Witcher 2 gave PS3 the finger

... and i'm offended. seriously. we're talking about us missing out on a potential GOTY and there's absolutely no (technical) reason why we should get the short end of the stick. i'm beginning to feel like a Lakers fan - i thought we're supposed to own this year, but instead we're being embarassed left and right. your thoughts?

PS. you're welcome to think a PS3 version will be announced later, though i fail to see how that's likely - if there's one coming it'll definitely be announced concurrently with the xbox release.

None of the consoles have the hardware to support Witcher 2's graphics, which are amazing. Porting it to a console would just create a lesser game. I fear we will just have to wait for the next generation of consoles from MS and Sony. The real trick is to have all the consoles and a kick arse PC.

As if there aren't enough medievel fantasy RPGs this generation. I don't even care about the existing ones on the PS3 (Dragon Age, Elder Scrolls, Demon's Souls, etc.), let alone this.

After trying it out on PC at a friends house I don't really think we're missing that much, its alright but with all the AAA games its really not that special, the combat is kinda unoriginal and honestly it doesn't even look that great.. I might get it for 360 but I'm guessing this game will be forgotten by the end of the year..PoisoN_Facecam0

i disagree with all of your statements - honestly i don't know how any of what you said can be true, since it's widely recognized as impressive in both gameplay and technical terms. it is definitely head and shoulders above most rpgs released on PS3 in recent years. i'm afraid you're in denial if you think it's gonna be "forgotten by the end of the year".

Regardless, you're free to make up your mind and i won't argue with that. but it's the fact that it's not coming that upsets me. PS3 absolutely needs to snap out of its rpg drought, and imo Witcher 2 may well be the best thing that we're gonna miss. :evil:

Developers make exclusive deals, it happens. They have every right to do so.. MethodManFTW

true. i guess after buying out the 5th and 6th gen it's only fair for Playstation to get shafted. doesn't make it less disappointing though....

after selling poorly on 360, 6 months later it'll be on ps3. -Y2J-

I think it would need to be the other way round they are only a small developer so if it ports well and sells well on 360 then they will get the Ps3 version out there.

[QUOTE="PoisoN_Facecam0"]After trying it out on PC at a friends house I don't really think we're missing that much, its alright but with all the AAA games its really not that special, the combat is kinda unoriginal and honestly it doesn't even look that great.. I might get it for 360 but I'm guessing this game will be forgotten by the end of the year..Jinroh_basic

i disagree with all of your statements - honestly i don't know how any of what you said can be true, since it's widely recognized as impressive in both gameplay and technical terms. it is definitely head and shoulders above most rpgs released on PS3 in recent years. i'm afraid you're in denial if you think it's gonna be "forgotten by the end of the year".

Regardless, you're free to make up your mind and i won't argue with that. but it's the fact that it's not coming that upsets me. PS3 absolutely needs to snap out of its rpg drought, and imo Witcher 2 may well be the best thing that we're gonna miss. :evil:

[QUOTE="MethodManFTW"]Developers make exclusive deals, it happens. They have every right to do so.. Jinroh_basic

true. i guess after buying out the 5th and 6th gen it's only fair for Playstation to get shafted. doesn't make it less disappointing though....

Besides incite another "MS is evil for bribing devs with a ton of money to get exclusives" fiasco, I think theres a better explanation.

CD Projekt RED isn't a big team. The engine is already multiplat. Porting it from PC to 360 is easier than PC to PS3. Plus they have no prior console experience. They also have to further optimize the game to get it running on console hardware, or make settings worse than PC's low to get it running which is what I think they are doing. CD Projekt is a proper developer too. They aren't gonna quickly port something just for a quick buck. They're gonna make sure that stuff works and works right.

Also in the reveal trailers shortly before its release for PC, it had a message from the devs and a few PS-es. Last one was (PS...3. It will happen someday ;) ) Don't lose hope yet. It'll probably happen right after the 360 version.

None of the consoles have the hardware to support Witcher 2's graphics, which are amazing. Porting it to a console would just create a lesser game. I fear we will just have to wait for the next generation of consoles from MS and Sony. The real trick is to have all the consoles and a kick arse PC.

Darkfibre

All games are "lesser" on consoles when it comes to graphics. It doesn't seem to hurt them at all.

I took a look at it and I wouldn't be interested even if it was available. It looks really ordinary and I couldn't care less about "spectacular" graphics if the game doesn't do anything for me otherwise. Another one of those "big" titles that some people apparently hold in high esteem, and I couldn't care less.

Edit: I see Destructoid gave the PC version a big 6/10. "It does the job and wastes some time, while providing no lasting impression or unforgettable experience. There are just far more fun and intensely more rewarding ways of wasting time."

I love the response from some ps3 users here. Classic.

Anyway since it is coming on the 360 maybe eventually some day it will come on the ps3. One step at a time.:)

I don't really care what they do with it. I can always get it on PC but from what I've been reading in reviews it seems overrated by the PC community. Just like Crysis 2's flaws were inflated by the PC community.

if you think it's unoriginal, overrated, or just generally not worth your attention - well, i know what i know and i'm not gonna argue with you. but for those who care - it's very disappointing. the platform can really use a premium title like Witcher 2 to end its rpg drought... hopefully it will come to PS3 eventually, though i don't see how that's likely.

It's a lot easier for PC devs to port games to the 360 than the PS3. If it does well on 360, they'll probably take the time to port it.

None of the consoles have the hardware to support Witcher 2's graphics, which are amazing. Porting it to a console would just create a lesser game. I fear we will just have to wait for the next generation of consoles from MS and Sony. The real trick is to have all the consoles and a kick arse PC.

Darkfibre

M$ may have paid for it, or they may have paid for it to just be announced for 360 at this time, and could come to the PS3 as well. We have seen this all before.wooooode

I doubt Microsoft paid for it. I'm guessing that since the PS3 has different architecture while the 360 and PC are very similar, CD Projekt probably just found it much easier to bring it to the 360. Blame Sony for using custom firmware that has generally made most multiplats inferior on the PS3.

Once you play the PC version (with a good graphics card) you won't care about the console versions. It just works better on the PC. I personally feel the same about all the Bioware titles. gokuofheaven

Playing this game on the PC. I'm going to order a new video card just so i can get past the 30+ FPS mark to play it. One of the better and more interesting games i've played in a while. Sucks if you're a ps3 only crowd because its a good game so far.

After trying it out on PC at a friends house I don't really think we're missing that much, its alright but with all the AAA games its really not that special, the combat is kinda unoriginal and honestly it doesn't even look that great.. I might get it for 360 but I'm guessing this game will be forgotten by the end of the year..PoisoN_Facecam0

Unless you have extremely unrealistic expectations when it comes to graphics, you're either flat out lying or your friend didn't play it with all settings on high. The game looks fantastic (and plays just as well too). Really though, its not some game you can give a valid opinion on after simply "trying it out", it slowly grows on you and gets better and better as you play it.

Anyways, I'm also disappointed about the lack of information about the PS3 version, but the chance of receiving a port is still there... Only time will tell, I guess.

I don't care for The Witcher at all.

Yup, doesn't make sense to me either. The ps3 runs on an Nvidia GPU and The Witcher2 was optimized for Nvidia.

if you think it's unoriginal, overrated, or just generally not worth your attention - well, i know what i know and i'm not gonna argue with you. but for those who care - it's very disappointing. the platform can really use a premium title like Witcher 2 to end its rpg drought... hopefully it will come to PS3 eventually, though i don't see how that's likely.

Jinroh_basic

The PS3 has an RPG drought?

The PS3 is more than capable of handling the graphics of The Witcher 2. No reason why there should not be a port.

The Witcher 2 may have given the PS3 the finger. But There are lots of games I'd like to see on PS3. But not going to happen. The PS3 can take this in stride. (Now I remember Why I buy all of the consoles)

Or PS3 could get the Witcher a year after the fact. November/December 2012. This has happened before when PS3 had to wait a year for port.