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[SlasherJPC]

You seem to only be reading the negatives to reinforce the opinion you already had.

He has a history in the other threads with his distaste for the entire series. For him, he will probably hate it, but maybe fall in that 10% bracket? I wouldn't worry.

 

[Kosma]

That IGN review doesn't match the score they gave it. It's just i as I thought, 100 hours with loads of padding and meaningless fetch quests, exactly the same as dragon Age Inquisition. The first paragraph was about how huge the open world was.. Same as da:I. Combine this with the shitty UI and inventory system means it's not a purchase for me.

 

[robertsan21]

Hmm, slightly worrying.

I dont think you should be. Day 1 Patch will fix it most probably

 

[giant_frying_pan]

It feels like the culmination of an incredible journey for CD Projekt Red. Hopefully it is onwards and upwards for them from here.

Roll on next Tuesday. My under minimum spec 580 is(n't) ready!

 

[JetSetRadio]

Not bad.

 

[bombshell]

Impulsegamer 5/5

 

[SlickShoes]

Wet folk in the game look like porcelain dolls

 

[Kinthalis]

Hmm, slightly worrying.

Ahh, come here...

::Hugs PC::

 

[Formless]

Will have to check what GPU I have at home to see if I can run this..

 

[Nightengale]

Expected.

Otherwise the embargo wouldn't be this early.

They knew what they had, and the scores reflect it.

 

[shinobi602]

Not everyone has to gush every time a new game comes out, like what happened when DA:I was released..

Indeed, look what happened, months later it placed #4 on GAF's GOTY list.

Anyway, I don't want to derail the thread, but let's not act like everyone thinks that game is shit.

 

[Grief.exe]

I knew the game would look awesome and have a good story and music. The last one did. But it was such a chore to play through and the combat and menu systems were awful. I hope they would have addressed this but it's clear they didn't.

I can't stand when they say how large the map is and how the game has over 100 hours of gameplay, it means artifical padding and filler missions, which is what the reviews are saying.

Not everyone has to gush every time a new game comes out, like what happened when DA:I was released..

The mainstream ate it up, but I got the impression that GAF had some serious criticisms for DAI.

 

[slash3584]

I knew the game would look awesome and have a good story and music. The last one did. But it was such a chore to play through and the combat and menu systems were awful. I hope they would have addressed this but it's clear they didn't.

I can't stand when they say how large the map is and how the game has over 100 hours of gameplay, it means artifical padding and filler missions, which is what the reviews are saying.

Not everyone has to gush every time a new game comes out, like what happened when DA:I was released..

Shit

Do they mention the if they menus and combat are awful again?

I'm at work and can't really read it right now xD

 

[Savitar]

I'm so excited and I just can't hide it, I'm about to lose control and I think I like it.

 

[His Majesty]

I knew the game would look awesome and have a good story and music. The last one did. But it was such a chore to play through and the combat and menu systems were awful. I hope they would have addressed this but it's clear they didn't.

I can't stand when they say how large the map is and how the game has over 100 hours of gameplay, it means artifical padding and filler missions, which is what the reviews are saying.

Not everyone has to gush every time a new game comes out, like what happened when DA:I was released..

Quote videogamer.com

Side missions as fun as the main campaign

 

[Trigonometrize.]

Damn, what a powerful case of confirmation bias.

Can you not say that for the majority in here getting exciting over the good things that they wanted being highlighted? I fail to see what would be the point of the review if someone can't find their fears realized and decide not to purchase.

 

[Good Guy Gone Bad]

Damn! The reviews are GLOWING. And they're up a week before release.

 

[kamineko]

ALMOST THERE GUYS

 

[Lakitu]

Everything sounds fucking amazing bar the fetch quests and framerate issues (which I really hope the Day 1 patch fixes).

Seems like CDPR have raised the bar for every other RPG developer out there. Amazing.

 

[bombshell]

AusGamers 10/10

 

[Kama_1082]

Indeed, look what happened, it placed #4 on GAF's GOTY list. Let's not act like everyone thinks that game is shit.

Doesn't mean the game is shit, it just means that lots of people dislike fetch quests. I loved DAI, but those quests made the game a slog.

 

[Lucifon]

the fact only VG seem to have this problem so significantly, makes me wonder if theres a problem with their debug ps4.
Hope we get some information about this from other reviewers

IGN -

The one caveat on all that though, is the technical performance on the PS4 version I played for review. 30 frames per second was sometimes too much to ask, transitions between The Witcher 3’s two main maps are just a bit too long, and minor glitches do pop up from time to time. None of it ever impacted gameplay in any meaningful way, thought it did compromise the beauty of the experience ever so slightly.

 

[Nheco]

Hype Delivered - CHECK

It was a looong time since the last game I played that fully corresponded to the hype. Can't wait till 05/19

 

[Epsilonart]

Good job CD projekt red , I still am wondering if I should get in on ps4 or go with the pc version with my gtx 670

 

[zlatko]

My body is beyond ready.

I wish I wasn't gone for work until the Friday after release, but that whole weekend after its release I will be BALLS DEEP in some Geralt ploughing.

 

[BPoole]

HOLY SHIT @ that Gamespot review. I've never seen them give a game a 10.

I think it's the 9th one ever.

Ocarina of time, Chronic Cross, Soul Calibur, Tony Hawk 3, MGS4, GTA4, Super Mario Galaxy 2, and Bayonetta 2 are the other 10s

 

[styl3s]

Part of me can't wait till that 1 review comes out, you know, the one where the guy puts it on full blast and gives it a 2/5 or 6/10.

This week wait is gonna kill me.

 

[Altairre]

That IGN review doesn't match the score they gave it. It's just i as I thought, 100 hours with loads of padding and meaningless fetch quests, exactly the same as dragon Age Inquisition. The first paragraph was about how huge the open world was.. Same as da:I. Combine this with the shitty UI and inventory system means it's not a purchase for me.

The reviews I read specifically said that the devs did a great job avoiding the typical fetchquests and that a lot of the narrative that comes with them is really neat. I mean the devs went out of their way to state their dislike of the fetchquests in Inquisition. I'm optimistic.

 

[LegalEagleMike]

Looks like Witcher 3 moves into first place for GOTY discussions so far.

 

[Phat Michael]

Indeed, look what happened, it placed #4 on GAF's GOTY list. Let's not act like everyone thinks that game is shit.

Exactly. It's a fucking terrible game. You can't trust opinions on this forum if they don't usually match your own. If I followed gafs game of the year list, I'd own only the last of us, dragon Age and knack.

 

[Blade30]

Quote videogamer.com

Side missions as fun as the main campaign

So who do you believe? IGN or videogamer?

 

[TheSlySoul]

A 10/10 from Gamespot is the only thing that strikes me as odd.

 

[MHWilliams]

One curious question, I've had the game pre-ordered for close to a year, I'm kind of hopping into this completely blind and I haven't played the first two Witcher games despite owning them forever on Steam. Should I try to play some of those games before Witcher 3, or think I should just dive right into it?

There's a section early on where they will ask you questions about The Witcher 2 choices. If don't know anything about it, you're flying blind.

That IGN review doesn't match the score they gave it. It's just i as I thought, 100 hours with loads of padding and meaningless fetch quests, exactly the same as dragon Age Inquisition. The first paragraph was about how huge the open world was.. Same as da:I. Combine this with the shitty UI and inventory system means it's not a purchase for me.

It does feel a lot like a different offshoot of DA:I's basic game loop, since it's an open-world RPG.

Kotaku also mentioned the framerate (on PS4). Heads up-

Yep, on PS4 it will slowdown and hitch.

 

[Beefy]

One of the few area I pre-ordered due to a price error. Glad to see not only did it turn out good but apparently amazing.

Did you pre- order the CE version on Amazong too? They messed up the price at first so I got it for £20 less.

 

[JAYSIMPLE]

Thank the heavens for my pc version. Want the best possible experience on this incredible game. Hugs pc

 

[funkystudent]

Yeah. Totally worried about the framerate on consoles.


Will wait and see what actual people think. Waiting for a patch or 4 always seems smart for a open world game.

 

[iNvid02]

good show gents

 

[strafer]

I'm not sure I trust that guy Kevin Van Nord.

 

[MaLDo]

fix may be coming-

Yeah, I read similar quotes in every AAA game lauch. Bloodborne, Project CARS, AC Unity, TW3, Evolve, The Evil Within, etc.... every fucking time.

"Ey boys, don't worry, there are performance fixes in Day 1 patch. Don't listen pre-release date reviews performance complaints".

Big problem is when reviewers avoid to comment on the issue because the dev promise that these problems will be fixed with this day 1 patch reviewers can't install.

 

[DarthWalden]

These reviews are giving me major oblivion vibes. That was one of my most favorite experiences last gen.

 

[Pop]

So who do you believe?

You can only believe in yourself, no one else will.

 

[The Jackdog]

I told myself if this game got all 9's id buy a 970 for it.

...............looks like im out 3hundo.

 

[His Majesty]

So who do you believe?

Both. There will be filler, unavoidable, such as looking for treasure. But a lot of it depends on how you approach such a game. If you enter the game in Ubisoft modus then yes, it will feel like a chore.

 

[Primethius]

Yikes... if journalists can spot framerate issues, that doesn't bode too well.

 

[TMC]

Ahh, come here...

::Hugs PC::

Yeah, I think that just solidified my purchase for this on PC. Can't wait!

 

[Dark_castle]

 

[Kama_1082]

Thank the heavens for my pc version. Want the best possible experience on this incredible game. Hugs pc

I have a very capable PC and was considering picking up the PS4 version to so I can play in the living room, but I can't deal with that crap so I'll just stay with my PC version

 

[Jawmuncher]

Still keeping my expectations in check. Ever since the GTA4 reviews touted it as the best thing. I've always been pretty wary of any game getting nothing but high marks.

 

[Hugstable]

Holy shit those reviews. I was so glad when I finally remembered this week that I had pre-ordered this on Steam at like this time last year! I can't believe I almost forgot I completely already owned this game! WOOOOOOO BRING ON THE GERALT!

 

[Grady]

Devs made it a big point to say they avoided fetch quests yet ign review states the main quest is bogged down by an overwhelming amount of fetch quests.