MountainWest
Scholar
Here.
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Don't know anything about the reviewer himself, but he starts with proclaiming his love for the RPG-genre, having played games from The Bards Tale and Eye of the Beholder to the more recent Elder Scrolls and NWN. So while he doesn't name any of the best RPGs (though I had a hell of alot of fun with EotB) he's not a Halo nuthugger looking for an action game.
Translation (somewhat): The Witcher is perhaps the most open and non-linear RPG I've ever played, when it comes to the story. And the fact that your choices have big consequences (though it's really 'meaning') makes it truly exciting.
There's no game that's a 100% open and there's always ramifications, but with a title like this it's getting closer. The witcher sets a new standard and is a breath of fresh air in a genre that's been standing still for many years (I like him!).
The Witcher is a game every RPG-fan should play, 'cause it's not only a visual experience but also a ... don't know the exact translation, but something like: but also a dark, gloomy story where the roads can be morally gray/undefiened.
The many hours of gameplay is another plus. I strongly (anbefaller = recommend?) this with a clean concience.
In most RPGs you'll chose whether you're evil or good at the beginning of the game. Of course, you're free to make that choice also in this game but... you'll face happenings where you'll have chose between only evil options. Refreshing, I have to say.
The game also bring up political and race problems in the world of Geralt and this contributes a great deal to the moral aspect of the story.
Knowledge is power.
To master something you need knowledge and that's true in this game. To master a quest you need to gain knowledge of monsters through reading books or talking to villagers. You can get them to talk by giving them food, money or jewelry. The same goes for aquiering knowledge ingredients for potions and magical drinks. You'll find many of the ingredients first when you've gained knowledge of them. Of course, you'll find herbs in the forest while other ingredients will come from monsters and animals. Not all ingredients will be available to you just because you've gained knowledge of them. You'll have to buy some (which you can do even without knowledge) but it's expensive.
Furthermore you'll have to learn recepies. The Alchemy skill will give you some fredom to experiment. Though the result will not always please you.
You'll have to be careful ont to drink to many drinkls in a row 'cause that'll poison Geralt and he might DIE!!! That's why it's important to have information on the enemies so you'll use the correct potions at the right times.
(you have to scroll down)
Don't know anything about the reviewer himself, but he starts with proclaiming his love for the RPG-genre, having played games from The Bards Tale and Eye of the Beholder to the more recent Elder Scrolls and NWN. So while he doesn't name any of the best RPGs (though I had a hell of alot of fun with EotB) he's not a Halo nuthugger looking for an action game.
Translation (somewhat): The Witcher is perhaps the most open and non-linear RPG I've ever played, when it comes to the story. And the fact that your choices have big consequences (though it's really 'meaning') makes it truly exciting.
There's no game that's a 100% open and there's always ramifications, but with a title like this it's getting closer. The witcher sets a new standard and is a breath of fresh air in a genre that's been standing still for many years (I like him!).
The Witcher is a game every RPG-fan should play, 'cause it's not only a visual experience but also a ... don't know the exact translation, but something like: but also a dark, gloomy story where the roads can be morally gray/undefiened.
The many hours of gameplay is another plus. I strongly (anbefaller = recommend?) this with a clean concience.
In most RPGs you'll chose whether you're evil or good at the beginning of the game. Of course, you're free to make that choice also in this game but... you'll face happenings where you'll have chose between only evil options. Refreshing, I have to say.
The game also bring up political and race problems in the world of Geralt and this contributes a great deal to the moral aspect of the story.
Knowledge is power.
To master something you need knowledge and that's true in this game. To master a quest you need to gain knowledge of monsters through reading books or talking to villagers. You can get them to talk by giving them food, money or jewelry. The same goes for aquiering knowledge ingredients for potions and magical drinks. You'll find many of the ingredients first when you've gained knowledge of them. Of course, you'll find herbs in the forest while other ingredients will come from monsters and animals. Not all ingredients will be available to you just because you've gained knowledge of them. You'll have to buy some (which you can do even without knowledge) but it's expensive.
Furthermore you'll have to learn recepies. The Alchemy skill will give you some fredom to experiment. Though the result will not always please you.
You'll have to be careful ont to drink to many drinkls in a row 'cause that'll poison Geralt and he might DIE!!! That's why it's important to have information on the enemies so you'll use the correct potions at the right times.
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Yeah, I guess you got me there. But VD is different from other developers on so many levels, it's not fair anymore to push him into the same category. Besides, it's not his full-time job.
