Abstract: The RPG genre is one that has seen an incredible amount of change over the past ten or so years. The pen and paper Dungeons and Dragons games that started the decade have been long since replaced with action heavy button mashers like Oblivion and shoot...
A review of CDPROJEKTREDs newest, dark and immersive RPG, "The Witcher". OverviewThe Witcher is a dark, and immersive action RPG that derives its roots from somewhere between Diablo and Neverwinter Nights. It delves the player into a medieval type s...
Abstract: Witches, dragons, elves, orcs, necromancers, hobbits, magic potions, swords, cross bows, cauldrons, castles, dark woods, misty hills, and dwarf mines - it just doesnt do much for me. I had my fill when I skipped through Lord of the Rings. Spending a y...
Abstract: Game Specifics Publisher: Atari Developer: CD Projekt RED STUDIO ESRB Rating: "M" for Mature Genre: Role Playing Game Theme: Fantasy Pros: Excellent non-linear storyline and graphics; Innovative game play Cons: Sub-par and out of character voice acting...
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Published: 2007-11-21, Author: William , review by: gamespy.com
Cool plot; unique, gritty setting; fun combat and alchemy design; long and fulfilling campaign.
Some quest bugs; long and frequent load times; not enough NPC models; some stability issues pre-patch.
The Witcher might be one of the best surprises of the year. CD Projekt has designed a mature, deep, meaty, thoughtful and downright fun role-playing game designed exclusively for the solo PC adventurer; no monthly fee required, thank you very much.The ...
Enveloping, sweeping storyline; excellent graphics; decent voice acting; hours upon hours of gameplay
Some side quests are generic
Geralt, youve done it again. Youve gone off and lost your memory, and now youre near death. Wake up, Geralt, the Witchers are in danger. An evil force has stolen our equipment—our vital gear that allows us to mutate initiates into new Witchers. Like...
Abstract: VIDEO: Head over to our videos page to check out all The Witcher footage!Fifteen minutes into The Witcher, I've diced up 30-plus people, defeated a 'roided-out insect-giant thingy, started my degree in alchemy, and shtupped a hot sorceress. Needless to...
Abstract: del.icio.us | Digg This | Glink It There was a time when witchers were everywhere, battling the monsters that vexed the races of the land. But that time is past. The witchers disappeared, and with their parting went the White Wolf, the most famed of...
