A Game Well Done!
To start this off I have to say that I got nothing else for this game but love and praise. From the intro cutscene to the actual gameplay - all the way to my first boss fight, there was nothing but perfection. I got blown away by the overall experience.
Dialogue to Perfection
The first thing I loved about this game is its comical dialogue between characters. Every conversation presents a story. Some are more serious than others, while there are modest amounts of interesting yet funny conversations. Our protagonist is very witty. But some personalities you encounter during the game are - well, very intriguing. Skip to minute mark @1:40 of this video and see for yourself. It is a dialogue between the protagonist and, I would say, THE best butler that I've seen in my life.
Brains vs Brawns
You will never believe the amount of torture I went through just to figure out how to properly maneuver within combat situations.
I've fought ghouls in this game that are waaay tougher to beat than Metal Gear Rex from Metal Gear Solid 2. I got tired of dying to the point that I did not play the game for 2 days. Wait I think I got the game difficulty set to Savage mode. That said, this game encourages you to actually prepare for a hunt before you depart to engage the monster. I completely ignored that part of the game and as a result my head got served for dinner.
While it is possible to dodge attacks, it requires perfect execution in order to successfully avoid the damage dealt by enemies. Of course, that requires practice. You are able to perform combos by, yeah, mashing the LMB(Left Mouse Button). You have a set amount of spells that you can cast, which are called signs: Aard, Igni, Yrden, Quen, Axii. All these signs are acquired when you start the game and can be leveled up as you progress.
Worlds and Quests
While the game boasts a nice plot and setting, the side quests are as equally interesting as its main story. This picture is a screenshot that I took as I was acquiring the infamous "Pan Quest." Yes, you heard me, a quest involving pans. This is just one in a vast number of quest that will make you scratch your head as soon as you get them.
And like I mentioned back in my Witcher 3 Expectation article, this game is openworld. I have not played more than half of the entire story yet so I am not sure if there's more of the world that you can explore, but damn - I sure hope it's not as huge as the world of Skyrim.
My Take
As can be seen above, this game is phenomenal. If I were to rate it from 1 to 10 - 1 being bad and 10 being awesome - then I would give this a perfect 10. It is one of a kind. The conversations alone are enough to keep you entertained. The drama and story is very captivating. The combat makes you work for your money. And the graphics is unreal. Overall, this game is a must-have! I highly recommend it. That's all for this article. Peace!
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