Sheikah Posted March 10, 2018 Posted March 10, 2018 The combat is indeed shite. However, it's a hell of a game with excellent world building and story.
Blade Posted March 10, 2018 Posted March 10, 2018 On 09/03/2018 at 3:43 PM, Choze said: Yeah I have the GOTY edition and its a drag so far. Currently I would tag it alongside Dragon Age for one of the most over rated games ever. The combat is so bad. The game also just wastes your time constantly. I guess this for people who love outrageously time padded games. Games need to be much more respectful towards your time. Its a good game but lots of aspects are quite out of date or slow or bad. I couldn't disagree with this post more. 1
Fierce_LiNk Posted July 18, 2018 Posted July 18, 2018 I'm getting read to do my very first replay of this mammoth game. Think I'm going to do it all again tomorrow! Quick question for people...did you do New Game + or did you do a fresh restart? I'm leaning towards doing the whole game again from fresh. Good idea?
Blade Posted July 19, 2018 Posted July 19, 2018 19 hours ago, Fierce_LiNk said: I'm getting read to do my very first replay of this mammoth game. Think I'm going to do it all again tomorrow! Quick question for people...did you do New Game + or did you do a fresh restart? I'm leaning towards doing the whole game again from fresh. Good idea? Nah, do New Game +. I did and fully enjoyed it.
Fierce_LiNk Posted July 19, 2018 Posted July 19, 2018 3 hours ago, Blade said: Nah, do New Game +. I did and fully enjoyed it. Too late! I started a fresh save file this afternoon. I tell you what, I've forgotten how much I've missed this world. The sunsets are gorgeous and it's just been great walking/riding around the fields and taking it all in. Already put 5 hours in this. 1
Ganepark32 Posted July 20, 2018 Posted July 20, 2018 I sat down and played through both of the expansions a few weeks back and it was just amazing being back in the world of The Witcher. I'd picked up the expansion pass last year and started the Blood and Wine one but not finished it and hadn't started Heart and Stone so jumping back in and having all of that to see and plenty to explore had me so excited. Blood and Wine was just fantastic. Loved the story and the little ones throughout and Toussaint was beautiful. I particularly liked the way you ended up getting the Aerondight sword and liked the vampire armour. That became a mainstay for me through pretty much all of that expansion and when I jumped into Heart and Stone. It really is a perfect example of what an expansion should be for a game and reminds me of the old days with PC games where that was the level of expansion you got for your game, not like nowadays when some expansions can hardly be call one. A whole new regions chock full of quests, characters, new enemies, weapons and armour, a vineyard (where Yennifer decided to join me) and some great story moments (the wraith with all the spoons for example) and after 40 odd hours there's still plenty left for me to go back to. Maybe I will soon. Heart and Stone, while not quite being on that level, was still a great expansion with a concise story that was done really well. And I loved the storyline with Shani. I'd have loved more of the Ofieri people and to hear more of that culture, or to see it, but that's a small moot point when the ending sections were done so well with the paintings I'd obviously played the expansions the wrong way round and blitzed through Heart and Stone due to being level 50 but it was still fun. Just sad that it's over, though I do want to jump back in and play a fresh save file with New Game + so maybe get round to that later this year. But as I said, it was amazing going back into that world. Playing the expansions only cemented how much I loved the game. I'd love to see then remake both the original and second Witcher games for current consoles, just to get more Witcher goodness. 1
Fierce_LiNk Posted July 20, 2018 Posted July 20, 2018 7 minutes ago, Ganepark32 said: I sat down and played through both of the expansions a few weeks back and it was just amazing being back in the world of The Witcher. I'd picked up the expansion pass last year and started the Blood and Wine one but not finished it and hadn't started Heart and Stone so jumping back in and having all of that to see and plenty to explore had me so excited. Blood and Wine was just fantastic. Loved the story and the little ones throughout and Toussaint was beautiful. I particularly liked the way you ended up getting the Aerondight sword and liked the vampire armour. That became a mainstay for me through pretty much all of that expansion and when I jumped into Heart and Stone. It really is a perfect example of what an expansion should be for a game and reminds me of the old days with PC games where that was the level of expansion you got for your game, not like nowadays when some expansions can hardly be call one. A whole new regions chock full of quests, characters, new enemies, weapons and armour, a vineyard (where Yennifer decided to join me) and some great story moments (the wraith with all the spoons for example) and after 40 odd hours there's still plenty left for me to go back to. Maybe I will soon. Heart and Stone, while not quite being on that level, was still a great expansion with a concise story that was done really well. And I loved the storyline with Shani. I'd have loved more of the Ofieri people and to hear more of that culture, or to see it, but that's a small moot point when the ending sections were done so well with the paintings I'd obviously played the expansions the wrong way round and blitzed through Heart and Stone due to being level 50 but it was still fun. Just sad that it's over, though I do want to jump back in and play a fresh save file with New Game + so maybe get round to that later this year. But as I said, it was amazing going back into that world. Playing the expansions only cemented how much I loved the game. I'd love to see then remake both the original and second Witcher games for current consoles, just to get more Witcher goodness. I started my second run yesterday and just have to echo what you're saying. It's amazing being back in that world and there just feels like there is a story around every corner. I enjoyed Hearts of Stone, but Blood and Wine is really something else. Toussaint is stunning and I did feel a huge sadness when I finished that story to realise that there was no more left. Just brilliant. I'm really enjoying going through the game again. The first two Witcher games being re-done to the standard of The Witcher 3 would just be glorious. It is surely too much work though for CD Projekt Red, who are busy getting Cyberpunk ready. A shame, but I guess we can't have everything. The writing in Wild Hunt + expansions...simply fantastic. I'm enjoying reading all of the journals that you find, beastiary entries, the books that you can loot, etc, plus all of the dialogue itself. It really sets this apart from so many other games. I can't fathom just how much effort went into that particular aspect of the game. 1
drahkon Posted July 22, 2018 Posted July 22, 2018 Downloading this again on my PS4 Pro. Can't believe I forgot about this. Not sure exactly where I am on my save file but can't wait to play this again. 1
bob Posted July 22, 2018 Posted July 22, 2018 I still need to do the expansions, but it's hard to find the time. 1
Fierce_LiNk Posted July 22, 2018 Posted July 22, 2018 7 hours ago, drahkon said: Downloading this again on my PS4 Pro. Can't believe I forgot about this. Not sure exactly where I am on my save file but can't wait to play this again. Why did you stop in the first place? Start a fresh save. Do it aaaall again. Love it. 5 hours ago, bob said: I still need to do the expansions, but it's hard to find the time. You're looking at over 20+ hours for the expansions. Actually, probably triple that. It's a huge time-sink. I can understand why it's off putting to get started. My advice would be to start with Hearts of Stone first and then do Blood and Wine after, since that's longer.
Hero-of-Time Posted July 22, 2018 Posted July 22, 2018 1 minute ago, Fierce_LiNk said: Why did you stop in the first place? Hey, at least he's actually started it. *stares at PS4 shelf* 3 1
drahkon Posted July 22, 2018 Posted July 22, 2018 6 minutes ago, Fierce_LiNk said: Why did you stop in the first place? Start a fresh save. Do it aaaall again. Love it. If I remember correctly my play through was rudely interrupted by my ex girlfriend's decision to break up with me. I won't start again. I've followed several guides to ensure that I don't miss any missable trophies. Don't want to lay the foundation for that yet again
Eddage Posted July 22, 2018 Posted July 22, 2018 I recently completed this again, was waiting for the PS4 Pro patches to finally be sorted. My initial plan was just to breeze through it on easy to get through the main story and then properly dive into the expansions which I had never played before. That was until I realised that as I had downloaded the Game of the Year edition it didn't have any of the trophies from the standard edition. So I replayed it on Death March and platinumed it again (I have three platinum trophies, two of them are Witcher 3 ). I think I totalled around 170 hours once all was finished. This is definitely one of my favourite games of all time, possibly number one and the expansions just added to the love I have for it! 3
Blade Posted July 23, 2018 Posted July 23, 2018 I have finished this game twice, platinumed it and completed the expansions. I absolutely loved it and so tempted to play it again. 1
drahkon Posted July 23, 2018 Posted July 23, 2018 (edited) The download is almost complete, damn my internet connection Cannot freaking wait to dive back in which means I will only play Gwent yet again Edited July 23, 2018 by drahkon
Fierce_LiNk Posted July 23, 2018 Posted July 23, 2018 15 hours ago, Hero-of-Time said: Hey, at least he's actually started it. *stares at PS4 shelf* 15 hours ago, drahkon said: If I remember correctly my play through was rudely interrupted by my ex girlfriend's decision to break up with me. I won't start again. I've followed several guides to ensure that I don't miss any missable trophies. Don't want to lay the foundation for that yet again Ah, uh, hmm...that really should have given you more time to play then! 13 hours ago, Eddage said: I recently completed this again, was waiting for the PS4 Pro patches to finally be sorted. My initial plan was just to breeze through it on easy to get through the main story and then properly dive into the expansions which I had never played before. That was until I realised that as I had downloaded the Game of the Year edition it didn't have any of the trophies from the standard edition. So I replayed it on Death March and platinumed it again (I have three platinum trophies, two of them are Witcher 3 ). I think I totalled around 170 hours once all was finished. This is definitely one of my favourite games of all time, possibly number one and the expansions just added to the love I have for it! That's hardcore, maaaan. What's it like on Pro? Think my playtime came to over 300 hours or so, but I also spent loads of time trotting around in the fields and staring at the sunsets, or sailing around Skellige doing fuck all. Loved it, tbh. One of those games where you can waste lots of time doing not an awful lot. 3 hours ago, Blade said: I have finished this game twice, platinumed it and completed the expansions. I absolutely loved it and so tempted to play it again. Do it, man. I've just arrived in Novigrad and am taking in all of the sights. In the middle of the Bloody Baron quest and am about to do the Botchling bit. Planning to get it on with Yennifer, Geralt's true one-it is. Previously I wanted both Triss and Yen, but that led to that hilarious "threesome fake-out" scene towards the end of the game. 2 hours ago, drahkon said: The download is almost complete, damn my internet connection Cannot freaking wait to dive back in which means I will only play Gwent yet again Gwent is too addictive. I bought the physical expansions and got the Gwent Decks to come with it. I just love it. 1
drahkon Posted July 23, 2018 Posted July 23, 2018 4 minutes ago, Fierce_LiNk said: Ah, uh, hmm...that really should have given you more time to play then! Time was not the issue, more the lack of motivation to do anything Quote Gwent is too addictive. I bought the physical expansions and got the Gwent Decks to come with it. I just love it. Speaking of Gwent, are you playing the standalone Gwent game?
ArtMediocre Posted July 23, 2018 Posted July 23, 2018 I'm about two thirds through the game. Each time I start, I manage to play some 20 hours, before losing motivation to play it. It sucks, because the game and the world is really, really impressive. I just can't stick it out. Oh well, maybe I'll try again after I'm done with Bayonetta 1 & 2.
Jimbob Posted July 26, 2018 Posted July 26, 2018 For whatever strange reason, i decided to start a 2nd playthrough on Tuesday (even though i have a huge backlog). Will be nice to play with the updates that are in place with the menu and that. So far, it's like i've never left the world.
Fierce_LiNk Posted July 29, 2018 Posted July 29, 2018 I've put over 30 hours into this since restarting this and I have loved every second of it. Everything about this game is just well crafted and I'm spending so much time just wandering around doing quests here and there and just taking in my surroundings. I've done that epic Bloody Baron questline: Spoiler I got a completely different ending this time, with the Baron hanging himself and with his wife dying in Crookback Bog. That whole section of the game, right from the start of the quest to its resolution is one of my favourite gaming moments in recent memory. The characters that you come across really help to push forward the story and the dialogue that's found in this questline is brilliantly crafted, especially Johnny's parts. It's also hard not to feel sorry for the Baron, despite him having many flaws. I've just made my way over to Skellige and have done fuck all except for wander around and take screenshots. Beautiful location, truly stunning. It feels like you're in a completely different game entirely. Can't wait to go to Toussaint later on! With my character, I'm going to continue levelling up until around level 25 or so and I should have tons of ability points. I'm going to use the potion of clearance to then wipe all of my abilities so that I can start a new character build. Tempted to go alchemy and sign heavy this time, as I went really physical last time around. Decisions, decisions!
bob Posted September 4, 2018 Posted September 4, 2018 Wow, he's a big star. I wonder what kind of budget they'll be working with.
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