Best RPG since the glory days of Baldurs Gate, Planescape Torment and Daggerfall!
If you, like myself are a fan of REAL Roleplaying games and have become increasingly dis-illusioned with the trend we have been seeing of late of dumbed down RPG elements to cater to the casual gaming market *cough* Elder Scrolls *cough* you may at last breath a sigh of relief. All is not lost!
This game is simply put, a godsend and a serious reality check for modern day RPG gamers and developers. Now I could go on and on about this game, but instead I am just going to briefly touch on why this is the single most important single player RPG of our time. Seriously, believe the hype (or lack there of) and just download the Demo and see for yourself.
Pro's
+ "Mature" game setting and content. (make sure you get the UK version)
+ Simply, yet strangely compelling and innovative combat
+ Motion captured!
+ Good use of the engine used to power NWN. (Obsidian take note!)
+ Good Story, main character and your decisions really do impact upon the game! (something many games claim but rarely follow through with)
+ Nice Sound effects Fatality's and Gore.
+ Huge campaign begging multiple play throughs
+ Good and stable performance on a decent PC.
Cons
(Not listing common complaints fixed in the 1.2 patch such as load times)
- Cheesy Voice acting
- Camera and control difficulties
- Somewhat annoying interface
- Some motion capture looks a little awkward.
But none of these con's are enough to tarnish the positives previously mentioned. No game, after all can be perfect. But if you are a true RPG nut. The Witcher comes pretty damn close.
(Actually if you dont like it, you need a chromosone reconstruction, its that good)