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General discussionIs the soon-to-be-remade Witcher still worth playing ?(38 posts)(38 posts)
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Posted December 19, 2022
I've started The Witcher for good, after two older attempts where I hadn't even left the starting castle. And I might give it a go for real. Despite its bugs and general underwhelmingness so far (screen tearing despite vsync, character hair pulled through the screen during cutscenes, etc).

But there's a remake coming, that may correct these bugs and some aged aspects.

But the remake will probably cost 90$ or something and I already have the same game in some form.

Also the remake may alter too many aspects, meaning I would have skipped an experience.

But then I'll probably not play the remake if I play the original, so I miss one experience anyway.

But if there is a remake it's because stuff were worth changing, logically ?

But also the remake may be out in 5 or 10 years so is it worth waiting.

But also, backlog anyway, so.

But also, restarted, so, reinterrupt again ?

Hm.

What's the consensus on the original Witcher's worth ? Especially in the perspective of an impending remake ?
Posted December 19, 2022
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Telika: I've started The Witcher for good, after two older attempts where I hadn't even left the starting castle. And I might give it a go for real. Despite its bugs and general underwhelmingness so far (screen tearing despite vsync, character hair pulled through the screen during cutscenes, etc).

But there's a remake coming, that may correct these bugs and some aged aspects.

But the remake will probably cost 90$ or something and I already have the same game in some form.

Also the remake may alter too many aspects, meaning I would have skipped an experience.

But then I'll probably not play the remake if I play the original, so I miss one experience anyway.

But if there is a remake it's because stuff were worth changing, logically ?

But also the remake may be out in 5 or 10 years so is it worth waiting.

But also, backlog anyway, so.

But also, restarted, so, reinterrupt again ?

Hm.

What's the consensus on the original Witcher's worth ? Especially in the perspective of an impending remake ?
It's been long enough since I've played it that I'm not sure how I'd rate it now. My memory was that it was a decent game that showed a lot of potential. But its combat was not great and it's absolutely no where near what you see in The Witcher 3.

Of all the games it would benefit the most from newer design. If you are only going to play one, play the remake. Witcher 1 was not so great that you really need to play it in 2023. You'd really only be playing it for story. And I think you will be able to get that (likely even more fleshed out) in the remake.
Posted December 19, 2022
It still plays great today. It even looks great on an HD monitor.

The game has no frame limiting or vsync options. The weird physics glitches are caused by huge spikes in the framerate, for example, when entering small enclosed areas. It's fixed by forcing a consistent framerate using an external program.
Post edited December 19, 2022 by maxpoweruser
Posted December 19, 2022
Will the professor still be full of excrement?
Posted December 19, 2022
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EverNightX: If you are only going to play one, play the remake. Witcher 1 was not so great that you really need to play it in 2023. You'd really only be playing it for story.
Yeah, it was a bit the point of playing it. Saw it as a prerequisite for playing the sequels. So I might re-postpone the lot. Awkward timing.
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maxpoweruser: The weird physics glitches are caused by huge spikes in the framerate, for example, when entering small enclosed areas. It's fixed by forcing a consistent framerate using an external program.
I get the screen tears mostly in cutscenes, which happen outdoors a lot. But yes, I've read this is fixed by a 3rd party program, never a very exciting solution but a solution.
Posted December 19, 2022
I'm sure the remake will be terrible and remove all the great aspects of the original, such as the amazing women cards which was a great feature that they removed from Witcher 2 and 3 for ideological reasons. No doubt they will also remove it from the remake of Witcher 1 too as well.

So if anything, it's the opposite of the premise the OP is proposing: the remake will not be worth playing.
Post edited December 19, 2022 by Ancient-Red-Dragon
Posted December 19, 2022
I have so many issues with The Witcher 1 that I won't play it. Yes, I've started multiple times, but each start is short-lived. I just have too many aggravating issues playing it. Some love it despite issues... but I can't get beyond them.

I look forward to the remake... and finally enjoying the experience!
Posted December 19, 2022
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Telika: But there's a remake coming, that may correct these bugs
Considering CDPR's recent-ish track record, it'll probably introduce a million other bugs.
Posted December 19, 2022
I think the first game is still good, I've recently started a new play through during my lunch breaks.

The combat is clunky, took me some time to get used to it. Combat aside I think it's worth playing for the lore and story if you're into that sort of thing.
Posted December 19, 2022
I've played it about 3 to 4 times and still enjoy it every time. Even back then, the graphics are bad but it makes up for it with the story, lore, and atmosphere. The combat is clunky but does the job and is sometimes satisfying. I'm planning to play the trilogy again when I have the time.
Posted December 19, 2022
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Ancient-Red-Dragon: the amazing women cards
Hmyeah. Can't say it's the feature I find the most endearing, TBH.

Although it'd be hilarious if IOI adds it to their incoming james bond game.
Posted December 19, 2022
Witcher 1 used the Aurora Engine and honestly the combat actually feels like it's a janky mod of Neverwinter Nights 1 (which is Aurora).
Posted December 19, 2022
Depends what you want. I haven't played Witcher 2 and 3, but from what I've read they are actually worse as rpgs than the first game. The story and the quests are actually pretty nice in the first Witcher, I enjoyed them quite a lot.
On the other hand, the combat is incredibly lame. Basically some strange rhythm game, pretty shallow. But the sequels don't seem to feature good rpg combat either, but went more into an action game direction where you're constantly rolling around in a pretty absurd way.
And the first game has those excellent sex cards. If you're an incel and don't get much sexual intercourse in reality, you could play it just for them.
Anyway, for me it was a 3/5 game. Not the greatest game ever, but still worth playing.
Post edited December 19, 2022 by morolf
Posted December 19, 2022
My opinion: TW1 is a great game. More RPG than TW2, but not better - just different. Ok, maybe better, or not.
I haven't played the 3rd one yet.
These days I prefer to play most games with a controller. (exceptions: isometric/top-down) So that's a negative aspect (for me) of TW1, though it'd still play it now.
(my) score: 88/100

Anyway, my favorite games are adventure games: lore, story, interaction, NPCs, atmosphere, ... I don't care that much about the amount of RPG elements, as long as they're well-implemented. (same thing with combat/action/strategy/tactics/puzzles)
Post edited December 19, 2022 by teceem
Posted December 19, 2022
I'm a bit confused now. I believed that Witcher 1 was less RPG-ey (more railroaded, more linear) and that Witcher 2 and 3 were more open world-ed, more multiple paths. It's actually the other way round ?
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