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[Tillbo]

Any PS4 reviews mention Vita remote play at all? Last year they said that they were going the extra mile to optimize it but not heard anything since.

 

[Kalliban]

So that's the only difference, not 180p's alone is worth 7 quid.

Well the X1 has dynamic scaling so it's more like "180p's at least sometimes". We'll have to wait and see

 

[PapaJustify]

Damn, I am so excited with these stellar reviews. My copy was sent today. With a long weekend ahead I won't be doing anything else.

 

[CyberPunked]

What do you have now?

I have a 680 and I'm personally waiting for Pascal.

Isn't pascal hitting next year or something?

 

[Moaradin]

Hope my 680 will be able to handle this game alright. GTA 5 was the first recent game to give me some trouble (mainly vram).

 

[Planet]

Given X1 copies of the game aren't being sent out, I wouldn't expect a comparison article to appear until after the 19th.

Which is quite fine, as a patch or two might make this article more valuable.

 

[ScepticMatt]

Good on Eurogamer (and others) for withholding the score until the day-1 version with patch ships.

Here's hoping my 2500K @ 4.4Ghz and OC'ed 980 will give me a solid 45 fps (G-sync) at 1440p. Might just pull it off, right?

If a 980 achieves 60 fps at 1080p, you'd need a 33% overclock for 1440p@45p (talking purely shading units, assuming not limited elsewhere)

 

[DrKelpo]

here's a quote from the gametrailers review to add to op

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is a thoughtful, diverse, and frequently awe-inspiring adventure. Its stories are deep and satisfying, unafraid to touch on themes of personal character, presenting players with choices and consequences that aren’t about turning into a hero or a villain. In the end, it’s quite simply one of the best RPGs ever made.

 

[synce]

So happy to see this series make it big! Can't wait for next week

 

[dlauv]

Gamesradar video review is excellent. Shame he didn't like the combat and had more fun with it on easy.

I think I'm going to enjoy the higher difficulty combat. I always go for that stuff and I enjoyed Witcher 2's.

Definitely going with the hair down, too. The review echoes IGN's thoughts on the brilliant sidequesting and middling main story: kind of a Majora's Mask scenario, but I was hoping for something amazing.

 

[half a moon]

Hopefully gamefly sends me a copy.

 

[Anarkin]

4players.de - 90%

http://www.4players.de/4players.php/dispbericht/Allgemein/-/0/81127/0/index.html

Didn't expect such a high score from him, nice. He says it's an epic masterpiece. It's the same score Bloodborne and Pillars of Eternity received this year.

 

[JimmyRustler]

4players.de - 90%

http://www.4players.de/4players.php/dispbericht/Allgemein/-/0/81127/0/index.html

Didn't expect such a high score from him, nice. He says it's an epic masterpiece. It's the same score Bloodborne and Pillars of Eternity received this year.

Just read the final comment myself. Guess that's it.
If ma boy Jörg says it's good, it is. Going to... www.gog.com

 

[Grady]

Gamesradar video review is excellent. Shame he didn't like the combat and had more fun with it on easy.

I think I'm going to enjoy the higher difficulty combat. I always go for that stuff and I enjoyed Witcher 2's.

Definitely going with the hair down, too. The review echoes IGN's thoughts on the brilliant sidequesting and middling main story: kind of a Majora's Mask scenario, but I was hoping for something amazing.

Higher difficulty is the only way to go. This is just like witcher 2 in terms of over leveling. If you do all the side quests you will end up so overleveled by the end on normal difficulty it will seem like a joke.

 

[Liamc723]

I think I'll start on the second hardest difficulty. That seems like the sweet spot after reading reviews and listening to feedback.

 

[valkyre]

guys do we know how much real time it takes for a full in game day cycle?

 

[Psycho_Mantis]

Gamesradar video review is excellent. Shame he didn't like the combat and had more fun with it on easy.

I think I'm going to enjoy the higher difficulty combat. I always go for that stuff and I enjoyed Witcher 2's.

Definitely going with the hair down, too. The review echoes IGN's thoughts on the brilliant sidequesting and middling main story: kind of a Majora's Mask scenario, but I was hoping for something amazing.

Is the combat really that simple? Just light and heavy attacks that you can press in sequence. Is there any idea of different move sets and number of unique weapons?

 

[Solemn_In_Berlin]

I have read the books but didn't really like the prose, structuring (dialogue-driven), and the plot (it's pretty much stock fantasy writing). That is why I am asking about story. For instance, The Last of Us, when you think about it, has a generic plot but its story was captivating, and that is why it was received with much love, respect, and admiration.

Also, I'd rather not compare the books to the games. As mentioned, I didn't like the books but that doesn't mean I wouldn't like the game. I mean, I love Goethe's rendition of Faust despite my negative view on Marlowe's. For a better example, I liked Enslaved and the book it's based on (Journey to the West) but I like them differently. I love how Enslaved recreated the source material into something that can stand on its own merit.

Sorry for rambling a bit, but yeah. This is pretty much what I want to know about this game. What's great or at least good about the Witcher games (emphasis on games as I didn't like the books) in terms of writing? Plot? Story? World-building? Character development? Atmosphere?

Sorry for bumping this. I'm just really curious considering how imaginative the world and creature designs are and how well-received the writing is. That being said, I'm soured by the books so I'm not completely sold. So, anyone have an answer to my question?

 

[dlauv]

Is the combat really that simple? Just light and heavy attacks that you can press in sequence. Is there any idea of different move sets and number of unique weapons?

Not really. There's a reason he kept dying and decided to go to Easy.

Talking about The Witcher 2: No unique move-sets, some unique weapons. It's more-so about the abilities that you gain through leveling up. Enemies have patterned attack behaviors and you have to know how to fight each enemy, when to weave in and out, whether to use light or heavy attacks. There's a bit of jank and a lack of feedback, and in the beginning you won't know why you died more than a few times.

It's not anything as intricate (or as good) as Dark Souls. It's more-so concerned with rhythm.

 

[MacBosse]

Indeed.


CDPR also said 2 days ago, that in the past 2 weeks they have made large improvements in performance on all 3 platforms, and that the PS4 framerate issues are already remedied.

They did? Link?

 

[WeAreStarStuff]

Be Wary that this steel book is different from the Collector's Edition which is pretty much sold out now.

FFVIII immediately came to my mind seeing this.

 

[robertsan21]

Macboss

Here it is the statement that they fixed some of the framerate issues

 

[MAX PAYMENT]

Bummer about the framerate, but I'm definitely not as sensitive to it as most of GAF. Can't wait.

 

[nelsonroyale]

Gamesradar video review is excellent. Shame he didn't like the combat and had more fun with it on easy.

I think I'm going to enjoy the higher difficulty combat. I always go for that stuff and I enjoyed Witcher 2's.

Definitely going with the hair down, too. The review echoes IGN's thoughts on the brilliant sidequesting and middling main story: kind of a Majora's Mask scenario, but I was hoping for something amazing.

It looks fantastic, just fantastic. The level of density, the environments are simply convincing...Awesome.

 

[Slowdive]

Jeff Gertsmann said the review copies had the Day 1 patch installed and still had framerate issues? Unless there is another Day 1 patch.

They did? Link?

http://en.cdprojektred.com/news/the-witcher-3-wild-hunt-exceeds-1-million-pre-orders-worldwide/

Gamesradar video review is excellent. Shame he didn't like the combat and had more fun with it on easy.

I think I'm going to enjoy the higher difficulty combat. I always go for that stuff and I enjoyed Witcher 2's.

Definitely going with the hair down, too. The review echoes IGN's thoughts on the brilliant sidequesting and middling main story: kind of a Majora's Mask scenario, but I was hoping for something amazing.

It's interesting they said it's too hard when Gamespot and Kotaku say it's too easy. I think I'll start it on hard.

 

[dlauv]

You know, the more I look at the new armor, the more I like it.

It's very, um, uh

Which is unique. Reminds me of that old Robin Hood cartoon. Kind of a switch from Witcher 2's Game of Thrones gritaissance although I enjoyed that too quite a lot.

 

[Opus Angelorum]

Bummer about the framerate, but I'm definitely not as sensitive to it as most of GAF. Can't wait.

Based on the multiple videos I've watched, the 'pop-in' is much more obvious (and annoying).

 

[elohel]

Man the entire review from game trailers is just them TRYING to explain all of what you can do

This game is genuinely massive it seems

 

[bwakh]

Apologies if this has already been answered yet, but does anybody know if the question markers on the map be turned off in this game? I want to explore and stumble onto quests and points of interest naturally rather than see them spread across the map like AC.

 

[Slowdive]

Apologies if this has already been answered yet, but does anybody know if the question markers on the map be turned off in this game? I want to explore and stumble onto quests and points of interest naturally rather than see them spread across the map like AC.

Yeah they can be turned off.

 

[red731]

Just read the final comment myself. Guess that's it.
If ma boy Jörg says it's good, it is. Going to... www.gog.com

Dude - stop, discount time!

Go on GOG, add steam keys from Witcher 1 and 2 (if you have them) here https://www.gog.com/witcher/backup

to get some discount on the main game. Also, if you want, buy the EXP. PASS first to get -2.90 down first, go with the payment and then buy Witcher three with the -2.90 off + 2x 5% from redeeming the W1+2 on GOG.

 

[robertsan21]

Based on the multiple videos I've watched, the 'pop-in' is much more obvious (and annoying).

I can agree with this man. If the Pop-in would have been set further away than it is now, I guess I wouldnt have had an issue with that either. But it is to close to the character, so it sure is very noticeable.

 

[bwakh]

Yeah they can be turned off.

Awesome, thanks.

 

[MAX PAYMENT]

Based on the multiple videos I've watched, the 'pop-in' is much more obvious (and annoying).

Oh damn. I've been watching on mobile, so it's hard to tell.

Having been primarily a console gamer my entire left, such performance woes don't bother me too much. You just have to accept what you get.

 

[Altairre]

Just read the final comment myself. Guess that's it.
If ma boy Jörg says it's good, it is. Going to... www.gog.com

I'm surprised the score is that high. Considering they gave Inquisition a 59 and scolded it for its quest design this is what I wanted to read in their review. Can't wait until next week.

 

[JimmyRustler]

Dude - stop, discount time!

Go on GOG, add steam keys from Witcher 1 and 2 (if you have them) here https://www.gog.com/witcher/backup

to get some discount on the main game. Also, if you want, buy the EXP. PASS first to get -2.90 down first, go with the payment and then buy Witcher three with the -2.90 off + 2x 5% from redeeming the W1+2 on GOG.

I own W1 and 2 on GoG. I only see the 10% off at the moment. Any way to apply more discount to my purchase?

 

[nelsonroyale]

Oh damn. I've been watching on mobile, so it's hard to tell.

Having been primarily a console gamer my entire left, such performance woes don't bother me too much. You just have to accept what you get.

I for one am fairly pleased they are pushing the visuals. AC Unity may have done the same, but it was plagued by a lot of clutter and bloat, like the crowds with thousands of people. Here, I think there is great ambition to the project and so it is not surprising it is taxing. That said, I really hope they can optimise it further.

 

[Majukun]

would i be able to do at least high+haiworks at 60 fps with my i5 4670 and 970 with 8 gb of ram?

 

[BigTnaples]

Oh yeah we got this shipment in our Best Buys.

Steel book for The Witcher 3!!!

Front:


Back:


Be Wary that this steel book is different from the Collector's Edition which is pretty much sold out now.

Is that steelbook a separate pucrchase or is that with a different edition of the game? I'm confused.


I have the PS4 CE preordered, but how do I get my hands on that other steelbook?

 

[batman2million]

would i be able to do at least high+haiworks at 60 fps with my i5 4670 and 970 with 8 gb of ram?

We won't really know until the game is out. The performance thread is gonna be a mad show. Can't wait.

 

[jett]

The comments of framerate issues are weird to me, I haven't seen any in these videos.

Gamesradar video review is excellent. Shame he didn't like the combat and had more fun with it on easy.

I think I'm going to enjoy the higher difficulty combat. I always go for that stuff and I enjoyed Witcher 2's.

Definitely going with the hair down, too. The review echoes IGN's thoughts on the brilliant sidequesting and middling main story: kind of a Majora's Mask scenario, but I was hoping for something amazing.

If TW2 is any indication, it was probably because enemies can easily damage and/or swarm you without you being able to do anything about it, even if you dodge. Often you get hit while you dodge. Like the reviewer said, it's imprecise. TW2 was the same.

 

[Maikrobi]

day and night cycle lasts 90 minutes. nice The Witcher 3 time-laps video shows it in 90 seconds ^^

 

[Denton]

I'm surprised the score is that high. Considering they gave Inquisition a 59 and scolded it for its quest design this is what I wanted to read in their review. Can't wait until next week.

Wow there is a mainstream press that actually called out Dragon Age on what it did badly?
That's a pleasant surprise.

 

[Dries]

If a 980 achieves 60 fps at 1080p, you'd need a 33% overclock for 1440p@45p (talking purely shading units, assuming not limited elsewhere)

Okay... So I don't have that 33% overclock. Does that mean that a 980 will do 30 fps at 1440p if it does 60 fps at 1080p? (Very generally speaking) seems like a huge drop imo.

Am I understanding you correctly?

 

[CelticKnight]

My Tesco pre-order says "ready for dispatch". Wonder if people who got it there will get it early?

 

[Psycho_Mantis]

Not really. There's a reason he kept dying and decided to go to Easy.

Talking about The Witcher 2: No unique move-sets, some unique weapons. It's more-so about the abilities that you gain through leveling up. Enemies have patterned attack behaviors and you have to know how to fight each enemy, when to weave in and out, whether to use light or heavy attacks. There's a bit of jank and a lack of feedback, and in the beginning you won't know why you died more than a few times.

It's not anything as intricate (or as good) as Dark Souls. It's more-so concerned with rhythm.

Are there combos with different animations? For me the meat of games like this is the combat since thats what you're going to be doing most of the time.

 

[ISee]

Sorry for the dump question and sorry for asking it here (but I do not think it's worth to make an own thread).

If I buy the boxed PC version, is there a serial code included I can use to register the game on GOG or Steam?

 

[dlauv]

Are there combos with different animations? For me the meat of games like this is the combat since thats what you're going to be doing most of the time.

If you're thinking of Bayonetta, DMC, or Ninja Gaiden, no. Here, look:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJjgj0Tc29o

It's more like boxing with swords. And this is btw much much harder than it looks.

 

[KooopaKid]

day and night cycle lasts 90 minutes. nice The Witcher 3 time-laps video shows it in 90 seconds ^^

I was scared for a moment than the night cycle lasted 90 minutes!

 

[batman2million]

I gotta stop watching these video reviews. I feel like I'm spoiling everything!!!!!

Man I can't wait!!