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The Witcher 3 – 15 Minutes of New Amazing Gameplay on PC Ultra Settings in Captivating 1080p@60fps

ImAnderZEL recently uploaded 15 minutes of gameplay on Ultra settings on PC (at 1080p@60fps) and people thoroughly enjoyed it. Now, he’s back with a follow-up which is just as amazing-looking as the previous.

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XboxDD3302d ago

Just wow. Those graphics, that art, that landscape,...
It's so fluid in 60 fps.
I'm sad I don't have a PC that could run it like this, my Xbox will have to do.

micx3302d ago (Edited 3302d ago )

I'm sure everyone, regardless of their platform of choice, will have a great time.

spicelicka3302d ago

Not if your platform of choice is Wii-U.....

just jkn guys don't kill meh!

T9003302d ago

PC version looking solid.

user74029313302d ago

its not the end of the world.

MasterCornholio3302d ago

I'm sure the console versions will be just fine.

starchild3302d ago

Looks amazing. I love the dynamic foliage and the day-night cycle. It's so atmospheric and results in an ever changing different appearance to the game world.

Utalkin2me3302d ago

while i agree it does look very good. One thing that bothers me is that the tree's and bushes are always acting like it is very windy all the time.

TheRealCrazedBuffoon3302d ago

If I have to be honest being an EVGA gtx 780 ti owner, I am kind of bothered at these textures still being used in games that blur when you get close to them instead of staying high res... I love this game, it looks amazing, but in terms of graphics after all the hype the textures on the trees are mediocre when up close as it shows when geralt is riding his horse and comes to a stop i nfront of a stream in the video. Though the graphics do still look amazing :D not hating just stating an opinion.

Braid3302d ago

To be honest with you I don't see that much of a difference between the PC ultra footage and the PS4 footage. I might even daresay Dragon Age Inquisition at 4K looks better at its highest settings than Witcher 3 PC footage but the scope of the game is a lot bigger in Witcher so that's understandable.

Perjoss3301d ago

How long have you been making comparisons based on youtube footage?

Meltic3302d ago

Dont worry xboxDD. The Ps4 version of the witcher 3 is equal to high settings on the ps4. So if witcher 3 can run on ultra then ps4 can high. :)

Pixelart3301d ago (Edited 3301d ago )

Nah you wish. Near view distance high detail with no AA and 30fps.. Not even close.

TrollsBringer3301d ago

A video doesn't show the real quality of ultra settings.

StrawberryDiesel4203301d ago

That's great and all, but honestly the combat looks like garbage after playing something like Bloodborne or Dark Souls 2 for PS4. If you're into role playing and talking to tons of NPC's about pointless crap and wandering around a huge world doing fetch quests this game is for you. I will be playing Bloodborne and Dark Souls 2 as the combat and gameplay are amazing in those games. Bloodborne specifically is phenomenal.

remixx1163301d ago

As great as I think bloodborne is how about we drop the souls fanboyism for a sec and give the witcher 3 a taste. It sounds flat out idiotic when people try to gauge how good a games gameplay is from watching a couple videos.

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ChrisChambers3302d ago

Every day I say I won't look at any Witcher stuff that shows up...and every day I fail.

ThePope3301d ago

Haha a I was just saying the same thing to myself!!!

gamer93302d ago

Why does Geralt spin around on nearly every combat attack? Looks like he's at the ballet.

gamer93302d ago (Edited 3302d ago )

The combat around 5:40 when Geralt is knocked off his horse he spins 19 attacks in a row ha ha. This video has completely removed my hype for this game. If this is Ultra PC I’m afraid what it will look like on console.

bananaboats3302d ago

seriously? so you're one of those who prefers shiny graphics over everything else.

"I’m afraid what it will look like on console"

That's just a ridiculous statement. The game will look amazing on any platform. This video just makes the wait even harder!

HammadTheBeast3302d ago

Show me one open-world game on PC that looks better.

starchild3302d ago (Edited 3302d ago )

Eh the combat looks great to me. It seems fast, fluid and precise, but I'll need to play it to know to know for sure. I do know that the way Geralt moves in combat in the game is faithful to the descriptions in the books of how he fights. If you want slow, clunky, heavy combat, go play something else.

gamer93302d ago (Edited 3302d ago )

I don’t need shiny graphics, the comment about my hype diminishing is from the combat. I wanted the battles to be a bit more calculated and less jumping around. Oh well, the game will still be great I’m sure.

The comment about the graphics – sorry this video does not impress me all that much for it being Ultra PC.

Edit: Lots of comments about the combat below so I’m not the only one

yezz3302d ago

How did you play games few years ago, when almost everything looked worse than this?

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Gwynbleidd3301d ago

If you read the books you will notice that his fighting style includes many pirouettes and alike fluent motions. It is a dance of the sword but not ballet like, it is a deadly dance :). As a fan of the books I really like that CDPR created their games so close to the story and descriptions of the books.

Feralkitsune3301d ago

Which is exactly how his fighting style is described in the books the games take place after. The Witcher series is based on a series of Polish books, and thats how his fighting style is described within them.

They're faithful to the material.

EvilWay3302d ago

There is something about the combat that I don't like

himdeel3302d ago (Edited 3302d ago )

Its looks like it has no weight to me. I reserve final judgement until I purchase the game.

gamer93302d ago

Agreed. From the hype I’m expecting GOTY everything amazing. Maybe the user is not very good because this combat looks like a button masher.

CoLD FiRE3302d ago (Edited 3302d ago )

Not all games have to have clunky and slow combat like Dark Souls/Bloodborne. If anything, I wish the combat in Witcher 3 was a little bit faster. But I guess if it's better than Witcher 2's combat it should be fine.

@gamer9 Button mashing wouldn't get you far in a Witcher game. It requires timing and strategy.

Vegamyster3302d ago

@CoLD FiRE

The Witcher 1's combat wasn't a typical combat system at all, personally i didn't like it. The Witcher 2 was a Quen sign, hack & slash rolling simulator, it was pretty button mashing even on the dark difficulty. I'm hoping this changes it and so far it does look better, i'm was hoping blocking is a good strategy instead of just spamming dodge.

I haven't played Bloodbourne but Dark Souls combat isn't clunky if you don't want it to be, wear light armor and you're quite nimble.

MasterCornholio3302d ago

I noticed it in Joes video as well.

Hopefully its just because they dont know how to play the game with a controller. Ill wait for a few reviews before picking this one up.

P.S I'm happy reviews are coming out a week before the game does.

itsdarby3302d ago (Edited 3302d ago )

I think (and hope) it's the fact that most of the Youtubers they invited to play the game prefers Keyboard+Mouse, but were forced to use an xbox 360 controller for this version.

weirdo3302d ago

wouldn't mind a new build with a gtx 980ti for this... *looks at bank balance* might have to sell my bottom :(

micx3302d ago

I'm still rocking GTX680 :(

Eldyraen3302d ago

Same but I own 2 of the 4gb 680s as I wanted the extra for future proofing (resolution mostly). They still work quite well but showing their age as we move forward especially now as new games come out (not cross gen ports in other words--current gen is more taxing especially when they make a decent PC version).

I've really wanted to hold off for a decent 6-8gb nvidia card than didn't break the bank too much (as I usually buy one higher end card than sli it later so I don't spend as much all at once).

micx3302d ago

@Eldyraen

I'm holding off too, but the time for upgrade is nearing.

Spinal3302d ago

Got my gtx 970 rdy to roll! :)

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The 7 Best Western RPGs: Immersive Adventures

RPGs are often huge, sprawling endeavours. With limited playtime, we have to choose wisely, so here's the best western RPGs available today.

SimpleSlave39d ago

"I started playing games yesterday" the List... Meh!

How about a few RPGs that deserve some love instead?
1 - Alpha Protocol - Now on GOG
2 - else Heart.Break()
3 - Shadowrun Trilogy
4 - Wasteland 2
5 - UnderRail
6 - Tyranny
7 - Torment: Tides of Numenera

And for a bonus game that flew under the radar:
8 - Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden

DustMan39d ago

Loved Alpha Protocol in all it's glorious jank. Great game.

SimpleSlave39d ago (Edited 39d ago )

Not only glorious jank, but the idea that the story can completely change depending on what you do, or say, or side with, makes it one of the most forward thinking games ever. The amount of story permutation is the equivalent of a Hitman level but in Story Form. And it wasn't just that the story changed, no, it was that you met completely new characters, or missed them, depending on your choices. Made Mass Effect feel static in comparison.

Alpha Protocol was absolutely glorious, indeed. And it was, and still is, more Next Gen than most anything out there these days. In this regard at least.

Pity.

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thorstein63d ago

.... from the 2000s (mostly).

shinoff218363d ago

I can't fk with this list. They missed on alot of games probably before the writers times. Also I know people loved some portal but I was never a fan.

Cacabunga63d ago

Tomb Raider 1
Driver 1
Abe’s Odyssey
FF6
King of Fighters 94
Mortal Kombat OG
LINK 2 the past
Street Fighter 2
Resident Evil 1

Inverno63d ago

Infinite but not the first two games? Witcher 3 but not the first two games?? GTA V but not literally any of the games before it??? Portal 2 but not the first? Also if you're going to play Shadow of The Colossus play the remaster and not the remake. Can't say I disagree with the list but my man it's all over the place.

Name Last Name63d ago

I mean some sequels are objectively better and you don’t need to play the whole series.

Inverno63d ago

But most of these games have a story to follow, sure you can catch up with a YouTube vid but where's the fun in that?

LucasRuinedChildhood63d ago (Edited 63d ago )

A list like this isn't telling you not to play the previous games if you want to. It's just giving you legendary games to play.

But tbh, you don't always have to force yourself to play every entry in a franchise to get to the better ones.

- The vast majority of Witcher 3 players never played the first 2 and had a great time. The first 2 games aren't in the same league.
- The GTA games are self-contained with the odd fun reference. You can easily jump into any of them.
- The Shadow Of The Colossus remake looks and controls better than the original (plus it has a 60fps option while the remaster is just 30fps). New players will enjoy it more.
- Portal 2 is a lot better than Portal 1 and takes the concept much further gameplay-wise. Storywise, Portal 1 is fairly light too. Not that you shouldn't play it but realistically ... you'd love Portal 2 whether you play it or not (at lot of Portal 2 players have never played 1).

Bioshock 1 is the only one I agree with you on simply because it's one the best games of all time and arguably better than Infinite. No other setting like Rapture.

Looking at the list, I'd recommend playing Uncharted 1 before 2 but no doubt, 2 is the legendary one you have to play.

Inverno62d ago

I get it, but that's just my opinion on his opinion. I just think that before you play a sequel you should still play what came before it. Maybe it's just me but i find it fascinating playing through the first game in a series and seeing how it has evolved through its sequels. Like I said I don't disagree with the list, other than SoTC which I strongly believe the remaster of the original should be played above the remake.

AuraAbjure62d ago

Awesome list! Hot take on Fear (and it's hard af expansion Persaus Mandate!) Bioshock Infinite is stellar, so is the Witcher 3 and you nailed it by having Ocarina of Time. So many fantastic games! Gotta play 'em all! Next one on my list is Prey after I beat Dead Space 2 and Splinter Cell Conviction.

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Wealth of Geeks explores some of the best gaming romances that have stolen our hearts over the years.

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