The Witcher Review

Eurogamer has conjured up the first online review of CD Projekt’s The Witcher, handing it a somewhat average score of 7/10.

Well-intentioned clickety combat aside, The Witcher doesn’t offer much the dedicated role-player won’t have already seen elsewhere, but that’s not such a bad thing. CD Projekt has taken time-tested elements from across the fantasy-RPG spectrum and tied them to a solidly crafted story that includes elements of racial discord, religious fanaticism and sexual promiscuity in its adults-only mix. Admittedly, these elements are rather crudely introduced and are handled with a rather endearing “Look! Adult themes!” excitability, but there’s certainly more to savour here than in most dungeon-crawlers. One for those who value story and character over technical innovation then, but definitely a game worth trying if the concept has tickled your fancy.

I wonder how many of the game’s 80+ hours the author even played through.