The Witcher 3

[DavidMarrio]

So this comes out a week today and there wasn't a thread for it.

So the first reviews have started to be released and its getting high scores across the board. I never played Witcher 1 but I played the 2nd one on Xbox and it was one of the best games I played on the last generation of consoles.

It's probably the game I've been most excited for so far this generation. (I mean anything in which your beard grows throughout the game HAS to be pretty spectacular right?!?!?!!)

Anyone else looking to get this?

[Roster Depth Sicko No. 2]

I'll probably make it a summer pick-up once the price drops, next big game on my list is Arkham Knight. Does look really really good from the footage I've seen it, so looking forward to getting around to it eventually.

[Schlitzbrille]

I'm getting it once I get my gaming computer put together.

[Monkey D. Lars]

Going to play this for sure! Can't wait for this and Batman!

[ZJ Penn]

I'm usually pretty fond of games with lots of stuff to do but Witcher 2 was insane. Plus I'm the type of person who hates the idea of missing things so that game just fried my brain after about 3 or 4 hours.

I'll pick it up eventually but it's pretty far down 2015's must play list.

[Ruki]

What is the gameplay like in the Witcher 3? Will I have had to play the first 2 to appreciate this one?

[apsham]

The first one has not aged well and really you're not missing a terrible load if you haven't played 2. You should be fine if you read up on a plot synopsis if you care about the story.

[Bobfoc]

I got about halfway through the first game and didn't play the second. I wasn't planning to get this one, but someone gave me a download code from a graphics card, so I might as well give it a whirl. I only finished Dragon Age: Inquisition a few weeks ago, so I'm worried I might be a little burned out on long games, but if the exploration and combat are better than Dragon Age's, which I sometimes found a little sterile, it might be the sort of thing that holds my attention.

I think I only stopped playing the first game because I got busy with something else in my life and then lost the save file, but I also remember being a little put off with the way Geralt would have sex with almost every female NPC he so much as complimented. I usually play these games as a pleasant, friendly character, but in that game's case, checking on a woman you've just helped translates as "I want to get in your pants", after which you'd be rewarded with a collectible card. It's not a dealbreaker, but I don't enjoy sex scenes in any form of media, so I'd rather it was easier to avoid them if possible. Maybe I'm just strange.

[RoHitman Reigns]

I already finished the pteload on my PC, so when it releases i have only a small download and am off to play.

[apsham]

I got about halfway through the first game and didn't play the second. I wasn't planning to get this one, but someone gave me a download code from a graphics card, so I might as well give it a whirl. I only finished Dragon Age: Inquisition a few weeks ago, so I'm worried I might be a little burned out on long games, but if the exploration and combat are better than Dragon Age's, which I sometimes found a little sterile, it might be the sort of thing that holds my attention.

I think I only stopped playing the first game because I got busy with something else in my life and then lost the save file, but I also remember being a little put off with the way Geralt would have sex with almost every female NPC he so much as complimented. I usually play these games as a pleasant, friendly character, but in that game's case, checking on a woman you've just helped translates as "I want to get in your pants", after which you'd be rewarded with a collectible card. It's not a dealbreaker, but I don't enjoy sex scenes in any form of media, so I'd rather it was easier to avoid them if possible. Maybe I'm just strange.

You're not alone there - it was a really fucking weird system where yeah, you slept with women in exchange for trading cards of them afterwards. That is just flat out weird.

Regardless, the third game has had something flare up regarding the nudity in it as well recently hasn't it? Haven't paid attention to the full articles on it but I remember it coming up last week or so.

[Your Mom]

I guess we are getting this. I don't know. I thought the last one was pretty bad

[Mr. X]

Bought the digital version for PS4. Early reviews make this seem like it is easily in the running for GOTY.

[JasonM]

Bought the digital version for PS4. Early reviews make this seem like it is easily in the running for GOTY.

It sounds like a really phenomenal game, and after having loved Witcher 1 and 2, I can't wait to get to playing Witcher 3.

The only thing reviews have been talking about are bugs and some performance issues on both PC and console versions, but they've also added that CDProjekt are doing their best to patch it out as soon as the actual release happens or shortly thereafter.

[Your Mom]

I really hope this is good, I am so bored with everything right now

[RoHitman Reigns]

Awesome interview with CDPR involved here, the studio behind Witcher 3.

http://www.gamespot.com/articles/witcher-3-dev-explains-how-to-turn-a-nation-of-pir/1100-6426895/

Also, tons of free DLC with the game, YAY <3. And it releases in their time zone, so people who download it can play Monday night in the US, MORE YAY <3

[apsham]

Awesome interview with CDPR involved here, the studio behind Witcher 3.

http://www.gamespot.com/articles/witcher-3-dev-explains-how-to-turn-a-nation-of-pir/1100-6426895/

Also, tons of free DLC with the game, YAY <3. And it releases in their time zone, so people who download it can play Monday night in the US, MORE YAY <3

...fuck. That's awesome. Besides the fact that even if I could pre-load now it still wouldn't be anywhere near ready. But shit.

[RoHitman Reigns]

Safe to say I am rushing home after work tonight tk finish my download and boot this up. So hyped for it. Sucks got Flash tomorrow and NXT wednesday night to draw me away from this a bit.

[apsham]

I ended up throwing down a pre-order - so tomorrow at work is going to be a tough one. Especially since the girlfriend is going away for training for a week and I'll have nothing else to do.

[Monkey D. Lars]

Going to get this tomorrow!!!

[RoHitman Reigns]

Download finished <3 Well, I shall see you folks who knows when asided of when I check in at work since lord knows this shall be all i do for a bit.