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    The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings

    Game » consists of 16 releases. Released May 17, 2011

    The sequel to 2007's critically acclaimed role-playing game, The Witcher. Players again take control of Geralt of Rivia in this story-focused adventure.

    No New Game +?

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    #1  Edited By fistfulofmetal

    I just finished the game but I don't see any option. It would be a shame of there wasn't as I didn't fully level up Geralt during the game. Also would be fun storming through the game with my badass loot.
     
    All RPG games should have a new game +

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    #2  Edited By joshth

    yeah that's wierd.  Especially considering how much the game obviously encourages replays.
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    #3  Edited By Taklulas

    It did let me import my game but I didn't really see a difference so .... whatever!

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    #4  Edited By SonicBoyster

    You can't import from Witcher 2 into Witcher 2.  Most RPGs lack New Game +, and if you started off the Witcher 2 at level 36 it would be an incredibly boring grind.  New Game + doesn't always make a second playthrough a better one.

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    #5  Edited By Oldirtybearon
    @SonicBoyster: It does if you particularly enjoy going through a game and dominating everything in your path.
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    #6  Edited By fistfulofmetal
    @SonicBoyster said:
    You can't import from Witcher 2 into Witcher 2.  Most RPGs lack New Game +, and if you started off the Witcher 2 at level 36 it would be an incredibly boring grind.  New Game + doesn't always make a second playthrough a better one.
     
    More choices > less choices
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    #7  Edited By SonicBoyster

    I have no problem with New Game +, but more choices is not always superior.  Considering that development cycles are not unlimited, the more features you add to the game that you choose not to completely half-ass the more resources you are burning.  Also consider that you are restricting your choices in gameplay by providing a New Game + because that new character isn't going to get enough experience on an additional playthrough to explore a new branch of skillpoints.  To play again from the beginning is to create a new character from the start.

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    #8  Edited By Tennmuerti
    @fistfulofmetal said:
    All RPG games should have a new game +
    Overwhelming majority of WRPGs don't.
    There are many reasons for it.
    WRPGs pack in a lot of content and the leveling systems are specifically designed and balanced.
    Furthermore WRPGs place a big deal on story and world continuity/immersion. New game + flies completely in the face of that concept.
    That's just of the top of my head.

    The only recent WRPG game I can recall having a feature is ME2, and that's because the progression in the game is barely meaningful and all enemies are auto scaled. The game is mostly a shooter anyway.
    (arguably no western RPGs has newgame+ , since many people do not consider ME2 or Diablo to be an RPG)
     
     
    @KingWilly said:
    @SonicBoyster: It does if you particularly enjoy going through a game and dominating everything in your path.
    Then use any of the dozens of cheat tools available on PC.
    It's extremely easy to just start a new game and give yourself max level or a huge amount of money, etc ...
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    #9  Edited By Oldirtybearon
    @Tennmuerti: I do use those tools when available. It'd just be nice to have an ME1-style New Game+ that doesn't require trainers.
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    #10  Edited By IG__

    I really hope someone makes a New Game Plus mod. I can never talk myself into replaying a RPG when I have to start from nothing again.

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    #11  Edited By amir90

    I just started a new game, with no imported save, damn this game is easy when you have mastered the mechanics from the first play.
     
    DO I dare to try insanity?
    Not sure, I don't trust the buggyness of what they call boss fights :(

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    #12  Edited By ChickenPants

    I'm glad it doesn't have one. I don't agree with it being in RPGs.

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    #13  Edited By Contro

    No thanks, I prefer levelling up with each adventure.

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    #14  Edited By Aronman789

    I prefer seeing the progression of my character, since that's kind of a main thing in RPGs.

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    #15  Edited By valrog
    @ChickenPants said:
    I'm glad it doesn't have one. I don't agree with it being in RPGs.
    @Contro said:
    No thanks, I prefer levelling up with each adventure.
    @Aronman789 said:
    I prefer seeing the progression of my character, since that's kind of a main thing in RPGs.
    Agreed.
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