Witcher 2

[Scipio]

I must say that the tutorial section of the game is the worst I have ever seen. I've lost count of how many times I've died, I wonder what the regular game will be like? 

Apparently, it gets easier.  Once I got the parry skill, it made my life easier, that's for sure.  The combat is bitch-ass hard, though.  Even on normal.

[Legbiter]

Well, made it to chapter 1. Combat is easier than in the tutorial.  But unless you're using potions and the correct signs along with alot of diving around you'll get slaughtered. The graphics may be the best I've ever seen in an RPG, ever. The voice acting is very good and the theme is relentlessly mature which I like. The story is OSSUM and the main baddie from what I can tell from the beginning of chapter 1 is quite interesting and may even have the right idea.

[Syt]

I like ME1 & 2 for different reasons.

ME1 is the epic sci-fi movie in polished 1980s high-tech style. Glossy and immersive space opera.

ME2 is the grittier 1990s tv series spin off. It's darker, more action oriented. It's also a lot more episodic than ME1. Most cookie cutter sidequests have been replaced by fewer but more intricate quests, especially for your crew members. Some have complained that the plot is much less epic than ME1, which rings true, but the story told is nevertheless cool and you meet some very interesting characters and will have to make some tough choices. The add on missions are the icing on the cake.

[sbr]

I enjoyed playing ME1 more than ME2 but I do understand ME2 is probably the better game.

[Scipio]

The difficulty curve takes a huge dive in Chapter 1, chiefly because not every quest is of the 'kill every motherfucker in the room' variety.  Also, upgrading equipment is hella easier than in Witcher 1.

[Caliga]

The first game had kind of a strange feel to me... maybe something was lost in translation.  I don't know if I can exactly articulate what I mean, and I wish I could because I would like to know if that certain something is still present in the sequel.

[Scipio]

It's quite immersive.  I've enjoyed it a lot more than the first one, except for the difficulty curve, which is just a bitch.

[Josquius]

I've decided to get it. The first was just that awesome.
And I really must read the books sometime.

[Josquius]

I note you can import W1 saves- what do you get for this?
Mine are all on my old computer...if they still exist at all. Dunno if I can be bothered to set it up just to get them.
Anyone know of anywhere a W1 save can be downloaded with my choices or...a way to make it have my choices in the game or something?

[Legbiter]

'K so yeah the Kayran: kicking my ass on easy.  I can lop off 2 tentacles with the Yrden sign but then it's game over.

[Legbiter]

Nevermind, got it sorted out, take out the left tentacles, then take out the rightmost tentacles.

[Solmyr]

http://www.blisteredthumbs.net/2011/05/the-witcher-2-in-5-seconds/

[Scipio]

http://www.blisteredthumbs.net/2011/05/the-witcher-2-in-5-seconds/

It's only funny until you realize you can skip the screens.

[Josquius]

I watched them the first time though. Maybe there woudl be an intro video?

[Legbiter]

Just finished it. I ended up letting so-and-so walk away after talking to him. Seemed kinda pointless to kill him at that stage.