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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.

    The Witcher 2: Probably the best looking game of 2011 (UPDATED)

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    Edited By TrashMustache

    SPOILERS. Here's a few screenshots I took while playing the witcher 2 (High Settings on PC) As far as I can tell these aren't pre-rendered cutscenes and obviously the stuff with the HUD is in-game. This isn't even the highest setting. Also: SPOILERS? I guess. Post your own screenshots of Witcher 2 as well! If someone can run at ULTRA would be awesome to see that :).

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    #1  Edited By TrashMustache

    SPOILERS. Here's a few screenshots I took while playing the witcher 2 (High Settings on PC) As far as I can tell these aren't pre-rendered cutscenes and obviously the stuff with the HUD is in-game. This isn't even the highest setting. Also: SPOILERS? I guess. Post your own screenshots of Witcher 2 as well! If someone can run at ULTRA would be awesome to see that :).

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    #2  Edited By mandude

    Mmm...buttcrack. It's got my vote.

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    #3  Edited By vitor

    Really glad GB gave this game props during their GOTY discussion, despite the fact that only Vinny really played it. Such an incredible game (and a gorgeous one also, even on lowest settings).

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    #4  Edited By Duskwind

    Greg Kasavin called The Witcher 2, "The best game by Bioware since Mass Effect 2, except it isn't even made by Bioware!"

    I haven't had a chance to play it. If only I had a good enough PC, I'm pretty sure it would have been my personal GotY.

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    #5  Edited By Sooty

    It's definitely the best looker, with Battlefield 3 not that far behind; the art style and lighting/ambient effects in The Witcher 2 are unbeatable.

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    #6  Edited By AlexW00d
    Damn right.
    Damn right.
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    #7  Edited By TheSeductiveMoose

    Been playing with everything maxed out @ 1900x1080. I feel like they went a little overboard with some of the effects and the textures can be somewhat shoddy in some places, other than that it looks great, though.

    It's a shame it's impossible to force it to use AA.

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    #8  Edited By Little_Socrates

    @Duskwind: I don't actually agree with Greg that it's a BioWare game at all, though it does fit into their traditional structure. The Witcher 2 is EXTREMELY DARK in a way only matched by A Song of Ice and Fire; Warhammer looks funny-light in comparison to The Witcher 2's grimdark fantasy.

    That said, I can easily support this game in a best looking bid. I personally think Catherine and Bastion looked better, but that's a matter of art design rather than technical ability. Games look GOOD this year, you guys.

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    #9  Edited By TheDudeOfGaming

    DAT ASS! I didn't have a chance to fully enjoy dat ass...cause of my low end PC.

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    #10  Edited By lockwoodx

    The witcher 2 was my GoTY pick. Skyrim is just the same old bullshit with a new coat of snow colored paint.

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    #11  Edited By confusedowl

    One of the best games of all time in my opinion. It managed to surpass even the awesomeness that was the original in practically every way. It's one of the reasons I want to build a gaming PC just so I can enjoy it fully on high settings without the lag.

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    #12  Edited By AndrewB

    So good-looking I won't be able to play it until I upgrade my PC. It's been a long time since I've had to say that...

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    #13  Edited By kyrieee

    I don't think screenshots do it justice, it just looks a lot better in motion

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