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[Borschtbeet]

I know it is a game based off a long running series of fantasy novels from a Polish dude.
With that said, will I be able to play and enjoy the game's storyline without having an extensive knowledge of the game's backstory, lore, and universe? 
Does the game's narrative do a good enough job of familiarizing the player to the world the game takes place in or does the game play expecting the player to already know a good deal about the Witcher Franchise?

I don't mind reading some good fantasy of course, but I just want to know if it is necessary since I am anxious to play this ASAP.

[TesseractSpace]

Well, the enhanced edition box comes with a short story from the first book of Witcher short stories which helps, but so far the game seems to be doing a good job of introducing the world, though there are definitely things I'm sure I'm missing by not having read the books.



But this is where the main character's amnesia is useful, it allows for exposition in the game.

[The_unknown_hero]

It is more then adequate in my opinion. You should be fine.

Modifié par The_unknown_hero, 12 janvier 2010 - 11:39 .

[amethyst_rose2009]

I've never read the books and I really liked the game.  Since your character starts out not knowing who he is you kind of learn everything you need to know along the way anyway.

[Endurium]

The books only helped a little, and in some cases detracted. How? Well, for one thing, the bruxa (Vereena) in the book is far more interesting and creepy (and likely 20x more powerful) than the game version. In the book she nearly killed Geralt and proved to be one of his toughest opponents; in the game they're pushovers.

The books give a lot of background on Geralt and his friends, and describe in detail Triss' relationship with Geralt prior to events in The Witcher. The game only hints vaguely at it and leaves the rest up to you. Until I read the books I actually reached an incorrect conclusion on the matter.

Modifié par Endurium, 13 janvier 2010 - 02:59 .

[Wrex.the.next.spectre]

I loved The Witcher and I never read the novels. I don't think they are needed at all to play the game and enjoy it.

[Endurium]

Wrex.the.next.spectre wrote...

I loved The Witcher and I never read the novels. I don't think they are needed at all to play the game and enjoy it.

The game's amnesia feature makes this true. You can do anything you want regardless of what may have happened before, and it's not 'wrong'.

[westiex9]

The novels are good fun and reading them gives you a better idea of who is who but really you don't need them to enjoy the game.

[jadetempest]

I agree with everyone - it's a really great game and you're plunged into the universe swiftly but with great ease. As others have mentioned, your character has amnesia. You'll be able to find out more about your past as the game progresses and make decisions on whether you are still the same person or not.

[Herethos]

Theres also a tv series based on the novel, but its in polish. There is however a version uploaded on the net that has translated english subtitles.

[Sa Seba]

The books actually show more in-depth the themes of the witcher world.

Gerald and the question of destiny for example, which is big part of the game as well. You also get more of an basic understanding of the people around him and how he is connected to them.

Definitely worth reading!

[westiex9]

Sa Seba wrote...

The books actually show more in-depth the themes of the witcher world.
Gerald and the question of destiny for example, which is big part of the game as well. You also get more of an basic understanding of the people around him and how he is connected to them.
Definitely worth reading!

The antics Dandelion the bard gets himself into are alone worth reading the books! Definatley recommended!