The bread and butter, however, is the atmosphere and tone the game sets. Is it the most engaging combat system ever? Definitely not, but it’s pretty awesome and oddly satisfying to watch Geralt pull off some pretty sweet combos. Fighting is done automatically and boils down to timing your mouse clicks in a certain rhythm to perform the next chain of a combo. However, the “combat” is very bare-bones. Preparation is (at least on the hardest difficulty) paramount: taking on the various monsters will require you to read about their strengths and weaknesses as well as preparing the necessary potions or oils to be successful. In good old Witcher fashion, the music is beautiful and a pleasure to listen to. I can imagine the graphics blowing everyone away when it first released. ![]() The visuals are still pretty damn impressive even for a 13 year old game. While the game really does show its age (especially in terms of game design, interface, and combat), it truly sets the tone for the sequels in quest design, story, and the overall atmosphere. ![]() Having played The Witcher 2 and 3 before finally diving into the original, I was very hesitant to play this one at first because of how outdated and clumsy it seems. Having played The Witcher 2 and 3 before finally diving into the original, I The Witcher is still a fantastic RPG even by today’s standards. The Witcher is still a fantastic RPG even by today’s standards.
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