The Witcher 2 Enhanced Edition Reviews

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Written by WorstUsernameEver on April 30th, 2012

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I hesitate to simplify this content, then, as (adult) or (realistic). Instead, I interpret these familiar notions and instances as a perceptive repurposing of human history into fantasy. To say the least, this perspective quiets the player-diva in me, an admonishing I'm willing to accept because of the game's bold attitude and thoughtful combat design. The Witcher 2 reminds me how moving the strong hand of an author can be for interactive experiences, even through just one of its sixteen finales.

The Witcher 2 feels like a gift from a loving developer. CD Projekt could have been content to keep the game on the PC platform and never diverge from that course. However, they believe so deeply in the world of Geralt of Rivia that it was only obvious to them to introduce as many people as possible its wonder. Every RPG fan should give this dark, mature tale a chance. There is nothing else like it.

t's timely too. With A Game of Thrones the TV show on everyone's lips and the roaring success of Skyrim in video games, never has the appetite for grown-up fantasy been so strong. The Witcher 2 comfortably stands among the finest legends the genre has to offer and, in Geralt of Rivia, has a protagonist that is the lynchpin of its excellence.

Maybe it's because it was developed by a team that's not located in one of the main development areas, but the Witcher 2 feels like a whole new role playing experience. The inclusion of vulgarity such as cursing make the medieval setting believable. Surprising outcomes to decisions means players are engaged and not just picking choices that are either evil or good.

PC gamers might have experienced it last year but this is a must for anyone new to the series. The Witcher 2 is an essential purchase for any Xbox 360 players that are eager to play a new role playing experience.

For all of you adult and I mean adult gamers out there who hungry for a mature story set within a fantastic world you can lose yourself in, (The Witcher 2) will satisfy your cravings.

Overall, "Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings" does a great job of extending its legacy with a deep storyline, intricate combat and a level of immersion that keeps players interested and involved. The mature plot is handled very well, not getting bogged down in the minutiae of drama for drama's sake.

Cursing and nudity aside, the mature themes are really aimed at an audience who is interested in living the lifestyle of another the era rather than just killing everything in sight.

The only thing left after finishing Witcher 2's lengthy campaign is to ask when the next game is coming out, and when will somebody apply this level of thought, talent and care to a Game of Thrones game.

If there's anything particularly challenging about The Witcher 2, it's in how it wants you to abandon a lot of RPG tactics you've fallen into over the years. The game won't say it to your face, but hoarding ingredients, potions and traps for the end game just isn't practical. Collecting and expending ingredients, improving your armor, preparing for unforeseen battles and utilizing traps to scatter your enemies is essential, every step of the way. The Xbox 360 version makes the journey more accessible, but its greatest quality is that it doesn't remove the need for caution.

Should you buy the Enhanced Edition if you have already purchased The Witcher 2? That's a tough question. The additional content is appealing. If you haven't played the Witcher 2 yet, then Enhanced Edition is a definite must-buy. The Witcher 2 was one of the best western RPGs on the PC last year, and the Enhanced Edition just gives you more content while opening up the game to the console masses. However, you simply can't deny that it pales in comparison to the PC version in many ways. If you are a dedicated PC gamer, get The Witcher 2 on PC, which includes all of the Enhanced Edition content in a free patch anyway. Otherwise, pick up the Enhanced Edition on your 360.

I'm not sure who this version of The Witcher 2 is for. PC gamers have probably already played it, and all the extra content included in this port is available to them for free. Unless they want to use a 360 controller that badly, they have no reason to purchase this. New players, already at a disadvantage by starting a series midway through, will find themselves lost and confused by the messy, dense plot and poor exposition that assumes the player is incredibly familiar with the game's world.

Poor player direction and feedback, a complicated combat system, and a backwards difficulty curve round out the experience. Despite all the additions and enhancements, The Witcher 2: Enhanced Edition is an unsatisfying game that won't appeal to series newcomers and never lives up to its own ambitions.

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