Witcher series

[VicRik]

Hi guys,

 

Just a quick question, Witcher 3 is currently on sale and I have always been interested by it. I just want to know whether I should really play the other 2 games first? I know there are more threads like these on the internet but they all give different answers. I trust you guys' opinion so I would like to know what you guys think?

Thanks!

 

VicRik

[Oshino Shinobu]

The Witcher 3 can be played an understood on its own, but if you really want to get into the story and characters, it's best to play the previous games. 

 

I personally just like the amount of Slavic folklore in The Witcher 3 rather than the story and characters so I haven't gone back to play the previous ones, but I have friends who have played all of them. 

[Ruffleduffle]

there are some references here and there that hint at the pervieous games but other than that no need

[VicRik]

7 minutes ago, Ruffleduffle said:

there are some references here and there that hint at the pervieous games but other than that no need

 

8 minutes ago, Oshino Shinobu said:

The Witcher 3 can be played an understood on its own, but if you really want to get into the story and characters, it's best to play the previous games. 

 

I personally just like the amount of Slavic folklore in The Witcher 3 rather than the story and characters so I haven't gone back to play the previous ones, but I have friends who have played all of them. 

 

16 minutes ago, Dryader said:

doesn't matter

I am going to buy it, should I also get the expansions or arent they that good?

[TherealMaxklos]

I would recommend the Game of the Year edition. Each DLC has as much content as current tripple A titles. 

[Techicolors]

1 hour ago, VicRik said:

 

 

I am going to buy it, should I also get the expansions or arent they that good?

the expansions are freaking amazing. just don't think about it - get them. tho preferable to buy the witcher 3 goty edition 

[johnt]

The game is worth it. But just know it's rather dark. Not many quests end well. None end happily. Some are quite touching.

 

I'll give you spoilers if you want to hear them. But it's a fun and involved game.

[Tsuki]

the first 2 games dont really hold up to todays standards in my opinion, they are fun, but the combat is a pain in the ass and they're difficult to get in to. i say skip them completely so you dont get put off and decide to to play the 3rd one. you dont need to play the other games to understand whats going on. a lot of it is actually explained in game.

i havent personally had a chance to play the expansions, but i do highly suggest getting them, so much content added its worth it.

 

if you really want the lore, and more in depth knowledge, read the books. they are amazing. and the pdf versions of them can be found online.

[Praesi]

YOu will understand the World and Characters way more´and you would feel like returning to this World. But its not 100% nessecary.

[Taja]

8 hours ago, VicRik said:

 

 

I am going to buy it, should I also get the expansions or arent they that good?

The expansions are A MUST.

Hearts of stone is very good, and Blood and Wine is a full game in expansion disguise. A new map with 30 hours of gameplay, Just amazing.

[ToBeHiFi]

Like others have said, knowing the lore and the story will make you enjoy the game much more, at least it did for me.

 

I didn't play the first two games though, I just watched a few videos on Youtube made by some great folks, in which they recapped the whole story of both first games. It helped me tremendously understanding the lore while playing the last title.

 

[VicRik]

9 minutes ago, ToBeHiFi said:

Like others have said, knowing the lore and the story will make you enjoy the game much more, at least it did for me.

 

I didn't play the first two games though, I just watched a few videos on Youtube made by some great folks, in which they recapped the whole story of both first games. It helped me tremendously understanding the lore while playing the last title.

 

I have bought the GOTY version guys, thanks for your help!

 

ToBeHifi, could you link me those videos? ☺

[Misanthrope]

That's a yes for Witcher 2 and a no for Witcher 1. As important as it was at it's time it's just sub par by comparison: game mechanics were far clunkier and the story was a rather weak re-telling of the same basic story from the books.

 

2 On the other hand is actually a really good game on it's own. It's just not as good as 3 cause it wasn't really open world and the story kind of ends on a cliffhanger. I'd consider a nice mix between intro and prequel to Witcher 3.

[IrshaadH]

If you are really lost and care to learn the backstory, read the books or find a wiki on them.

[Princess Luna]

I just read all about the 1 and 2 on the wikia, it was enough to understand what's going on in the third which is by all means one of my most favourite games of all time.

[Princess Luna]

11 hours ago, Taja said:

A new map with 30 hours of gameplay, Just amazing.

30 hours that can easily be doubled if you play it without a hurry, really explore every corner on maximum difficulty and all.

[Taja]

2 hours ago, Princess Cadence said:

30 hours that can easily be doubled if you play it without a hurry, really explore every corner on maximum difficulty and all.

Well, maybe for completionists. I did every quest available in max difficulty, and didnt take more than 35h IIRC. But is still more worth it than most games, I finished shadow of mordor in like 25h, and blood and wine is better in every way conceivable. Hearts of stone is like 8 hours maybe? but since it is on the main game, it gives more flavor to the base game in general (like the runewords and  points of interest)

[Guest]

21 hours ago, JohnT said:

The game is worth it. But just know it's rather dark. Not many quests end well. None end happily. Some are quite touching.

 

I'll give you spoilers if you want to hear them. But it's a fun and involved game.

Witcher3 was my first jump into the open-world, RPG genre. It's the gold standard! @JohnT is right. It's dark as hell... and resolutions are VERY EASTERN EUROPEAN. Grimm Fairy Tale (like in the zee olde country).  The soundtrack & soundscape is immersive (especially while wearing headphones).  

 

The Blood & Wine DLC (costs $) has a very colourful palate (and indeed it's been compared to its own developed game).  I have all the paid DLC.  The developer also offers extra downloadable stuff INCLUDED IN THE ORIGINAL purchase price.  Yeah, I'm a convert. My only regret is that I'm now struggling with trying to find another game of the Witcher3's calibre.  Ah well. Enjoy the game, @VicRik

Witcher 3 Blood & Wine Review... from a year ago.

 

[Noctus]

On 8/30/2017 at 7:26 PM, PrometheanCat2 said:

Witcher3 was my first jump into the open-world, RPG genre. It's the gold standard! @JohnT is right. It's dark as hell... and resolutions are VERY EASTERN EUROPEAN. Grimm Fairy Tale (like in the zee olde country).  The soundtrack & soundscape is immersive (especially while wearing headphones).  

 

The Blood & Wine DLC (costs $) has a very colourful palate (and indeed it's been compared to its own developed game).  I have all the paid DLC.  The developer also offers extra downloadable stuff INCLUDED IN THE ORIGINAL purchase price.  Yeah, I'm a convert. My only regret is that I'm now struggling with trying to find another game of the Witcher3's calibre.  Ah well. Enjoy the game, @VicRik

Witcher 3 Blood & Wine Review... from a year ago.

 

Just gotta wait for their new cyberpunk game dude