Разработчик: CD PROJEKT RED
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About the Game
The second installment in the RPG saga about professional monster slayer Geralt of Rivia, The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings spins a mature, thought-provoking tale to produce one of the most elaborate and unique role-playing games ever released on PC.A time of untold chaos has come. Mighty forces clash behind the scenes in a struggle for power and influence. The Northern Kingdoms mobilize for war. But armies on the march are not enough to stop a bloody conspiracy...
KEY FEATURES
IMMERSIVE, MATURE, NON-LINEAR STORY- Dive into an immense, emotionally-charged, non-linear story set in a fantasy world unlike any other.
- Embark on a complex, expansive adventure in which every decision may lead to dire consequences.
- Engage in over 40 hours of narrative-driven gameplay, featuring 4 different beginnings and 16 different endings.
SPECTACULAR, BRUTAL, TACTICAL COMBAT
- Fight using a combat system that uniquely fuses dynamic action with well-developed RPG mechanics.
- Use an array of unique witcher weapons, featuring both melee and ranged options.
- Prepare for battle using a wide array of tactical options: craft potions, set traps and baits, cast magic and sneak up on your foes.
REALISTIC, VAST, CONSISTENT GAME WORLD
- Discover a deep, rich game world where ominous events shape the lives of entire populations while bloodthirsty monsters rage about.
- Explore numerous, varied locations: from vibrant trading posts, to bustling mining towns, to mighty castles and fortresses; and discover the stories they have to tell and dark secrets they hide.
CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGY
- Experience a believable living and breathing world, featuring beautiful graphics and utilizing sophisticated in-game mechanics made possible thanks to CD PROJEKT RED in-house technology, REDengine.
ABOUT THE WITCHER 2 ENHANCED EDITION
The Enhanced Edition features lots of new and exciting content.- Additional hours of gameplay: New adventures set in previously unseen locations, expanding the story and introducing new characters, mysteries and monsters.
- New game introduction and cinematics: All new animations and cutscenes, including a new pre-rendered cinematic intro directed by BAFTA Award winner and Academy Award nominee Tomasz Bagiński.
- All DLCs and improvements introduced in the 2.0 version of the game, including:
- Arena Mode — an arcade mode that allows players to fight against endless waves of enemies and test their combat skills.
- A new, extensive tutorial system, gradually and smoothly immersing players in the game world and Geralt’s adventures.
- Dark Mode — a difficulty level designed for hardcore players, with unique dark-themed items. At this difficulty level, even greater emphasis is placed on battle preparation, defensive maneuvers and opportunistic attacking.
- Arena Mode — an arcade mode that allows players to fight against endless waves of enemies and test their combat skills.
The Witcher 2 Enhanced Edition comes with these bonus items:
- Official soundtrack in MP3 format
- A map of the game's world
- A quest handbook for both novice and experienced role-playing fans
- Game manual
- “Reasons of State” digital comic book.
Поддерживаемые языки: english, german, french, spanish - spain, russian, czech, hungarian, japanese, polish, turkish, traditional chinese, italian, korean, portuguese - brazil
Системные требования
Windows
- OS *: Windows XP/Vista/7
- Processor: Intel 2.2 GHz Dual-Core or AMD 2.5 GHz Dual-Core
- Memory: 1.5 GB (Win XP), 2GB (Win Vista/Win 7)
- Graphics: GeForce 8800 (512 MB) or Radeon HD3850 (512 MB). Resolution: 1280x720.
- DirectX®: DirectX 9.29 has to be installed.
- Hard Drive: 25GB
- Sound:
- OS *: Windows XP/Vista/7
- Processor: Intel or AMD Quad-Core
- Memory: 3 GB (Win XP), 4GB (Win Vista/Win 7)
- Graphics: GeForce 260 (1 GB) or Radeon HD 4850 (1 GB). Resolution: 1440x900.
- DirectX®: DirectX 9.29 has to be installed.
- Hard Drive: 25GB
- Sound:
Mac
- OS: macOS 11.0, macOS 12.0, and macOS 13.0
- Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo or Apple silicon (M1/M2).
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M 512 MB (1440x900, low), Radeon HD 5770 1 GB (1440x900, low), or Apple silicon (M1/M2). Intel integrated graphics are not supported
- Hard Drive: 25 GB HD space
- OS: macOS 11.0, macOS 12.0, and macOS 13.0
- Processor: Quad Core Intel or Apple silicon (M1/M2).
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 675MX 1 GB (1920x1080, medium), Radeon HD 6970M 1 GB (1920x1080, medium), Apple silicon (M1/M2), or higher
- Hard Drive:25 GB HD space
Linux
- OS: Ubuntu 14.04, Linux Mint 17, Steam OS
- Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce 9800 GT 512MB (1280x720, low)
- Hard Drive: 25 GB HD space
We recommend the following drivers:
nVidia - nvidia binary driver 331.38, 340.32 or later (343.13 beta has problems currently)
AMD - fglrx binary driver 14.4 rev 2 or later.
MESA based drivers (e.g. "nouveau", "radeonsi") are not currently supported.
Intel integrated graphics are not currently supported.
- OS: Ubuntu 14.04, Linux Mint 17, Steam OS
- Processor: Quad Core Intel
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce GT 640 1GB (1440x900, medium)
- Hard Drive: 25 GB HD space
Отзывы пользователей
everything is cool and i love this game and i love love the opportunity to make choice between two sides. but there is one (or two for me) minor minus - bugs, unexpected crashes when or without saving, etc. (and hard to understand movement and especially combat.)
i started the saga from the first game, going to the second, but eventually i finished the third. and then came back here again. now i love it.
# The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition Review
The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition stands as a masterclass in narrative-driven RPG design, weaving complex political intrigue with dark fantasy in a way few games have managed to achieve. CD Projekt Red's 2011 masterpiece (enhanced in 2012) remains a compelling experience that pushed the boundaries of player choice and consequence.
## Story & Narrative Design
At its core, The Witcher 2 tells a mature, politically charged tale following Geralt of Rivia, a monster hunter caught in a web of royal assassinations and political machinations. The game's greatest triumph lies in its branching narrative structure, which splits into two dramatically different paths halfway through the game. This isn't merely a matter of different dialogue choices – entire chapters play out in completely different locations with unique characters and storylines depending on a single pivotal decision.
The writing demonstrates remarkable sophistication, tackling themes of loyalty, identity, and political power with nuance rarely seen in gaming. Characters exist in moral gray areas, with even seemingly villainous figures possessing understandable motivations and sympathetic qualities.
## Combat & Gameplay
The combat system represents a significant evolution from its predecessor, offering a challenging and tactical experience that requires careful preparation and strategy. Geralt must utilize signs (magic), bombs, traps, and various combat styles to overcome formidable opponents. While the learning curve is steep – especially in the opening hours – mastering the system feels rewarding and appropriate for a professional monster slayer.
The Enhanced Edition smooths out many of the original release's rough edges, improving the tutorial system and balancing while adding new quests and cinematics. However, some players may still find the combat occasionally frustrating, particularly during the game's demanding boss battles.
## Visual Design & Atmosphere
Even years after its release, The Witcher 2's art direction remains impressive. The game crafts a dark fantasy world that feels authentic and lived-in, eschewing typical fantasy tropes for a grittier, more realized setting. From the siege-worn walls of Flotsam to the mist-shrouded streets of Vergen, each location tells its own story through environmental storytelling.
The Enhanced Edition's improved textures and visual effects add extra polish to an already stunning game. Character models and animations, particularly during dialogue sequences, showcase impressive attention to detail for their time.
## Technical Aspects
- **Pros:**
- Deeply branching narrative with meaningful choices
- Rich, morally complex characters
- Stunning visual design and atmosphere
- Engaging tactical combat system
- Excellent voice acting and sound design
- **Cons:**
- Steep initial learning curve
- Some technical issues remain
- Combat can feel clunky at times
- Inventory management could be more intuitive
## Verdict
The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition is a landmark RPG that prioritizes meaningful choice and consequence over power fantasy. Its mature storytelling, challenging combat, and stunning presentation set new standards for the genre. While some mechanical rough edges remain, they do little to diminish the game's achievements in narrative design and world-building.
The Enhanced Edition represents the definitive version of an already excellent game, adding welcome polish and content to create an even more compelling package. For players willing to invest time in mastering its systems and engaging with its complex narrative, The Witcher 2 offers one of the most rewarding RPG experiences available.
**Final Score: 9/10**
*A masterpiece of narrative-driven game design that rewards patient players with an unforgettable dark fantasy experience.*
The controls suck. I don't care how great it is as a polygon movie; when I play a game, agency matters.
If they had put a proportional amount of effort into gameplay as to hype-worthy visuals (which now feel rather dated), I might feel inclined to play it.
I'm not.
Edited after getting through the first chapter...
This game is a shamefully bad pc port. The default save game settings make manual and quick saves not stick without warning and will cause repeated crashes unless you go through an arduous process to reset the steam cloud and trick the game to stop using it. That combined with the horrible gamepad implementation (I hope you enjoy the camera spinning 360° when you enter doorways) makes the game more trouble than it's worth. Details like this are why I know better than to buy anything CD PROJEKT RED makes until it is deeply discounted.
It looks like I'm the only one who doesn't like the sequel.
I don't think the new combat, in comparison to the first game, changes anything. It's still pretty simplistic, and I haven't gotten any satisfaction from it. As in the first game, I didn't like the main story either, even though it had potential. However, at least the first Witcher had some good chapters and an atmosphere that greatly complemented the universe. At the same time, I can't find anything in Witcher 2 to grab onto. It will remain in my memory as a game with sickening, intestinal maps, bleak side quests and boss fights in rooms that are 2x2 meters, which is pretty ridiculous, knowing the developers used this trick more than once because they hadn't figured out any other way to make these fights difficult with their trash combat system.
Gameplay is absolute garbage. but everything else is really good.
The UI/mouse sensitivity bug is the first thing you notice that is wrong with this game. Spent an hour trying to fix that, but there is no real solution. Then there's the combat. It is laughably bad, even mods can't fix it. It really feels like a 200 pound anvil is attached to you at all times until you dodge roll, and you can't really control where your sword goes. The "stealth" sections are a complete joke as well, nothing works at all the way it should there. If these things were fixed, the game would be absolute gold, because everything else is REALLY good.
I remember beating this and while the story was very good (MUST know the lore), I just didn't really enjoy the game overall. It was more of the combat, game mechanics and overall game play than anything else. A lot of game fads at the time were thrown in like Quicktime stuff senseless quests and alchemy that really wasn't that useful. It was pretty tedious going back and forth with some of the side quests and the combat was clunky and somewhat worse than the original game.
Sum: Other than the graphical change, I thought this was a step down from the first game again except for the storyline, which I thought was cool but on the other hand you need to know a lot of the lore to know what the heck's going on. This laid the groundwork for Witcher 3 so it might be worth a play through for some people as it was highly praised when it was released but I recommend just watching some youtube videos this is definitely a game that you should pass it has not aged well imo.
**N.B.** I played this game AFTER playing Witcher 3.
Solid RPG with good combat, choices that affect the world (I.e. branching events/dialogue), and interesting characters. Overall rating: 7.5/10
Pros:
-Combat has decent flexibility: in some fights I spent to entirety of time using spells; in other fights I mostly used melee with some spells (used defensively)
-Good story with plenty of plot twists; and in some cases, your exploration can reveal information about the story (I.e. finding a book/report that explains a plot point)
-Interesting characters with most of them being nuanced {I.e. they're not all good/evil, but instead shade(s) of grey}
Cons:
-In some cases the input is via mouse-clicks or button presses (I.e. WASD for boxing); which have to be done at the correct moment. To makes this worse, in some cases the color of this indicator is near invisible as it's the same color as the background
-In some cases it's not explained how to do things, either via a glossary or from items in the world; which leaves you to Googling on how to do things
-Overall a shallow game, with a limited amount of characters, items and locales; and the dialogue is very basic with a lot of the voice acting being very rudimentary (even from the major characters)
It`s just terrific how the series improved from the first Witcher. It did not lose all the good stuff that was in the previous game, such as the world, plot, fight mechanic, and characters. I feel like, to get maximum joy from all Witcher games, it's just a great idea to start from the first, play The Witcher 2, and go to the third part.
You will see how developer evolve and made better and better with every new game
Very solid game not too interesting to keep me around for more than 3 hours but it's solid.
A classic, some bugs on modern devices with high core/thread (game not launching stuck on launch logo) count & game saves (too many cause game to crash to desktop). However, the fixes are well documented. Other than these though the experience, story and overall gameplay are well worth it. Highly recommended.
A bit janky but still good. Major combat improvement from Witcher 1.
Some frustrating bugs but its a great game the choosing stuff the action the story
A massive improvement over the first game in every way. I had a lot of fun with this one. Good gameplay, good story, good replay-ability and it took your prior game choices into account which is always a win.
An improvement in almost all the ways over the first game, and a nice stepping stone for the last game in the trilogy.
I really enjoyed Witcher 2, as the game has better combat, better animations, looks better visually speaking, and is just easier to get into. The story is still mature and filled with moral ambiguity, and you feel like your choices have an impact. There are two different paths you can take through the story, adding some replay value. The game world is well crafted, if a bit more linear, but it captures very well the dark medieval atmosphere. The voice acting is greatly improved, with more memorable characters, and the character development in general feels realistic, with well-developed personalities and believable motivations.
My only real complaints are the game's shorter nature, the stakes aren't as high as in the first or the third title (it feels more like a lengthier side mission), and the ending feels a bit rushed/abrupt (but then again, the Witcher 3 more than makes up for it). The combat's also a bit unrefined, it can feel clunky/unresponsive at times, but it is more intuitive than the systems in the first game.
Overall, a solid, enjoyable RPG.
recently finished witcher 1, and witcher 2 picks up the story in a very interesting way. ive really enjoyed the prologue, chapter 1, and chapter 2 so far. classic witcher stuff, but still a great change from witcher 1.
Just finished The Witcher 2, and I have to say, it’s a blast! The gameplay is super engaging—lots of choices that really affect the story. I found myself getting lost in the quests!
Controls are smooth and feel great. Combat is fun and makes you think a bit, which is a nice change from some other games.
Yeah, there are a few bugs here and there, but nothing game-breaking. Overall, I highly recommend this game if you love RPGs. Dive in and enjoy the journe
My favorite game I played in 2023!
This game is really fun once you get the hang of it.
Admitedly, this is a very hard game, and played my first playthrough on the easiest difficulty. That's because this game is a very hard game in itself. Not as hard as Witcher 1, but when playing on the easiest difficulty, you don't have to be constantly worrying about which potions to make and such.
Story is great, it's amazing how different the middle of the game can be depending on the choices you made in Act 1. The game still looks very good for a game that's 17 years old.
If I had one complaint, it would be the stealth sections, which did not need to be stealth sections at all.
Another thing is that the saves are very finicky. I played mostly on my steam deck, and my saves didn't transfer to my computer. And my older saves didn't transfer to my Steam Deck.
But if you plan on playing this on one device, I really recommend you give this one a shot!
this is good game but i a litlle hate cotorols on this game
Great game, a classic but such a shame in my system is constantly crashing and have some graphical artifacts. Just chugging on as it can load fast. 6/10
After several attempts, finally managed to get through this game. The Prologue and Chapter 1 start things off really well, but the rest can be a bit of a slog with a few areas as notable exceptions. Using mods help with quality of life features and there are still some technical issues that crop up. Definitely recommended to fans of the series who want to get the full experience. Very few games let you make decisions that drastically affect the course of events like The Witcher games do. Looking forward to tackling the third game now.
The game is decent but clunky. It's Witcher alright and it still holds up well to this day. There is some jank as you can mostly skip using potions, oils and so forth and be fine so I don't see much sense in bothering to use them. My bigger problem is the random spikes in difficulty/damage and casting signs. Your character takes ages to cast a sign and some bosses like the Kayran can randomly one-shot you or stun-lock you? Also most enemies are quite easy to kill unless you get combo-d and they take 2/3 of your HP in 1-2 seconds otherwise you can mow down dozens of enemies in a row no issue. It's just not that fun fighting in this game because you either crush the enemies or randomly die so you kind of need to save before every fight.
The world is realistic and the dialogue is good. Overall a good game, I find the combat quite meh and that's a gigantic part of the gameplay so unfortunately I can only give it a 7. Buy/complete the game if you like the Witcher 3 and you want some better save files but if you don't care for the Witcher 3? Hard to tell if I would have bothered to finish it.
The WITCHER 2... What a great game. I tried to play The Witcher 1 but I did not play it. Then I wanted to play the Witcher 3 but before did that, i wanted to try this game as it has so many good reviews. It is true, this is a very good game. YOU must play this if you like the Witcher 3. This has a great combat system, side quests, Witcher contracts, main story and everything you want [ yah... everything ;) ]. You will have to read all the subtitles, character descriptions, quest description and others like in game books, letters that you can buy/ find to understand the game story correctly. Just do it.
Reading is important guys ☹, when doing contracts you will have to buy/ find the relevant book or note that has the steps to do the contract.
Collect all the resources like silver ore, iron ore, timber and etc., to upgrade your weapons and armor. Collect all the herbs and plants to make potions that help you to win hard fight easily. PLEASE, explore the map as soon as possible as you might find very good armors, weapons and diagrams. Craft weapons if you couldn’t find better weapons. Don’t waste your Orens to buy, do useless stuff 😉.
AND, enjoy the game. Thanx...
An improvement over the first game in every way. Thank god, because the combat in the first was incredibly boring.
Also while i think the voice acting is good, it's one dimensional and lacks range, but it actually makes sense when you realise half the "people" in the game are British anyway so they don't have emotions.
My least favourite Witcher game but still one of the best games I ever played. It is much shorter than Witcher 1 and ofc Witcher 3. However, with one playthrough you have not seen everything the game has to offer. The key concept here are choices that impact the following events. This is what makes this game great.
The Witcher 2 is a masterfully crafted RPG that deepens the rich lore of the Witcher universe. With its complex narrative, players navigate morally ambiguous choices that significantly impact the story's outcome. The combat system is dynamic and engaging, blending tactical elements with real-time action.
I bought a really cheap bundle containing all games of the Trilogy. First game was allright, pretty good for it's time. Now I'm playing the second and can't wait to finish it, playing this game feel more like a chore than going to work. There is no positive aspect of the game that I can talk about... From the sound wich is awful, you hear birds singing instead of the characters lines. In one scene they speak to loud, in the next you can barely hear them. Combat? The worst combat mechanics ever, annoying, unbalanced, unfair, every fight looks like a chore. You want to use potions? You have to be out of combat.. Oh, you just need to take them before the combat - but you never know when combat begins. Story? All over the place, you can't ever make sense of what it's happening, the game just throws caracthers at you, bits and pieces of unreleated stories, you have to make some sense of every thing that happens. You spend the entire chapter 2 doing favors for the king and at the end of the chapter you fight the king himself... Why? Because of something you did? No! Because your old friend Dandelion from the first game is a spy! And Roche got his army killed! You had something to do with all this? Of course not, you we're to busy helping the king! It's all so tiresome... It's tiresome to enter doors, you have to be positioned exactly in front of the door and press click, and I mean EXACTLY IN FRONT OF THE DOOR! Well, if not you turn on a torch or read a poster. You have to run big distances and charachter runs 2 km/h. It's a walking simulator. At least you have the minimap to guide you, right? Yeah, it almost always guide you in the wrong direction. The quest are unbeareable, they take you from a quest and asign you another if you dare speak with someone else. Plus they don't tell you what you have to do, not even hints, they tell you what you have already done. Big help, thanks! You enter the journal and try to look on the map where you have to go? Well, close the journal and open the map. Oh, its not showing you on the map? Close the map, open the journal. choose another quest, close the journal, open the map againg and again untill you loose your mind. With mods, this game comes close to being playable, but dosen't make it! I can say with the hand on my heart - this is the worst game I ever played in my life!
0/10 - would not recommend to my worst enemy
The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition – A Triumph in Storytelling and Gameplay
The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition is a masterclass in role-playing games, building on the rich narrative and immersive world established in the first installment. Released in 2011, this Enhanced Edition not only refines the gameplay experience but also deepens the intricate storytelling that has made the Witcher series a benchmark in the genre.
From the outset, players are thrust into a captivating narrative filled with political intrigue, moral ambiguity, and compelling character arcs. The story follows Geralt of Rivia as he navigates a complex web of alliances and betrayals following the assassination of a king. The writing is exceptional, with well-developed characters and dialogue that draw players into a world brimming with depth and nuance. The Enhanced Edition adds new quests and cinematic sequences, enhancing the storytelling experience and providing even more context to the rich lore.
Gameplay mechanics have been significantly refined in this installment. The combat system is dynamic and engaging, offering a perfect blend of strategy and action. Players can choose from a variety of combat styles and magic spells, allowing for diverse approaches to each encounter. The introduction of a more refined inventory and crafting system adds layers of strategy, encouraging players to experiment with different builds and approaches.
Visually, The Witcher 2 is stunning, featuring beautifully rendered environments that range from lush forests to intricate castles. The Enhanced Edition introduces improved graphics and textures, making the world feel even more vibrant and immersive. The attention to detail in character models and environments showcases the dedication to creating a living, breathing world. The atmospheric soundtrack and excellent voice acting further elevate the experience, making every moment feel impactful.
One of the standout features of The Witcher 2 is its emphasis on player choice. The decisions you make have real consequences, influencing the story's direction and leading to multiple endings. This commitment to choice adds a layer of depth and replayability that encourages players to explore different paths and outcomes.
The Enhanced Edition also brings valuable improvements for console players, ensuring a smoother and more enjoyable experience without sacrificing the core gameplay that fans love. The inclusion of additional content, such as new cinematics and quests, enriches the overall journey and adds even more value to an already stellar game.
In summary, The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition is a remarkable achievement in storytelling, gameplay, and world-building. Its combination of an engaging narrative, refined mechanics, and stunning visuals makes it a must-play for any RPG enthusiast. Whether you're returning to the world of Geralt or experiencing it for the first time, this game offers an unforgettable adventure that will captivate you from start to finish. Dive into the intrigue, face the moral dilemmas, and prepare for an epic journey through a beautifully crafted world!
The intro alone is enough reason to play this game.
The tutorial is a bit of garbage that broke me and the game. Skip the tutorial and read the manual to find out what the five wards are, and then play the game being sure to pick every dialogue option, starting at the top of the list I think, if you want to play all the game. It is possible to skip game action segments. I have only played for two hours.
After completing the prologue I don't know if I should replay it until I do it right or to just keep going. This game feels dirty.
This part marks a significant leap forward for the series. With polished, scripted sequences and a more refined narrative, it showcases technical and storytelling improvements over the first game. The visual and gameplay enhancements lay the groundwork for the open-world ambitions that would come to fruition in The Witcher 3. And yeah, Triss here - one love. Her character is key to the storyline's emotional depth, and her interactions with Geralt help define the game's moral dilemmas and personal stakes
Witcher 2 is a tightly woven experience that bridges the gap between classic RPG design and the expansive, immersive world-building that would define the series’ future.
Having played the Witcher 3 + DLC several times, I was craving something new. I looked into The Witcher 2 and I am not disappointed! I downloaded a few mods (texture, talent, face improvements etc), and the game is absolutely gorgeous. Great soundtrack, combat like a little brother of Witcher 3 and a super engaging story. I would recommend for any witcher fan
8/10 - In this game CD Project Red was still finding the best formula for witcher gameplay, i stumbled upon some questionable decisions. The story and characters, on the other hand, are brilliant
I thought playing 2011's The Witcher 2 in 2024 would be pretty old-school, until ROCKSTAR just announced that 2010's Red Dead Redemption is coming to steam this month. Overall, The Witcher 2 is a game that should not be missed by hardcore RPG fans, even today. 總體來說，狩魔獵人2對於那些熱衷於RPG的核心玩家們而言 是一款不應該錯過的作品，即使是今天。
The Witcher 2 is a very old-school RPG today, and I wouldn't have been able to accept it back in 2015, but now I've achieved full success with Dragon's Dogma 2, another old-school game released this year. Yes, I see a shadow of The Witcher 2 in the quest design of Dragon's Creed 2.
I'm really looking forward to the remastered version of The Witcher 1
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我原本以爲 ，在2024年遊玩2011年的狩魔獵人2 已經是非常老派的做法了，直到ROCKSTAR剛纔宣佈了2010年的《荒野大鏢客：救贖》 即將在本月登陸steam ...
狩魔獵人2放在今天來看已經是一款很老派的RPG了，在2015年時期的我都還不能接受這樣的老派遊戲，但現在我已經在今年推出的另一款老派遊戲 《龍之信條2》 中達成了全成就。是的，龍之信條2在任務設計上 我看到了狩魔獵人2的影子。
我非常期待狩魔獵人1的重制版
Good game. Nice story, gives you a lot of LORE. But it has old mechanics and if you plan to play it after you've played Witcher 3, be aware that it will feel much worse. For me it felt like a downgraded version of Witcher 3, which is actually good if to think about it, but nevertheless it's kind of old, so it has a lot of old problems.
Simply put - The Witcher 2 is a terrible port. I've read over and over that, "it's not very optimized for PC" - understatement. It doesn't feel optimized at all. The game requires lots of patience and forgiveness.
The keyboard mapping is awful and counter-intuitive in so many ways. How did devs make such a clunky game in 2011?
Inventory management is overly complex and cumbersome.
Prepare to waste loads of time climbing up and down ladders and hills. Everything requires a button press. Terrible breaks in immersion.
Actions deliver inconsistent results. Why can I never seem to riposte? Spells sometimes just don't go off, however long or hard you press the cast key. The direction of your attacks seem to have no logic or reason whatsoever.
Picking up loot can be thwarted by ladders and torches and basically anything at all in the environment. You have to wander back and forth over the little sacks until a trigger finally pops up.
Fist fights and specific encounters are a frustrating timing-based button combo disaster. Ugh. It screams console port.
I'm such a big fan of The Witcher 3 - but I really regret going backwards to try The Witcher 2. Maybe we'll get a quality remake some day? I can't recommend it at all currently. Maybe mods can help? It's a clunky, awful mess without them.
First of all, The Witcher "3" is one of the best games I've ever played. Absolutely love it the most.
BUT The Witcher 2 is one of the WORST games I've ever played.
I know and really try to understand that the game is old
but how tf a "good" company can even make this bad
but now I have serious problem just from the start of the game "The Kayran"
The Kayran's tentacle always messed me up even after I locked one of them with Yrden. Not everytime but almost when I was trying to hit the locked one.
this might not be a problem for everyone but I tried to cover behind pillars. The rock (that was launched from the tentacle) still hit me (WTFFFFF)
the last phase that I had to run to get the cutscene was also bad, I couldn't walk to the destination because the path had like some height difference so it was like I had the invisible wall blocking me
and then why tf Letho has infinite vigor(stamina), his Quen doesn't even expire when taking damage but only time. If my timing and luck are too bad, he would keep me in a corner and spam aard and ingi. If I was hit by those signs, I got knocked down(which is such annoying). but he wasn't. WTF
Since I've already pass there. it might seem easy. but it's incomparable to my frustration right there. also, compared with the third game even on highest difficulty,
I died to this boss alone more than my Witcher 3 Death March playthrough.
no matter what the game or how I feel after this boss will be
I might love the story a lot. but this one is enough for me to give a negative review.
Ps. It's just not Kayran and Letho I will keep editing if I have encountered more or these fucking unacceptable things
One of the worst game I've ever played in my life.
Definitely recommend to play this game.
Really liked the storytelling, thats what matters for me the most.The witcher 2 has a really nice story, although it just feels awkward in the final mission.
The game isnt open-world and damn, you can't even jump.Running around for quests was hell, rage-quit a few times or so, takes some time to get used to it.
The game maybe does or maybe doesn't lack fast travel. Didn't really feel like it's needed in this game to be honest. Not like you can travel alot.
Fighting mechanics are just great, not much to say about it, fights are fun and dynamic.
Your choices also matter in the game, there's even a few endings, might try them all out when I feel like it.
Overall I think it's worth to give a try to this game, didn't feel like it got old considering it was released in 2011.
I was so happy a Witcher Game was finally available for Mac. After playing the Witcher 3 first I had low expectations for this game but I am super excited to continue playing, the game play is great and the graphics are awesome.
Great story, like all Witcher games. Graphics and gameplay are of course not totally up-to-date, but still hold their own.
Some (boss) fights can be frustrating on higher difficulties, unless you know the trick, but are pretty doable or even easy once you read about it online.
Overall, great game well worth replaying even after W3. And there are lots of mods.
was not enjoying this game until i put it on easy and just ploughed through it. I definitely recommend at least playing this one before the witcher 3. Regardless of what literally everybody on the internet says i think im enjoying the witcher 3 a lot more because im already introduced to the world.
This is also the only video game to ever make me want to pick up a book and read it so theres that too.
If there's one word that encapsulates The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings, it's "ambition." CD Projekt Red's second entry in the Witcher series takes what was a relatively niche RPG in The Witcher and cranks everything up a notch. The world is richer, the story more complex, and the gameplay sharper. It's not a perfect game, but it makes bold moves that set the stage for greatness.
Story and Choices
One of the standout elements of The Witcher 2 is its story, which is tightly woven with political intrigue, war, and personal vendettas. You play as Geralt of Rivia, a grizzled monster slayer caught in a web of conspiracies involving assassinations of kings. What really makes the narrative special is how it responds to your choices. Unlike many games that offer binary choices, The Witcher 2 makes you live with tough decisions, often without a clear moral compass. The branching storylines genuinely make you feel like you’re in control, and no playthrough is exactly the same.
That said, the narrative can be a bit convoluted at times. If you're not familiar with the Witcher universe, especially the politics and history, it can be easy to get lost. However, the game’s commitment to deep world-building rewards players who stick with it.
Graphics and Atmosphere
For a game released in 2011, The Witcher 2 still holds up visually, especially on PC. The environments are lush, from dense forests to war-torn villages, and there's a palpable sense of place. Each region feels distinct, with the world’s gritty realism setting the tone. The art direction nails the dark fantasy vibe, with characters that look like they've been through hell, and a world that feels lived-in and war-weary.
However, the mood can sometimes feel a bit too oppressive. This isn’t a game that offers much in the way of lightheartedness, and it can feel emotionally exhausting at times. But then again, that’s part of the Witcher charm—it's unapologetically dark.
Combat and Gameplay
Combat in The Witcher 2 is a significant improvement over its predecessor, but it's not without its quirks. It’s more tactical than button-mashy, requiring you to use a combination of swordplay, magic (called Signs), and alchemy to survive. Early on, the difficulty can be brutal, especially for newcomers. Geralt is fragile, and running into a fight without preparation will likely result in death.
Once you get the hang of it, though, combat becomes much more satisfying. You’ll have to think on your feet, exploit enemy weaknesses, and use the right potions and bombs to gain the upper hand. Some players might find the steep learning curve off-putting, but those who push through will be rewarded with a combat system that feels rewarding.
However, the game does have some clunky mechanics. The targeting system can be hit or miss, and movement in combat sometimes feels a bit stiff. These issues don’t break the game, but they do occasionally pull you out of the immersion.
Role-playing Depth
One area where The Witcher 2 truly excels is in its RPG mechanics. Every dialogue choice, every relationship you nurture or destroy has ripple effects throughout the game. The moral gray areas of the choices make it hard to predict the outcomes, which is a hallmark of great RPG design.
The leveling system is serviceable, offering you three distinct skill trees (Swordsmanship, Alchemy, and Magic) to tailor Geralt’s abilities. It’s not the deepest progression system out there, but it gives you enough flexibility to customize your playstyle.
Final Thoughts
The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings is an ambitious and unapologetically complex RPG that demands your full attention. It’s not an easy game to just pick up and play—its narrative, characters, and combat system require patience and investment. But for those willing to dive in, it offers a rich experience, one that stays with you long after the credits roll.
It may have a few rough edges, but The Witcher 2 shines where it counts: in its world-building, story, and the weight of your choices. It’s a game that bridges the gap between old-school, hardcore RPGs and the more cinematic storytelling of modern games, paving the way for the masterpiece that is The Witcher 3.
Score: 8.5/10
Ambitious, sometimes frustrating, but ultimately rewarding.
Great game with an engaging story and fun combat/character progression. A bit more linear than the witcher 3, the graphics are pretty great for when it came out.
Such an awesome improvement over the first game. Oddly short, though. Only three chapters compared to the 1st's five. Also no bugs or crashes like the 1st one so it's better in every single way.
Love it. A great game with great graphics, the story line's wonderful. Would definitely recommend))
Amazing game with great visuals and soundtrack. It is a bit unoptimized, but worth playing.
I played the witcher game in order of 3 -> 1 ->2. To me it seems witcher 2 has the a great story and 3 has the best gameplay in the series... imho the game has cool combat animation, however it also makes the character reaction time slow... otherwise cool game :)
Story seemed very interesting, but couldn't get past the dated controls and combat
The second part of The Witcher series stands in the shadow of its famous successor but offers something that the third game doesn't have.
Two entirely different playthroughs depending on your faction choice in Act 1.
The trick of the game is that one run gives you only one part of the story - and many of the game's events still happen without giving you the explanation. Unless you play for the second time, because then the puzzle's pieces will fit. And still, each of the two paths gives you choices along the way, leading to a multitude of endings.
Witcher 3 is a legend - but give 2nd part a chance too.
I'm a huge fan of the Witcher series. All three games have their own fighting styles. 3 really gets it right. Name of the 2nd game is 'don't get hit!' Great story. Enjoy.
The Witcher 2 is one of best RPG games i've ever played. Open world game play, great enviroment and amazing story and More than 1 endings. I would reccomend this game to any fans of the witcher 3 or any RPG fans.
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Дополнительная информация
| Разработчик | CD PROJEKT RED |
| Платформы | Windows, Mac, Linux |
| Ограничение возраста | Нет |
| Дата релиза | 22.11.2024 |
| Metacritic | 88 |
| Отзывы пользователей | 88% положительных (23933) |