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If I don't enjoy Horizon, will I enjoy Witcher 3?
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Reading the replies in this thread is proof that my tastes differ greatly from the majority of this forum. I've attempted to get into TW3 based on loads of recommendations from friends over the years and truth be told I just can't get into it. Gameplay was very simple, didn't even need to use potions etc, magic was underwhelming, the story was meandering but I liked the lead. I liked the voices and the intro when you load it up, that was about it. Spent more time in TW1 and 2. No doubt I'll try again at some point but...
Horizon tho, that games was glorious. Combat was incredible, such an enjoyable game. Story was good too. Lead was fine, Sylens was one of the best characters this gen. Fighting the bigger beasts on new game plus ultra hard is probably my best gaming experience this gen outside of VR. Hopefully GoW NG+ is just as good.
So all I can say OP is just get it and make your own mind up. It's not exactly expensive...
Horizon tho, that games was glorious. Combat was incredible, such an enjoyable game. Story was good too. Lead was fine, Sylens was one of the best characters this gen. Fighting the bigger beasts on new game plus ultra hard is probably my best gaming experience this gen outside of VR. Hopefully GoW NG+ is just as good.
So all I can say OP is just get it and make your own mind up. It's not exactly expensive...
I finished The Witcher 3 and all its DLC while Horizon is still sitting in my backlog, so take that as you will.
The combat is also janky, but I just love the story and lore.
The combat is also janky, but I just love the story and lore.
Combat wasn't janky for me but my television has very low latency
Yeah this. If you are being turned off horizon for these two reasons then The Witcher 3 is far better.
Witcher 3 = Janky combat with fantastic storytelling.
Horizon = Good combat, so-so narrative delivery with a good story.
The Witcher 3 mostly plays to its strength, so I'd say it's a better game overall. But with both games you have to overlook certain key weaknesses to really enjoy the game.
Horizon = Good combat, so-so narrative delivery with a good story.
The Witcher 3 mostly plays to its strength, so I'd say it's a better game overall. But with both games you have to overlook certain key weaknesses to really enjoy the game.
If you think combat in Horizon is janky, play Witcher 3 for 10 hours and come back. You'll have brand new appreciation for combat in Horizon, might even push you to finish the game.
If you liked the first Witcher, you'll probably like Witcher 3.
Witcher 3 is an unique game. I usually dislike western rpgs and open world games, but I gave Witcher 3 a chance and now it is my favorite game of the generation. The quests and its stories are very enjoyable, a reason by itself to love the game.
Edit: lots of people saying that the combat is bad, but it's not like it's broken or awful as it might seem, it works. It's just not developed enough to a game so praised as it is, it gets a bit repetitive fast, but it's not an abomination by any means and not at all a reason to skip the game (unless you're that type of person that only plays videogames exclusively for gameplay and can't minimally enjoy any other aspects of the medium).
Witcher 3 is an unique game. I usually dislike western rpgs and open world games, but I gave Witcher 3 a chance and now it is my favorite game of the generation. The quests and its stories are very enjoyable, a reason by itself to love the game.
Edit: lots of people saying that the combat is bad, but it's not like it's broken or awful as it might seem, it works. It's just not developed enough to a game so praised as it is, it gets a bit repetitive fast, but it's not an abomination by any means and not at all a reason to skip the game (unless you're that type of person that only plays videogames exclusively for gameplay and can't minimally enjoy any other aspects of the medium).
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Story, characters and the world are leaps and bounds better in Witcher. DLC is a must have too. People complain about the combat but it's not that bad imo.
Two completely different games, OP. I like the Witcher's story a lot more than Horizon's, but if HZD combat was janky to you, I can't wait to hear what you think of the Witcher's combat lol
Both games are fantastic, but maybe neither are for you? Watch some videos
Both games are fantastic, but maybe neither are for you? Watch some videos
Witcher 3 is one of my favorite games so that I had high expectation for Horizon only to be disappointed. I had the same problems like OP, the quests generally are pretty boring in Horizon( DLC actually have way better missions since they are like uncharted climbing and puzzling sessions) and I found that cast in the game is very inferior.
Also I don't know if it was just me but Aloy's audio is weirdly lower other sound in the game, making it hard for me to hear her.
If you are into world exploring and story I think you will enjoy more in Witcher. Different players have different feelings about its combat but I am a fan of RPG so I actually enjoy its builds, character progression and gear system.
I just could not believe how Aloy took that easy on Rost's death.
If you are into world exploring and story I think you will enjoy more in Witcher. Different players have different feelings about its combat but I am a fan of RPG so I actually enjoy its builds, character progression and gear system.
The writing in TW3 is better than Horizon. It has better worldbuilding, more history and many side characters who are really well fleshed out. I actually think Horizon did a really good job in this regard but TW3 is basically best in class.
The quest design isn't really superior, although it's better contextualised with all of that good writing. You'll still be gathering stuff, talking to people, clearing out monsters, following the glowy footprints, etc. It's the same stuff nicely dressed up. My favourite "good grief this game is wasting my fucking time" moment was when you visit a hermit for some information but before he'll talk to you you have to find his goat which has wandered off.
The world design is really good in TW3, and honestly probably my favourite part of the game. I'm not sure how its size compares to Horizon as I haven't finished it yet (probably a fair bit bigger though), but it feels interesting to explore while also being quite realistic. There's plenty to do and it's a rare game in that the scale feels pretty believable - the city Novigrad is an incredible place that feels impeccably designed. There are of course still some instances of odd distances, like you'll have to look for someone who's missing and you'll find the evidence a few hundred meters from their house, but generally it's better than most at this.
The combat in TW3 is shite though. I've played the game overall for about 16 hours I reckon and I've never gotten used to it, as it feels floaty and lacks impact. It's like someone took the serviceable melee combat from Horizon but made a whole game out of it.
I didn't like the menus or interface either. It was vastly superior in Horizon. I constantly felt like my weapons were breaking and I'd invariably have to spend all my money getting them fixed.
The quest design isn't really superior, although it's better contextualised with all of that good writing. You'll still be gathering stuff, talking to people, clearing out monsters, following the glowy footprints, etc. It's the same stuff nicely dressed up. My favourite "good grief this game is wasting my fucking time" moment was when you visit a hermit for some information but before he'll talk to you you have to find his goat which has wandered off.
The world design is really good in TW3, and honestly probably my favourite part of the game. I'm not sure how its size compares to Horizon as I haven't finished it yet (probably a fair bit bigger though), but it feels interesting to explore while also being quite realistic. There's plenty to do and it's a rare game in that the scale feels pretty believable - the city Novigrad is an incredible place that feels impeccably designed. There are of course still some instances of odd distances, like you'll have to look for someone who's missing and you'll find the evidence a few hundred meters from their house, but generally it's better than most at this.
The combat in TW3 is shite though. I've played the game overall for about 16 hours I reckon and I've never gotten used to it, as it feels floaty and lacks impact. It's like someone took the serviceable melee combat from Horizon but made a whole game out of it.
I didn't like the menus or interface either. It was vastly superior in Horizon. I constantly felt like my weapons were breaking and I'd invariably have to spend all my money getting them fixed.
I played The Witcher first and Horizon doesn't come close imo. Don't know what it was about Horizon that didn't appeal to me but I still intend to get back to it at some point.
I like Horizon, but I liked The Witcher as well, for very different reasons though. I've started The Witcher 2, but only am like 5 hours into it and never came back yet. I've also haven't played 3.
I really loved the first due to, well everything (I'm perfectly fine with the combat in that game), but haven't played 2 much because I just have too many games on my plate currently. I even have access to Witcher 3 with all the DLC from my brother having it heh.
Anyways, I think Witcher series is very different aside from looking similar at face value. Witcher is more toward story as where Horizon is more on the side of action. Horizon has a good story, but still isn't at the level of The Witcher games.
I really loved the first due to, well everything (I'm perfectly fine with the combat in that game), but haven't played 2 much because I just have too many games on my plate currently. I even have access to Witcher 3 with all the DLC from my brother having it heh.
Anyways, I think Witcher series is very different aside from looking similar at face value. Witcher is more toward story as where Horizon is more on the side of action. Horizon has a good story, but still isn't at the level of The Witcher games.
They are two very different games and while Horizon is great, Wild Hunt is GOAT tier amazing. You inability to enjoy Horizon isn't really an indicator of whether you will enjoy Witcher 3.
For what its worth I didn't get on with Horizon but Witcher 3 is one of my favourite games of all time.
(Horizon combat is not "janky". It's just punishing and really makes use of the tools and tricks you acquire. I swear this is another Alan Wake situation where the "chemistry" of the combat rubs people the wrong way, while being perfectly mechanically sound.)
Wildly different games. One is fun, the other isn't.
Because you don't like fun games, guess Witcher 3 would be more up your alley OP.
Because you don't like fun games, guess Witcher 3 would be more up your alley OP.
