Does it really matter? It looks perfectly fine on Switch, all things considered.
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The Witcher on Netflix prompts hundreds of thousands of fans to return to The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (92k concurrent today on Steam)
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Does it really matter? It looks perfectly fine on Switch, all things considered.
Reached episode five and can confirm that things don't really improve. Cavill really shocked me though - I couldn't picture him at all, but in practise he nails it. Shame everything else is so... unremarkable.
I played it without playing the first 2. Really doesn't matter tbh. Although after watching the show I wish I had access to them on PS4 to fill out the story
When looking at the whole you really think this is 5 / 10 show?
I did a full playthrough early this year. The Witcher 3 with it's 2 expansions is one of the most fulfilling games of all-time, so much great content and playing it all in one go never got burnt-out despite it taking close to 200 hours.
They would need to remake whole damn thing and it would be pretty big undertaking.
I doubt it will happen.
Maybe a 6/10, I really wasn't at all impressed with the conversion from the books - far too much tell and not enough show (typical enough with book-to-screen adaptations). The art direction is pretty lacklustre too - especially the costuming - and honestly, I found the amounts of female nudity a bit gratuitous.
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I, too, recently restarted but I didn't know the show was coming out soon. I have Netflix but I'll likely never watch it. I just don't really have the patience for a series with long, continuous plots. Maaaaaybe one a year. The last series I watched was "You" with my girlfriend.
Anyways. I'm having a blast on PC. Since getting a 2070 Super I can totally max everything out at 1440p and get a constant 60+ and it's still a lovely game. Majestic scenery, for sure. I really like the world-building and lore as well.
This is one of those games that I feel mods are a necessity for; removing weight for most items, removing item degradation, auto-applying oils, auto-loot enemies, removing the animation from gathering resources, all vendors have 5000 gold, etc... Lots of little quality-of-life tweaks that make it more enjoyable. I like the concept of a portable version, for sure, but without mods it would just get irritating.
Anyways. I'm having a blast on PC. Since getting a 2070 Super I can totally max everything out at 1440p and get a constant 60+ and it's still a lovely game. Majestic scenery, for sure. I really like the world-building and lore as well.
This is one of those games that I feel mods are a necessity for; removing weight for most items, removing item degradation, auto-applying oils, auto-loot enemies, removing the animation from gathering resources, all vendors have 5000 gold, etc... Lots of little quality-of-life tweaks that make it more enjoyable. I like the concept of a portable version, for sure, but without mods it would just get irritating.
Watched the first three episodes and it did give me the urge to replay it. Such a huge game though and I have way too many newer releases to get through.
But I wish I was enjoying the show more. Cavill is fantastic as Geralt, but that's about the only positive so far.
But I wish I was enjoying the show more. Cavill is fantastic as Geralt, but that's about the only positive so far.
It has 89 on Imdb though (based on nearly 60k votes). People clearly like it, despite critics being lukewarm on it (also, a lot of critics based their reviews on the first 5 episodes only).
So while critical reception hasn't indeed been great, it's not exactly accurate to say it's a 5/10 show.
Finished the game back in 2015 but never touched the DLC. Loving the show though and it's really making me want to go back, explore the world again and finally check out the DLC.
Amen so many things in Witcher 3 are better the more game's you play or books you read from the universe
The franchise is still going strong!
And it's even more exciting to know that Sapkowski has reconciled with Cd Projekt.
So if there's a next Witcher game, it would be cool if it was written by the author!
And it's even more exciting to know that Sapkowski has reconciled with Cd Projekt.
So if there's a next Witcher game, it would be cool if it was written by the author!
blood and whine provides the best closure i have ever experienced for a long running videogame series. its a small moment, but that alone is worth a playthrough.
I'm 4 episodes in only, but that hasn't been this show so far. For the most part each episode (at least the Geralt portions) are short, separate monster hunting escapades.
That sounds pretty appealing. I like a good monster of the week.
Well at least the mediocre show (I finished the first season yesterday) will make more people to play one of the best games I have ever played.
I hope next season(s) will be a lot better. They can create an excellent show with the setting and lore of The Witcher.
I hope next season(s) will be a lot better. They can create an excellent show with the setting and lore of The Witcher.
It's not quite that - some of it does have that feel, but at least half of every episode is wider world building with separate characters in separate times and locations (lots of backstory and lore establishment).
There is a 0/10 review which can't be taken seriously. The show is atleast a 7.
Its 89 in IMDB after almost 60k reviews.
Critics don't like it but the fans seem to be loving it. I watched it all over the weekend and thought it was a solid 7/10 with some episodes being an 8.5.
after 7 episodes: yeah, that seems like a fair rating. it has issues but when it worls, it really works.
it also got added to gamepass as the show came out, makes me wanna download it and buy Blood and Wine, I never played any of the DLC
Don't know why Netflix only gave reviewers 5 EPs, because of the "special" structure it has, many things come together in the last couple EPs.
But still, not everything is for everyone.
I liked it pretty much.
the DLC are pretty much stand alone stories. And Hearts of Stone might be the best story in the whole game. Blood & Wine should be played last.
Watttt. Blood and wine has a little epilogue for Geralt.
I was up for exploring a big open world, but I just couldn't cope with that janky combat, I don't think I made it to the first town before ditching it. In hindsight I probably would've tired of it sooner or later, the main character type really doesn't appeal and I prefer create your character for such games.
I think series will live through word of mouth from viewers, word seems to be spreading too pretty well across Internet that show is worth to check out no matter what reviews say.
Yeah it's made me want to replay the game too. Such an amazing universe and one of my all-time favourite games.
Yeah, I think it'll be fine. So many people I know who are not familiar with the Witcher are giving it a go and so far, they all like it. Seems to be what most people are reporting online as well. It's another case where critics and general audiences don't align.
Really? I felt just the opposite actually. I don't recall the last time I saw such a bland and featureless performance. He actually opted to do a stereotypical, gruffy-voiced, video game protagonist voice which is hilarious. It's almost like he was trying to copy the video game portrayal which is pretty sad for an artist of his stature.
I thought the show overall was entertaining but ultimately forgettable and certainly not GoT season 1-5 level.
It will be though. The first season is pretty much the prelude to the actual show.
If I'm correct, the next seasons will follow books 3-7, which are all about political intrigue instead of monster hunting and a have big sprawling story, not the little separated stories from the first season, which is mostly based on the first two books/short story bundles.
They are perfect for each other. For the good and the bad. They theserve each other hahaha
And as I play as a book geralt on my witchers playthroughs instead of me like other choose your own adventure rpgs, thats the way to go.
I mean, I can't disagree - he just fulfilled my expectations, I guess. You're right about being closer to the game though - he was far less mirthless in the books if I remember rightly (like a bit of lovelorn teenager at times).
https://www.nexusmods.com/witcher/mods/topalltime/?adult=2 is good place to start, but TW 1 or 2 didn't see as extensive modding scene as 3.
Yeah, this (while I haven't read the books it is quite clear this is the goal).
Also I don't usually like these sort of setup with isolated episodes, but this show does it great (looking at you Mandalorian!).
Really loved the show, very solid starting point for what will hopefully be even better for season 2.
I might have to replay the game on Switch at some point.
I might have to replay the game on Switch at some point.
They are dummies for not putting the game on sale on Switch to coincide with the release of the show, because I would have double dipped so hard right now.
Only to regret it a few hours later because there's no way I'll play through that huge ass game a second time, but still.
Only to regret it a few hours later because there's no way I'll play through that huge ass game a second time, but still.
...I do. They just really unnecessarily changed so many things from the books and for the worse, sometimes outright destroying the whole point of a given story. Plus the cheap look of many scenes (e.g. Brokilon), mediocre CGI, some spotty acting...it is mediocre show at best, and that is a crime given the potential there was to make a masterpiece.
Still...here is hoping S2 improves, maybe miracle will happen and Lauren will get better writers and cinematographers.
