In The Witcher 2, we spent a lot of time rolling around on the ground to avoid enemy attacks. Combat is still smooth and rhythmic, but some small adjustments make it feel a bit less gamey.

It's still a combination of attacks of the fast and strong varieties, dodges, and of course the collection of witcher signs we're used to. The combat should be familiar to fans of the previous title, but it's not identical. Here you'll get reacquainted with the combat. You're not inside for long, though, as Geralt's protégé hasn't quite adjusted to her training regimen. Geralt and Yennefer are currently leading in the race for 'most attractive couple in video games.' The introduction establishes right away that this is not a game for children by reintroducing us to Geralt through what looks to be a flashback of him and Yennefer relaxing in his quarters at Kaer Morhen (home of the witchers), neither of whom are too concerned about clothing. Fans of the books will recognize them instantly, but this introduction and the first few hours of gameplay both work to keep fans of the games from feeling like they're missing out. You'll also be introduced to two of the game's biggest characters. Wild Hunt starts with a solid tutorial that reintroduces you to Geralt, to the remaining mechanics, and to the new ones the new wide-open game has allowed. They have another gem on their hands, but it's not without some serious rough edges.

It's safe to say the game is well on its way to its new May 19 release date, but I'm also glad, having played it, that the team chose to risk that delay. I also took some time to watch about half an hour of someone else playing the game on PC. I bet you can guess my answer.Īll told, I spent about four hours on a leather couch, fuzzy pillow behind my back, experimenting with the Xbox One version of the title. The team behind the game asked me to come out to San Francisco to preview the next installment in one of my all-time favorite series.

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