One of the best RPG's since Oblivion
Truly amazing story line
Your actions have consequences
Very long
Amazing graphics
Great AI
Cons:
Can get slightly confusing
Not very sandboxy, you cant go where you want (maybe they will in the second one which they better do!)
Well, i finally finished this game, took me about 30 hours to do so, but whatever, it was realyl worth it. As soon as you are plunged into the game you realise you are going to be taken on a rollercoaster ride through the story. The story is so air tight, more so than most RPG's mainly due to the fact that The Witcher is a real story someone has written. Saying that, some parts can be a little confusing if you dont pay attention.
The game uses the Aurora Engine, but if you have used it before, it's very different. The textures are that much smoother, and the weather effects are great. The AI in the game is awesome, i would say it is better than Oblivion in most ways. When it rains the people hide under cover and mutter things about the rain, they make snide remarks when you walk past. The enemies will work together to take you out.
The game isn't all fun slashing and hacking and potion making. It also stands up against real world problems, rape, murder, racism and terrorism to name a few. Very few game companies dare to do this anymore, and its refreshing that some are still prepared to break down the wall of the moderators!
Some people give the game bad reviews because of the "pornographic content" yeah it contains it but in small quite resolution cards. I dont see the big deal, and especially once you have seen it, it's gone. And it even has a impact on the story. The story is affected by your actions, you get different opertunities to join the three different factions, the Order, the nonhumans or just neutral (I was neutral, Triss is hot!). If you choose one it has an affect on the others.
If you are expecting this to be like Oblivion, where you can run around killing as you will. Well you cant, which is dissapointing, but not a big deal. They may add a more open ended feel in the next game, they will be making one, they have to!
Anyway, yeah a long review but its a good game! An amazing game. This game is for anyone who has liked RPG's. Or any gamer really.