Anybody else got this?
Started playing it last night, it's a bit slow to get into!
Hi Nick..
The Witcher 3 is an R.P.G... It's based on the novels from the Polish writer Andrzej Sapkowiski. It's a huge game that can easily eat up 100-200 hrs depending on how much of it You want to see. The writing is very good, certainly a massive step up from the usual standard. Even the side quests offer very interesting and original story lines rather the the usual go here fetch this, kill him, return for reward type quests. It's quite a dark and gritty modern adult fantasy much like Game of Thrones, containing graphic violence and sex. There are genuine consequences to all the choices You make throughout the game and I believe there are something like 35 different possible endings.
If your finding it a bit slow to start I suspect You are still in the beginning level.. I know this level seems as big as some other games in their entirety but its very small compared to whats to come. It's designed as a learning level. It will take about 8-10 hrs of gameplay before You get into the world proper where things really open up.
I realize R.P.G.s are not for everybody but if You like them this game sets new benchmarks. Its a very strong contender for Game of the Year (not just My opinion but general consensus).
Tip.. Sleep with as many women as You want, Lots of brothels in the huge city of Novigrad.. but don't sleep with Yennifer AND Triss..choose one or the other.