The Witcher

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8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1615 Ratings

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  1. Auro
    Nov 2, 2007
    10
    The main character - i think Gerald is the most amazing character that was ever created in computer RPGs. The storyline, dialogues, monsters, NPCs all of them are so much much much enjoyable.
    Today, only three of computer RPGs i really respect: Baldurs saga, Fallout 1 & 2, The Wither, yep it is definitely The Big Trio of rpg's.
  2. Adam
    Nov 2, 2007
    5
    Nice try... but overall the product is mediocre. Cinematics are stunning, but gameplay is rough. Amateurish design haunts the interface. Well that eventually done, but not well done.
  3. IustinianP.
    Nov 2, 2007
    10
    Excellent game. One of the best RPGs I have played since Oblivion. Un-missable for any RPG fan. So far, best graphics, best story. As far as I can see it won't be any better RPG this year, so, for those looking for the perfect (adult) PC-Gme gift THIS IS IT.
  4. FC
    Nov 2, 2007
    8
    Went into the shop the other day for an RPG. Choice between this and Hellgate...very glad I chose this : ) A really nice suprise to me. Mature storyline and decent script add up to make a REAL rpg with soul. No doubt this is due to the rich source material of the book it is based upon. Reservations: some of the game events are narratively a little clumsy (like the initial Barghest Went into the shop the other day for an RPG. Choice between this and Hellgate...very glad I chose this : ) A really nice suprise to me. Mature storyline and decent script add up to make a REAL rpg with soul. No doubt this is due to the rich source material of the book it is based upon. Reservations: some of the game events are narratively a little clumsy (like the initial Barghest attack...kinda throws you in there with little explanation) The loading times are also a bit of an issue but otherwise I recommend it.… Expand
  5. M_Alex
    Nov 1, 2007
    10
    A very good game. not as monotonous as the hack and slash's, which i don't care much for. has a story, and good, addictive gameplay.
  6. AndyC.
    Nov 1, 2007
    10
    Definitely the best rpg of 2007. Never heard about Sapkowski before so I went to library and got some his book. I was so supriced how great story it has. Its definitely must to read story. You think Tolkien is the best? Read Sapkowski! And play this amazing game. Never had so much fun in a game since Baldurs Gate and Planescape Tormen. I want The Wicher 2. Please CD Projekt I count on Definitely the best rpg of 2007. Never heard about Sapkowski before so I went to library and got some his book. I was so supriced how great story it has. Its definitely must to read story. You think Tolkien is the best? Read Sapkowski! And play this amazing game. Never had so much fun in a game since Baldurs Gate and Planescape Tormen. I want The Wicher 2. Please CD Projekt I count on you, although I never heard about you before.… Expand
  7. AndreasO.
    Nov 1, 2007
    9
    Great visuals, beautiful and thoughtfully placed music, upstanding voice acting and a story that, while familiar, is still complex and engrossing marks this game as the RPG of the Year 2007. The gameplay gets it all right, taking the immersion factor from the Gothic series' timed combo attacks, the necessity of choosing appropriate attack tactics from Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy and Great visuals, beautiful and thoughtfully placed music, upstanding voice acting and a story that, while familiar, is still complex and engrossing marks this game as the RPG of the Year 2007. The gameplay gets it all right, taking the immersion factor from the Gothic series' timed combo attacks, the necessity of choosing appropriate attack tactics from Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy and the style from Neverwinter Nights. Probably the best RPG combat I've seen in my life. However, and this is a big however, if you want to play this game, bring a book. (Buying the books the game is based on would be very fitting, and I can easily recommend them as they're quite good) The load times are stuff of legend . . . As in, future archeologists will find computers three thousand years from now [i]still[/i] loading the Temple District.… Expand
  8. Rymdkejsaren
    Nov 1, 2007
    9
    This game is excellent overall. Beautiful graphics, wonderful settings, lovely music, good sound effects and very nice combat animations for the main character. The story has a slow start, the old amnesia trick is used but the story grows on you slowly until you are deeply involved. Unfortunately I think the dialog has lost a lot in translation from polish, it seems fragmented and This game is excellent overall. Beautiful graphics, wonderful settings, lovely music, good sound effects and very nice combat animations for the main character. The story has a slow start, the old amnesia trick is used but the story grows on you slowly until you are deeply involved. Unfortunately I think the dialog has lost a lot in translation from polish, it seems fragmented and illogical at times. Some plotlines could also use some work, there seems to be a lot of unmotivated actions and random. I'm not overly impressed with the advancement system, because in the end most characters will have a similar build. The alchemy is great fun though, and I love playing on hard difficulty where you really have to plan ahead of the big battles. Combat is fun, although could use some polishing since it seems sometimes your character refuses to behave the way you expect him to. Overall the game is excellent, but gets a slightly lower grade because with just a little more work in some areas it could have been absolutely perfect. I considered an 8 but then I remembered how much I enjoy playing the game, which is the most important thing after all.… Expand
  9. S.B.
    Oct 31, 2007
    10
    It's been a long time since I've enjoyed a RPG game so much. The story is gripping, the combat is well-done and the character development is interesting. I haven't seen any crash or had a big technical issue after 30 hours of playing either. Incredible game.
  10. MattV.
    Oct 31, 2007
    10
    This has got to be one of the best role-playing experiences ever to grace a PC. It's got elements of Baldur's Gate, Daggerfall, Fallout, and Gothic... but it's more brutal and gritty than all four of those series combined (especially if you have the uncensored UK version).
  11. MichaelZ.
    Oct 31, 2007
    10
    Best epic adventure in the games history, and the world wich actually lives.
  12. GarrethG
    Oct 31, 2007
    8
    Easily RPG of the year, sadly that's damning by faint praise as it has been a horrible year for RPGs. In The Witcher CDProjekt have displayed not only a deep understanding and love of the source material but also of core RPG gameplay values. The result is a win for any gamer who enjoys strong storyline, characterisation, involving quests and fun combat.
  13. ZO
    Oct 31, 2007
    10
    Not as open ended as some other major RPGs lately such as Oblivion or Gothic 3. However, it never loses focus and will always keep you interested (unlike the previous 2 games mentioned) so I don't see that as a bad thing. How can any 'professional' self respecting reviewer rate this game less than an 8? Obviously, they can't see a great game if it hit them in the head. Not as open ended as some other major RPGs lately such as Oblivion or Gothic 3. However, it never loses focus and will always keep you interested (unlike the previous 2 games mentioned) so I don't see that as a bad thing. How can any 'professional' self respecting reviewer rate this game less than an 8? Obviously, they can't see a great game if it hit them in the head. This is a game for true RPG fans, if you are then you wont be dissapointed. Support developers that make great games by buying this one! I thought about taking a point off due to loading times, but realized it never really distracts from the game (for me atleast).… Expand
  14. RupertM.
    Oct 30, 2007
    10
    Up there with Baldur's Gate, Fallout and Planescape: Torment. An instant classic. Rich in atmosphere, story and action. Gives me goosebumps every time I play it. Actually, I'm getting goosebumps right now by just thinking about it. Some minor bugs and long loading times will hopefully soon be fixed. Must buy for any RPG-Fan!
  15. PHE
    Oct 30, 2007
    10
    This is simply the most enjoyable RPG experience I've had since the golden era of Ultima. It makes some other RPGs released in the last few years almost seem shallow in comparison.
  16. Jez
    Oct 30, 2007
    10
    Draws from Diablo, KOTOR and Jade Empire and beats them all. Best combat in an RPG ever... Involving story, deeper quests than oblivion. Most of all it has gameplay the "mojo" of all games. At least 9/10 for this classic. RPG of the year imo
  17. JeremiahG.
    Oct 29, 2007
    9
    This is one of the best rpg/adventure I've played in years. The atmosphere of the setting, the quest lines, the voicework and dialogue are all very well done for the most part. Especially for the main character, Geralt. The combat is more hands on then your usual rpgs, though there are a few problems where you seem to just "not" attack when you click for some reason (read the This is one of the best rpg/adventure I've played in years. The atmosphere of the setting, the quest lines, the voicework and dialogue are all very well done for the most part. Especially for the main character, Geralt. The combat is more hands on then your usual rpgs, though there are a few problems where you seem to just "not" attack when you click for some reason (read the official boards, many people are having this problem) but it doesn't happen too often for me so it's not a huge deal. There's a ton of skills to learn, I mean you literally have like 5 tier's of skills for every combat stance (six total, 3 for each of your two swords) then 5 tier's for all your signs, then 5 for all your attributes (Sta/dex/int/str). So many to learn and some that sound great too. I went mostly with Dex so far because of the skills that just sounded fitting for the type of character I want to build (IE deflect arrows, higher dodge, etc). Speaking more of the atmosphere of the game and characters. The game, even though it features dwarves and elves, is told in a much more "realistic/gloomy" matter, not your usual high fantasy stuff. The dwaves/elves are treated as outsiders and "lower class" of humans and racism among other things you will see throughout the game. The characters themselves are brought to life with some overall good voicework which just goes to show how far a good writer (for the dialogue) and voice actor can take a game that much further. Some models are used over and you will notice "clones," even sometimes standing right beside each other. However after you get into the game this won't be an eyesore really as the characters you converse with and talk to are generally very well done. The world itself has a more late middle-ages germanic countryside feel to it. Some great time of day effects that are not only cosmetic but actually affect things in the world (IE certain monsters come out only at night, some only lwheln it's raining, etc). The world itself is filled with more mature things that rpg's have been lacking since games like Fallout/Daggerfall/Baldur's gate left the scene. You'll encounter the things you'd expect, Violence, sex, coarse language among more importantly, the storylines and context of the world and characters. I have only a few minor gripes in the whole so far. The lack of a screenshot button (have to use fraps or alt-tab) and no ability to hide the hud that I can find are a bit annoying, especially because of some of the beautiful scenes and environments you'll see exploring the world. For some reason the cutscenes sometimes lag. At first they were doing really really bad lag, but I turned off Depth of Field (which is only used in cutscenes) and put things to medium and now it runs fine for the most part. The loading in and out is the biggest hit to the game. Having to load a small hut going in, then turning around after just a few seconds inside to have to reload the exterior cell can take a while, and if you like to explore every nook and cranny in rpgs as I do, it will annoy you from time to time. In closing, even with the loading problems and other ones they are dwarfed by how fun and great the game as a whole is. This is one of the best rpg's I've played in some time and I hope it won't be the last from CD Projekt.… Expand
  18. DiegoN.
    Oct 29, 2007
    10
    Best RPG in long time, the adult aspect of story, the complex but credible enviroment, the great work made with main character, who is really 'alive'... and the great world created by Sapkowski. It must have a 10.
  19. VoytekK.
    Oct 29, 2007
    9
    This product is that rare gem of a game which has had someone's soul put into it and thus belongs in the same category as classics such as Fallout and Planetscape Torment. Excellent story telling and very good execution of gameplay and production values. The only rough spot in the game is the somewhat 'rough around the edges' UI. If you're a fan of Sapkowski's This product is that rare gem of a game which has had someone's soul put into it and thus belongs in the same category as classics such as Fallout and Planetscape Torment. Excellent story telling and very good execution of gameplay and production values. The only rough spot in the game is the somewhat 'rough around the edges' UI. If you're a fan of Sapkowski's books don't hesitate to buy this game. If you haven't read them, get the game for the sheer pleasure of enjoying an excellent grown up tale.… Expand
  20. Gabriel
    Oct 29, 2007
    10
    Very good RPG game. Mysterious, dark and bloody. Like life. Full of hard decisions. For real rpg maniacs - not only those who like only good graphics. Outstanding game!
  21. KrzysztofB.
    Oct 29, 2007
    10
    Well it seems we have a game, that is better than Gothic III and Oblivion together. I have seen very few bugs (most of which are physics-relatted), and I'm already halfway through the game. Combat system is pretty ok, a nice balance between simple click-as-fast-as-you-can and Gothic-alike personally controling type of attack. Story is great, with many connections to the book of Well it seems we have a game, that is better than Gothic III and Oblivion together. I have seen very few bugs (most of which are physics-relatted), and I'm already halfway through the game. Combat system is pretty ok, a nice balance between simple click-as-fast-as-you-can and Gothic-alike personally controling type of attack. Story is great, with many connections to the book of Sapkowski. Dialogues are kind of natural, also with many allusions to books, movies... and political life. And Geralt is just as he shall be: lethal, cynic and in great form.… Expand
  22. RobE.
    Oct 28, 2007
    9
    This is a great game in the vein of Neverwinter Nights, but with an original storyline. The prologue is a poor example of this games normally very high production value. 20 hours into it, I am still impressed by the high quality of visuals, and 100% spoken dialog. The only thing that keeps this from being a 10 is long load times, even on a modern PC.
  23. DavidK.
    Oct 28, 2007
    10
    I just bought it and i'm playing like 10 hours straight already. The game is great, long waiting was worth it, we got a game with graphics slightly better than in Oblivion and Gothic 3 but with storyline and climate as great as in the old RPG's ... it's like Baldurs Gate 2 in full 3D! I recomend this game to EVERY rpg/action genres fans without any hestitation!
  24. DavidO.
    Oct 27, 2007
    10
    Amazing game, i am not sure why this game is so unknown, its amazingly fun, i put about 20 hours into it in the last 2 days. Loving every moment of it from the attack system to the story to the cutscenes.
  25. MikeP.
    Oct 27, 2007
    10
    A must have for the fans of Andrzej Sapkowski, and a very good cRPG overall. Minor technical difficulties surely will be resolved.
  26. AdH.
    Oct 27, 2007
    10
    Absolutely amazing. The story and sideplots in this game are better than even the Baldurs Gate and Neverwinter Nights series. It looks good, got great voice acting and cool things such as people moving under houses when it's raining and complaining about it, and shoving people out of the way when you're running.
  27. MichaelB.
    Oct 26, 2007
    6
    Although visually stunning the games load times kill any of the fun for me. I have an extremely high end system 10,000 RPM in RAID, 8800 GTX Ultra and a QUAD CORE CPU with 2 Gigz of Kick as Dominator RAM.... I can leave the room, get something to drink and come back and maybe it will have loaded by then. I honestly spend more time loading this thing than playing it. It has my interest to Although visually stunning the games load times kill any of the fun for me. I have an extremely high end system 10,000 RPM in RAID, 8800 GTX Ultra and a QUAD CORE CPU with 2 Gigz of Kick as Dominator RAM.... I can leave the room, get something to drink and come back and maybe it will have loaded by then. I honestly spend more time loading this thing than playing it. It has my interest to be sure, but until I see a patch that fixes that issue I'm going to shelf it for the time being.… Expand
  28. MikeC.
    Oct 26, 2007
    9
    Brilliant immersive RPG based on a modified Bopware Aurora engine. Strides above NWN2 and MOTB, brilliant storyline, impressive graphics and just after a few hours play, you're totally engrossed.
  29. BrianA.
    Oct 26, 2007
    9
    This just barely loses out to Diablo 2 for best point and click RPG ever, due to the lack of multiplayer. It's combat is innovative and fun, the storyline is genuinely interesting, and there's just so much to do. Get this game!
  30. PhilippN.
    Oct 26, 2007
    9
    This game is the best rpg for years. The Witcher has got a great atmosphere. It's not without flaws but the good sides make that up. It has all a rpg should have and is a most enjoyable experience.
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#37 Best PC Game of 2007
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#9 Most Discussed PC Game of 2007
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 50 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 40 out of 50
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 50
  3. Negative: 0 out of 50
  1. Game Over Online
    78
    So if you’re looking for a dark and moody role-playing game that is different than everything else out there, and if you have a reasonably powerful computer that can handle the engine, and if you don’t mind adult themes that are more than a little male-centric, then the Witcher is certainly a game to consider.
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  2. Game Revolution
    75
    Trading more traditional, menu-drilling RPG “depth” for sheer style, action, mechanical elegance and what might be called a refreshingly grim mood, The Witcher is one of the most compelling - if not the cheeriest - fantasy excursions to come along in many a moon.
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  3. PTGamers
    90
    The Witcher is a fantastic RPG, a perfect recreation of the world imagined by Sapkowski. Being focused in a complex story as it is, the many hours of play will make us completely disregard the absence of multiplayer of any kind.
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