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Award: Editor’s Choice May 2011
May 2011
 
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The editors liked

  • Engrossing world
  • Story has more branches than a sycamore
  • Technically astonishing
  • Great voice acting.
  • Incredibly beautiful
  • Detailed world
  • Choices that really matter
  • Mostly excellent writing and characters.
  • Morally ambiguous choices lead to gamechanging consequences
  • A number of exciting and memorable moments
  • Phenomenal visuals with a grim tone
  • Involving tale of lost memories and political allegiances
  • Fun
  • Challenging combat with a satisfying sense of impact.
  • Challenging and exciting battle system
  • Fantastic graphics
  • Great writing and mature scenarios
  • Crafting system
  • High replay value
  • Fast loading
  • Graphically stunning even with settings at low
  • Great and dark story
  • Muddy morality system adds a lot of depth and replayability to the game
  • Ability to import saves from the original game.

The editors didn't like

  • Combat takes getting used to and never becomes fantastic
  • Pacing problems
  • Too many quick-time events.
  • Halfbaked
  • Sometimes frustrating combat
  • Terrible tutorial
  • Wonky interface and quest design.
  • A variety of bugs
  • Combat sometimes ventures into cheap territory
  • Unsatisfying conclusion.
  • Mouse cursor is inaccurate
  • Soso interface with clunky mechanics like drinking potions
  • Autosaves don’t overwrite each other meaning your save folder will fill up quickly (although I personally think this is a pro because quicksaves are sorted by quest name allowing for easy replays)
  • Quicksave but no quickload button (although manual loading takes little time)
  • You have to modify the .ini to get
  • Targeting system suffers from ADD and will lead to your death repeatedly
  • Inventory system is confusing
  • Awkward keyboard controls
  • No fast travel or transportation.

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  Published: 2011-05-17, review by: gamesradar.com

  • Beautifully realized world, Unapologetically mature tone, Difficult decisions that actually have consequences
  • Optimization isn't the greatest, The rapid deterioration of your social life, You don't have a gaming PC

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  Published: 2012-04-25, Author: Garth , review by: criticalhit.net

  • Abstract:  Witcher 2: Assassin of Kings takes the player on a dark adventure into a world of politics, racism, conspiracy and regicide. A terrifying world where monsters have invaded from another sphere of reality and now lurk in the sewers and swamps. A world where...

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  Published: 2012-08-01, Author: Laique , review by: techmagnifier.com

  • You will be playing through multiple times, The newly added tutorial and bonus content is an addon, Diverse, mature, and immersive world, A convincing, dark game world with superior storytelling, Best RPG elements, Player choice truly affects the game wor
  • The slow burn of combat while you find your bearings, It's not as pretty as its PC counterpart, One less excuse to buy a gaming PC, Minor graphical hiccups, Sneak segments are underdeveloped
  • The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Review indicates it is one of the most wanted RPG games of the year. It is also known for its memorable characters, exhilarating combat and interesting plots. Also, it is recommended if you have not played this wonderful ...

 
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  Published: 2011-07-05, Author: Subhadip , review by: illgaming.in

  • Abstract:  The Witcher wowed gamers with its groundbreaking delayed consequence system, back in 2007. Few games since, especially Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas have successfully built upon it, but The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings takes the idea of the dynamic na...

 
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  Published: 2011-05-27, Author: Avinash , review by: firstpost.com

  • Abstract:  RPG veterans have a lot to look forward to this year. From exploring the gorgeous landscape of Skyrim to kicking butt as an augmented security officer in Deus Ex Human Revolution, there’s something to satiate everyone’s appetite. But before you embar...

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  Published: 2011-07-22, Author: Sébastien , review by: neitsabes.fr

  • Abstract:  Alors que tout le monde pensait que Dragon Age 2 allait être un grand RPG de l'année 2011, c'était sans compter l'arrivée deux mois plus tard de la suite du RPG de CD Projekt RED : The Witcher 2. Après avoir conquis le coeur des joueuses et des joueurs av...

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  Published: 2011-05-31, Author: Aldo , review by: wired.it

  • Abstract:  Udite udite, amanti degli giochi di ruolo: il vostro re parla come uno scaricatore di porto, i suoi soldati sono delle bestie e la maga che vi portate a letto concede ben più di un casto ammiccamento. E questo solo per cominciare. The Witcher 2: Assassins...

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  Published: 2012-04-10, review by: computerbild.de

  • Zusätzlicher Inhalt, Steuerung gut angepasst, Lösungsbuch dabei
  • Grafisch nicht auf dem Niveau des PC-Spiels, Schwierigkeitsgrade mau
  • Dieses Produkt bei Amazon bestellenProErwachsene StoryOptisch grandiosGuter TalentbaumKontraWenig ErklärungenTechnisch unfertigHohe SchwierigkeitTestnote der Redaktion2,23gutNutzerwertungJetzt bewertenKnapp ein Jahr Zeit haben die Entwickler akzeptabel ge...

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  Published: 2011-09-07, review by: gamingxp.com

  • Abstract:  2007 hat CD Project ein bemerkenswertes Erstlingswerk mit “The Witcher” hingelegt. Vier Jahre später erscheint nun das nächste Abenteuer rund um den Hexer Geralt von Riva. Wie sich der Hexer diesmal so macht, erfahren Sie in diesem Bericht. StoryGeralt...

 
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  Published: 2011-09-02, Author: Jochen , review by: hifitest.de

  • Der erste Teil war bereits richtig gut, der zweite Teil ist noch besser! Fans erwachsener Geschichten werden The Witcher 2 lieben....

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