well, it's up to you really. the witcher 1 is still a pretty solid introduction to the story, and you get to know some of the characters that play a role in tw2, like zoltan or dandelion. but it's a timeconsuming game, and at some points pretty unfair.
The Witcher 3
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I'll answer your question now that I've overcome my disappointment in you Helder!
It's not necessary to play it in order to enjoy the second. You would be missing out on a great game though, even if it's time consuming, unstable and unfair at points. It's still better than most RPG's I've ever played. It's also the only game ever, that managed to make me feel guilty about bad decisions. The only game ever, that made me really think about the consequences. It's kinda like being married. If you do the right things, it's heaven, if you mess up, there's hell to pay.
Also, the original gives you a ton of background and you can take your save with you to The Witcher 2. Choices you made will effect certain parts of the second. You can look it up on the Wiki but I can't really saying anything without spoiling it for you.
If you do decide to give it a go, hit me up.
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I remember the first game as being more open world and letting you do things in your own pace while Witcher 2 was more rigid. In the end I was super impressed by the look and feel of witcher 2 but never got as invested in the story or the world as I was in witcher 1.
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I too tried playing The Witcher 1 before the 2nd came out but it's pretty clunky
Also the game lenght turns me off :s It's about 41h average to clear the Main Story only!!
Ain't nobody got time for that! So it's still sitting in my Steam library... Another steam sale I will likely never finish.
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Got The Witcher 2 in the Steam sale, couldn't stand the combat. Felt really clunky.
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I thought it was so boring I quite after 2 hours
It feels like I missed the best part as so much people like it
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Oh yeah sorry I forgot
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I too tried playing The Witcher 1 before the 2nd came out but it's pretty clunky
Also the game lenght turns me off :s It's about 41h average to clear the Main Story only!!
Ain't nobody got time for that! So it's still sitting in my Steam library... Another steam sale I will likely never finish.
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Well, I bought Witcher 1 ages ago, so i guess the least I can do is try it for a couple hours. Anyway, thanks brosefs!
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Well, I bought Witcher 1 ages ago, so i guess the least I can do is try it for a couple hours. Anyway, thanks brosefs!
One very important thing: Use this guide. I despise using guides but this game gives you no warning whatsoever. Meaning that entire quests fail because you accidentally progressed in a main quest. You'll not be notified of this. I had to play several parts over again, costing me hours, just due to continuing the wrong quest at that time. So scout, explore, start quests but keep a close eye on which you complete and when you complete them. Save often. It will come in handy.
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Absolutely cannot wait. I've been playing Gothic 2 lately (one of the very best RPGs I have ever played, easily) and if TW3 has a similar open-world approach without level scaling then it has the potential to become one of my all-time favorites.
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Absolutely cannot wait. I've been playing Gothic 2 lately (one of the very best RPGs I have ever played, easily) and if TW3 has a similar open-world approach without level scaling then it has the potential to become one of my all-time favorites.
I've finished the first one about a month ago and in the mean time I've been trying to complete other games in my huge back catalog. None of them manage to pull me in though because I'm only thinking about The Witcher 2. So today, after seeing these screens, I decided fuck my back catalog! I'm going to play The Witcher 2.
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Finally gotten back into this game again beyond the prologue. Playing with a controller and that works great except for the super clunky inventory. Love it so far
although I fear I will never finish it, got to the first town and already have hundreds of side quests
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It is quite an overwhelming game from my experience, and this is from someone who finished everything in the first witcher. Stick with it though, just hack away at it when you feel like it so it doesn't end up feeling like a second job that you're forcing yourself to do
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Digging the 'stache.
Oh and the game looks nice, too!
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Just saw that The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition is available on Steam for 3,99 € (for a little longer than 18 more hours at time of posting). You're welcome~~
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