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looks good!
how does it play on PC?
is it an action adventure type?



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Argh_College said:
Aldro said:

Over at GameReactor, the chief editor who'm was madly impressed by the game said that The Witcher 2 is the "best looking game on the 360" beating Crysis 2 and Gears of War 3.
http://translate.googleusercontent.com/translate_c?hl=sv&ie=UTF8&rurl=translate.google.se&sl=sv&tl=en&twu=1&u=http://www.gamereactor.se/blog/petter/312661/%3Fsid%3D5cb8b8c4a245f9ec425c9d7f89077a7e&usg=ALkJrhgIYDHojsVBOMlFfEaDi1kTx8MicA#comments

When asked if it tops the PS3's titles UC3, UC2, God of War 3 and Killzone 3: he said "No".
http://translate.google.se/translate?hl=sv&ie=UTF8&sl=sv&tl=en&twu=1&u=http://www.gamereactor.se/brev/205301/The%2BWitcher%2B2%2Bsnyggare%2B%25E4n%2BPS3%253F/

Still a fucking great accomplishement and mad props to the devs! It was awarded with a 9/10 on the site and the Meta is shaping up at 91 thus far.

Waiting for the enhanced PC version myself :3

hmmm Crysis 2 looks way better than Killzone 3, Uc2 or God of War 3 so these guys are biased its quite obviouss.

God of War 3 looks amazing in some parts and really mediocre in others, the titans parts are indeed some of the best graphics i´ve ever seen.

Witcher 2, Uncharted 3 and Gears of War 3 along with RdR are the best looking game in my opinion.

Quite funny to label them biased when I've been a member there since 08 and can tell you that they are VERY professional. GameReactor is scandanavias biggest gaming mag.

Here's the article they wrote on the best looking games just after Crysis 2 released. They claimed Gears 3 is better than Crysis 2 but still behind the Top 4 PS3: And now the same for The Witcher 2 which would make THEIR list something like:
1. UC3
2. UC2
3. Killzone 3
4. God of War 3
5. The Witcher 2
6. Gears of War 3
7. Crysis 2
8. Crysis
9. Killzone 2

http://translate.googleusercontent.com/translate_c?hl=sv&ie=UTF8&rurl=translate.google.se&sl=sv&tl=en&twu=1&u=http://www.gamereactor.se/artiklar/26926/V%25E4rldens%2B10%2Bsnyggaste%2Bkonsolspel/%3Fpage%3D2%26sid%3D03145a4d78935f551999d5f78406af9c%26sid%3D03145a4d78935f551999d5f78406af9c&usg=ALkJrhhpkWRdpHKU6gWHhlEqmcL-nyPlXQ

 

In general: UC, KZ and GoW all have engines optimized for the PS3 so it really isn't all that "omfg" now is it? Imagine if Microsoft got one of their devs to actually work on an engine instead of re-using the same ones eg. UE3 for the Gears games and Cryengine being on all 3 platforms (PC, PS3, 360). Its not rocket science that an engine optimized for one console --if done properly-- will have an advantage.

But yeah, you can claim they're biased sure.



KillerMan said:

Although it looks amazing also on X360 I think saying that the overall look is extremly close to PC version is exaggeration.

There is still very notable difference.


Well yeah, but it's still impressive nonetheless. The lightning in particular is madly improved in the enhanced version.



Argh_College said:

its quite insane how they keep saying God of War 3 and Uc2 and Killzone 3 this when Gears of War 3, Crysis 2, RdR are much better looking than these games, Killzone 3 is a mess of colours and corridor boring shooter than doesnt look half ad good as Crysis 2 on 360 or RdR wich have huge areas to explore and way better lighting effects. God of War 3 is amazing in some and not so good in other parts, a game needs to be awesome graphics from the beggining to the end not just in BOSS Fights, if you tell me Uc3 absolutely that game looks AMAZING and yes its the best or one of the best looking games ever but the others just dont compete with Gears 3, Witcher 2 or RdR, Leave Alone Witcher 2 on Pc, Crysis 2 DX11 or BF3.

Not even saying Forza MotorSport 4 wich looks REAL, from tracks to cars not just the freaking cars you know !? 

I still have faith in Halo 4 to blow my mind but these days into this gen we dont get much surprised anymore, sure their is still Max Payne 3, Bioshock Infinite, Crysis 3, GTA V, Halo 4. Last of Us, God of War 4, Last Guardian, RySe and so on but dont expect to be "OMFG"

Insane?

Nah this isn't worth it. I'm outta here <3.

Guys: Get The Witcher 2, it looks awesome!



Aldro said:
KillerMan said:

Although it looks amazing also on X360 I think saying that the overall look is extremly close to PC version is exaggeration.

There is still very notable difference.


Well yeah, but it's still impressive nonetheless. The lightning in particular is madly improved in the enhanced version.

the link in the OP says the improved lighting will be added to the pc version in an upcoming free patch. an Eleven Giga Byte Patch.



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Aldro said:
Argh_College said:
Aldro said:

Over at GameReactor, the chief editor who'm was madly impressed by the game said that The Witcher 2 is the "best looking game on the 360" beating Crysis 2 and Gears of War 3.
http://translate.googleusercontent.com/translate_c?hl=sv&ie=UTF8&rurl=translate.google.se&sl=sv&tl=en&twu=1&u=http://www.gamereactor.se/blog/petter/312661/%3Fsid%3D5cb8b8c4a245f9ec425c9d7f89077a7e&usg=ALkJrhgIYDHojsVBOMlFfEaDi1kTx8MicA#comments

When asked if it tops the PS3's titles UC3, UC2, God of War 3 and Killzone 3: he said "No".
http://translate.google.se/translate?hl=sv&ie=UTF8&sl=sv&tl=en&twu=1&u=http://www.gamereactor.se/brev/205301/The%2BWitcher%2B2%2Bsnyggare%2B%25E4n%2BPS3%253F/

Still a fucking great accomplishement and mad props to the devs! It was awarded with a 9/10 on the site and the Meta is shaping up at 91 thus far.

Waiting for the enhanced PC version myself :3

hmmm Crysis 2 looks way better than Killzone 3, Uc2 or God of War 3 so these guys are biased its quite obviouss.

God of War 3 looks amazing in some parts and really mediocre in others, the titans parts are indeed some of the best graphics i´ve ever seen.

Witcher 2, Uncharted 3 and Gears of War 3 along with RdR are the best looking game in my opinion.

Quite funny to label them biased when I've been a member there since 08 and can tell you that they are VERY professional. GameReactor is scandanavias biggest gaming mag.

Here's the article they wrote on the best looking games just after Crysis 2 released. They claimed Gears 3 is better than Crysis 2 but still behind the Top 4 PS3: And now the same for The Witcher 2 which would make THEIR list something like:
1. UC3
2. UC2
3. Killzone 3
4. God of War 3
5. The Witcher 2
6. Gears of War 3
7. Crysis 2
8. Crysis
9. Killzone 2

http://translate.googleusercontent.com/translate_c?hl=sv&ie=UTF8&rurl=translate.google.se&sl=sv&tl=en&twu=1&u=http://www.gamereactor.se/artiklar/26926/V%25E4rldens%2B10%2Bsnyggaste%2Bkonsolspel/%3Fpage%3D2%26sid%3D03145a4d78935f551999d5f78406af9c%26sid%3D03145a4d78935f551999d5f78406af9c&usg=ALkJrhhpkWRdpHKU6gWHhlEqmcL-nyPlXQ

 

In general: UC, KZ and GoW all have engines optimized for the PS3 so it really isn't all that "omfg" now is it? Imagine if Microsoft got one of their devs to actually work on an engine instead of re-using the same ones eg. UE3 for the Gears games and Cryengine being on all 3 platforms (PC, PS3, 360). Its not rocket science that an engine optimized for one console --if done properly-- will have an advantage.

But yeah, you can claim they're biased sure.

Lol i dont care about that MAG since they are alone in the world... Even IGN (wich sucks) said Crysis 2 was the best looking when came out, i care about Digital foundry and those have Gears 3 , Crysis 2 and this one in a very special place among the best... And killzone 3 in the best graphics is pure comedy, its has great graphics but ahead of Crysis 2 just no that just pure comedy, Uc2 is from 2009, better looking games have came out already.

That sire or Mag is pure BS i dont care if they are big or not. IGN is big and is full of sh** these days.

If Killzone 3, God 3 or Uc2 are better looking than Gears of War 3/Witcher 2/Crysis 2 than i just lost all respect i had for that magazine, biased is saying the least LOL

Sony games really have alot of hype with graphics, too bad its just that and the only game that deserves to be on that top is Uncharted series, God of War sure if you only count Boss Fights.

Give me a not biased mag wich only sees Playstation and LOL its from Scadinavia or whatever its normal they are against Xbox. Yeah right worst graphical top i´ve ever seen.

Next from that MAG : Uc3 better looking than Next Gen Xbox Games or the myth : Ps3 is more powerfull than HIGH END Pcs HAHAHA

Gotta love those mags, they are good for a laugh.



gumby_trucker said:
Aldro said:
KillerMan said:

Although it looks amazing also on X360 I think saying that the overall look is extremly close to PC version is exaggeration.

There is still very notable difference.


Well yeah, but it's still impressive nonetheless. The lightning in particular is madly improved in the enhanced version.

the link in the OP says the improved lighting will be added to the pc version in an upcoming free patch. an Eleven Giga Byte Patch.

:L...

(xD just messing <3)



Aldro said:


hehe no worries



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Sounds great. Can't wait to pick this up.



I probably wont pick this up till around july/august...hopefully the game will still be around then :D