Rabbit21

June 3rd, 2015 at 2:56 PM ^

While I don't think you'll lose out on anything by waiting(I can't wait for Arkham Knight either), The Witcher 3 is incredible and well worth playing.  The story is compelling, combat is just challenging enough, and there's an insane amount of content.  I can't recommend it highly enough and it's a definite imporvement on The Witcher 2(which was good, but nothing like this).

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JeepinBen

June 3rd, 2015 at 3:19 PM ^

Downloaded it for free and I want to get into it, but the game's a bit "unfinished" to me. No in-game large map? Quest lists confuse me, is there something that I'm missing by not buying the game-in-box? I got through Chapter 1, but missed tons of the side quests. I couldn't find the guy to collect my reward for the troll, what to the mini-map icons mean? Is there a way to get a quest list?

Maybe I'm spoiled from newer games like AC4 that spelled out what to do.

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Rabbit21

June 3rd, 2015 at 3:40 PM ^

I eventually broke down and bought the prima game guide, felt a little bit like cheating but it helped me a LOT, especially with the tough parts like obtaining your first silver sword.  Once you get used to how everything works it gets a lot better, but the menu functions and the maps are ridiculously poorly oranized. 

They really fixed a lot of these issues in Witcher 3, which is good as Witcher 2 took some time to get into due to those issues you describe.

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JeepinBen

June 3rd, 2015 at 4:53 PM ^

I haven't taken the plunge to XBONE or PS4 yet, but maybe I'll do more digging into the Wiki because Witcher 2 looked like it would be awesome if I just figured out how to get through the unorganized stuff.

I got a silver sword, even some upgrades, but lots of stuff wasn't explained or organized well. Maybe it was a polish translation issue?

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MC5-95

June 3rd, 2015 at 1:36 PM ^

I'm only about 20 hours into the game right now, so I wouldn't want to compare it to Skyrim yet. But so far, I am liking the main quest in Witcher 3 better than Skyrim's main quest.

After an initial closed map that serves as an introduction (which is still pretty huge and takes hours to complete all the side quests there), the game opens up. You can then travel wherever you want, although the story progression and level system urges you to stay in one area at a time. For example, in your quest menu, you know you're going to have to travel to multiple locations, but underneath it says "Recommended for level 10" or level 20, etc. These sub areas are vast though, with hundreds of side quests in each area that are mostly all well written stories in themselves.

Plus, you can have sex on a unicorn. 

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Blue since birth

June 3rd, 2015 at 1:55 PM ^

I was a fan of Skyrim but couldn't get into The Witcher. But that's mostly because I much prefer first person and don't like the third person combo/parry combat systems like you see in The Witcher, Batman, Shadow Of Mordor, etc. If you liked Skyrim and enjoy that type of third person gameplay?... I'd say The Witcher is a no-brainer.

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gmoney41

June 4th, 2015 at 9:14 AM ^

It's funny because I am the opposite, I am so bad at first person shooters, even though I like them.  I love the third person games.  Shadow of Modor was incredible, and the witcher is amazing, visually impressive and great gameplay.  I hope that fallout 4 is as good as the other ones.

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Blue since birth

June 4th, 2015 at 12:05 PM ^

I feel detached in third person, like I'm controlling a puppet. Where I feel like first person actually puts me in the shoes of the character and is far more immersive for me. I'm also not a fan of the camera and sightline issues third person creates (mostly talking shooters now). I prefer first person for just about everything... Shooting, flying, driving, fighting. 

That said...

I wish I could get into that type of play. Those games look amazing and I really enjoyed them both... For about an hour.

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jonvalk

June 3rd, 2015 at 12:46 PM ^

Looks awesome. I wish I had more time to play video games. Skyrim was a ton of fun (especially with all of the amazing immersive mods for PC). I can't wait to see what the modding community does with this game.



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Wolverine4545

June 3rd, 2015 at 12:46 PM ^

Also, Excited for ESO launch on console!! But it will have to wait until after step 2.

Add me on PSN if you guys want to play sometime. I don't play much, but groups are always better than solo. Payne0707 is my ID.

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MichiganTeacher

June 3rd, 2015 at 12:59 PM ^

Love how they're staying true to the original. Was that Ron Perlman narrating? I'm terrible at identifying voices like that.

Anyone else have the original Fallout 1 paper manual with the recipes in it? I cherish mine almost as much as I cherish my Redguard Pocket Guide to Tamriel.

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JHendo

June 3rd, 2015 at 1:04 PM ^

 

I've watched that trailer like 10 times since it was released a few hours ago.  I've been waiting so many years for this announcement.

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P-Funk

June 3rd, 2015 at 1:14 PM ^

I'm super excited for this. Was a huge fan of Fallout 3. Now if Valve would just get off their ass and release Half-Life 3, I'd be a very happy man.



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a different Jason

June 3rd, 2015 at 1:56 PM ^

Left for dead, couple of the COD, I quit trying a few years ago. One WoW fan wants me to try that but I am not going to. My wife has gotten used to yelling at me for going fishing. If she has to start yelling at me to come up out of my basement she might lose it. Have to keep her working for a few more years.

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MI fan in MT

June 3rd, 2015 at 4:56 PM ^

I had a similar experience as you. I had tried some first-person shooter games (COD, Left 4 Dead, Halo, etc.) that my friends had recommended, and I just couldn't get into them. Then a friend recommended checking out Fallout 3, an RPG, and I just couldn't get enough. Doesn't require gaming skill, but provides a story and let's you do whatever you like.

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ChuckieWoodson

June 3rd, 2015 at 4:08 PM ^

Thanks - might have to pick it up for PC then.  Although, with new Mass Effect games coming out and now Fallout 4, it sure is making it tempting!  Just have a hard time justifying dropping 5 bills on a new gaming system now that I'm in my mid 30's ;)

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Danwillhor

June 3rd, 2015 at 6:54 PM ^

plus heavy rumors (actually leaked docs as proof) that at least a 1TB PS4 is on the way. The rumors are of a "slim" or all digital cheaper version as it weighs less and uses less energy. The amount of drop in each is supposed to be exactly the weight & power consumption of the blu-ray drive. Rumor (with documents) also show that the Xone may have to come back up to $399 soon as they went from $500 at launch to $350 in under a year due to PS4 sales. On that note I also hear that the base PS4 won't see a price drop until they stop selling so well. I'm no fanboy so it's just what I hear and it might not matter in price very soon and for the next year or so. The best hope for a really great deal are the bundles. Both consoles have done great bundle deals and I think Amazon had a $399 PS4 with 3 games just last week. Xone is surely going to have a Halo deal bundle this Winter as will PS4 when Uncharted drops in early 2016. So, if buying in the next year your best bets on both are bundles. I'd expect both to drop to $299 by this time next year.

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