This reminds me of Shadow of Mordor - does it play somewhat like that? I wrote Witcher 3 off after playing it for an hour many years ago because I didn't enjoy the way it handled. Does it improve somewhat?
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The Witcher 3 probably has the most memorable characters in a RPG yet
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This reminds me of Shadow of Mordor - does it play somewhat like that? I wrote Witcher 3 off after playing it for an hour many years ago because I didn't enjoy the way it handled. Does it improve somewhat?
No I didn't, I specifically said Sapkowski deserves 100% of the merit for the creation of those memorable characters mentioned in the OP, and CD Project deserves 100% of the merit for faithfully portraying said memorable characters on game form.
And I stand by that. Sapkowski is the creator of said characters, and the fictional world they're living in.
And don't get me wrong, I'm a huge fan of CDProject because they like the same shit that I do...how many people in this forum you think both had read the 8 books before playing the games and was a DM of Cyberpunk 2020 in 1990?
So I'm sure the guys at CDProjekt feel the way I do regarding Sapkowski and his world, as they are even bigger fans of him than me...
The sequences where you play as Ciri are short, linear interludes where you button mash to delete every enemy in your way. The core gameplay stays pretty much the same throughout, it certainly doesn't turn into what you're seeing here.
Say what you will about Dragon Age: Inquisition but I think its characters are more memorable than The Witcher 3's. Some of them may have cheesy backstories or character arcs but they all have very distinct personalities and appearances that make them memorable. The Witcher 3's characters... they're very good, really well-written and I definitely wouldn't call them forgettable but I do think that they're a bit less memorable. Some of that may just be because the game's general tone is more subdued and grounded so you don't get as many over-the-top characters.
Yeah, TW3 has some great characters. Mass Effect did as well. ME3 with that DLC where they're all in that night club and such (the name escapes me atm)... what a great send off for those characters. The actual ending for ME3 was kinda bad but that DLC made those characters really special for me.
It's a good cast, but there is only one that deserves to be called the best:It's a good cast, but there is only one that deserves to be called the best:
Mass Effect is a very close second for me :)
This. Having the best alien races designs ever also helps. I can barely remember anyone from TW3 with its generic medieval people.
Yes, yes, yes!
I would dare say the characters was the most impact a video game series ever had on me. It may not have the best writing, the best plot, hell even the best combat. But as far as I'm concerned, there is nothing in the realm of video games that will ever replace the bonds I made with Shepard and my crew
I miss them so much :(
I was going to say Mass Effect but I'd argue I don't remember nor care for 99% of the side characters in that game. Meanwhile I can remember every little side quest and individual character's plights in things like Witcher Contracts and the like. There's definitely SOME of that in ME, but the level of detail and fleshing out in terms of writing of all the goings on during the war and its effect on its citizens is so well handled in Witcher.
The issue is defining "memorable" as just things "you remember" versus going from a more concrete guideline of how much writing their given or how solidified their role/characters are in their world imo.
When you have all this history and well defined character arcs and writing and dialogue it's hard to look at anything outside of the core ME cast (or specifically 1 and 2 as 3's cast was ass in my opinion outside of Garrus and Tali) and say there's a contest. I hope we get more character writing like that in JRPGs moving forward. JRPGs tend to focus on like a core 10 characters and then the rest are all robots. They can have some REALLY good characters, but it doesn't balance out when 90% of the rest of the world are cardboard cutouts (not that it's exclusive to JRPGs, I just notice they tend to focus on a core cast more than any other genre USUALLY).
The issue is defining "memorable" as just things "you remember" versus going from a more concrete guideline of how much writing their given or how solidified their role/characters are in their world imo.
When you have all this history and well defined character arcs and writing and dialogue it's hard to look at anything outside of the core ME cast (or specifically 1 and 2 as 3's cast was ass in my opinion outside of Garrus and Tali) and say there's a contest. I hope we get more character writing like that in JRPGs moving forward. JRPGs tend to focus on like a core 10 characters and then the rest are all robots. They can have some REALLY good characters, but it doesn't balance out when 90% of the rest of the world are cardboard cutouts (not that it's exclusive to JRPGs, I just notice they tend to focus on a core cast more than any other genre USUALLY).
I haven't played Shadow of Mordor, so can't compare. I've always enjoyed the combat in The Witcher 3 though. It does definitely change as you level up though. Here's an end game build:
Meh, some people are morons with an agenda. Geralt is definitely a complex character along with most of the main cast.
its the exterior of Geralt,, the Dirty Harry voice. Also it goes for more realistic medieval fantasy so I assume thats part of it . Since people can get the impression its an edgy dark fantasy about tits and ass with playboy withe male as our protagonist . Oh that Geralt is not as expressive as most video game protagonist , maybe?
It's a very myopic point of view to have. Some people really hate his voice because it sounds like over-the-top gruffy voice of someone trying to sound badass. This turned me off at first too, but once you get to know the character you realize there are many sides and his voice doesn't really bother me at all anymore.
I'm actually glad Henry is using a similar voice in the witcher show.
I like the voice...because it absolutely gives one impression, but then Geralt himself doesn't always fit that voice (like when he is goofing around)...Makes for some really funny moments.
I had the same reaction. You pretty much can't have that thread title if you're going to lead with that sentence.