Skyrim vs Witcher 2

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11/27/12 4:50 PM

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gord96 17 The total sum of your votes up and votes down

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Hey guys. I picked up The Witcher 2 and Skyrim this week during the Steam Autumn Sale. Hard to resist with them being 50-75% off.

Trying Skyrim first and I think it's awesome. The open world is crazy. Haven't installed Witcher 2 yet but curious what the differences are in the game. What one did you guys (who played both) prefer? Is Witcher 2 open world like Skyrim or more 'focused'?

Thanks for any info!

11/27/12 4:55 PM

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Harlow's Rhesus 31 The total sum of your votes up and votes down

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Witcher 2 is largely linear and story based, moving through chapters that take you to the next town you can complete subquests, acquire/craft new gear, etc, then you finish the story to be whisked off to the next. It is very easy to get caught up in the story quests and not explore, but really that just made it worth multiple playthroughs for me, the second time picking up side quests, trying to craft the best lewt and of course picking the opposite side.

11/27/12 5:04 PM	Ignore \| Quote \| Edit \| Warn Admin \| Vote Down \| Vote Up \| Delete Post
gord96 17 Member Since: 3/26/03 Posts: 14068	Thanks for the info! I have heard the Witcher 2 story is much better from what I read in a few reviews. In truth, Skyrim's main story isn't really that appealing so far, but the setting (the civil war in Skyrim) and the open world make up for that. You have ignored this user.

11/27/12 10:22 PM	Ignore \| Quote \| Edit \| Warn Admin \| Vote Down \| Vote Up \| Delete Post
Mikusoraiden 40 Member Since: 2/2/04 Posts: 8393	Both are must-play titles. I knew i'd like skyrim but Witcher 2 was a very pleasant surprise and I played through it twice. You have ignored this user.

11/27/12 10:23 PM	Ignore \| Quote \| Edit \| Warn Admin \| Vote Down \| Vote Up \| Delete Post
Mikusoraiden 40 Member Since: 2/2/04 Posts: 8394	Dont be turned off by The Witcher's difficulty, it gets easier but definitely has a learning curve. You have ignored this user.

11/28/12 3:51 PM	Ignore \| Quote \| Edit \| Warn Admin \| Vote Down \| Vote Up \| Delete Post
gord96 17 Member Since: 3/26/03 Posts: 14069	Thanks Mikusoraiden! Much appreciated. I will give Witcher 2 a try once Skyrim gets a bit stale (which I can't see it doing anytime soon!). You have ignored this user.

11/28/12 4:57 PM	Ignore \| Quote \| Edit \| Warn Admin \| Vote Down \| Vote Up \| Delete Post
Mikusoraiden 40 Member Since: 2/2/04 Posts: 8396	I usually need a break from a Bethesda game around the 60 hr mark lol. I'll end up putting at least 100+ into a playthrough but it gets to be a chore if you don't break some of the monotony. You have ignored this user.

11/28/12 5:33 PM	Ignore \| Quote \| Edit \| Warn Admin \| Vote Down \| Vote Up \| Delete Post
Sam Lowry Member Since: 9/20/11 Posts: 2060	how does witcher 1 compare? You have ignored this user.

11/30/12 12:55 PM	Ignore \| Quote \| Edit \| Warn Admin \| Vote Down \| Vote Up \| Delete Post
NHBDaddy 26 Member Since: 1/1/01 Posts: 23192	sweet. I bought Witcher 2 on Black Friday for $9.99. Haven't played it yet You have ignored this user.

12/1/12 8:38 PM	Ignore \| Quote \| Edit \| Warn Admin \| Vote Down \| Vote Up \| Delete Post
shootfighterbull Member Since: 12/6/05 Posts: 25456	That's a hell of a deal. I bought it for 40 and it was worth every cent. Now i just need to get to Dragon's Dogma. You have ignored this user.

12/2/12 12:18 PM	Ignore \| Quote \| Edit \| Warn Admin \| Vote Down \| Vote Up \| Delete Post
Alumatine 60 Member Since: 4/24/10 Posts: 325	Loved them both. Witcher 2 was much more of a surprise to me than skyrim. I knew what to expect with skyrim but didn't with witcher. Great storyline and fun challenging gameplay. The graphics on pc are awesome. You have ignored this user.

12/3/12 11:01 AM	Ignore \| Quote \| Edit \| Warn Admin \| Vote Down \| Vote Up \| Delete Post
MysteriousNinjaFromMars Member Since: 12/11/11 Posts: 192	I thought witcher 2 sucked balls the 1st time I played it . Maybe I'll give it anonther bash soon. You have ignored this user.

12/5/12 10:12 AM	Ignore \| Quote \| Edit \| Warn Admin \| Vote Down \| Vote Up \| Delete Post
Harlow's Rhesus 31 Edited: 12/05/12 10:21 AM Member Since: 2/8/07 Posts: 6981	MysteriousNinjaFromMars - I thought witcher 2 sucked balls the 1st time I played it . Maybe I'll give it anonther bash soon. ... If you thought it sucked balls, don't bother, work on yourself first!! The Witcher 1 i can understand, the first Act/city is slowww and confusing, but still worth it. Witcher 2 had my dick hard after the prologue. You have ignored this user.

12/5/12 10:35 AM

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Harlow's Rhesus -
MysteriousNinjaFromMars - I thought witcher 2 sucked balls the 1st time I played it . Maybe I'll give it anonther bash soon.

... If you thought it sucked balls, don't bother, work on yourself first!!

The Witcher 1 i can understand, the first Act/city is slowww and confusing, but still worth it. Witcher 2 had my dick hard after the prologue.

Dont get me wrong I liked it at 1st, it just sort of fizzled out for me and I lost interest. I will give it another go though because I was really looking forward to playing it. Maybe I hyped it up too much in my mind and thats why it disappointed .

12/5/12 10:36 AM	Ignore \| Quote \| Edit \| Warn Admin \| Vote Down \| Vote Up \| Delete Post
Tidbits Member Since: 1/1/01 Posts: 7910	Witcher 2 is one of the best games I have ever played. It ranks up there with Deus Ex, Baldur's gate and Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare. You have ignored this user.

12/11/12 4:10 AM	Ignore \| Quote \| Edit \| Warn Admin \| Vote Down \| Vote Up \| Delete Post
easedel 56 Member Since: 7/14/10 Posts: 2172	Witcher 2. Skyrim is overhyped as hell. Game is hollow, doesn't feel like your character is even in the game world at all. You have ignored this user.

12/12/12 6:32 PM	Ignore \| Quote \| Edit \| Warn Admin \| Vote Down \| Vote Up \| Delete Post
Silhouette 52 Member Since: 11/15/05 Posts: 1746	i just got witcher 2 towards the end of the act II now, i just cant get into to it. The story is great but the gameplay just kinda kills it for me I hate the map system, waypoints are all over the place, too many loading screens The combat is good though You have ignored this user.

12/13/12 12:41 AM	Ignore \| Quote \| Edit \| Warn Admin \| Vote Down \| Vote Up \| Delete Post
shootfighterbull Member Since: 12/6/05 Posts: 25519	jv209 - easedel - Witcher 2. Skyrim is overhyped as hell. Game is hollow, doesn't feel like your character is even in the game world at all. this. i haven't even made it through a full playthrough of skyrim, but as soon as i beat the witcher 2, i still wanted to know more about geralt and what would happen in the second playthrough. I found the opposite to be true. You have ignored this user.

12/15/12 4:27 PM	Ignore \| Quote \| Edit \| Warn Admin \| Vote Down \| Vote Up \| Delete Post
OregonChaelClosedDueToBandWagonCrash Member Since: 1/8/12 Posts: 3559	Skyrim is the best game I have ever played. You have ignored this user.

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