The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition

A HUGE improvement over Witcher 1. One of the better story driven games I've played to this day and it was made 15+ years ago. Combat/visuals/story all stand up to most of todays games. Especially the story. Pros: Top tier story writing. Up there with Mass Effect / Baldur's Gate for having genuinely believable characters. Keeps you almost thinking at night about what might happen next. Your decisions play a role in what happens and there are some tough choices they give you. Geralt is slowly becoming one of my favorite protagonist. Is he the most interesting? No. But he definitely is perfect for what the game is trying to portray. Meh: Some of the side missions are eh. A lot of running around the map and going back and forth if you try to even remotely do everything. I think there's some odd spikes / not fun fights that I feel like you almost have to cheese with your witcher signs. I can't imagine enjoying this game on insane difficulty because there's too many group fights in small rooms that I feel like become unfun. Overall I give it a 8.5 / 10. A very solid experience and a good way to get into Witcher 3 before playing it. I feel like I know what to expect and what to look forward to a little more in 3 now.

Started in 2018, finished in 2026. I put the game on hold for quite a while, but I finally finished it. What a great story. I expected nothing less from the Witcher series. I'll never forget the music, the characters, or the story. This game is simply unforgettable.

The Witcher 2 is often the forgotten game in the trilogy, but it still offers one of the strongest stories you'll find in the RPG genre. Compared to the first game, it moves further away from the original books and establishes its own identity, which works surprisingly well. The gameplay is a major step forward. The addition of traps, and crafting system gives combat much more depth and encourages you to prepare before difficult encounters. One thing I didn't like, however, is the lack of armor and weapon upgrades. Since you're constantly replacing your gear, it's hard to stick with a look you really like. The game is also full of easter eggs and references to other franchises which adds a lot of charm to the experience. Combat and boss fights are a huge improvement over the first game. Battles feel more dynamic, challenging, and rewarding, making the gameplay just as enjoyable as the story itself. While it may not receive as much attention as The Witcher 3, it's absolutely worth playing and shouldn't be skipped...