Doctor Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 5 hours ago, Jack Burton said: I was expecting the writing, story and missions to all be great and so far that's been very bog standard but it's early doors yet so assuming it picks up. The writing and story are far and away the strongest parts of the Witcher games, 3 didn't play particularly gracefully in 2015 and it only feels worse now 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forameus Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 21 hours ago, Jack Burton said: Having watched the Netflix show and read a few of the books, I've started playing this. I've just finished White Orchard and to be honest not that impressed yet. The controls, fighting and inventory are all a bit clunky which is fair enough considering the game has been out for years. I was expecting the writing, story and missions to all be great and so far that's been very bog standard but it's early doors yet so assuming it picks up. I should say, I was EXACTLY the same. White Orchard just seemed...meh. I was a lot earlier to the game, so hadn't had the hype, but remember thinking that I'd probably put the game down. Decided I'd give it a little longer and the benefit of the doubt. Now it's probably still my favourite game ever. For me the writing, story and quests are its main strength, but struggling to remember anything from White Orchard. But it is an acquired taste. Seems like you'll either adore the game or hate it, so not going to tell you you're wrong or anything. I'd give it a little longer, maybe you'll get into it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotThePars Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 (edited) Yea it's pretty forgettable gameplay but it's easy to forgive when the writing is as impressive as it is here. ETA: I should also say that I bounced off the game pretty hard just after getting to Velen the first time around then went back to it six months later and it just clicked. Edited August 6, 2020 by NotThePars 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaboz Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 Game play is fine. Gets a little too complicated for my taste with the mutigens but it's totally fine. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Burton Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 I should say, I was EXACTLY the same. White Orchard just seemed...meh. I was a lot earlier to the game, so hadn't had the hype, but remember thinking that I'd probably put the game down. Decided I'd give it a little longer and the benefit of the doubt. Now it's probably still my favourite game ever. For me the writing, story and quests are its main strength, but struggling to remember anything from White Orchard. But it is an acquired taste. Seems like you'll either adore the game or hate it, so not going to tell you you're wrong or anything. I'd give it a little longer, maybe you'll get into it.I'll stick with it just now.I was expecting the combat to be more like the Batman or Shadow of Mordor games instead all I do is dodge around and slash at the enemy. Geralt is supposed to be a badass Witcher, doesn't feel like it so far. Reminds me of the 4 Ds from the Dodgeball film dodge, duck, dive and dodge just waiting on Patches O'Houlihan to show up. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaboz Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 I'd forgotten just how hilarious the wedding in Heart of Stone is. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BallochSonsFan Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 Blood and Wine ending is really unsatisfying. Finished it last night. Skellige Gwent deck is pish too. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodhull Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 2 minutes ago, BallochSonsFan said: Blood and Wine ending is really unsatisfying. Finished it last night. Skellige Gwent deck is pish too. Might depend on the ending you got I suppose. Think there’s 3 or 4 you can get. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaboz Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 I've apparently got two random Gwent cards to collect but I have literally run out of traders to play FFS. Really frustrating. I spent ages yesterday figuring out which ones I was missing and it appears I need to find shop keepers or trademen I haven't played. I've literally played fucking everyone except anyone in Toussaint. I wonder if this has somehow glitched?? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon EF Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 On 20/08/2020 at 10:31, Stellaboz said: I've apparently got two random Gwent cards to collect but I have literally run out of traders to play FFS. Really frustrating. I spent ages yesterday figuring out which ones I was missing and it appears I need to find shop keepers or trademen I haven't played. I've literally played fucking everyone except anyone in Toussaint. I wonder if this has somehow glitched?? Absolutely loved the Witcher 3 but I hated Gwent. Played a couple of games in taverns and got the hang of it but then the curve increased so quickly. I'd be in some random shithole village in a swamp and accept the offer of a game from some gammy fisherman and he'd basically have a deck full of absolutely nuclear cards and I'd have zero chance of winning. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiGi Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 4 minutes ago, Gordon EF said: Absolutely loved the Witcher 3 but I hated Gwent. Played a couple of games in taverns and got the hang of it but then the curve increased so quickly. I'd be in some random shithole village in a swamp and accept the offer of a game from some gammy fisherman and he'd basically have a deck full of absolutely nuclear cards and I'd have zero chance of winning. Even on higher difficulty the AI is not too difficult to figure out. You can basically throw one round deliberately every time but make the AI shoot its load trying to win it. Then you keep your good cards back for the last 2 rounds and stomp with ease. Spy cards are always your friend. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mishtergrolsch Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 (edited) Just finished this. First Witcher game I've played and felt it was a really good game. Got it for free after getting a voucher for Christmas. Quote Got the ending where Ciri becomes a Witcher Didn't realise you can't romance Yen and Triss without it all blowing up in your face. Ach well. Would have gone for Triss had I known because she a total wid and Yen is irritating as f**k but hey ho. Really long game but never felt it was padded out really. A few generic fetch quests got annoying but never to the point I bailed out. Liked the crafting and alchemy but didn't go as deep as I probably could have. ETA Gwent was pish and I played about 3 games and rubbered it. The side quests were generally excellent too. A solid 8.5/10 for me. Edited February 12, 2021 by mishtergrolsch 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaboz Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 If you're coming to Witcher 3 cold of all the previous games and books yeah, it'll take a while to get into but you'll find yourself sucked in without realizing it.Give Gwent a serious go second time round, it's fucking tremendous when you get it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mishtergrolsch Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 1 minute ago, Stellaboz said: If you're coming to Witcher 3 cold of all the previous games and books yeah, it'll take a while to get into but you'll find yourself sucked in without realizing it. Give Gwent a serious go second time round, it's fucking tremendous when you get it. Got the 2 expansion packs (Blood and Wine and the other one thats left my brain at time of typing) to get through too. Then will probably go again and maybe give Gwent a go. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaboz Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 Heart of Stone. Utterly tremendous drama. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mishtergrolsch Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 Thats the one. Downloading both right now! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoda Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 I've only clocked a few hours so far but struggling to get into this at all - although I'm only in White Orchard so maybe somewhat unfair to judge it. I'm also quite shit at it so that might be colouring my perspective a bit. There just seems to be too much content! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotThePars Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 I've given it 4 attempts and only completed it once. Every other time I've bounced off of it. It's a really well-written game but tbh with the distance of time I get why a lot of people bounce off of it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiGi Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 I've completed it including all the DLC twice. Have a 3rd run about half way into Velen but haven't really played for a while. It is just so fucking good though. The battle at Kaer Morhen is one of the best chapters of any game ever IMO. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acon Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 On 13/02/2021 at 19:53, Stellaboz said: If you're coming to Witcher 3 cold of all the previous games and books yeah, it'll take a while to get into but you'll find yourself sucked in without realizing it. Give Gwent a serious go second time round, it's fucking tremendous when you get it. I’m about an hour into my 2nd play through, totally patched Gwent originally but took a bit longer to try get to grips with it. Already enjoying it 100% more that I’ve paid attention to the tutorial. On 08/09/2020 at 14:00, GiGi said: Even on higher difficulty the AI is not too difficult to figure out. You can basically throw one round deliberately every time but make the AI shoot its load trying to win it. Then you keep your good cards back for the last 2 rounds and stomp with ease. Spy cards are always your friend. Are there any other particular tips/tricks other than occasionally throwing the first round? Like best cards to try and purchase / trade? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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