I don't disagree with any of this but communication from GOG would go a long way in cases like this. It does not need to disclose a lot of detail, just the basic reason why something needs to wait or isn't doable at least currently would go a long way.

Yeah, but there's got to be an internal version which is DRM free. You don't think that developers always have to have the game's DVD in the drive or be logged into Steam when testing their current build each time they test the slightest change, eh? So usually developers should be able to release a DRM free version without much of a hassle.

Yes!!! Finally DRM free and no activation limits. Buying this right now. Thanks GOG.

Considering this was a release being handed off to a retailer that creates their own installers, I doubt they created a patch and then ran it for themselves versus the method I described but then again, as I mentioned earlier practices vary by company and there could be a reason they'd have developed such a patch, like future plans to remove DRM from other existing versions, such as on Steam, etc.

The scenario you describe while unlikely in this particular case I think, still would not require a great deal of testing because such a patch would only touch a very limited section of the entire codebase and testing would be limited accordingly.

In any case, it is what it is. Somebody chose not to release the Mac version here for some unknown reason and not surprisingly, this is unhappy news for Mac customers. I don't know why that would surprise anyone. I consider this a great release for GOG and so naturally I wish they'd been able to release it for my preferred platform. I also wish that when a case like this comes up that they would communicate about why since the question is obviously going to arise among their Mac customers. Why not be proactive and just address it in some fashion? I think that would be a better way to go and result in a higher level of customer satisfaction even when the news is not good. I consider GOG to be a truly excellent company and I guess this is why I expect more of them. I would never expect this kind of consideration from Valve's Steam operation for example.

Maybe I expect too much and should lower my expectations such that in my mind, GOG is no different than any of the rest of them. If they surprise me sometimes by doing better, great and if not oh, well.

That's a bit ironic that you'd say that given your posts in this thread. Particularly the one where you explained, very thoroughly, how every developer goes about inserting DRM into their software and that it was very unlikely Topware was different.

Also it doesn't really seem like you were not trying to start an argument. No one replied to your post bemoaning the lack of a Mac version positively or negatively, it was you who started replying to others and telling them that their theory for the lack of a Mac version is wrong. But that's just how it looks to me, anyway. No doubt you see things differently.

Perfect release. Nothing else to say.

Angry Joe has a review for this game. Maybe GOG could ask him if they could attach the video to the game's page?

Angry Joe - Two Worlds II

Glad to see this hit GOG. :D

So, for us who own the game elsewhere, are we going to get a build w/ DRM removed?

I have 2W2 from Retail; and 2W2 + Pirates expansion from Gamersgate.

Someone already ported 2W1 to the 2W2 engine? Niiiiice :P

Ugh, please don't. It is over 2 years old and to be honest, the whole angry gaming thing (or even obnoxious point of view thing) is quite an old fad. There are also plenty other (non walkthrough) reviews out there like the 2 guys and such, and yeah, maybe I am just jaded but that stuff seems real lame now. My own personal opinion of course. For whatever reason I can't stand anymore this BS from wanna be comedians. I rather have what GOG does and the trailers and that is it.

Holy sh*t! Who in their right mind would buy such a game?!

I recommend watching the review. Angry Joe often goes into depth on the good points of the games, not just the bad. I enjoy his reviews because they go into detail - the very quality that I look for in any review, be it in writing or video.

Installed. No Activation. DRM-FREE!!!!

I expected nothing less! :)

Not sure what u got against angry joe
His reviews are pretty detailed and coming from a gamers view. A real gamer.I was sceptical at first but i find his reviews informative and entertaining at the same time. TB's WTF?! impressions also one to look for (not sure if he didnt a two worlds 2 impressions thought)

Thank you SO much,

I was waiting for this game to appear here ever since you offered first one, I knew it was just a question of time!
You are the only reason why I never bought the physical version :)

Instabought, for that price, it´s a steal :P