Ciastek3214
Junior Member
I think you take that the wrong way, it isn't about adding "epicness", it's about making it feel like a novel.
Witcher 2 for Xbox 360 'Enhanced Edition', 4+ hours bonus content, out April 17th
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I think you take that the wrong way, it isn't about adding "epicness", it's about making it feel like a novel.
I was addressing his thought that the story didn't feel enough like a "epic" journey because there aren't that many locations.
Ciastek3214
Junior Member
Oh, alright then, I'm sorry.
OdysseusVA
Banned
Ughh I can only watch the first few minutes because I don't want to get spoiled :/ But it looks great
you can watch the first 3 gameplay videos cause its just the tutorial/arena.
indigo-cyclops
Member
Jealous of the newcomers that will get the play the tutorial on a fresh, completely new playthrough. Really liked the atmosphere of that little section. Looking like a great port of the game, how awesome. I'm going to replay in prep for the new content 
too bad EA isn't the publisher!
- it's not mass effect 3.
Great did not expect less! Details please
They basically said that it's better then Witcher 2 pre-patched. They also said that the new content isn't worth paying full price for the 360 version if you have already played the PC version.
Started playing Witcher 1 for the first time - Chapter 1 was such a tedious, boring slog that I almost stopped playing for good. Chapter 2 is definitely better and more interesting so I'm glad I stuck with it, but I'm still not loving it. There are aspects that I find really unique and appealing, but the whole package feels unrefined and clunky in many ways, with questionable design decisions marring the experience.
I've coveted the Witcher games for a while now, and only recently purchased a new PC capable of running them. I really hope that Witcher 2 is substantially better than 1 based on my experience so far. It's not that I'm not enjoying it, but it does fall short of my expectations.
I've coveted the Witcher games for a while now, and only recently purchased a new PC capable of running them. I really hope that Witcher 2 is substantially better than 1 based on my experience so far. It's not that I'm not enjoying it, but it does fall short of my expectations.
Isn't the enhanced edition stuff free for PC? So why would a PC player even want the 360 version?
yeah pretty weak . surely they'd be able to pick up something better than that.
because ... mhh ... they need a reason for 9.5 and not 10 ^^
OdysseusVA
Banned
Thanks!
The only real complaint they had was some low-res texture and some pop in, but they do little to cheapen the experience.
Witcher 2 is MUCH better in my opinion.
The politics is also more complex near the end.
ss_lemonade
Member
Is a fix for the shadow dithering part of the EE package? That was like the only blemish I could find with the graphics this game was pumping out on my monitor.
indigo-cyclops
Member
Witcher 1 has a certain charm about it that I really love and appreciate. Vizima was such a great location...
It does, and Vizima was. The Witcher 1 really does deal in a myriad of issues--both technical and design-wise, but the strength of the characters, grey-zone, delayed consequence system, and thick atmosphere really made it for me. Hearing that TW2 cleared up the jank, but kept its eye the larger strengths has me hyped as hell.
indigo-cyclops
Member
It definitely does, and it's [Witcher 2] among the most beautiful games visually; for me, there's something about the first game that puts it slightly above TW2. I think the evolution of the series was necessary though, and I hope the next game can bring back that coherency and consistency of all the elements.
It definitely does. Vizima was magical.
I even liked the early part of the game, despite its slowness
Yeah, I love wandering around Vizima and just soaking in the atmosphere. The soundtrack plays a big part in setting the tone: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUCZsRVzV3I
Vulcano's assistant
Banned
Vizima is so good, I fucked up my investigation there, and had to pay the consequences later.
Neuromancer
Member
Want this game inside me. Just checked my library and they have one of the books in stock, time to bone up on my Wtcher lore.
CadetMahoney
Member
gotta respect the amount of effort put into this 360 version. Gonna definitely be there day 1/
100% agree. I think Witcher 2 is the better game, but I really loved Witcher 1's slower pacing.
They did. Very positive overall. Though their main complaints were a little weird to me.
"Information overload; saving is sometimes disabled; infrequent new gear"
What do those first two mean? Seems like the brand new tutorial would help with the information overload. Unless they're talking about lore or something.
They also didn't like that you can only have 12 save slots. Seems like enough to me :lol
Vulcano's assistant
Banned
Well, the plot gets pretty thick in chapter 3, plenty of politics.
reptilescorpio
Member
Isn't it like 3/4 usual RRP of 360 games and comes with the bonus stuff as well?
Good to here it got a look in from the bigger media outlets
Felix Lighter
Member
There is actually a ton of gear. Unique beautifully rendered gear but I remember there was a pair of pants and gloves I got early on that i didn't replace until the final chapter. I found plenty of other pants and gloves along the way but nothing better until near the end. The problem was less an issue of variety and more an issue of progression.
FullMetalx
Banned
glad I ordered the dark edition
Uncharted Waves
Banned
Can't wait for this game!
EatChildren
Currently polling second in Australia's federal election (first in the Gold Coast), this feral may one day be your Bogan King.
I can understand the information overload complaint. Your codex fills up very quickly with a lot of lore heavy content. A lot of it is dense with politics and relationships. The experience would be made even more confusing if you haven't played the first game.
I liked it, but yeah, there's a lot to take in.
I liked it, but yeah, there's a lot to take in.
Vulcano's assistant
Banned
when does the embargo ends?
EatChildren
Currently polling second in Australia's federal election (first in the Gold Coast), this feral may one day be your Bogan King.
April...um...good question :lol. We've got our review code.
Surface of Me
I'm not an NPC. And neither are we.
Game looks fantastic, between this and Max Payne 3, this is gonna be a great Spring for gaming. Have my Dark Edition paid in full.
mercenar1e
Member
EatChildren
Currently polling second in Australia's federal election (first in the Gold Coast), this feral may one day be your Bogan King.
Our embargo lifts April 14th.
Vulcano's assistant
Banned
Thanks.
I'm currently exited to see how the game is received by xbox players.
lol, too much for euphemisms
I'm currently exited to see how the game is received by xbox players.
lol, too much for euphemisms
Not me but the unillustrated people.. I want this to sell millions
It's certainly something you don't see in a lot of games these days, imo. That slow, methodical pacing that really fleshes out the world and lore.