The Witcher 2, Trial-error all the time? is about that?

Hi there,

I recently finished the mass effect saga (I didn't dislike the ending itself, but how annoying the London mission is and how poorly executed the whole climax is, for the rest the third is an outstanding game).

So I'm looking for games full filled with great story, characters and choices. I got The witcher 2.

I had to face a couple of things before I started to enjoy it: try tones of diferent resolutions to be able to run it smoothly, with decent dialogue size; Avoid a couple of gliches involving bugs and buttons that doesnt react to my commands, etc...

Now, I'm for The Kalyan. Everytime I go to a new area seems trial and error. For example, I need to go to a cave to get something, So in my way to that cave through the forest I faced 2 little montser who split green poison, I died. It happened to me before. dying like 5 times in other areas to understand how to beat something. Is all about that? I mean, there is no way to, at least, read in the journal " that forest is full of "type the name of the creature here" so be equiped with "type the name of the poison here"? I want to be ready, that would make for a tactical strategy game, trial and error isn't.

And the third act is so bad like people claims?

THanks.

What level are you? I vaguely recall that you can't really go out into the forest right away, you need to level up for a bit. I might be wrong, it's been so long. Spend some times in town doing stuff, getting experience and such.

I was frustrated too, though, I definitely remember that much lol. I recommend reading some guides online.

It's a great game, though, I suggest sticking with it.

Yes, it is trial and error with dialogues. Say the wrong thing and you've screwed.

The cave near the hick village is good place to grind for some level ups. As long as you do not destroy the nests, the critters there keep respawning.

W2 is a game where a good walkthrough guide becomes handy.

I suggest that you side with the humans at the end of that chapter, because the humans storyline has better quests and locations than the elven storyline.

Never had this problem with Witcher 2. It never even occured to me that I have to grind in order to level up to be able to beat your average enemy. Just get used to roll and dodge and they will never hit you.

Well, I'm starting to enjoy it. I realy wanted to love this game. So I had to pass some annoyances, like the awful prologue, and some lag in commands from my xbox controlller.

Most of the difultty comes because It's not running well. I have a laptop, but dammit... I can smoothly playin high games like Borderlands 2, tomb raider, bioshock infinite both from 2013 and even Alien Isolation (2014). If I set a low resolution the dialogues in my full HD television are really small, so I have to sacrifice the gameplay a little bit in order to be able to read things.If it wasnt because of this, my fight with the Kalyan couldn't been so hard. In fact, it's pretty easy to beat.

Now Im going to do a couple of side missions, I have the EE so I can go for the troll problem. :)

I'm happy because I wanted a game with good story, characters, choices, and a little bit of rol and strategy in its combat system. What amazes me is the fact a lot of people says this is one of the best RPG's ever made, but in the truth is The Witcher 2 is ver accessible for me.

Do you agree that is a game worth playing? :)

PS: yes, I will take the humans path.

This is one of my favorite games from during this time period. It has problem, just like every game, but I was never too bothered by them.

I remember practicing combat techniques and utilizing every weapon, ability, and item made available to me to more successfully get through it. I don't really remember grinding much other than to make some money to buy those all important ingredients and items. Use the Quen sign, it was my best friend. The game does have tactical combat, just familiarize yourself with every type of enemy and item, become as prepared as you can for any situation so nothing truly catches you off guard, and utilize every advantage the game gives you to do so.

If anything I would say The Witcher II is totally worth playing so you can more enjoy The Witcher III.

@Blueresident87:
But How can I be prepare when I need to meet the enemies first? I mean...How you know when to meditate? or you have to go always "poisoned"?
Thanks!

@jord: It has been some time since I played this, but I remember buying books and reading them to gain knowledge on more rare/difficult enemies without having to fight them. Pay attention to what type of enemy you are fighting, rather than the name of the enemy itself (ie Bruxa is a vampire, Arachas is an arachnid, Wraiths are specters, etc). Each enemy has a class that coincides with an oil/technique that can be used against them; I remember a lot of this information being learned from reading these books, many times they will detail strategies for fighting the enemies and even warn you against certain tactics (Wraiths don't bleed, stuff like that). Familiarity is the best weapon in that game. (The whole series, really)

Also, I found oils to be more effective than potions, but again you have to know what you are fighting. If you know you are going into a situation where you're fighting a large number of humans, that is the oil you will want to use. Not every enemy has a corresponding oil, but they all have weaknesses. Potions I usually used when I knew what I was getting into, but any time you enter a danger area I would meditate prior and apply at least one potion that you like. A lot of the trial and error goes away once you get used to the combat and gain a broader knowledge of how the game works. Typically the narrative and NPC's in each area will tell you what you should be preparing to fight, and then the books are incredibly useful because they fill your journal with tips.

One last pointer: Use your signs as much as you possibly can. They each are incredibly effective when used properly, and certain enemies are more vulnerable to one than the other. Experiment with your signs and get used to using them, they often times are the difference between winning and losing.

Well...I finally Im enjoying this game alot.

Even if most of the times the main missions are short and you are guided from one your friends from point a to b. Then a little cut scene and done.