that the game has been criticised for is the combat. It is unusual, bit weird, bit repetitive, but it was not a problem for me. I got used to it quickly and then it felt normal ever since. The game does get a bit too easy towards the end, even on the highest difficulty, but that is a normal thing for RPGs. The talents are almost all passive, but with a quite a lot of freedom, so especially sign oriented builds definitely deserve a replay. The next thing I want to mention is the choices. You are making choices almost all the time, some are felt immediately, some are felt only much later, some are not felt at all, but they still affect the world in major way, even though you do not even know about them. Almost like the real world. In the most general sense, you can choose between Humans and Nonhumans. Or you can refuse to choose and remain strictly neutral in a Witcher way. It is great that you have that choice. Throughout the game you can also partake in drinking competitions, bare knuckle fighting and of course the excellent dice poker. One last thing: the romance. This game offers you basically two major romance options and then plethora of trysts (including a tryst with Triss, which can turn into a major romance spanning all three games). Your achievements on the fields of love are then forever recorded in the forms of in-game collectable cards with paintings of said females in often quite revealing positions. One of the greatest gaming ideas of all times. And all these things together make up the fantastic atmosphere I mentioned before. A bit dark, a bit sad and really cynical. I have nothing negative to say about this game. I played on PC and completed the game in about 50 hours. Naturally, no microtransactions and no SJW. A Witcher 1 remake is now in development and once again I am pretty sceptical and cynical about it. It will be open world, which might change the gameplay drastically. I truly hope none of the modern world SJW netflix cancer will affect this remake. By the way, don't you dare touch the sex cards.

    The Witcher is a fantastic game, that was somehow followed by two even more fantastic games. The more I play this excellent game, the more I am convinced that the remake is utterly unnecessary. Final Verdict: 95 %    … Expand
  6. Justifour
    Aug 12, 2023
    4
    This game didn't age well. It would be really cringy and shameful to play this in 2023 if you are not a fan of this universe.
  7. MetaKritiker90
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    One of the best RPGs of all time! I can't believe the many choices that completely alter the entire game! You have so much freedom and the game reacts to your difficult, grey choices. Almost no other game does what the Witcher does. It's soooo good!
  8. spreyz
    Jul 18, 2023
    10
    Had to give this a 10 because i saw it's the lowest rated witcher game, while it's actually the best. Period.
  9. DreamOfHero
    Jul 16, 2023
    8
    And so it was that the legend of the White Wolf took shape on our PCs!!!

    I played through it for a second time in November 2021. I wouldn't go as far as calling it a must-play game, but it still has its merits. Let's just say that since the first installment, The Witcher has presented a story filled with twists and intrigues, devoid of mundane quests. It does have its limitations,    And so it was that the legend of the White Wolf took shape on our PCs!!!

    I played through it for a second time in November 2021.
    I wouldn't go as far as calling it a must-play game, but it still has its merits.
    Let's just say that since the first installment, The Witcher has presented a story filled with twists and intrigues, devoid of mundane quests.
    It does have its limitations, but it also shows its age.
    If CD Projekt were to revamp the combat, fix the inventory system, improve the textures, and find a solution for the most tedious quests (which often involve traversing various locations with just one running style, resulting in unnecessarily long trips of 25 minutes instead of a quick 7/8 minutes on horseback), you would have a hidden gem in your hands.    … Expand
  10. SlashRevenge
    Jun 27, 2023
    9
    Fantastic story and characters. My main complaint is the boring combat system. Unfortunately, the graphics don't age very nicely.
  11. threeoftendie
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    Может ли игра в 20 лет влиять на мировоззрение? Я считаю, что да. Ведь, в 20 лет пройдя данную игру, я получил от нее столько же эмоций и впечатлений, как и от игр, которые я проходил в 10-11 лет, то есть, она заставила меня так же, как в начале игрового опыта, сопереживать персонажам и воспринимать все совершенно по-новому, словно в первый раз, словно я не знал всего, что от нее можноМожет ли игра в 20 лет влиять на мировоззрение? Я считаю, что да. Ведь, в 20 лет пройдя данную игру, я получил от нее столько же эмоций и впечатлений, как и от игр, которые я проходил в 10-11 лет, то есть, она заставила меня так же, как в начале игрового опыта, сопереживать персонажам и воспринимать все совершенно по-новому, словно в первый раз, словно я не знал всего, что от нее можно ждать. В The Witcher под нашим управлением оказывается ведьмак Геральт, персонаж серии книг Анджея Сапковского, но он потерял память, и для него все, что происходило в книгах, незнакомо, поэтому он в каком-то смысле заново знакомится с миром, а мы вместе с ним (правда, не совсем понятно, как он при этом по-прежнему владеет боевыми навыками, алхимией и магическими знаками - камень в огород приема с потерей памяти). Все мои впечатления от игры не уместить в одну рецензию, поэтому постараюсь как можно более кратко описать их вместе с игрой. Потерявший память Геральт оказывается в Каэр-Морхене, на который тут же совершается нападение и крадутся ведьмачьи секреты. Вместе с другими ведьмаками он отправляется на поиски в разные части света, посещает предместья Вызимы, саму Вызиму, квартал за кварталом, болота, Темнноводье и другую часть болот. На пути ведьмака возникают различные опасности, начиная со всевозможных тварей и монстров и заканчивая людьми, так или иначе потерявшими человеческий облик. В арсенале присутствуют серебряный и стальной меч, а также двуручное и одноручное оружие, которое можно поднимать у врагов и покупать у торговцев, как и доспехи. Игра сделана в духе классических RPG от Bioware, к тому же на ее движке. И все равно она поражает проработкой и улучшениями, добавленными непосредственно от CD Project Red. Как минимум графика для 2007 (2008) года смотрится очень хорошо. Что еще я могу по ней сказать. Сюжет - выше всяких похвал, серьезно, здесь присутствуют как хорошие клиффхенгеры, так и закономерные последствия выбора игрока, которые особенно ярко проявляются в финале, и нельзя сказать, какая концовка наиболее удачна - мы всегда выбираем "меньшее зло". И этого бы не было без простых, но глубоких диалогов и персонажей с их особенностями. Осталось мне пройти "Ведьмак 2" и "Ведьмак 3", и я наконец полностью проникнусь вселенной и серией. 10 бутылок спирта из 10.… Expand
  12. lukeak
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    One of the best games ever made. It has it all: a great Story, Gameplay, World building, and graphics
  13. BARAO555
    Jun 16, 2023
    7
    it all begins here. the best story ever written ibn my opinion. for 2008 the gameplay is very decent i would love to give more but the technical issues i had almost every where the 7 is the best what i can give
  14. res0nancer
    Jun 5, 2023
    10
    Игра детства со всеми вытекающими ностальгическими чувствами. Рос на этой игре и не могу её оценивать объективно. Субъективно - Великолепна. Музыка, атмосфера, первые незабываемые для школьника впечатления, герой и диалоги. Не будет второй такой игры в моей жизни.
    Если абстрагироваться от эмоций и опыта, то в нее будет тяжело играть особенно сейчас, когда игры стали более удобны в    Игра детства со всеми вытекающими ностальгическими чувствами. Рос на этой игре и не могу её оценивать объективно. Субъективно - Великолепна. Музыка, атмосфера, первые незабываемые для школьника впечатления, герой и диалоги. Не будет второй такой игры в моей жизни.
    Если абстрагироваться от эмоций и опыта, то в нее будет тяжело играть особенно сейчас, когда игры стали более удобны в управлении, имеют более интуитивный интерфейс и понятно взаимосвязанные механики. В этой игре надо будет разбираться, скорее всего терпеть визуал и несовершенность первого крупного проекта CD Projekt Red. Попробовать можно до конца 1 главы, если не прониклись - не стоит душиться.    … Expand
  15. 1Shorzz
    May 26, 2023
    7
    SHORZZ / The Witcher: Enhanced Edition: The Witcher Game Series might be the most detailed RPG games you'll ever play. The reason is based on the books. Witcher (1), combat is very strange in our current system. It feels boring and awkward at first, but it gets more playable once you get used to it. Pretty good game with RPG elements. It was a good game for its time. Play and experience the game.
  16. Wondux
    May 23, 2023
    4
    Sorry for the low score. If I look at it objectively, I can see that the game is excellent. But I started playing this game only to experience the preceding story before replaying Witcher 3 for the 5th time. In 2023, I can't bring myself to continue with this game. I'm sure the story is amazing, but I lost it when I had to walk everywhere in the swamp. I played for 10 hours, but I realizedSorry for the low score. If I look at it objectively, I can see that the game is excellent. But I started playing this game only to experience the preceding story before replaying Witcher 3 for the 5th time. In 2023, I can't bring myself to continue with this game. I'm sure the story is amazing, but I lost it when I had to walk everywhere in the swamp. I played for 10 hours, but I realized that it was just torture for me. I give up. Of course, this is subjective. I am using this website only to rank my games according to my enjoyment level.… Expand
  17. SilverOrlov
    May 22, 2023
    9
    Played the game for the first time in 2013. But the hands reached the last parts, only the nearest time. Of course the graphics is outdated, but if we give rating without this thing, the game is good. It was uncomfortable at first to play because of the specific combat system, but after some time I got used to it ... however, I would not want to return to such a system again anymore. APlayed the game for the first time in 2013. But the hands reached the last parts, only the nearest time. Of course the graphics is outdated, but if we give rating without this thing, the game is good. It was uncomfortable at first to play because of the specific combat system, but after some time I got used to it ... however, I would not want to return to such a system again anymore. A story, a frank picture with allusions to sex and cards of girls, various monsters (with some you need to prepare for battle in advance, and not just run screaming "for the motherland"), walking through the spacious locations, mixing the elixirs... it was a cool adventure. And, of course, it could be advised to anyone. Unless, the outdated graphics won't confuse you.… Expand
  18. kolarz3
    May 19, 2023
    8
    Very nice RPG game. I was playing in that game in 2021 - I did't have a chance to play earilier. Interesting plot. It was fun to finish that legendary game for the polish game dev scene
  19. IamNader
    May 9, 2023
    7
    It is a good game with wonderful story, the gameplay is good in its time but if you want play it in 2023 it is annoying a little bit - 7/10
  20. LilitNefara
    May 1, 2023
    8
    Лучшая атмосфера из всех ведьмаков, покер на костях и карточки, что ещё нужно то?
  21. Magical_Viktor
    Apr 30, 2023
    9
    Существуют просто Зло и Большое Зло, а за ними обоими в тени прячется Очень Большое Зло. Очень Большое Зло, Геральт, это такое, которого ты и представить себе не можешь, даже если думаешь, будто уже ничто не в состоянии тебя удивить. И знаешь, Геральт, порой бывает так, что Очень Большое Зло схватит тебя за горло и скажет: «Выбирай, братец, либо я, либо то, которое чуточку поменьше»Существуют просто Зло и Большое Зло, а за ними обоими в тени прячется Очень Большое Зло. Очень Большое Зло, Геральт, это такое, которого ты и представить себе не можешь, даже если думаешь, будто уже ничто не в состоянии тебя удивить. И знаешь, Геральт, порой бывает так, что Очень Большое Зло схватит тебя за горло и скажет: «Выбирай, братец, либо я, либо то, которое чуточку поменьше»
  22. Chrmz
    Apr 28, 2023
    8
    Despite the age of the game, it is still playable. I will definitely play the remake someday
  23. Alfonso17
    Apr 28, 2023
    6
    It is not easy to review a video game played sixteen years after its release, especially considering the context of the development of this first title by CD Project Red and the limited means they had at their disposal. The Witcher is a video game that "oozes" love towards the original work. The developers have fully succeeded in recreating in another medium the atmosphere andIt is not easy to review a video game played sixteen years after its release, especially considering the context of the development of this first title by CD Project Red and the limited means they had at their disposal. The Witcher is a video game that "oozes" love towards the original work. The developers have fully succeeded in recreating in another medium the atmosphere and worldbuilding of this saga. What is most striking when approaching this title is the "dynamism" of the places, the interactions within them, the huge amount of dialogues that are never an end in themselves, but always go to tell something about that world and have a real impact on the story. This last feature was not always implemented perfectly in the video games released at the same time as the first The Witcher. Nonetheless, even in its strengths, there are some sloppy points, to name two for example:
    1) characterization of NPCs not always consistent;
    2) ridiculous romances.
    Another flaw that is impossible to gloss over concerns the way the narrative of this game is constructed. Several times during the story, I had the perception that this, but in general, the whole narrative set-up including codexes and more, is aimed at those who already know the world of The Witcher. Compared to a similar title, such as the first Mass Effect may be, The Witcher does not have the ability to grab you and fully involve you within the game world, especially if you know nothing about it.
    Before moving on to the main criticism of this game, which everyone mentions when talking about it, it is important to talk about some elements of the game:
    - The sound design often comes across as crude, but it is balanced by good soundtracks that are sometimes corny, but always extremely consistent with the game;
    - The minigames: the dice game is entertaining and pushes you to play it more than it should, the same cannot be said for the fistfighting, which is too simple and scripted.
    -The game menu and Hud are poorly maintained, often intrusive, and above all not very user-friendly;
    - The skill tree can initially be interesting, but as the game progresses several issues related to the progression you want to give Geralt come out.
    The main flaw I mentioned above is the combat system, which comes across as point-and-click. There are 3 different styles of combat, each particularly effective against different types of enemies. The problem is that the gameplay becomes mechanical, simple, and repetitive from the moment you memorize which style to use and against whom. Also, the use of signs does not combine well with the gameplay; there is an imbalance between them.
    In conclusion, there are many other elements that I would have liked to introduce in this review, but I wanted to dwell mainly on the critical points of this title, which are certainly accentuated by the weight of the years, because these have had a considerable weight on the gaming experience . Despite this, I believe that this title can be enjoyed by lovers of the genre and that it could be interesting to play together with TW2, before approaching the CDProjectRed(TW3) masterpiece.    … Expand
  24. SpandamV
    Mar 31, 2023
    10
    For a 2008 game, it surely deserves a 10 score. The whole storyline is exciting, different from many games that always has boring parts. The soundtrack is amazing and honestly far better than most of modern games. The plot is intriguing and it has a rich lore.
    Many complains about the gameplay, that it didn't age well. But honestly this is a lazy way of thinking and gaming. It surely    For a 2008 game, it surely deserves a 10 score. The whole storyline is exciting, different from many games that always has boring parts. The soundtrack is amazing and honestly far better than most of modern games. The plot is intriguing and it has a rich lore.
    Many complains about the gameplay, that it didn't age well. But honestly this is a lazy way of thinking and gaming. It surely deserves a remake version.    … Expand
  25. 3ls0ul
    Mar 7, 2023
    9
    Este juego aún no lo eh jugado o completado, así que pondré una reseña y nota diferentes cuando lo haga.
  26. Nick7000
    Mar 5, 2023
    9
    Просто великолепно. Сюжет, геймплей, атмосфера - джиниус щит. На минусы боевки можно смело ложить большой и толстый, привыкаешь спустя пару часов и застреваешь в этом мире душой и сердцем.
  27. Kriticality
    Feb 10, 2023
    10
    What can be said, this is where it all started (well the regular edition about a year earlier IIRC).
    Have been through the game 6-7 times, always same choices (eh I like it consistent).
    Some criticize the combat mechanics (more like the controls) but it is not that bad.
  28. Pmstz
    Jan 31, 2023
    8
    Excellent game.
    The Witcher is a masterpiece.
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
  29. Targaryen006
    Jan 26, 2023
    5
    Story
    -Main story 3/5
    -Side Quests 2/5
    -Expression 2/5
    -Story Direction 3/5
    -main character 3/5
    -side characters 2/5
    Gameplay
    -Controls(keyboard and mouse ) bad
    -Combat 1/5
    -general gameplay 1/5
    Graphics (2008)
    -Environmental design 4/5
    -Animations 3/5
    -optimization new generation is good
    on record :13h
  30. Giero
    Jan 4, 2023
    10
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#10 Best PC Game of 2008
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#7 Most Discussed PC Game of 2008
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#3 Most Shared PC Game of 2008

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Metascore
86

Generally favorable reviews - based on 30 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 30
  3. Negative: 0 out of 30
  1. 1UP
    75
    The main adventure still has serious pacing problems, combat's still too easy for the most part, and load times -- though reduced -- continue to get in the way of the action.
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  2. Eurogamer
    80
    The new and improved package is increasingly attractive. There are still some rough edges, and moments of genuine drama are still undercut by how they're performed, but this is an agreeably driven RPG in an agreeably ornate package.
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  3. PC Format
    88
    Finally, The Witcher fulfills its potential, and, best of all, it's available as a free update, just in case you bought it anyway. [Nov 2008, p.110]
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