The Witcher 2 Assassins of Kings

🎮 Steam ⏳ 50 hours ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5)

Refined Dark Sequel #

The second Witcher title (and the very first Witcher game that I’ve ever played) is a mature, story-driven RPG that significantly improved upon its predecessor in both gameplay and presentation. And I got to admit that I couldn’t finish the first title because of it’s clunky mechanics, and this one is a very good improvement in comparison. Set in a dark, politically charged fantasy world, the MC is Geralt of Rivia as he becomes entangled in a web of assassinations, war, and moral ambiguity.

Choices With Consequences #

The branching narrative offers meaningful choices and consequences, supported by excellent dialogue and voice acting. Combat is more refined but can be punishing early on. Visually impressive for its time, the game also features a rich atmosphere and complex characters. It’s a standout RPG that rewards patience and thoughtful decision-making.

Exceptional Writing Foundation #

This game has amazing characters, though the story is indeed very good too, is not like the characters are carrying the quality of the main story, everything is very well written, implemented and the pacing is one of the best I’ve experienced in any RPG. I think that this is one of the reasons why this franchise is praised among even communities that are not very into RPGs, it is a very accessible franchise to get into, from anybody’s perspective. I highly recommend not skipping this one since it’ll help a lot with the immersion and backstory of the subsequent entries in the series, in my opinion, going straight to Witcher 3 is a disservice to yourself.