The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings

1. Valvar

   May 17, 2011

   10

   This definitely is Game of the Year 2011. The single best RPG I have played since Planescape: Torment. The characters are deep and complex,This definitely is Game of the Year 2011. The single best RPG I have played since Planescape: Torment. The characters are deep and complex, the storyline develops depending on your actions and choices. It takes what was good from every single RPG released in the last 15 years and makes it into something better. The graphics are simply the best ever seen in an RPG to date, if not the best that we have so far in any game (compare to Crysis if you want to). The flaws are few if any. The stealth sections are not the best, but they are optional, and there are a few bugs and such. There is no ACTUAL character customization, but you can change what the protagonist is wearing with quite a bit.
   The combat system works quite well. It may not be the best combat system in gaming history, but it does exactly what is is supposed to do. But all that is just beside the point. The atmosphere, the music and the character lines are just amazing, combining to create one of the best RPG's of all time.… Expand

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2. Arrabella

   May 18, 2011

   10

   A Beautiful Game.
   Scenery, atmosphere and the rich colours are beautiful. Story is all engrossing(decisions, decisions). Interesting grittyA Beautiful Game.
   Scenery, atmosphere and the rich colours are beautiful. Story is all engrossing(decisions, decisions). Interesting gritty fleshed out characters. Great combat. Great game.… Expand

   • 6 of 8 users found this helpful
4. Sokeri

   Jun 5, 2011

   10

   If you enjoyed The Witcher (1), The Witcher 2 will be an absolutely thrilling experience.
   
   The Gameplay: While the combat system in the seriesIf you enjoyed The Witcher (1), The Witcher 2 will be an absolutely thrilling experience.
   
   The Gameplay: While the combat system in the series has never been my personal favorite, it has been massively improved from the original game. The controls in general were much easier to handle, and the use of signs and fast/strong sword style was much easier. The skill trees were balanced and made much more sense than its predecessor. If you play the game on easy mode, it will seem very hack-and-slash like. Playing on normal balances out the "hack and slash" and the need for signs and potions in combat. For a genuine challenge, the difficult setting makes every combat experience strategic and epic. The Graphics/Settings:
   
   Stunning. Each map/chapter is completely unique, and much larger than it may initially appear. You can see that a lot of work went into the design. There is so much to explore. It's not an open-world game like Oblivion or Fallout:New Vegas. However, for being enclosed, it sure does have a lot to offer. The characters look very realistic... to the point where I can't even bare to look at DA2's anymore without feeling they are either way cartoony or outdated. Also, The Witcher 2 isn't afraid to show you some T&A, or even some good ol' bump and grind. Now DA2 looks *really* silly in that regard.
   The Characters:
   You play as Geralt in the series, but not without your own flavor of his reactions/personality. He is always somewhat sarcastic, but you can be the "good/fair" guy or the "do this or I'll beat you senseless" guy. Also, using the Axii sign in conversation (think Obi Wan's "These are not the droids you are looking for") makes it a nice middle-road option to get straight to the point/your objective. The dialogue can also be quite humorous. The non-playable characters are well drawn out and believable, with many facets to their person other than the limited persona we see all too often. The voice acting is incredible.
   
   The Story:
   
   This is the best part of the game. There are multiple storylines to follow, so multiple play-throughs will be necessary to get the entire experience. What you do/the decisions you make can have a huge effect on what will come next, where you will be, and the quests that will be available. Regardless of which path you take, this game is so engrossing you'll easily lose track of time as you play.
   
   Comparison to DA2... (for the curious)
   
   What can I say? At first, I thought DA2 was OK -- Dragon Age gone Mass Effect 2. Experiencing the graphics, characters, and storyline from Witcher 2 makes me feel like I wasted my money/time playing DA2. However, I personally prefer a more mature game with a preset appearance/character because I'm not looking to create an identity within a game. For gamers looking for more customization of their character -- DA2 is better, but not nearly as good as DA:O.… Expand

   • 3 of 4 users found this helpful
5. Choum

   May 21, 2011

   10

   I think it's probably the rpg of the year.
   This game have splendid graphic, no censorship at all (in dialogue romance etc...), lifefullI think it's probably the rpg of the year.
   This game have splendid graphic, no censorship at all (in dialogue romance etc...), lifefull environment.
   The story follow start where witcher 1 end.
   After the deception of dragon age2, it's good to see one good rpg this year.… Expand

   • 9 of 12 users found this helpful
6. ankittoms

   Jan 2, 2016

   9

   Excellent story with great graphics and good combat. Very dark Atmosphere.
   
   Graphics: 10 Game play : 8 Combat: 8 World Design: 9Excellent story with great graphics and good combat. Very dark Atmosphere.
   
   Graphics: 10
   Game play : 8
   Combat: 8
   World Design: 9
   Content: 9
   Immersion: 9
   Story: 10… Expand

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7. WordsWordsWords

   May 25, 2011

   9

   Once again amazing character/development and writing but the main story feels lacking. I would like to write a large review and say a lotOnce again amazing character/development and writing but the main story feels lacking. I would like to write a large review and say a lot about this game but I would use up all of my available characters so I'll just say it fully deserves my 9. It loses a point for a number of reasons. Combat is perfect in every way could use a little re balancing especially the spells.… Expand

   • 6 of 10 users found this helpful
8. Argonimo

   Jul 2, 2020

   0

   This game is changed my life. I think that games is better than w3. Story is better controls are better just graphics are worst.

   • 0 of 12 users found this helpful

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