The Witcher: Enhanced Edition

 PC
User Score
8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 3308 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2,624 out of 3308
  2. Mixed: 466 out of 3308
  3. Negative: 218 out of 3308
Buy Now
Buy on

Review this game

  1. Your Score
    0 out of 10
    Rate this:
    • 10
    • 9
    • 8
    • 7
    • 6
    • 5
    • 4
    • 3
    • 2
    • 1
    • 0
    • 0
  1. Submit
  2. Check Spelling
view
per page
  1. morphinewan
    May 5, 2012
    0
    Mac version always crash. It is a wine pack. So bad. I can't even play it over 10 minutes. I can't believe so buggy app can be put on steam to sell.
  2. OliverGrau
    Oct 16, 2011
    0
    When I heard about the game trough critics and so on, I was blown away, I thought this gamw would be epic! I'm used to RPG's from Bethesda, as The Elder Scrolls: Oblivion and Fallout 3: Game of the year edtion, and Fallout New Vegas. Well I started the game, the combat sucks, the graphics suck, it's not really "open-world", the quests is boring and doesn't really give any meaning to me.When I heard about the game trough critics and so on, I was blown away, I thought this gamw would be epic! I'm used to RPG's from Bethesda, as The Elder Scrolls: Oblivion and Fallout 3: Game of the year edtion, and Fallout New Vegas. Well I started the game, the combat sucks, the graphics suck, it's not really "open-world", the quests is boring and doesn't really give any meaning to me. Actually it may be one of the worst games I've ever played.… Expand
  3. Joe
    Nov 8, 2009
    2
    This just isn't fun. The map system doesn't give a decent idea of where you should be going so why on earth have the map designers put in so many dead ends where you can see where you want to go over a 3 foot wall but obviously the all-powerful witcher can' t jump it! It's not the only flaw in the map design as a lot of the time you're running from somewhere to This just isn't fun. The map system doesn't give a decent idea of where you should be going so why on earth have the map designers put in so many dead ends where you can see where you want to go over a 3 foot wall but obviously the all-powerful witcher can' t jump it! It's not the only flaw in the map design as a lot of the time you're running from somewhere to somewhere else instead of questing or fighting; I did not buy this as a running simulator. The quests tend not to make sense as I keep being told what to do from my journal, which doesn't bear much resemblance to what the quest-giving character has told me. When you drink certain things you're slowed to a snail's pace, unless you've got your sword out... but you're only allowed to draw your sword at night meaning a trudge through molasses until it wears off. On the positive side, the secondary component of herbal ingredients does add a very nice twist to when you make potions and does give you a smile when you find a component that will perfectly complement a certain concoction. Perhaps some day I'll complete the game but since my frustration reaches too high a level after about an hour with this that day will be far off.… Expand
  4. PedroS.
    Aug 12, 2009
    4
    Not worth the price. this game is almost identical to Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring as far as gameplay/graphics goes, but i enjoyed LOTR better, and didn't require as much hardware. it's a decent game, but it's definately not epic. it almost reminds me of how every single MMO now-a-days is nearly identical to WoW, making them garbage.
  5. Straegulus
    Nov 6, 2011
    3
    Most aspects of the game seem really good. The story seems really deep, although, i couldn't get past chapter two. The characters are mostly unique and interesting, however, it seems like you can get "romantic" with any woman within seconds. The setting is dark and mysterious which really suits the mood of the game.
    But, the combat system is so monotonous and simple that I regret buying    Most aspects of the game seem really good. The story seems really deep, although, i couldn't get past chapter two. The characters are mostly unique and interesting, however, it seems like you can get "romantic" with any woman within seconds. The setting is dark and mysterious which really suits the mood of the game.
    But, the combat system is so monotonous and simple that I regret buying it. You just wait for the weapon swing to appear yellow and then you press the left mouse button. After that, you just wait again for that yellowish swing and press the left mouse button. Occasionally, you can throw in a magic attack.    … Expand
  6. charris727
    May 25, 2015
    0
    This is why I despise western games. All the male characters follow the same sexist stereotypes with no variety between them. Female characters are more than just breasts and thighs walking around. The lines are horrendous with no depth. Quite a shallow game. There are so many other things wrong, but this above all prevented me from being to enjoy the game.
  7. Mykwon
    Nov 6, 2013
    0
    Terrible RPG. Cinematics are boring, breaking the game flow constantly and lagging for no reasons. Combat system is the worst I've ever seen for the genre: just click when the little sword is flashing. Terrific. Fighting feels like performing a monkey job. Say bye to Vsinc, it's simply not implemented so your screen will keep tearing. Bad acting which makes characters dull and annoying.Terrible RPG. Cinematics are boring, breaking the game flow constantly and lagging for no reasons. Combat system is the worst I've ever seen for the genre: just click when the little sword is flashing. Terrific. Fighting feels like performing a monkey job. Say bye to Vsinc, it's simply not implemented so your screen will keep tearing. Bad acting which makes characters dull and annoying. You just wish they would shut up so you can continue playing. Typical Bioware sub-product: bad coding, no substance, unfinished, pointless. There are far much better RPGs out there. Got it for 5$ on Steam and would have gladly spent the money on a subway instead.… Expand
  8. mpc64
    Sep 10, 2014
    0
    The Mac version is a disaster. Can't really believe they're even selling it as a "Mac" version. It's really just a wine port of the PC version. Crashes all the time and often won't reopen after a crash without reinstalling the whole game. After several reinstalls, at this point it won't for open for me at all. Hardly got through any of the game. Complete waste of money.

    The game itself    The Mac version is a disaster. Can't really believe they're even selling it as a "Mac" version. It's really just a wine port of the PC version. Crashes all the time and often won't reopen after a crash without reinstalling the whole game. After several reinstalls, at this point it won't for open for me at all. Hardly got through any of the game. Complete waste of money.

    The game itself is pretty dull, what I could play of it. Hard to believe it got such good reviews from critics. Must be boosting their ratings in an effort to support an indie RPG. While I respect the work that went into this as an indie title. The game's just not fun to play. The story drags while you wander around some little town area. Combat's mostly just click repeatedly on your enemies.    … Expand
  9. syrik
    May 13, 2011
    0
    Terrible game. Probably the worst UI and movement interactions I've seen in a game, ever. Awful inventory system that looks like it belongs in the mid 90's. Sluggish controls, bad glitchy cut scenes, awful AWFUL combat system. Also, even though its fairly old the developer did massive upgrades to it after release. They did not, however, see fit to make vsync possible. SO, if you playTerrible game. Probably the worst UI and movement interactions I've seen in a game, ever. Awful inventory system that looks like it belongs in the mid 90's. Sluggish controls, bad glitchy cut scenes, awful AWFUL combat system. Also, even though its fairly old the developer did massive upgrades to it after release. They did not, however, see fit to make vsync possible. SO, if you play on an HD monitor and don't like screen tearing you will have to download and install a separate program that forces vsync for this game only because even the video cards own forcing won't work with this game. I picked this game up for $5 excited because it was so cheap and it has such a good following. I wish I would have bought a hamburger instead. This game came out the same year as Crysis and Mass Effect, I don't see how it ever sold one copy, much less developed a following.… Expand
  10. Tarz
    Sep 9, 2010
    1
    Seeming to be a critically acclaimed game, I picked up the Witcher relatively cheap, expecting to be pleasantly surprised. Instead, I was shocked and numbed into absolute boredom and disgust. In a word, the Witcher is bland.

    Dialog is utterly monotonous. Literally. I heard the main character use one tone of voice for nearly the entire game, as well as an utter lack of facial expression.    Seeming to be a critically acclaimed game, I picked up the Witcher relatively cheap, expecting to be pleasantly surprised. Instead, I was shocked and numbed into absolute boredom and disgust. In a word, the Witcher is bland.

    Dialog is utterly monotonous. Literally. I heard the main character use one tone of voice for nearly the entire game, as well as an utter lack of facial expression. Apparently voice acting was left on the roadside for this one.

    Combat is paced clicking. Tactics are only present slightly, and you may be required to swing your sword to different patterns if you fight different enemies.

    Storyline... An article that RPGs should be known for, considering at their core they should bring the player into playing a role, and making the player feel attached to the game world, it's characters, and it's struggles. However, I found myself not only not feeling attached, but rather bored, and at times disgusted at how a game this bland could achieve critical acclaim. Suffering from "repetitive level syndrome," perhaps is what plagues this game. A wash-rinse-repeat combat system, presenting "complex moral choices," in which everyone is guilty almost always. The storyline, is quite frankly, common. No true surprises await with this title.

    A bargain bin game in every sense, the Witcher is great for wasting time installing, uninstalling, and using to collect dust.    … Expand
  11. djbarker
    Apr 16, 2014
    0
    I bought this game because of its high score and recently falling back in love with RGPs. I found I couldn't get beyond chapter 1 because the mechanics are so broken; it's just not fun to play.
    I'll only give two examples:
    1) The fighting is bemusing at best, downright frustrating at worst. You click to attack and then wait for your character to lean back, then take a swing. Perhaps    I bought this game because of its high score and recently falling back in love with RGPs. I found I couldn't get beyond chapter 1 because the mechanics are so broken; it's just not fun to play.
    I'll only give two examples:
    1) The fighting is bemusing at best, downright frustrating at worst. You click to attack and then wait for your character to lean back, then take a swing. Perhaps he'll miss, perhaps he won't. The time delay between clicking and action utterly breaks any way of knowing if you're fighting properly or not.
    2) You can't hop over waist high fences. I need to say no more on this. It's utterly stupid.
    Then in terms of story, character and acting. Oh my word. It's embarrassing.
    I saw reviews complimenting the GFX. They are appalling! I can't believe they were looking at the same game.
    I think I only paid a few quid for this and feel cheated. Avoid at all costs.    … Expand
  12. smith
    Dec 21, 2011
    5
    Too many not worked ideas. Too tiresome. Much you run there here, speaking with the same characters though it is possible to join all it in one dialogue.
  13. Qwertie
    Sep 20, 2014
    2
    I like another reviewers description: "combat that's about as exhilirating as learning to type". IMO this is certainly among the most boring RPGs out there; its graphics are nothing special, combat is strangely designed, doesn't look remotely realistic, and is boring once you get the hang of it. To me the menu system is one of the worst parts. It's confusingly designed, with everythingI like another reviewers description: "combat that's about as exhilirating as learning to type". IMO this is certainly among the most boring RPGs out there; its graphics are nothing special, combat is strangely designed, doesn't look remotely realistic, and is boring once you get the hang of it. To me the menu system is one of the worst parts. It's confusingly designed, with everything represented by tiny round icons with unidentifiable features. I've never seen a game with such tiny buttons. I simply couldn't figure out how to use most of it and was so bored by the game as a whole that I couldn't muster the effort to figure it out. I gave up after 3 hours. Voice acting: boring. Combat: tedius. Non-combat elements: boring. Graphics: sub-par for its age.… Expand
  14. bioforge
    Apr 28, 2012
    1
    What a piece of frustrating garbage!! I had high hopes when this new edition came out only to see the same complex fighting system and clumsy interface. The storyline is somewhat interesting but the quests quickly become a chore due to the constant backtracking. Some of the boss fights are a jumbled mess!! The beast fight being one prime example.... even when beaten I wondered why IWhat a piece of frustrating garbage!! I had high hopes when this new edition came out only to see the same complex fighting system and clumsy interface. The storyline is somewhat interesting but the quests quickly become a chore due to the constant backtracking. Some of the boss fights are a jumbled mess!! The beast fight being one prime example.... even when beaten I wondered why I bothered? Its a totally frustrating battle......And for me was no fun what so ever!! Save your sanity and skip this game.... I found nothing Enhanced about this edition!… Expand
  15. theNILE
    Jul 6, 2013
    1
    I could never figure out why people said game was so good. I found it incredibly dull and lackluster, although I did like the potion system, being able to brew your own pots and the nice atmospheres the game had, sadly I found myself yawning constantly after the first few hours and I was wishing I'd never had the chance to play the game in the first place. There are very few decisions toI could never figure out why people said game was so good. I found it incredibly dull and lackluster, although I did like the potion system, being able to brew your own pots and the nice atmospheres the game had, sadly I found myself yawning constantly after the first few hours and I was wishing I'd never had the chance to play the game in the first place. There are very few decisions to make outside of upgrading, the game puts you on a linear path and encounters were just more annoying due to the hack n slash combat system. This is IMHO one of the worst RPGs I've ever played.… Expand
  16. Dark_D3s7r0y3r
    Oct 20, 2013
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm trying to like this game, I really am, but it's proving to be very difficult. I realize I am playing on hard, but this is just ridiculously... not fun. At the particular part I'm at, it autosaved before a long speech that I have to skip through each time I die, or when the person with me dies (because I saved them, this person dying would obviate the whole point to everything). Right after the long speech is a boss battle. At first I was thinking "Yay, time to put interesting mechanics into a fight instead of the regular click-at-intervals-until-something-dies", but instead, it's the same thing but now you have another person to worry about. On top of all of this, it's pretty vague where or how to do things, and not in the good, find-it-yourself way. It's more of a "walk around the entire map hoping you find where that guy wants you to be." The friend who gifted me this game said it was the best RPG he's ever played... I'm trying to believe him, but I honestly can't find anything good with it. I mean, if you like it, more power to you, but I feel more obliged to play through it just to get to the second one...
    Gosh, this review looks unfocused and sloppy... but then, so does this game... Hopefully the second one will be better.    … Expand
  17. Steve-O89
    Dec 10, 2012
    1
    I just took Snarkys review and copy and pasted it because he NAILED it with his review, and frankly im soo pissed off with this game right now i dont even want to take the time to write my own opinion. But this guy nails it

    ""The Witcher: Enhanced Edition" is really just enhanced garbage. How people can rate this unpolished and mediocre turd of a game so highly is beyond me. The    I just took Snarkys review and copy and pasted it because he NAILED it with his review, and frankly im soo pissed off with this game right now i dont even want to take the time to write my own opinion. But this guy nails it

    ""The Witcher: Enhanced Edition" is really just enhanced garbage. How people can rate this unpolished and mediocre turd of a game so highly is beyond me. The character you play as, "Geralt", is about as interesting as watching paint dry. I couldn't be bothered to give a f*ck about him or anyone else in this game. The side quests are mostly boring fetch quests, and the main quest is boring and unimaginative, plus the way the game handles quests is annoying as hell. Trust me, when you click on "Quests" and 400 quests show up (side quests + main quests mixed all over the place) you just feel like turning the f*cking game off... which I found myself doing quite often. Then there's the sex: every woman in this game wants to have sex with your character (apparently women go crazy whenever they see a guy with long white hair, lizard eyes and no personality whatsof*ckingever (ah, so THAT's what I've been doing wrong all these years, thanks for the tip developers!)) and as a "reward" (besides herpes and god knows what else) you get a "sex card" (you don't actually get to see your character having sex, instead you get to see a card where the woman you just boned shows you her **** Wow... I'm so excited... but I'm sure the 10-year-olds who gave this game an 8 or higher are enjoying themselves. After all, we can't have a "mature" RPG without including sex, can we? Idiots... "mature game", my *ss. I payed 3     … Expand
  18. Vilio
    Oct 13, 2015
    3
    This game is nice example, how marketing can sell any piece of s...t. I'm trying to find game with worse combat system, but i think it's impossible. I stopped game after few combats. Also characters are typical supermen, story is typical "we are the best and we can rule gods....".
    I have better fun with old MDK, which I bought on GOG. And Witcher is in Trash folder on Steam, where he belongs.
  19. KaienShiba
    Jun 11, 2015
    5
    Great storyline, ill conceived control setup. Which makes all the good things about the game suffer. Very few games are ported with success. Best to start from scratch even if it takes more time and effort to do it.
  20. MaoJin93
    Nov 18, 2017
    3
    Thought I'd play this in order to keep up with the story in W2 and W3. Let's just say that the first 20 hours I've played are almost solely composed of dull fetch quests and extremely repetitive environments and characters... (even when only focusing on the primary quests). It just feels like a complete chore just to get a minuscule advance of the main story. The game will have you runningThought I'd play this in order to keep up with the story in W2 and W3. Let's just say that the first 20 hours I've played are almost solely composed of dull fetch quests and extremely repetitive environments and characters... (even when only focusing on the primary quests). It just feels like a complete chore just to get a minuscule advance of the main story. The game will have you running back and forth the boring maps dozens of times before you can advance to the next section, only to repeat the same kinds of quests. Not sure if I will have the patience to finish this... Combat is the only decent thing thus far (and some dialogue choices).

    I'm presuming the story gets better later since it has positive reviews, but if's gonna take 30+ hours just to get to the good stuff I wouldn't recommend this.    … Expand
  21. ShawnD
    Dec 10, 2017
    4
    Terrible combat. 4/10

    I like the story, and the game reminds me of Neverwinter Nights, but the gameplay is horrendous. The combat is literally just clicking an enemy to start combat and then clicking again when the mouse cursor changes color. I want to keep playing through the game to see where the story goes, but the gameplay sucks. It feels like a chore to play the game.
  22. Termin8ter
    Feb 3, 2016
    6
    The Witcher is not a very good RPG, and I will explain exactly why: The combat system is annoying and unbalanced, Geralt will take forever to swing his sword, whereas your enemies have lightning- fast maneuvers and attacks. Another problem is that traversing the world is hard. There is no horse to help you get to areas quicker, and no fast travel, and the sprint ability barely helps. TheThe Witcher is not a very good RPG, and I will explain exactly why: The combat system is annoying and unbalanced, Geralt will take forever to swing his sword, whereas your enemies have lightning- fast maneuvers and attacks. Another problem is that traversing the world is hard. There is no horse to help you get to areas quicker, and no fast travel, and the sprint ability barely helps. The only thing that saves this game from getting a 0 is that there is an interesting story, with multiple endings. Do'nt buy this game, Buy Witcher 3, or Skyrim, or even Fallout 4.… Expand
  23. muzmuz
    Jul 3, 2016
    4
    The Witcher may be a little dated, but I find myself flabbergasted about how bad this game is. It has many of the worst animations and cringe-worthy gameplay mechanics I have ever encountered in a game -- I didn't even bother to spend an entire hour trying it.
  24. agurczuk
    Jul 18, 2016
    3
    I really wanted to like this game but it turned out impossible. Gave it two approaches, struggled with graphic issues, after solving them was totally disappointed by the gameplay and uninterested by the story.

    I picked up witcher 1 and 2 at the same time and for the continuity reasons wanted to play them in order. Could not bare through the first one thought - loved the second though.    I really wanted to like this game but it turned out impossible. Gave it two approaches, struggled with graphic issues, after solving them was totally disappointed by the gameplay and uninterested by the story.

    I picked up witcher 1 and 2 at the same time and for the continuity reasons wanted to play them in order. Could not bare through the first one thought - loved the second though.

    The graphics looked ugly - after some patching it sill looked bad. The combat was a total disappointment - click, click click and then repeat. After playing around 2 hours I had enough. The rest of mechanics probably had some potential but the game didn't interest me to discover what else it had to offer. Given that I'm not the biggest fan of the world created by Sapkowski I was put off and will never try my luck with this particular title.    … Expand
  25. OberiousLocke
    Oct 20, 2016
    0
    I tried to like this game. I REALLY tried. I tried to force myself through it even and I couldn't make it past maybe early Chp. 2. For my thoughts, read below, but the tl;dr of it all is while the game seems to have some promise inside it, it is so mindbogglingly bland and uninteresting that I cannot begin to understand the blind, unquestioning love for it.

    Graphics. While I usually try    I tried to like this game. I REALLY tried. I tried to force myself through it even and I couldn't make it past maybe early Chp. 2. For my thoughts, read below, but the tl;dr of it all is while the game seems to have some promise inside it, it is so mindbogglingly bland and uninteresting that I cannot begin to understand the blind, unquestioning love for it.

    Graphics. While I usually try to take it easy on games about graphics, I can't even say "Good for it's time" when we had games like BioShock, Unreal Tournament 3 and Crysis in 2007. They're not BAD, but they certainly deserve no praise.

    The dialogue. While sometimes well written, it's horribly delivered. It makes the delivery of Dialogue in Baten Kaitos on the gamecube look shining (and while I love BK, the dialogue is pretty iffy at times)

    Animations. They are literal crap. That's all I can say. I can't tell if Geralt is trying to brandish his sword threateningly during combat or do a rain dance.

    Gameplay. Really this should be #1 on this list considering how much it detracts from the game. Whomsoever decided that rhythm, timing based combat was a good idea should be hung and quartered. There's also the fact that even on normal difficulty, going into a fight with anything more threatening than a single barghest without drinking a Swallow potion is practically suicide. A prime example of this the fight with The Beast. Sure, you may have healing spells cast on you by someone to avoid spoilers, or you will until the Beast stuns you for 6 hours while taking out chunks of your health and oneshotting your help with it's 9000 adds.

    Story. While for the most part it seems okay, it seems that they're using Geralt's amnesia as an excuse to troll people who aren't familiar with the world of The Witcher through the books. There's this one part in chapter one where I went to the chapel to turn in some remains for that fat merchant in the inn, then this blue ghost that looks vaguely like The Architect from Dragon Age: Origins pops up, then starts talking to me like we're old friends and yammering about Destiny. I told him to sod off.    … Expand
  26. Apergy
    Aug 24, 2016
    0
    This game is a complete masterpiece, one of the greatest games of all time. Stunning graphics, absolutely heart warming campaign with endless potential for DLC. Great game, cannot recommend more.
  27. Broyax
    Apr 17, 2017
    8
    Pas mal, pas mal ! il faut du temps pour se plonger dans cette approche de l'heroic-fantasy assez particulière que propose The Witcher dont le héros n'a a priori que le charisme d'un beignet et la tronche d'un vieillard. Une approche pourtant très réaliste (grâce également au background soigné) à la manière du premier Dragon Age mais avec le politiquement correct... en moins !

    Gérard    Pas mal, pas mal ! il faut du temps pour se plonger dans cette approche de l'heroic-fantasy assez particulière que propose The Witcher dont le héros n'a a priori que le charisme d'un beignet et la tronche d'un vieillard. Une approche pourtant très réaliste (grâce également au background soigné) à la manière du premier Dragon Age mais avec le politiquement correct... en moins !

    Gérard peut se bourrer la gueule dans les tavernes, se mettre sur la tronche avec des abrutis pour quelques pièces et bien sûr lever de la jambonneuse à la moindre occasion (Gérard tire tout ce qui bouge, même les chèvres). Le langage est aussi parfois particulièrement "fleuri", ce qui ne manque pas de piquant.

    Le combat est très bien pensé (avec choix de la vue et possibilité de faire pause) et la nécessité de se documenter sur les monstres pour mieux connaître leurs points faibles -et... mieux les tuer- ajoute au réalisme (ou en tout cas à la crédibilité) dont je parlais plus haut. Techniquement c'est pas vilain sans être extraordinaire mais on note quelques environnements qui rament, même avec une carte récente.

    La VF est de bonne facture et la musique est correcte. Seulement (!) 3 ou 4 plantages pour un jeu à l'histoire assez complexe et aux choix qui ont un impact assez énorme, c'est plutôt bien "payé". Même s'il s'agit de l'édition "améliorée & augmentée" et dans ce cas on n'ose imaginer le comportement de l'édition normale originale...

    Je termine sur quelques soucis tout de même : le design des menus et de l'inventaire sont très perfectibles et au moins une quête -vitale pourtant- n'a pas de marqueur de carte ! beaucoup trop de copié-collé sur les visages des pnj et des temps de chargement importants. Enfin, en dehors des choix cruciaux, on manque de contrôle (et de choix) dans les conversations que l'on subit un peu trop. N'est pas Bioware qui veut... mais malgré tout, CD Projekt a réalisé un RPG surprenant qui fait honneur à la superbe saga de Sapkowski.    … Expand
  28. KARF4GEN
    May 10, 2018
    8
    Хоть пан Сапковский и не одобрил именно продолжение своей истории, думаю лучше рассказать историю Северных королевст и Геральта Ривского нельзя.
    Это пусть и коридорный, но такой приятный РПГ слэшер с чарующей музыкой, мифологией восточных славян и основой из одной из сильнейшей фэнтези вселенных.
    Изначально это не была игра ААА класса, но любовь и талант с которой она сделана сотворила    Хоть пан Сапковский и не одобрил именно продолжение своей истории, думаю лучше рассказать историю Северных королевст и Геральта Ривского нельзя.
    Это пусть и коридорный, но такой приятный РПГ слэшер с чарующей музыкой, мифологией восточных славян и основой из одной из сильнейшей фэнтези вселенных.
    Изначально это не была игра ААА класса, но любовь и талант с которой она сделана сотворила чудо.
    Для любителей качественного РПГ и красивых историй обязательно к ознакомлению.
    Гениальный и аутентичный мир раннего фэнтезийного Средневековья по мотивам произведений пана Сапковского был перенесен на рельсы игры.
    Перенесен не без проблем, студии приходилось продавать левый алкоголь ради заработка, что говорит за любовь к своей профессии и проекту.
    Начало трилогии показало безумный потенциал студии и доказало, что творец должен быть голодным.
    Надеюсь после третьего Возьмака в других проектах поляки опровергунт эту истину и выйдут на новый уровень.
    С теплотой вспоминаю как заставлял себя в нее играть, да, с механикой все сложно.
    Нужно перетерпеть и окунуться в этот мир, никакие биовар и рядом не стояли со своим DA.    … Expand
  29. Perun_71
    Mar 23, 2019
    1
    Battle mechanics are awful... Story line etc. very nice. But playing is horribly boring.
  30. ItGeraltOfRivia
    Oct 8, 2019
    10
    Одна из первых моих рпг, графика даже для своего времени была просто норм, боевка так себе, но вот сюжет очень интересен, после школы с удовольствием проходил ее, да и спустя 5 лет было интересно перепроходить. Советую всем любителям рпг и интересных историй и даже сейчас можно в нее играть если не оттолкнет графика и боевка.Одна из первых моих рпг, графика даже для своего времени была просто норм, боевка так себе, но вот сюжет очень интересен, после школы с удовольствием проходил ее, да и спустя 5 лет было интересно перепроходить. Советую всем любителям рпг и интересных историй и даже сейчас можно в нее играть если не оттолкнет графика и боевка.
  31. Fatryon
    Feb 8, 2020
    7
    Una gran historia basada en los famosos libros, sin embargo el gameplay es bastante inferior y suele tener bastantes problemas
  32. Abd_Elrahman
    Jun 3, 2020
    0
    The graphics are good compared to the games released in its time
    but the animations and the gameplay are too bad that I couldn't stand playing it for 30 minutes
  33. F3T1W
    Aug 27, 2021
    6
    An interesting RPGshka with a well-developed combat system, a depressing atmosphere, seemed very difficult
  34. cdpr_pidary
    Apr 23, 2022
    0
    Это просто кусок говнища. Боёвка днище - всратый кликер. Графон для 2007 года просто говнина, анимации все кривые будто из 99-го. На всю игру сделали 2-3 кривые модели НПС, которые кочуют из главы в главу. Доп квесты все одинаковые: принеси-подай-пошёл вон. В общем, шлак тысячелетия. Даже 0 для этой блевотины слишком щедро.Это просто кусок говнища. Боёвка днище - всратый кликер. Графон для 2007 года просто говнина, анимации все кривые будто из 99-го. На всю игру сделали 2-3 кривые модели НПС, которые кочуют из главы в главу. Доп квесты все одинаковые: принеси-подай-пошёл вон. В общем, шлак тысячелетия. Даже 0 для этой блевотины слишком щедро.
  35. AnonymousMC
    Nov 29, 2008
    8
    This game truly gave a feeling that maybe today's RPG can indeed be RPGs, you can roleplay in it! A feature that I haven't seen in a CRPG for years. There are good options which really make you think and now with no naive black & white morality.

    But there are some mechanics which don't just fit. The combat system tries to be something new and innovative but becomes dull    This game truly gave a feeling that maybe today's RPG can indeed be RPGs, you can roleplay in it! A feature that I haven't seen in a CRPG for years. There are good options which really make you think and now with no naive black & white morality.

    But there are some mechanics which don't just fit. The combat system tries to be something new and innovative but becomes dull and repetive. The potions and mini-games (gambling, bar fights etc.) are nice touch. But there are still many techinal glitches and bugs and the game may not run well even if you exceed the recommended settings. There are also stupid and boring fetch and kill quests which remind me of modern day MMORPGS: "Bring me ten feathers!". It's a surprise that in a single-player game you even have this kind of empty quests.

    After all The Witcher kept me playing for days and I'm a big fan of RPGs. Try it out!    … Expand
  36. AnonymousMC
    Oct 6, 2008
    10
    Already an absolute masterpiece in my eyes a year ago, and this update has launched it to easily the best RPG I have ever experienced (and I've played most). It stuns me just how shallow many of the reviews of this game are, dismissing it as a whole on account of one or two flaws, such as load times or not liking the combat model (which is highly subjective)
  37. DogFacedGod
    Mar 16, 2013
    8
    A dark and brooding RPG with a very interesting story, enjoyable NPCs, a dark but graphicly pleasing world. The story will give you some hard choices. It is however a bit buggy. I suffered from quite a lot of CTD's and Geralt doesnt always do what I want :p. The combat while feeling refreshing at first, needs a bit of meat and feels somewhat clunky at times (Example: changing swords duringA dark and brooding RPG with a very interesting story, enjoyable NPCs, a dark but graphicly pleasing world. The story will give you some hard choices. It is however a bit buggy. I suffered from quite a lot of CTD's and Geralt doesnt always do what I want :p. The combat while feeling refreshing at first, needs a bit of meat and feels somewhat clunky at times (Example: changing swords during combat)., the collectible nudity card element is a bit pubescent and out of place. If you look for a strong story driven RPG, this is the game for you.… Expand
  38. 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.
  39. TUHD
    Oct 26, 2014
    9
    It's a good game. Flat-out likeable. Yet there's one flaw in it - the fighting system. Constant clicking. Once you get used to it, it will feel good enough and you'll make chains of attacks - but getting it can be oh so annoying. Even if you after some time return to the game - you'll get the feeling of 'oh **** I forgot it works like this.' The story is good, the graphics while slightlyIt's a good game. Flat-out likeable. Yet there's one flaw in it - the fighting system. Constant clicking. Once you get used to it, it will feel good enough and you'll make chains of attacks - but getting it can be oh so annoying. Even if you after some time return to the game - you'll get the feeling of 'oh **** I forgot it works like this.' The story is good, the graphics while slightly dated by now remain nice to see.
    It's an underrated classic sadly    … Expand
  40. Pelu
    Apr 20, 2014
    9
    Probably the best PC RPG I've played. Mostly due to great plot, characters, factions and mostly interesting quests. An adult world where you can't please everyone. For these reasons, I enjoyed it more than Oblivion or Skyrim. However, the combat system is not as interesting, and the first 2 hours of the game might feel boring. Also, money does not really have value, as it is better to justProbably the best PC RPG I've played. Mostly due to great plot, characters, factions and mostly interesting quests. An adult world where you can't please everyone. For these reasons, I enjoyed it more than Oblivion or Skyrim. However, the combat system is not as interesting, and the first 2 hours of the game might feel boring. Also, money does not really have value, as it is better to just find the better stuff from enemies and environment.… Expand
  41. Swatpl
    Jun 8, 2016
    10
    This Game just became a legend a many years ago, this fantastic world which Mr Sapkowski created have a magnificent slavic and Polish accent that can not be counterfeited
  42. Dusty_Hayes
    Oct 4, 2012
    8
    A decent fantasy action role-playing game, the combat system requires tactical think due too three fighting styles and choosing between the steel and silver swords coupled with Alchemy the combat itself is a is a timed mouse clicking affair which can be somewhat off putting to some but once master is a fun and rewarding experience and you soon be hunting Trophy monsters. The Witcher has anA decent fantasy action role-playing game, the combat system requires tactical think due too three fighting styles and choosing between the steel and silver swords coupled with Alchemy the combat itself is a is a timed mouse clicking affair which can be somewhat off putting to some but once master is a fun and rewarding experience and you soon be hunting Trophy monsters. The Witcher has an adult themed story loaded with grit and lore supported with a great soundtrack, which is furthered by the consequences of the player's choices which unfold has the story progress's. The Witcher Enhanced Edition includes a "making of" DVD, a CD with 29 in-game soundtracks, another CD with "Inspired by" music, the short story The Witcher from the book The Last Wish, a map of Temeria printed on high quality paper, and the official strategy guide. In addition, a new and enhanced version of the D'jinni Adventure Editor this is a must for those who have played the Witcher 2 and certainly worth the checking for ARPG fans with the added bonus of the DRM removed by download the patch from the site.… Expand
  43. Banhammer0
    Dec 3, 2013
    9
    The Witcher. I already knew Witcher books before the game came out, so when I saw it on a store shelf I grabbed it without hesitation. This was the right choice. I completed the game 2 times, with different choices. The story is very mature and interesting. This is not a fairy-tale-like RPGish nonsense, it's based on Witcher books which are one of the best European dark fantasy series.The Witcher. I already knew Witcher books before the game came out, so when I saw it on a store shelf I grabbed it without hesitation. This was the right choice. I completed the game 2 times, with different choices. The story is very mature and interesting. This is not a fairy-tale-like RPGish nonsense, it's based on Witcher books which are one of the best European dark fantasy series. Geralt is my favorite character ever in a video game, closely followed by Ezio Auditore. Other characters very also very memorable.
    The game offers you a decent size world to explore, but filled with quests, interesting characters and mini-games like epic brawls in pubs. It never feels empty. The monsters are unique to the series, you won't meet any stereotype zombies and vampires. The combat system lacks somewhat, as it's very easy even on hard difficulty. It's backed up by excellent alchemy system, each potion really matters and have unique and powerful effects. Creating them is surprisingly satisfying, and since you can have only a few active due to them being toxic you need to choose carefully. There are also firecrackers and oils, so the crafting system is pretty robust. Your character gains talents that are basically skill points, skill trees are HUGE but not overwhelming and each skill does something different and interesting.
    As a bonus the game comes with a level editor so you can play player-created maps and quests after finishing the main story line.
    So does the Witcher have any flaws?
    Well the voice acting of main characters is superb, but minor characters very often have same voices, which is somewhat annoying. Also like I mentioned above combat is very easy once you grasp the basics.
    The world could have been bigger, it often feels like you don't have much space to breathe although it's never empty !

    Worse than the second part in the series, but still a great game on it's own it earns a 9/10    … Expand
  44. vence
    Mar 19, 2013
    9
    Very good game, interesting story and characters, graphically beautiful even running on my old laptop, its not open world like Skyrim but gives you nonetheless a lot of freedom.
  45. hellcat5
    Jul 28, 2013
    7
    The movement in this game is awkward. By that I mean the movement of the camera doesn't match to the movement of the character. The controls aren't something you can just jump back into, although most keys are standard i for inventory, J for journal, etc. C is not character, it's a fighting style. The combat in this game is somewhat hard to control. The camera isnt 'particularlyThe movement in this game is awkward. By that I mean the movement of the camera doesn't match to the movement of the character. The controls aren't something you can just jump back into, although most keys are standard i for inventory, J for journal, etc. C is not character, it's a fighting style. The combat in this game is somewhat hard to control. The camera isnt 'particularly jerky, but it move fast. Targetting your weapons can be hard because you only have a small almost pinpoint cursor to use, which can easily get lost in battle. Witcher 2 improves this franchise quite a bit. I can play this, but witcher 2 I enjoy more.… Expand
  46. azarielrdm
    May 25, 2015
    8
    Gameplay
    -Controls are mediocre
    -Click accuracy is an issue both in combat and looting and is frustrating at times +Combat is fun but... -Deaths can be cheap +3 difficulty modes. Normal was not very challenging. Presentation +Fantastic story +Graphics still somewhat hold up against newer 3d titles. Environments are very nice -Locations are recycled quite often +UI does its job    Gameplay
    -Controls are mediocre
    -Click accuracy is an issue both in combat and looting and is frustrating at times
    +Combat is fun but...
    -Deaths can be cheap
    +3 difficulty modes. Normal was not very challenging.

    Presentation
    +Fantastic story
    +Graphics still somewhat hold up against newer 3d titles. Environments are very nice
    -Locations are recycled quite often
    +UI does its job
    +Sound FX are perfect. Sword fighting doesn't sound much better than this
    +Excellent soundtrack
    -Early Bioware style conversations with cardboard NPCs

    Enjoyment
    +The story kept me wanting more
    +Combat is fairly exciting
    -Be prepared for a LOT of walking through empty space and backtracking
    -Can only track one quest at a time which led to many an inefficient route while completing side missions

    Other
    +The length of the game felt just right
    +The ending and conclusionary action felt rewarding

    Biggest Pros
    +The story and lore
    +Rewarding sidequests
    +Strongly written dialogue and decent voiceover

    Biggest Cons
    -The game not listening to where you click is frustrating and it happens often
    -NPCs look terrible and act wonky in cutscenes but such was the time the game was made

    This game is worth a playthrough and is fun.    … Expand
  47. mugen_is_here
    Jul 7, 2022
    6
    A great game with a very good story, characters, choices and quests. unfortunately, there's too much of running around, backtracking to truly enjoy this game at leisure. I wish there was a fast-travel system or something which lets met finish off the quests much faster. I played till the point where I had to get downer's brains. I killed off a bunch of them without finding any brains. GaveA great game with a very good story, characters, choices and quests. unfortunately, there's too much of running around, backtracking to truly enjoy this game at leisure. I wish there was a fast-travel system or something which lets met finish off the quests much faster. I played till the point where I had to get downer's brains. I killed off a bunch of them without finding any brains. Gave up at this point.… Expand
  48. NyaR
    Jul 5, 2014
    8
    This game has a really good story and many hours of gameplay. Choices make outcomes, decisions are valued.

    I did not like that it took about three chapters to get the hang of the battle system, and even when I did it was not that great. The storyline, however, is superb.
  49. Ensaabahnur
    Mar 8, 2019
    10
    Amazing game! I played it when it appeared and it blew my mind, on par with the Dragon age series or the baldurs gate series. Highly recommended
  50. Toffenuff
    Jun 19, 2013
    8
    Great and intriguing story and world, an even more intriguing main character, excellent voice acting, and the graphics were pretty impressive to boot.

    One of my biggest gripes is the tedious way of traveling around. Since it's not open world (I'm spoiled by open world/sandbox RPG games now), there are no shortcuts and you really do have to go on one specific route to get to where you    Great and intriguing story and world, an even more intriguing main character, excellent voice acting, and the graphics were pretty impressive to boot.

    One of my biggest gripes is the tedious way of traveling around. Since it's not open world (I'm spoiled by open world/sandbox RPG games now), there are no shortcuts and you really do have to go on one specific route to get to where you need to go. That got annoying to the point where I couldn't play through it for too long because of all the boring, reptitive, and unnecessary back and forth I had to do.

    Some fun monsters to fight. Really well done environments add to the immersion. Talents system was simple and fighting mechanics take a little getting used to but are easy enough. Gameplay is okay, but for me this was a story and character-driven game more than the actual action itself, which was a lot of fun at times but nothing too special at other times.    … Expand
  51. OwtDaft
    May 10, 2018
    5
    + The graphics are stunning, though the animation is as bad as South Park.
    + The music is good and really adds to the mood.
    - The story at times is good, but mostly it's slow and dull.
    - The game play is very simple but appears way more complicated than it is.
    - The game doesn't work with a keyboard and mouse very well.
  52. Basem101
    May 9, 2013
    8
    great story with a lot of "OH MY GOD" moments it would have been perfect with a good combat system it's a good experience and finally a very decent game to play
  53. omnipop
    Apr 1, 2013
    9
    Very good start of the series. Game has great story, massive amount of sidequests. Fighting is a little bit difficult in the beginnig, but when you learn it, it gives much fun.
  54. Programmer
    Dec 31, 2019
    10
    The most exciting and interesting game that I happened to play, I look forward to part 4.
  55. gracjanski
    Apr 3, 2018
    9
    Some people mention The Witcher on the same level as some classics like Baldurs Gate 2, Morrowind, Knight of the old Republic etc. In my view this game could be it, but the gameplay is not good enough. But step by step:
    The world is on perfect level: The NPCs got a lot of life, there are many details to discover, the political background is detailed and complex. In addition you have very    Some people mention The Witcher on the same level as some classics like Baldurs Gate 2, Morrowind, Knight of the old Republic etc. In my view this game could be it, but the gameplay is not good enough. But step by step:
    The world is on perfect level: The NPCs got a lot of life, there are many details to discover, the political background is detailed and complex. In addition you have very good music. The dialogs are on top level also: adult, happy, direct. One of the best, I could read since a long time. The story is well written and well presented. Not a big epos, but on a very good level. If you didnt have enough of this game, you can download a lot of mods. I played with a texture mod, that enhanced the graphic from 2011.

    The problem: the gameplay and that means, the core of every game: In the beginning I was excited about it, but it changed fastly. The fighting with the sword is mostly a reaction game, greetings from arcade games. In addition the controling is very bad, sometimes Gerald simply didnt do the commands, because the game played the animations to the end. There are some other gameplay elements, that are annoying. Yes, the inventar is still too small.

    Result: Surely a very good game, but not top.    … Expand
  56. TheLagbringer
    Jun 7, 2014
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Geralt of Rivia, the smoothest badass ever created.
    My friends recommended me this game. I was struggling a lot in the beginning as well as everyone who played The Witcher. I hated this game and at times came very close to uninstalling it. But I always thought "they said its good, there must be more to it" and kept playing. Indeed, after 3-5 hours into the game I understood. Behind a complicated story, totally ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ talents and combat mechanics there lies one of the best RPG games I've ever played. After you grip the overall gameplay it will stop to irritate you and patterns will start to display. You will be able to enjoy the rich and immersive story, full of intrigues and twists and also those weird combats. The story is the strongest part of the game, it is very mature where decisions are hard with serious consequences and are never good or evil. They just define your political and personal preferences as you progress from an outcast monster killer. The game is also very long. I like to fulfill every quest, check all chests and barrels and enjoy games in general. With such approach, The Witcher took me 65 hours to finish. Every second was definitely worth it. Do yourself a favor, buy the game and play it. Don't get demotivated by prologue and the first act, keep playing and eventually you will get consumed, I guarantee you that. Last time this happened to me was when I played Fallout 2 few years ago, this game quite reminded me of it and I thank its creators for that.    … Expand
  57. iddqd4
    Mar 16, 2018
    8
    В свое время пропустил игру, наверстывать уже поздно, но талан CDPred был виден уже с самого начала.
  58. Cyraga
    May 3, 2015
    9
    I'd tried a few times to enjoy this game before and it had always eluded me. With Witcher 3 coming up and looking so impressive I decided I would plant myself in front of Witcher 2 until I had given it time to grow on me or cement my disdain for it.
    I have to say I'm glad I did. Before, the combat didn't make sense, the quests seemed ambiguous and the general flow of the game felt    I'd tried a few times to enjoy this game before and it had always eluded me. With Witcher 3 coming up and looking so impressive I decided I would plant myself in front of Witcher 2 until I had given it time to grow on me or cement my disdain for it.
    I have to say I'm glad I did. Before, the combat didn't make sense, the quests seemed ambiguous and the general flow of the game felt plodding and ponderous.
    This time, something clicked and I found that with some patience I learnt how the combat was meant to feel and I fell in love with it (mostly). The seamless jump from an Aard sign to stun, to a quick attack to close, then heavy attacks to tear chunks from the enemies health is addictive and gripping. My only gripe is that most fights tend to be either simple affairs of one or two-hitting trash enemies or somewhat frustrating Yrden/backstab fests while you dodge multitudes of other enemies. It sounds worse than it is though, the combat is punchy and satisfying and I can’t wait for more in Witcher 3.
    The questing system is still a bit frustrating. The game doesn’t warn you when you’re about to fail quests because you cross an arbitrary point in the story that is incompatible with whatever side quest you might have been working on. Again, this is a minor complaint, the system isn’t punitive and for the most part it’s clear when you’re about to enter a major story quest and need to wrap things up before you go on.
    I don’t know what it was that clicked, but I really can’t think of much to fault this game on. If Witcher 3 is everything we’ve been promised then I can only imagine where RPG’s will go from here, because it will be hard to match, let alone beat.    … Expand
  59. xspidermanx322
    May 13, 2016
    9
    So, this game is a treasure. This game marks the start of the amazing Witcher saga. So what if it looks kind of dated? So what if the combat is tedious sometimes and little wonky? The storytelling and lore in this game is so good. I'd go so far as to say the story of this game might be better than the main story of Witcher 3. I have a soft spot for this game, but I think you should give itSo, this game is a treasure. This game marks the start of the amazing Witcher saga. So what if it looks kind of dated? So what if the combat is tedious sometimes and little wonky? The storytelling and lore in this game is so good. I'd go so far as to say the story of this game might be better than the main story of Witcher 3. I have a soft spot for this game, but I think you should give it a shot. One note, after the prologue chapter and the 1st chapter. The second chapter is pretty hard to get through because it's awful. Look at a guide, mod it, and try to make it through that piece of **** It's not bad story-wise, but it's so tedious that it made me stop playing the game the first time I went through until I figured out a way the lessen how horrible it was. BUT OTHER THAN THAT! PLAY THIS GAME! It's got a great ending twist and really sets up an awesome trilogy of games.… Expand
  60. B1ackGuard
    Jul 14, 2015
    9
    Despite a lot of flaws and shortcomings The Witcher the best single-player fantasy CRPG of all published since Baldur`s Gate. The game is not standard and has a incredible atmosphere. The Witcher it is a rare product of the gaming industry, and industry role-playing games in particular. The game does not have the analog. The case when the developers have put own soul into the game, and didDespite a lot of flaws and shortcomings The Witcher the best single-player fantasy CRPG of all published since Baldur`s Gate. The game is not standard and has a incredible atmosphere. The Witcher it is a rare product of the gaming industry, and industry role-playing games in particular. The game does not have the analog. The case when the developers have put own soul into the game, and did so with the mind. The only flaw of the game in my opinion is old graphics engine, but otherwise it's a masterpiece. The game gives an unforgettable experience... get used to the role of Geralt of Rivia and live..… Expand
  61. Lucif3r
    Oct 3, 2019
    9
    Amazing game. I dont play RPGs often but this game managed to conquer my heart with its interesting characters and story. It has also an beautiful soundtrack and wonderful atmosphere. People pick on it for its combat but for me it was never an issue. I was looking for an story driven experience and this game sure does deliver it.
  62. Qarren
    Dec 18, 2020
    6
    I remember once trying to play The Witcher after starting up the third game in the series, getting to the interview where you're asked about your choices in previous games and being overwhelmed. In order to understand the third game, I said, I must experience the first. And experience it I did. For 30 minutes. Enough to do the prologue and get into the first chapter and decide this combatI remember once trying to play The Witcher after starting up the third game in the series, getting to the interview where you're asked about your choices in previous games and being overwhelmed. In order to understand the third game, I said, I must experience the first. And experience it I did. For 30 minutes. Enough to do the prologue and get into the first chapter and decide this combat was the single worst experience I've had with one hand.
    Regardless, after falling head over heels for the Netflix adaption of the novels I decided all three games must be given proper due. And you know what? The combat was manageable. Wasn't fun exactly, but it wasn't a deterrent anymore. Most people will still see rhythm game mechanics in an rpg and quit while they're ahead though, so allow me to fill in the gaps in their missing experience.
    Since I already mentioned the combat a lot, and so does everyone else, may as well start by finishing my thought there. If you don't know this game made an attempt to blend traditional rpg mechanics with a more modern action rpg style and created a pseudo-rhythmic approach to fighting. You click to start an attack sequence and click at intervals to continue it for more damage, and bonus damage for precise timing. There is a dodging mechanic, though I say that lightly because if you use it for more than boss fights or really large groups early on let me know. I'd be truly interested in that solely unique experience of yours. Otherwise two potions, swallow and blizzard, can trivialise any fight you so desire. So enough of the obvious.
    To talk about the appearance at all wouldn't be saying much. It's a 2008 game by a relatively small company at the time. It looks fine, but some animations simply confuse me. Apparently in this universe children model their run cycle after a headless chicken. And otherwise the use of the same four models over and over again breaks some immersion but if you got over the hump that is the combat you'll get over this ant hill.
    Story-wise you'll get your generic fantasy affair. The enemies serve a purpose to the plot and no more, and soon get pushed aside anyway. There's a minor twist heavily suggested at the end, but if you're not a parent and don't wish to be, like myself, it will mean little to you. It's not like it's ever brought up again anyway. I have no more praise for the story than the choices either. A lot of the actual plot is steamrolled by the themes of witcher neutrality or choice. But since both factions are pretty shallow and neither is likeable it merely becomes another instance of Skyrim civil war syndrome. Choice for the sake of choice. And as much as the characters like to insist you can't stay neutral, you can and it's actually the easiest path. So much for exploring the downsides to neutrality in theme and action, because none of that matters anyway.
    The interface is usable but it isn't great, though you'll think it was as clear as polished air if you make it to the sequel. And otherwise quests, both main and side are fine. You may find some confusion in quest and objective tracking. Just remember that quests can last 2 or more chapters and you'll be sweet as sickly honey. None of them are mind blowing, but very few are complete bore-fests as well.
    Now to mix story and presentation here and talk about cutscenes and control of information. If at any point while playing this game you find yourself asking 'what just happened?' or 'what the hell are you talking about?' fear not. This happens so often I can only assume it's a feature. And I don't mean extended lore either, the game is actually pretty good about that and if you can't clue out a lore point from context then it's likely you can and are encouraged to buy a book on it. Otherwise, a half-decent glossary keeps most of it on hand for you. What I'm talking about here, however, is when a cutscene begins in one area and focused on one subject for a few shots and then suddenly the next shot is somewhere completely different and someone starts talking in the middle of a topic as if they'd been there for ten minutes discussing it with you. Allow me to demonstrate:
    1 - "Hello how are you?"
    2 - "I'm good. How are you?"
    1 - "I'm good."
    Very next shot
    3 - "And so the organs of the vleder are surprisingly hot when dissected"
    I have no words.
    Sometimes things happen in game but out of sight and then a character will start a conversation with you about what they just did as if you are the only person lacking omniscience in this universe. You weirdo. In the end, you'll understand the story just fine, but 'what?' will become your catch phrase along the way.
    In terms of progression, you'll find fairly quickly that levels do a lot and if you've done even a couple of side quests then by the end you've foregone even the need for potions. Enemies will fall before you like rain drops and you'd have a hard time taking damage. It's a good power fantasy actually.
    Overall good, but it's clunk.    … Expand
  63. Elissonx
    Aug 8, 2014
    8
    O jogo é de 2008 mas estou jogando agora em 2014 e por isso já dá pra ter uma ideia da fama que o jogo possui.

    Em termos de história, das escolhas morais pelas quests e das várias discussões dos diversos fóruns dedicados eu dou 10, mas pela jogabilidade atrasada, travada e bugs, 5. Assim:

    História = 10
    Jogabilidade = 5

    Nota = 7,5/10
  64. huss2215
    Nov 14, 2013
    9
    Graphics: The games graphics do look great, with nice lighting and good character design. It’s Still not the best, especially for a 2007 game. Some of the environment looks unrealistic like the plants for example have no sense of life to them, overall though it still looks good. 8.
    Sound: Amazing calming themes, and great voice acting. 10.
    Gameplay: The gameplay is unique because    Graphics: The games graphics do look great, with nice lighting and good character design. It’s Still not the best, especially for a 2007 game. Some of the environment looks unrealistic like the plants for example have no sense of life to them, overall though it still looks good. 8.
    Sound: Amazing calming themes, and great voice acting. 10.
    Gameplay: The gameplay is unique because it’s different from any game that I have played before. For starters the combat system is what makes this game unique. You have three different stances and different weapons which each are for particular type of enemies. Say your fighting a short dwarf, a stance changed to the hip would allow you to kill that particular enemy quicker, and if there’s a taller or bigger enemy that is attacking then a stance change where the witcher holds the sword above his head would be required. Now it’s not free combat where you just freely swing your weapon around. Instead you click on an enemy and the witcher begins to attack, then the arrow lights up and you must time your clicks with the mouse to keep the flow of combat going. Though this is something new, at times it feels overused and begins to get boring. Althought its always satisfying to switch to the lowest stance and hit enemies that surround you. The game is also a open world game similar to the elder scrolls games, but instead broken into chapter with each new chapter taking you to a newer area, or expanding on a previous one. The game is also similar to mass effect with conversation, and even allows you to make several choices which make an impact on the story. You can also develop relationships with characters such as romance, and earn sex cards for doing so. The leveling system is simple and there are plenty of skills to go through, although some may find it complex at first. The game allows for professions such as alchemy. 9.
    Story: I got lost trying to keep up with the story, because in the beginning its boring, but as you progress through the game, and near the end, it is satisfying. The game ends with a cliff hanger. 9.
    Lasting Appeal: Took me about 18 hours to complete the game, it’s definitely worth the 5 or 10 bucks I bought it from a steam sale (can’t remember exact price). 10.
    Overall Score: 9.2 out of 10.    … Expand
  65. wownd10405
    Feb 20, 2014
    9
    It was real fun work. Funny story and immerse it in a high degree of freedom in the game. It was a little uncomfortable, but the combat system was okay.
  66. Deadly_Traveler
    Aug 5, 2015
    10
    Have just completed it. One of my favourite games now.
    But seriously the game is marvellous. Graphics are pretty good despite engine CDProjectRed used was bad, soundtrack is glorious (felt satisfaction running around in Chapter IV, best incidental music imho) and the greatest - plot. The plot is absolutely perfect, no matter how many jerks are creating story for all those over9000k-cost    Have just completed it. One of my favourite games now.
    But seriously the game is marvellous. Graphics are pretty good despite engine CDProjectRed used was bad, soundtrack is glorious (felt satisfaction running around in Chapter IV, best incidental music imho) and the greatest - plot. The plot is absolutely perfect, no matter how many jerks are creating story for all those over9000k-cost games, it won't be as intriguing, as gripping, as great as plot in "The Witcher".
    P.S.: Really 1 of my favourite games now.    … Expand
  67. Ninja_Se7eN
    Jun 4, 2016
    9
    The Witcher is an RPG that tries to do things a little bit differently.
    Focus is on preparation of your battle, not on the battle itself: the right potions, bombs and skills will make any battle easy but lack of them may make simple battles next to impossible (depending on difficulty).
    There's a deep story in this game with hard choices to be made with sometimes unforeseen consequences    The Witcher is an RPG that tries to do things a little bit differently.
    Focus is on preparation of your battle, not on the battle itself: the right potions, bombs and skills will make any battle easy but lack of them may make simple battles next to impossible (depending on difficulty).
    There's a deep story in this game with hard choices to be made with sometimes unforeseen consequences later in the game that the player must live with.
    It gives you a fantasy medieval universe yet it is a dark one where racism, hate, politic backstabbing and sickness plague its inhabitants.

    If you enjoy an RPG with a good story and deep choices or you simply want to see how The Witcher began (in the games) then this game is definitely worth picking up.

    Keep in mind that this game has little hand-holding and you may feel lost at times. You may also encounter some graphical glitches like I have (beards were flying everywhere xD).

    It's a great journey if you're willing to forgive it's shortcomings.    … Expand
  68. johnyct9760
    Oct 7, 2015
    9
    It's been said many times over but I'll echo, the combat leaves A LOT to be desired the the story and characters save the day big time! A- Great game with just a few minor faults.
  69. Witcharob
    May 20, 2014
    9
    Cons:
    -The fighting system is kinda primitive.
    -The pacing can get slow at times. Pros: -Excellent story -Excellent characters, specially Geralt. -Awesome decision system and the way those decisions determine the events of the game. -The morale of the game rejects black and white perspectives, giving it a more realistic feel. -DRM free. -You collect cards of the girls you nail!    Cons:
    -The fighting system is kinda primitive.
    -The pacing can get slow at times.

    Pros:
    -Excellent story
    -Excellent characters, specially Geralt.
    -Awesome decision system and the way those decisions determine the events of the game.
    -The morale of the game rejects black and white perspectives, giving it a more realistic feel.
    -DRM free.
    -You collect cards of the girls you nail! XD
    -Minigames like dice poker are fun.
    -Amazing music.    … Expand
  70. splitforces
    Jun 15, 2014
    8
    I am not a fan of the combat system but the world is very immersive and the story is above average for a modern fantasy game. Graphics are very good for their time as well. Overall I feel if you are willing to deal with sub-par repetitive combat then you will have a fun time with the story and world building.
  71. lionars
    Sep 1, 2018
    9
    A real discovery! Unexpectedly great game with good quests and characters from books
  72. Tomle1202
    Jul 27, 2022
    8
    A janky gameplay experience alleviated by incredible characters and atmosphere.
  73. jacob4
    Feb 2, 2020
    9
    Though a bit clunky and awkward looking graphics by today's standards, the plot and and lore is still deep and memorable. The game is a great way to introduce new players to the world and mythology of The Witcher. The story is interesting and thrilling, and the characters are memorable. All the challenges and side quests will keep you busy unraveling what the story and plot has to offer.Though a bit clunky and awkward looking graphics by today's standards, the plot and and lore is still deep and memorable. The game is a great way to introduce new players to the world and mythology of The Witcher. The story is interesting and thrilling, and the characters are memorable. All the challenges and side quests will keep you busy unraveling what the story and plot has to offer. Definitely a great start for an epic franchise to take off!… Expand
  74. ShodanSpectre
    Dec 5, 2015
    9
    I am a fan of the Witcher series since I've read the books back in 2005 or so (and this fact really helped enjoy the game better) however even if you haven't read the books - this is a very good RPG in itself.

    The pros: + Good quality graphics, not a big deal for me gotta get that out of the way. + Wonderful soundtrack. Really immersive. + A nice "dark fantasy" world. Where elves get    I am a fan of the Witcher series since I've read the books back in 2005 or so (and this fact really helped enjoy the game better) however even if you haven't read the books - this is a very good RPG in itself.

    The pros:
    + Good quality graphics, not a big deal for me gotta get that out of the way.
    + Wonderful soundtrack. Really immersive.
    + A nice "dark fantasy" world. Where elves get racially discriminated, town guards take drugs as bribes, and use said drugs... Witches are trying to survive the ignorant mod that fears and hates them.
    + No "good vs. evil" - just a lot of people (and other creatures) with their conflicting goals, feels and wants.
    + With the above said - often you can decide who to help and how to judge those around you.
    + A lot of character development. You start as a guy who can barely deal with a couple rabid dogs, and end up taking out dragons (well, not quite 40-meter-long High Dragons like those found in Dragon Age, but 6-meter-long Wyverns) - multiple at a time, and beating much more dangerous creatures, as well as armed human enemies (mages, angry Templars, etc).
    + Not a lot of grinding for better gear. In fact you start out with quite decent gear: a Witcher's Steel and Silver sword, and not until quite late in the game can you find a weapon that's better.
    + There are ways to get very VERY powerful, if you figure out how to. It's no cheating or bug, just strategies that you HAVE TO learn if you wanna play on HARD. And there are multiple ones.
    + There are rune stones to use as a permanent upgrade to a sword, and it's nice that the better gear is rare and interesting to find, craft and upgrade (rather than something you can buy from the town merchant - just collect 100'000 gold, like in many RPGs)
    + Unique items are obtained through truly unique experiences, that may make you value them to a point that I chose to keep that item throughout Witcher-II game (using the import save feature)
    + No **** quests like "go hunt 10 squirrels and bring me the furs". Most quests are backed with a story that something really bad happened, and only a Witcher can help the person in need.
    + The quests match the protagonist, and feel on-the-spot. So unlike Commander Shepard saving the galaxy, and then being told to deal with some scumbags that stole something from a merchant, or the Inquisitor in Dragon Age looking for a lost cow.
    + Interesting characters. Many from the book. Yes you can make relationships with them, and even cheat on them if you wish to :-)
    + Overall, there are a lot of strategic and tactical things you are encouraged to learn, and a few things to upgrade (weapon and armor), but in a thoughtful way, (rather than the grind-to-get-top-level-gear way) the game is really hard to play on HARD unless you understand how to play it right.

    Cons:
    - You can't jump over a knee-high fence. WTF. But sometimes you can jump over the head of an enemy - this happens somewhat
    - The combat is a bit scripted... Not very manual control (no jump, no sprint, no duck or block), kind of an RTS-like feel to it. The "click at right time to strike a combo" is not bad, but gets old a bit too quickly. Maybe a love-it-or-hate-it thing.
    - The game world is a few isolated locations. They aren't very big either. Granted, they are nicely detailed, but will probably feel tiny to players coming from TES.    … Expand
  75. tupungato
    May 15, 2015
    9
    PROS:
    - Geralt's character development (with quite original method of talents)
    - potion making (includes picking of herbs, harvesting jaws of vampires etc.) - moral choices reflecting in changing attitudes of other characters - multitude of quests - some parts are really intense - deep, immersive story - nice music, beautiful landscapes, amazing architecture - seducing women is    PROS:
    - Geralt's character development (with quite original method of talents)
    - potion making (includes picking of herbs, harvesting jaws of vampires etc.)
    - moral choices reflecting in changing attitudes of other characters
    - multitude of quests
    - some parts are really intense
    - deep, immersive story
    - nice music, beautiful landscapes, amazing architecture
    - seducing women is kind of fun
    - becoming master of dice poker and fist fighting is also kind of fun
    - original monsters

    MEH:
    - somewhere midgame you get a lot of bothersome "run here, talk, run there, talk" quests
    - you need to adjust to game's combat system
    - first 30-90 minutes of the game are kind of boring

    CONS:
    - you don't get to use many weapons or armors, because other weapons than swords are not usable in witcher battle styles making them ineffective especially later in the game
    - after you start feeling which skills are important and focus on developing them, fighting becomes quite easy

    Overall: you need to bite the bullet and endure the first hour of the game. After that you get a really good, immersive RPG with damn good story and lots of locations.    … Expand
  76. gloriouspotato
    Jun 17, 2015
    8
    A solid and enjoyable game overall. What differentiates The Witcher from other RPGs is its superior character development and moral ambiguity. Choice and consequence is definitely a major component of the story, and it's interesting to see how it all manifests in the later chapters.

    Unfortunately, the game is slow to start, and the story doesn't really move forward until reaching    A solid and enjoyable game overall. What differentiates The Witcher from other RPGs is its superior character development and moral ambiguity. Choice and consequence is definitely a major component of the story, and it's interesting to see how it all manifests in the later chapters.

    Unfortunately, the game is slow to start, and the story doesn't really move forward until reaching Chapter 2 and 3. The combat system is similar in that it feels clunky initially, but you learn to tolerate and even enjoy it upon learning more signs and becoming more familiar with it, though fighting drowners and other trash slowly becomes more arduous and repetitive as you progress. Other criticisms include the sheer amount of backtracking there is, particularly in chapters 1, 2 and 4. Also, the weird quest progression in chapter 2.

    Overall rating: 7.7/10    … Expand
  77. Alser21
    Aug 22, 2015
    7
    Ho appena finito di giocare il primo Witcher e che dire...mi ha parecchio deluso.
    Dopo un discreto avvio, la trama inizialmente interessante ha continuato sempre più a diventare banale facendo perdere forse l'aspetto migliore del gioco: l'atmosfera.
    Dal punto di vista tecnico per quanto nell'insieme ancora oggi faccia la sua bella figura, resta uno dei prodotti più sopravvalutati del suo    Ho appena finito di giocare il primo Witcher e che dire...mi ha parecchio deluso.
    Dopo un discreto avvio, la trama inizialmente interessante ha continuato sempre più a diventare banale facendo perdere forse l'aspetto migliore del gioco: l'atmosfera.
    Dal punto di vista tecnico per quanto nell'insieme ancora oggi faccia la sua bella figura, resta uno dei prodotti più sopravvalutati del suo periodo. Gli stessi difetti che sono stati rinfacciati ad altri giochi dello stesso genere ma dal carisma minore, compaiono anche qui e in grande quantità: stessi modelli per i png che si ripetono all'infinito e di qualità alterne, doppiaggio in italiano quasi risibile e scene di dialogo totalmente inespressive e legnose. Oltre a questo una giocabilità carente e legnosissima per quanto concerne un altro aspetto fondamentale del gioco, i combattimenti. Ciononostante, il carisma del protagonista e l'ambientazione risollevano la produzione e spingono il giocatore a sapere come andrà a finire.    … Expand
  78. brofenix
    Nov 3, 2022
    6
    Pretty good game! A definitely stronger game if you have read all the books and are invested in where the story continues after the books end. The gameplay is definitely dated, but better than KOTOR 1 & 2 which this games feels like a lot. The dialogue is pretty good sometimes, though sometimes quite janky and fairly empty. Overall, I'd recommend it mainly to those willing to play WitcherPretty good game! A definitely stronger game if you have read all the books and are invested in where the story continues after the books end. The gameplay is definitely dated, but better than KOTOR 1 & 2 which this games feels like a lot. The dialogue is pretty good sometimes, though sometimes quite janky and fairly empty. Overall, I'd recommend it mainly to those willing to play Witcher 2 & 3 as well, as this game doesn't merit playing just alone.… Expand
  79. Vzhik
    Mar 1, 2019
    6
    Очень понравился сюжет, диалоги. история, отношения между персонажами, характеры раскрываемые русской озвучкой. Это фирменное "Но...." Геральда в цитатник можно занести. Играл первый раз и прям чувствовалось как диалогами можно влиять на ход истории. Но может это и не в полной мере так, не знаю. Очень круто в этом плане. Хорошо что много всяких побочек и они не выглядят надуманными,Очень понравился сюжет, диалоги. история, отношения между персонажами, характеры раскрываемые русской озвучкой. Это фирменное "Но...." Геральда в цитатник можно занести. Играл первый раз и прям чувствовалось как диалогами можно влиять на ход истории. Но может это и не в полной мере так, не знаю. Очень круто в этом плане. Хорошо что много всяких побочек и они не выглядят надуманными, ненужными. Очень хорошо вплетены в ход истории.
    Жаль что часто включаются рельсы - то есть переход в другие главы без предупреждений и автоматическая отмена побочек при этом, иногда не дают ничего сделать кроме как идти к заданной точке, невозможно вернуться к оружейнику, торговцу или складу и тп.
    На последних двух боссах просто архи зашкаливающая сложность. Да, играл на самом сложном режиме и всю игру были вменяемые враги, эликсиры и мази иногда пригождались. Но последний босс это что. Просто выбешивал тупостью. Когда тупо отнимают управление, когда тупо враги окружают и невозможно отбиться, когда тупо снимают все позитивные статусы... Изометрические костыли так и прут - когда в кадре никого нет, а по мне проходит урон откуда-то..
    Но в целом ознакомится стоит даже и сейчас. Нормальная игра с хорошей историй, отличным миром, добротной картинкой. 6/10.    … Expand
  80. Sanastusa
    Feb 11, 2016
    7
    Best review I can muster for this game is as follows; I played through because my friend highly recommended the Witcher series due in most part to Witcher 2. I can't skip games in a series, so I forced myself to play through the dry first game. It wasn't terrible. Just rough to play through due to how old the game is and it hasn't aged well.
    I played the Witcher who was only out for 2    Best review I can muster for this game is as follows; I played through because my friend highly recommended the Witcher series due in most part to Witcher 2. I can't skip games in a series, so I forced myself to play through the dry first game. It wasn't terrible. Just rough to play through due to how old the game is and it hasn't aged well.
    I played the Witcher who was only out for 2 things.
    1. Shani
    2. Other Women/Monsters who had lady parts.    … Expand
  81. styku91
    May 19, 2015
    9
    Great meaningful story is definitely the strongest advantage of the game. What developers made out of the old NWN engine is simply astonishing. One of the few cRPGs that are not only about grinding monsters, collecting loot and leveling up, must-play for fans of the genre.

    On the bad side - combat system makes encounters repetitive, so if you're a lot into action games, lower the score to 8/10.
  82. scribeofthemist
    May 21, 2015
    10
    There were so many graphics that my PC turned off and wouldn't come back, even though it survived everything from ACU to FC4 to Dying Light at Ultra settings. 10/10 would blow up my PSU again.
  83. bskierys
    Jun 1, 2019
    9
    This is a great beginning for the perfect trilogy. The atmosphere, quests, and story are just brilliant. This game deserves more recognition.
  84. Frenetik
    May 29, 2017
    8
    The Witcher is a good example of a story told right. The choices and consequences system is well done, it adds replay value and it influences the ending. Also I like the fact that you can remain neutral throughout the whole flaming rose vs nonhuman conflict.
    The story kind of loses focus in chapter IV which i think is the weakest of all because it forces you to do some random quests that    The Witcher is a good example of a story told right. The choices and consequences system is well done, it adds replay value and it influences the ending. Also I like the fact that you can remain neutral throughout the whole flaming rose vs nonhuman conflict.
    The story kind of loses focus in chapter IV which i think is the weakest of all because it forces you to do some random quests that don't relate to the main storyline that much.
    On a bad side, I encountered several crashes on windows 10. The game uses the aurora engine which is known for its bugs and map limitations. It sucks that there are very few face models for NPCs, and that I cant customize Geralt at all (there are a total of three armors in the whole game).
    The combat is not that great but you get used to it and after a few hours of playtime it doesn't represent a problem anymore.
    In the end this is a very good lengthy RPG (it took me 44 hours with a few side quests done) with a mature tone and interesting storyline.    … Expand
  85. zampaconi
    Jul 30, 2016
    9
    Recensione temporanea da sostituire non appena disponibile quella definitiva. Recensione temporanea da sostituire non appena disponibile quella definitiva.
  86. Cmmcfreire
    May 7, 2020
    6
    Story - 8/10
    Gameplay - 5/10 (may not be that bad for some people but i can't stand it)
    Graphics - 7/10
    Soundtrack - 8/10
    Levels - 7/10
    Replay value - 5/10
  87. Hosty
    Nov 2, 2015
    9
    If you are into RPGs, give this a try. I sure did a few months ago and it was great, I loved it.

    On the contrary of many people here who claim there are bugs, I myself did not encounter any such bugs through the entirety of my playthrough (64 hours), but I must admit, in some parts the story IS cliched but in some it is really original and fresh. Some people say it's mysogynist, I don't    If you are into RPGs, give this a try. I sure did a few months ago and it was great, I loved it.

    On the contrary of many people here who claim there are bugs, I myself did not encounter any such bugs through the entirety of my playthrough (64 hours), but I must admit, in some parts the story IS cliched but in some it is really original and fresh. Some people say it's mysogynist, I don't mind, that is their opinion. But this game is not made with the idea to be offensive to women, but to portray how it actually was in medieval times, when women certainly did not have the same rights as men.

    Back on topic, if you played TW2 or TW3 before touching this, you will probably not enjoy it as much as I did, infact I didn't like TW2 one bit when I seen all the difference from the first game to the second game. To this day I don't consider TW2 a true RPG, but more of a half life with rpg elements forced in.
    Then there's the debate of combat, how combat isn't very good. Well my opinion is that the combat is pretty good, with all the different styles you had to choose from and adapt depending on your enemy, and the animtions/executions were pretty satisfying I think. There is no dodging, which is probably the most iconic thing of TW2 combat, and that's just not good in my opinion.

    Anyway, story isn't that bad with iconic characters growing on you as you progress int he game.

    The one thing the game is severely, objectively, lacking in is the voice acting department. It has really low quality but then again the game is pretty low budget. In the Enhanced Edition they re-did almost all of Geralt's lines and maybe others, but when you find old lines it's pretty funny to see how bad they were.
    The graphics aren't half bad either, with a few mods making them even better. I myself didn't use any mods for my first paythrough, and would definitely use a few if I'm ever planning to play it again.    … Expand
  88. sanchouz
    Aug 1, 2020
    9
    One of the best RPG ever. The gameplay not so up to date but the music is wonderful and the story immersed into the world from the beginning, in some levels you feel like a detective
  89. ankittoms
    Jan 2, 2016
    7
    Excellent story but dated graphics and combat. Very dark Atmosphere.

    Graphics: 5
    Game play : 6
    Combat: 5
    World Design: 7
    Content: 9
    Immersion: 7
    Story: 9
  90. UsernameX
    Jun 13, 2018
    6
    small world. backtracking all over. too many dialogue even if voice acted, though. go there kill this, grab that, fetch, deliver. weak gameplay. way too long. unlikeable chars... it is not mature and makes for a dull game. do you know what g stands for in rpg? not for booooring. maybe at it´s time but definably not 2016! not worth to play if you wanna catch up. this game is around thesmall world. backtracking all over. too many dialogue even if voice acted, though. go there kill this, grab that, fetch, deliver. weak gameplay. way too long. unlikeable chars... it is not mature and makes for a dull game. do you know what g stands for in rpg? not for booooring. maybe at it´s time but definably not 2016! not worth to play if you wanna catch up. this game is around the 50hrs mark and a sore to struggle through. watch the 8hrs(!) all cut scenes youtube story-video instead. it is not broken and thus no bad but no good game either.… Expand
  91. HamimTheZeldaGe
    Feb 3, 2016
    10
    This Game Is Great And Let Me Tell You You Will Freaking Get A Nerd Boner Of How Great It Is As Much As I Love Witcher 3. Yes it is a better game but this game just gives me a great feeling each time i play it i love this game so much. So stop listening to me and get the game u retard hope u have fun playing the game best of luck
  92. Alasko
    Dec 22, 2018
    6
    This is a game that is fun but flawed. The combat system is pretty brain-dead hit C down a blizzard potion, click and you win. The blizzard potion is not even always necessary. Though this is not the draw of the game at all. The draw is the setting and the Characters, as many of you know The Witcher series is incredible source material for video games. Amazing monsters, Characters, andThis is a game that is fun but flawed. The combat system is pretty brain-dead hit C down a blizzard potion, click and you win. The blizzard potion is not even always necessary. Though this is not the draw of the game at all. The draw is the setting and the Characters, as many of you know The Witcher series is incredible source material for video games. Amazing monsters, Characters, and cities await you in every Witcher video game this one is no exception.

    The plot is overall pretty interesting. I would rate the game higher but the dialogue in this title feels incredibly dis-jointed in comparison to earlier titles like Baldur's Gate. There were many times when a character mentioned something that i had not done yet. Characters randomly disappear in the most frustrating times possible with zero indication of where the hell they went. There is also a lot of re-used character models here making things even more odd. Every merchant is the same fat guy with a coat.

    The game is kinda the forgotten child of the series but should definitely be played if you're a fan of the series.    … Expand
  93. JustSomeGamer
    Jun 16, 2016
    9
    This game blew my mind. This game is in my opinion what the perfect rpg looks like. The story is amazing, the characters are interesting, and this game has ACTUAL different routes that you can take, which result in different endings and world states. Sure, the combat is somewhat clunky, and there are some other minor flaws but those are nothing compared to the pros. 10/10 one of the bestThis game blew my mind. This game is in my opinion what the perfect rpg looks like. The story is amazing, the characters are interesting, and this game has ACTUAL different routes that you can take, which result in different endings and world states. Sure, the combat is somewhat clunky, and there are some other minor flaws but those are nothing compared to the pros. 10/10 one of the best rpg experiences I've ever had!… Expand
  94. KayVen17
    Jan 4, 2020
    7
    The Witcher: Enhanced Edition
    Infos Vorwerk
    Spieldauer: 49 Stunden Schwierigkeitsgrad: (Mittel) Änderungen am Spiel: Rise of the White Wolf Mod Es ist einige Jahre her seit ich die Witcher Trilogie angefangen und auch beendet habe. Und anlässlich der Serie wollte ich tatsächlich nochmal alle Teile durchspielen und diesmal auch mit Import der Spielstände, was mir damals leider nicht    The Witcher: Enhanced Edition
    Infos Vorwerk
    Spieldauer: 49 Stunden
    Schwierigkeitsgrad: (Mittel)
    Änderungen am Spiel: Rise of the White Wolf Mod

    Es ist einige Jahre her seit ich die Witcher Trilogie angefangen und auch beendet habe. Und anlässlich der Serie wollte ich tatsächlich nochmal alle Teile durchspielen und diesmal auch mit Import der Spielstände, was mir damals leider nicht möglich war, da ich die Spiele jeweils auf einer anderen Plattform gespielt habe. Deswegen hier eine aktuelle Review zu dem Anfang der The Witcher Spiele-Saga. Vorweg – ich habe mir dafür um auch eine etwas andere Erfahrung zu haben die „Rise of the White Wolf-Mod runtergeladen“ die einfach einige Sachen im Spiel optimiert. Somit hatte ich „indirekt“ ein Remaster.

    Story:
    Die Story hatte mich auch damals schon in ihren Bann gezogen und auch heute finde ich sie super. Es gab so viele Entscheidungen wo ich nochmal nachdenken musste bevor ich die Entscheidung treffe. Hier funktioniert es besser als zum Beispiel in einem Mass Effect. Da wusste ich direkt welche Antwort ich geben muss damit ich entweder ein Vorbild oder ein Abtrünniger bin. Hier fühlen sich immer beide Entscheidungen bescheiden an, aber man muss im Endeffekt das kleiner Übel wählen. Ich hatte stets das Gefühl die Story mit zu formen und das finde ich super! Einzig negativ fielen mir Dialoge auf. Manchmal sagt Gerald, dass er über eine Info noch nicht verfügt, obwohl ich die Info schon offensichtlich bekommen habe. Das nenne ich allerdings meckern auf hohem Niveau, da der Recht stimmig funktioniert

    Gameplay:
    Meiner Meinung nach ist hier auch alles in Ordnung. Die mehreren Kampfstile die man sowohl beim Stahl- als auch beim Silberschwert einsetzen kann finde ich super. Leider ist das Kampfsystem auf Timing-Mausklicken basiert und sehr eintönig mit der Zeit. Dazu gibt es zwar eine Ausweichfunktion. Diese habe ich, aber selten nutzen müssen. Beim Schwierigkeitsgrad ist zudem der Einsatz von Tränken sehr gering, was ich schade finde, da ich die Mechanik mit der Toxizität richtig genial finde. Klar ist das auf dem Schwierigkeitsgrad Schwer wahrscheinlich etwas anders, da aber die meisten Spieler den mittleren Schwierigkeitsgrad nehmen werden kreide ich das dem Spiel schon an. Die Zauber sind auch eher bescheiden vom Balancing her. Meiner Meinung kommt man mit dem Aard-Zauber auf maximal Stufe am besten durch das Spiel, da dieser eine Lähmung beim Gegner verursachen kann, womit der Hexer mit einem Schlag den Gegner wegpustet (funktioniert zwar seltener aber auch bei Boss-Gegnern). Trotzdem hatte ich alles in allem Spaß am Ausbauen der Fähigkeiten/Kampfstilen.

    Technik:
    Kommen wir zur Technik und ja natürlich ist diese gealtert. Trotzdem ist eine Sache perfekt gealtert. Die Atmosphäre! Ich fühlte mich trotz der alten Technik komplett in der Dark-Fantasy. Klar hat man optisch viele Klone, aber die Stadt, die Traverne oder die Wälder wirkten jederzeit belebt und die Musik, sowie die Sounds waren super. Die deutsche Synchro war ebenfalls mehr als in Ordnung und deswegen kann ich definitiv sagen, dass The Witcher technisch sich immernoch hervorragend macht. Ein paar Male hatte einen Absturz, aber diese gehören zu Seltenheit.

    Fazit:
    Nach fast 50 Stunden bin ich durch das Abenteuer und muss sagen, dass mir dieses Spiel gefällt, aber ich kanns nicht jedem empfehlen. Es ist trotz sehr vieler positiver Aspekte nicht für jedermann. Leute die denken, dass alle Teile wie der dritte sein müssen werden enttäuscht. Leute die sich mit älteren Spielen befassen können, werden mit The Witcher 1 eine wahre Freude haben. Die Entscheidungen sind spannend und haben Konsequenzen, das Gameplay überzeugt nach einer Eingewöhnung und technisch macht die Atmosphäre immernoch etwas her. Ich starte jetzt mal den zweiten Teil und freue mich jetzt schon auf die Steigerung der Qualität, denn CDProjectRed kann man auf jedenfalls zugute heißen, dass sie mit jedem Teil noch besser geworden sind.    … Expand
  95. MacMarrik
    May 20, 2016
    9
    Достойное начало игровой трилогии о ведьмаке Геральте из Ривии.

    Игра с замечательным саундтреком, который слушать одно удовольствие. Не плохой сюжет, который даёт нам погрузиться с полна в этот чудесный игровой мир. Интересные квесты, которые дают нормальную свободу выбора и/или дадут ощутить себя в шкуре ведьмака. Игра не линейна. Не на 100%, но есть не плохой выбор действий.    Достойное начало игровой трилогии о ведьмаке Геральте из Ривии.

    Игра с замечательным саундтреком, который слушать одно удовольствие.
    Не плохой сюжет, который даёт нам погрузиться с полна в этот чудесный игровой мир.
    Интересные квесты, которые дают нормальную свободу выбора и/или дадут ощутить себя в шкуре ведьмака.
    Игра не линейна. Не на 100%, но есть не плохой выбор действий.
    Графика не блещет, но не за это стоит любить первого ведьмака.
    Управление заточено только под клавиатура+мышь и для некоторых может показаться специфичным.

    Игра рекомендована любому любителю жанра RPG. Спасибо за игру польским разработчикам из CD Project RED. Польша STRONG!!    … Expand
  96. Noshein
    Jul 2, 2018
    7
    I understand why people love it. This game have awesome story and atmosphere. But if you as much impatient as me, chapters 2 and 3 would be a challenge for your nerves.
  97. touchofheaven
    Jul 9, 2020
    8
    Отмучился. Играть в это в 2020 году конечно тяжеловато, если бы это была не 1 часть Ведьмака, то я бы дропнул ее еще вначале на болотах. Было бы замечательно когда - нибудь увидеть ремастер этой игры, в котором бы изменили боевку, добавили побольше фасттревела (чтобы не наяривать туда сюда по пол Вызимы как курьер), в общем немного усовременили игру. История то здесь интересная, многоОтмучился. Играть в это в 2020 году конечно тяжеловато, если бы это была не 1 часть Ведьмака, то я бы дропнул ее еще вначале на болотах. Было бы замечательно когда - нибудь увидеть ремастер этой игры, в котором бы изменили боевку, добавили побольше фасттревела (чтобы не наяривать туда сюда по пол Вызимы как курьер), в общем немного усовременили игру. История то здесь интересная, много хороших квестов, вариативность на месте, юмора в диалогах полно. Ставлю 8 из 10, снимаю по баллу за боевку и болота.… Expand
  98. ActionRaider
    Aug 25, 2016
    8
    I am fairly new to the Witcher series and i played about two hours of the first game. my first thoughts were that the aiming takes a while to get used to and the battle system takes care of its self if you spam the left mouse key. as for one who prefers in depth battle mechanics and precision based game play it isnt the best but its something you can easily get over. i came more for theI am fairly new to the Witcher series and i played about two hours of the first game. my first thoughts were that the aiming takes a while to get used to and the battle system takes care of its self if you spam the left mouse key. as for one who prefers in depth battle mechanics and precision based game play it isnt the best but its something you can easily get over. i came more for the story and experience of all three games so a below average battle mechanic is something i can forget. my only other argument so far is that when you are on a quest it wont tell you where to go or display the objective on the side. you have to manually go through the map and click on the place you want to go rather than it already being set up like in other games. i give it an 8/10 because even though it may have bad mechanics that some may never get over it is something you can leave behind to enjoy the story.… Expand
  99. Jernas
    Apr 15, 2020
    8
    I'm a huge fan of the open world RPG games and since The Witcher is one of them, a really praised one in fact, I had very high hopes for it. In the next couple of paragraphs, I'll try to explain how did this relatively unrefined and rough around the edges game, ended up on my All-Time greatest RPG list.

    First of all, I played the Enhanced Edition so I'll be talking about this one and    I'm a huge fan of the open world RPG games and since The Witcher is one of them, a really praised one in fact, I had very high hopes for it. In the next couple of paragraphs, I'll try to explain how did this relatively unrefined and rough around the edges game, ended up on my All-Time greatest RPG list.

    First of all, I played the Enhanced Edition so I'll be talking about this one and not the regular version of the game. Now let's start with the graphics which, I think are roughly on par with Oblivion and Neverwinter Nights 2, but those games are four years old now so to be frank, The Witcher EE doesn't really look all that great. But nevertheless, graphics aren't that important, would argue some. What makes this game stand out is the story and how it's presented. It's centered around a witcher (a monster slayer) who is trying to hunt down members of a certain criminal organization called the Salamandra. It turns out that the Salamandra is much larger than it appeared to be at first glance. Also, it's important to note that the decisions you make in the game will change the course of some events later in the game, much like in Deus Ex. Those decisions also have an impact on The Witcher 2 if you will still have the first game installed on your hard drive. Some of the characters in The Witcher are very well done and I don't mean graphically. That includes the main protagonist Gerald and some of his girlfriends, namely Shani and Triss. The Witcher is, unlike most other RPGs such as Dungeon Siege, Titan Quest etc., a very dark themed game. Perhaps not as grim and dark as Diablo games, but still very dark. Even though the combat system is very similar to other RPG games, it's still innovative enough to not get repetitive after a while. Also I have to note that there are considerably less fighting in this game than in most other RPG games which means The Witcher isn't exactly a classic hack and slash game. There are some larger battles with maybe six or seven enemies at once, but that's about it. Other than that, herbalism and alchemy are pretty big and well made parts of the game. I like how Gerald learns about these things from the books.

    But there are also some problems with The Witcher. First of all, if you have a single-core processor or a slow dual-core one and are considering buying this game, just forget about it. It will stutter like hell in the crowded city of Vizima, perhaps even in the swamps. And that brings me to another part where this game isn't doing all that well. The swamps. The most boring part of the game, mainly because the beasts living there will always try to kill you and there is basically no way around that so you'll have to fight your way through their forces over and over again because the beasts are constantly respawning. This is the only part of the game that reminded me of other more classic RPG games. In the above paragraph I also mentioned that the graphics aren't that good which is very obvious with the character models in cut-scenes. Another thing that I mentioned in the previous paragraph is that The Witcher is not a classic RPG game. Yes you still level up and you can upgrade Geralds skills such as strength, dexterity etc. but in this game, there are only around ten or so weapons to use and I bet you'll only be using the two witcher swords, because they are by far the best and coolest weapons in the game. That's a bit of a shame because I always liked a hunt for better and bigger weapons in other games. For example, I am one of those few who liked Hellgate: London even though it had nothing to offer besides the chase for better and bigger weapons. Lastly, there are some bugs in the game and it can crash to desktop, so do not forget to save your progress every now and then.

    All in all The Witcher isn't a perfect game, but it's innovative in some areas, deep in others and generally very fun to play which is probably it's most important characteristic. Oblivion is still the best recent RPG out there but The Witcher in the second place isn't far behind.    … Expand
  100. Panica3643D
    Jun 16, 2018
    8
    На самом деле не впечатлила. Есть интересные ходы, есть интересный сюжет. Есть запоминающиеся персонажи. Но и минусов в этой игре тоже много.
Page:

Awards & Rankings

10
#10 Best PC Game of 2008
7
#7 Most Discussed PC Game of 2008
3
#3 Most Shared PC Game of 2008

Critic Reviews

All reviews »
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.
    Read full review
  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.
    Read full review
  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]
See all critic reviews »