I've seen an absurd amount of inquisition vs witcher, etc
W3 would be my jumping off point. So just how good is the story? I only know the chracter is some guy named....Gerault? He looks badass, people gush over the environments......but that's about it
I hate start with the 3rd game, but PC can't play this, plus my last gen conoles can't either, they're broke
There are walkthroughs on youtube you could just use them. Starting with the final game of anything is a bad idea.
I can't wait for Wicher 3. It's supposed be open world like DA: I, It'll be interesting to see how they handle the choices.
I started with the second one because I'm a console peasant.
It worked out alright for me. I'm looking forward to the third.
Guest_Dobbysaurus_*
His name is Geralt. It's a good game with a good story. There are lore videos on youtube somewhere where you can learn about the story and what's happened before. So don't think about it too much and just get it. I bet you won't regret it.... unless you get offended about seeing boobs and are one of those feminist people.
Guest_John Wayne_*
It's on my list. But, I'm not going to pre-order it or buy it day one. Simply because I was burned once by a pre-order as well as buying a game day one based on mainstream reviews.
Guest_TrillClinton_*
Good game, not the best rpg evaaaar imo but still good.
Might as well get in before the legions of fanboys start flaming each other over which one is the "better" game.
Since Witcher 3 isn't out yet we obviously can't comment on the story of that particular one. Witcher 2 likes to pretend to be more mature, but all that really means is that they were willing to show boobs on screen before Inquisition did.
I found the story itself to be quite good though, and the choices they offered had much better consequences than what you generally get in a BioWare game. The combat is also more challenging, if you like that sort of thing.
The characters you run around with are well written, although not quite as numerous as Dragon Age since that's BioWare's main strength is their characters.
I'd agree with others that you should lookup the lore of the previous games on YouTube if you're planning on playing the 3rd. I'm sure it wont be completely necessary to enjoy the story, but you always get a bit more out of the game if you do know the lore.
Might as well get in before the legions of fanboys start flaming each other over which one is the "better" game.
Since Witcher 3 isn't out yet we obviously can't comment on the story of that particular one. Witcher 2 likes to pretend to be more mature, but all that really means is that they were willing to show boobs on screen before Inquisition did.
I found the story itself to be quite good though, and the choices they offered had much better consequences than what you generally get in a BioWare game. The combat is also more challenging, if you like that sort of thing.
The characters you run around with are well written, although not quite as numerous as Dragon Age since that's BioWare's main strength is their characters.
I'd agree with others that you should lookup the lore of the previous games on YouTube if you're planning on playing the 3rd. I'm sure it wont be completely necessary to enjoy the story, but you always get a bit more out of the game if you do know the lore.
I don't mind them showing boobs. I found it to be realistic.In an age where you can cut off someone's head. See the blood shooting from their neck. Then slash and dice another foe. Their blood painting your weapons and body. Though, some would say...showing boobs is too far. But everything else is alright. I like their mature features. The story is not circled around that though.
The story itself is very interesting. They been really working on the game for quite a time. They delayed it twice to give us the best gaming experience. I know its an "open world" like how DA:I, is. There's also going to be choices. No doubt people are going to compare the two games since they are biggest open world, choice games out there.
There's no saying. We can't enjoy both games.
Your best bet would be to find a place that is rather neutral on the series.
Frankly found the first game to be nothing but running to point A to Point B and back and forth and the combat is just QTE (Quick-Time Events) the story is rather disjointed as well since one chapter you have to play through has nothing to do with the actual story.
Witcher 2 suffers from similar issues and also has a broken import system so things you did in the first game won't matter if you are playing in order.
The games also like to force you into using swords despite having other weapons (The ability system favours just the swords which really limits the play style even more).
If you can I know CDproject has given away CD Keys of the first two games in the past on GOG so maybe head over there and see if someone would be kind enough to give you one so you can try the series out and make your own decision.
Go check out a YouTube channel called ShoddyCast to get some really in-depth videos on Witcher lore. I believe they uploaded another video today. They also have some great Dragon Age, Fallout and The Elder Scrolls content.
Guest_E-Ro_*
Because you are playing as Geralt, and he uses swords.The games also like to force you into using swords despite having other weapons (The ability system favours just the swords which really limits the play style even more).
Go check out a YouTube channel called ShoddyCast to get some really in-depth videos on Witcher lore. I believe they uploaded another video today. They also have some great Dragon Age, Fallout and The Elder Scrolls content.
I love ShoddyCast, especially their Fallout, Dragon Age lore vids. I'll have to check their Witcher series
Because you are playing as Geralt, and he uses swords.
Simple really.
But if he only uses swords why have other weapons in the game. That is a design flaw which really hurts people who have no knowledge of the books.
Guest_E-Ro_*
There is a tutorial which describes weapons you pick up as secondary, and not meant to replace swords only supplement them occasionally. Furthermore, you only need to look at the damage numbers in the menu to realize it.But if he only uses swords why have other weapons in the game. That is a design flaw which really hurts people who have no knowledge of the books.
There is a tutorial which describes weapons you pick up as secondary, and not meant to replace swords only supplement them occasionally. Furthermore, you only need to look at the damage numbers in the menu to realize it.
They are included because it is nice to switch things up occasionally, but swords will always be geralts main weapon. Knowledge of the books is not required to know this, as it is described in game.
A good example is
Spoiler
But the skill trees make the other weapons pointless, why attack with a "sub" weapon when the skill tree gives all the bonus to your swords. And sections were you lose weapons don't count as you have no choice of weapons there.
Other RPG's give you choices that can give bonuses to other weapons giving more freedom in gameplay. Again this is a design flaw since they are there but you have zero need to use them.
Guest_E-Ro_*
It isn't pointless. It is another option. The fact that it is sub optimal is irrelevant. Never before have I heard someone complain about an optional feature in a game. You dont have to use them, you can choose to. Or not.But the skill trees make the other weapons pointless, why attack with a "sub" weapon when the skill tree gives all the bonus to your swords. And sections were you lose weapons don't count as you have no choice of weapons there.
Other RPG's give you choices that can give bonuses to other weapons giving more freedom in gameplay. Again this is a design flaw since they are there but you have zero need to use them.
It isn't pointless. It is another option. The fact that it is sub optimal is irrelevant. Never before have I heard someone complain about an optional feature in a game. You dont have to use them, you can choose to. Or not.
Ok, other Rpgs. Cool. I am sure that works good in other rpgs, but you are not playing as Geralt in those other rpgs.
It isn't a design flaw. I dont think you even know what "design flaw" even means. Just because something is there and you have zero need to use it does not make it a design flaw. No offence bit that is idiotic. Its like complaining food is in the game but there is no eating mechanic.
So you go to insults.... real classy.
You were the one that focused on the weapons, I was merely explaining myself and you just refused to say "Okay that is your opinion but I humbly disagree with it." Why do people get so offended when someone doesn't like a certain game.
I don't mind them showing boobs. I found it to be realistic.In an age where you can cut off someone's head. See the blood shooting from their neck. Then slash and dice another foe. Their blood painting your weapons and body. Though, some would say...showing boobs is too far. But everything else is alright. I like their mature features. The story is not circled around that though.
The story itself is very interesting. They been really working on the game for quite a time. They delayed it twice to give us the best gaming experience. I know its an "open world" like how DA:I, is. There's also going to be choices. No doubt people are going to compare the two games since they are biggest open world, choice games out there.
There's no saying. We can't enjoy both games.
I don't care about them showing it.
It's actually more the fanbase I find to be acting silly when they make claims about how "mature" The Witcher 2. I don't really consider the first 5 minutes of the game going "hey look, boobs!" to be terribly mature. To be fair, there are a number of things about the Dragon Age fanbase I find to be equally as silly =P
Although I agree despite the comparisons that are going to happen, there's no reason we can't enjoy both games.
Ya so the best option is to watch some unbiased videos or as I said find someone on the GOG forums who would be nice enough to give you a free CD key the company gave out a while back try it for yourself and make you own decision.
If you like it great I hope you enjoy the game, if not at least you gave it a shot.
Maybe keep an eye on GOG as they may give out another set of CD keys closer to the release of the Witcher 3.
Guest_simfamUP_*
But if he only uses swords why have other weapons in the game. That is a design flaw which really hurts people who have no knowledge of the books.
Because the game provides the lore for you.
You don't need to read the books to appreciate the narrative of the games.
@OP
Great story, no game has ever handled politics as good as TW2 (even better than ASOIAF/GOT) great characters and great choice reactivity (Act 2 in TW2 can be totally different depending on the final choice you make in Act 1.)
You can start with TW2 and be safe.
Still would say to read up on TW1 just for other stuff.
Oh
And there's sex.
Lots of awesome shameless sex.
God I love this ****** series.
Guest_E-Ro_*
I wasn't insulting you, I was insulting your stance.So you go to insults.... real classy.
You were the one that focused on the weapons, I was merely explaining myself and you just refused to say "Okay that is your opinion but I humbly disagree with it." Why do people get so offended when someone doesn't like a certain game.
I wasn't insulting you, I was insulting your stance.
Think about what you are saying. You are asserting that having sub optimal weapons in the game is a design flaw. That means every Rpg has this same flaw. I cant think of a game that doesnt have weapons that are ineffective to use even at a low level.
As for being offended, Im not the witcher has plenty of issues that need fixing. The inclusion of sub optimal weapons in the game is not one of them.
Okay I see we both made some errors in what we are referring too. Yes you are correct that games have substandard weapons but we always like to try them out. In the Witcher though they feel completely useless (this is based on my own play time) other games you can have fun trying out different combat styles but I never got that in The Witcher since it so heavily favours the swords. Also Maybe I should have use the term Design oversight rather than flaw but it just feels like they could have just left the other weapons out and maybe make more in game models for other things.
I would recommend playing the 2 previous games (or at the very least the 2nd) first to learn the story so far and decide whether or not the tone and style of the games are for you. Of course that being said the first game in the series can be a little off putting so I would advise you not to judge the quality of the second and dismiss it based on the first, while I did not mind the first game I do have to acknowledge that it does have it's share of flaws and I can see why a lot of people are put off by it, the second however is a major improvement and would have to be the best RPG I have played in recent years.
It's on my list. But, I'm not going to pre-order it or buy it day one. Simply because I was burned once by a pre-order as well as buying a game day one based on mainstream reviews.
Dragon Age Inquisition?
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