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The Witcher

CD Projekt RED · Oct 30, 2007

PC

Mature

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You are a Witcher, a warrior who has been trained to fight since childhood, subjected to mutations and trials that have transformed you. You earn a living killing monsters, and are a member of a brotherhood founded long ago to protect people from werewolves, the undead, and a host of other beasts. The game uses advanced graphics and physics systems for a high-powered blend of brutal action, complex RPG options and character configuration, and sweeping storytelling.

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  • Game Trailers

    Game Trailers · Dec 03, 2007

    8.6
    While everything is very well voiced, much of the dialogue suffers in the translation. Sometimes characters will start saying things that don’t really make much sense given the context. The music, however, is excellent. The Witcher, in all its facets, screams quality. There are a few places where ambition exceeds feasibility, and it’s quickly becoming apparent that there’s not a lot of wiggle room left within the genre, but The Witcher delivers one of the most intense and rewarding role-playing experiences this year.
  • Video Gamer

    Iain McCafferty · Nov 14, 2007

    8.0
    In conclusion then, with solid marks in terms of combat, characterisation and plot, coupled with a first rate graphics engine (a version of Bioware's Aurora engine that's completely unrecognisable from its original incarnation in Neverwinter Nights), a fine orchestral score, high production values and a willingness to tackle adult themes, The Witcher's strengths outweigh its few flaws (long loading times and the aforementioned translation issues) by a considerable margin.
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  • Gfreeman

    Feb 4, 2021 · PC

    7.5

    it was cool story, not truly open world. but story was good. battle style was naah

  • bootyslayer93

    Sep 19, 2019 · PC

    1.0

    Combat was outdated upon release in 2015 and by today's standards is mediocre at best. The plot was uncompelling and uninteresting. The protagonist, Geralt, is the most boring and dull character I've ever encountered. Mute protgonists have more charisma and charm than Geralt. The game has some of the most toxic and biased fans I've ever encountered. If you suggest even a minor criticism toward their beloved witcher series youre automatically deemed a fortnite playing child. The fans fail to acknowledge its many and evident shortcomings which is why i must rate this game as a 0 as its current rating is way too high. I would personally give it a 6 or 7 out of 10 because there are interesting enemies and many different possible outcomes, but everything it does just feels generic. However, you also cannot deny the amount of content it is packed with but when the overrall combat is so bad it makes ubisoft games look polished and the story isnt gripping nor enticing whatsoever it just isnt that great. I apologize in advance to the delusional fanboys but a masterpiece this game is not, by any stretch of the imagination. To put this simply, the best part of the game is Gwent.

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