The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings

[Frogacuda]

First thing I noticed about this was how heavy the game was compared to other 360 games. Well that's because on top of the 2 discs there's a soundtrack, full fledged manual, map, and quest guide included. I wish more games would get back to doing things like this, it adds to the overall quality of the package imo, much more so than a flimsy insert that says "you can read our game manual at blahblah.com/dontbother/howdoiwalkforward". Almost done installing then its time to dig in.

CD Projekt does all the stuff gamers always say companies "should" do but never do. Nice packages and extras, DRM free, all DLC is free and keeps coming for a long time, and then they listen to all the feedback after the game incorporate it into patches.

I really hope success doesn't change CD Projekt. They might be the only company that just seems to "get it" every time.

[epmode]

CD Projekt does all the stuff gamers always say companies "should" do but never do. Nice packages and extras, DRM free, all DLC is free and keeps coming for a long time, and then they listen to all the feedback after the game incorporate it into patches.

And all of that goodwill is poured into GOG.com as well. It's right up there with Steam for me. Such a great company.

[Frogacuda]

I mostly wanted it because the original menus are aren't very good on a controller.

This is true, it was my only real gripe. The menus just weren't very intuitive on the controller (and honestly not amazing with a mouse either).

[icarusfall]

This game's kind of difficult.

I keep dieing.

[Frogacuda]

It's one of those RPGs that gets easier at it goes on. Although a couple boss fights might trip you up later on still.

[MechDeus]

If I remember correctly: Cast the shield spell on yourself as a just in case, strike once and then roll away. Repeat for the entire game.

You might have to upgrade dodge for that to work and also learn how some attacks need to be dodged, but otherwise it's pretty foolproof. Unless it got patched somehow.

[Frogacuda]

Managing crowds can be tough until you get the ability to attack multiple people, although they softened that in the patches IIRC by making secondary enemies still recoil and take token damage.

[Error]

picked this up, not too bad so far.

also i don't know if that's david hayter doing Geralt's voice or someone doing his best solid snake impersonation.

[epmode]

I like Geralt's voice

[AaronChance]

His Polish voice is much better. I kind of wish I could have him in Polish and everyone else still in English.