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[DemurOnion]

I enjoyed TW1's story much more than TW2.

The Story was good. How it was presented is positively ancient though. I'm not really sure why you enjoyed it MUCH more at any rate but different opinions I guess.

The backtracking in that game was also preposterous at times. It wore me down at the end.

 

[Sciortino]

Well I'm certainly cancelling my pre-order if the box is like that.

...

 

[Alebrije]

Average box art. hope they change it.

 

[mclem]

Have they given any indication what spec PC gives the visuals shown upthread? I'm pretty sure my current desktop won't handle it, but I'm probably due an upgrade within 18 months or so, so there's a fair chance I'll go to one that can do it at that point.

 

[Loakum]

that box art is very..."meh". Anyway, I'm looking forward to the collector's edition!

 

[CadetMahoney]

Box art is super lame.

 

[fasTRapid]

Hopefully there'll be a superior steelbook, because that box art looks like utter shit. :/
Shitty pose, shitty cropped and don't even talk about that blank background.

White background and focus on the protag kind of worked for MW3, but only because it was b/w, except for the logo.

 

[Bloodrage]

Really lazy background tbh. Preorder canceled.

 

[Sword Of Doom]

it only took five years to make...its pretty rushed actually.

It's not even out yet.

It does look rushed though

 

[Exuro]

I enjoyed W1 more than W2 because of the atmosphere and music, but story-wise W2 was clear better than W1

TW2 botched it with the music yeah. They went for the more epic sound which i disliked. You would have to agree that TW1 has a better ending at least. Probably the most satisfying ending to a game I'm played in a long time.

 

[publicpwnerer]

The soundtrack and map with the standard edition is incredibly generous, and just downright fantastic.

I might double dip for a physical copy of the console version...or just get it on the console only. Watch_Dogs needing 3+ GB VRAM for ultra makes me think I won't enjoy playing it on PC.

 

[Acquiescence]

Rubbish box art. His expression reminds me of...

 

[Sectorseven]

Audio CD is an odd choice. Not that I'm complaining, but why not just put the mp3s on the game disc?

 

[Eusis]

Audio CD is an odd choice. Not that I'm complaining, but why not just put the mp3s on the game disc?

Higher sound quality as I recall, and this way you can rip at whatever quality you like.

Plus these are the kinds of people still willing to give us an (awesome) physical package in 2014 why would they go "meh just have MP3s" at this stage? If you wanted those kinds of goods you'd just buy digitally, namely on PC whereas I don't think your idea would work on PS4/XB1. It'd need to be a download code, though at least they actually have the infrastructure for that.

 

[Sanjay]

Well I'm certainly cancelling my pre-order if the box is like that.

Now you can spend that time to play and beat The Witcher.

 

[hitgirl]

Loved the first two games. Cannot wait.

 

[Alcoholikaust]

Well I'm certainly cancelling my pre-order if the box is like that.

who gets standard editions of CDPR games?

give me another Dark Edition

 

[Sectorseven]

Higher sound quality as I recall, and this way you can rip at whatever quality you like.

Plus these are the kinds of people still willing to give us an (awesome) physical package in 2014 why would they go "meh just have MP3s" at this stage? If you wanted those kinds of goods you'd just buy digitally, namely on PC whereas I don't think your idea would work on PS4/XB1. It'd need to be a download code, though at least they actually have the infrastructure for that.

Just feels like a weird insert these days cause it doesn't have a jewel case and correct me if I'm wrong PS4 users can't even play it. It's like for people who are rockin next gen hardware and CD players at the same time.

 

[AlphaK]

I don't like the white BG on the box. Change that and i'm fine.

 

[Krusenstern]

What's up with his eyes?

I don't like the box-art at all. Shouldn't surprise me though. The Witcher 2 box-art was generic as well.

 

[ryuken-d]

Well I'm certainly cancelling my pre-order if the box is like that.

haha, yes. it does seem that the white background is a thing thats been going around for 3rd games.....deadspace3, redfacttion 3 (actually may be 4), lost planet 3..... others maybe.

 

[Currygan]

my CPU is already spinning like a hamster with a firecracker up his arse thinking about this, but can't wait

 

[Bruuuuuuuuuce!]

Elbows too pointy. 2/10. Will not buy.

 

[Jomjom]

Ugh I'm tired of box art for westerners. They always just focuses on the main character, so boring. Japanese and some European (mostly just the ones where they keep the Japanese box art) are so much more... artistic.

At least this isn't the cliche of the guy just walking forward, like basically every single FPS game boxart.

 

[JayEH]

Like the cover art and what a great standard edition. Gotta love CD Project. The 360 version of Witcher 2 had a great amount of stuff with it too.

 

[antitrop]

Boxart sucks.

 

[Mashin Haters]

who gives a shit about the cover. look at all the stuff u get in the standard edition!

HYPE

 

[Elor_Nocudee]

This is gonna be a great one in February, cant wait.

 

[block tower]

fuck that is generic. it's so forgettable. why do publishers insist on the laziest box art for a game that people worked hard on? i know the rational is "generic sells more!", but give me a break. if i knew nothing about the Witcher series and saw that on a store shelf i'd walk right by it 10 out 10 times.

 

[boskee]

fuck that is generic. it's so forgettable. why do publishers insist on the laziest box art for a game that people worked hard on? i know the rational is "generic sells more!", but give me a break. if i knew nothing about the Witcher series and saw that on a store shelf i'd walk right by it 10 out 10 times.

In this case CD Projekt Red is self-publishing the game so all blame lies in their marketing and graphic departments.

 

[JayEH]

In this case CD Projekt Red is self-publishing the game so all blame lies in their marketing and graphic departments.

They're self publishing PC digital version. Namco is publishing the retail versions in Europe and WB games in NA.

 

[Hellshingu]

Well that is some disappointing and generic box art. But who am I kidding I don't buy game to look at the cases. As long as it gets people to buy the game so CD Projekt Red can hurry up with Cyberpunk 2077 I'm for whatever.

 

[MickeyKnox]

fuck that is generic. it's so forgettable. why do publishers insist on the laziest box art for a game that people worked hard on? i know the rational is "generic sells more!", but give me a break. if i knew nothing about the Witcher series and saw that on a store shelf i'd walk right by it 10 out 10 times.

Because fuck physical releases, we are so far past the point of boxart mattering

 

[clutch.as.it.gets.]

Very ugly boxart. And we already know one game that will be part of MS PK.

 

[Carlius]

absolutely love thebox art, reminds me of the original ffxiv CE boxart with white background. its a treasure i cherish and i love lol, and i love this one too.

 

[hydruxo]

Disappointing cover art but I love that they give you the OST with it (and a map, and stickers, and a manual).

 

[Goodacre0081]

such a sad state of affairs when people think any contents other than the disc are pre-order items. the publishers have won

 

[Pyrochaos]

I like the art of the "Silver Box" That released on 360 (minus the bar).

Not sure what this version added though.

 

[Aruhamel]

fuck that is generic. it's so forgettable. why do publishers insist on the laziest box art for a game that people worked hard on? i know the rational is "generic sells more!", but give me a break. if i knew nothing about the Witcher series and saw that on a store shelf i'd walk right by it 10 out 10 times.

Unless you're buying the box art to masturbate to, what's the big deal?

 

[xAniki88]

 

[Kaan]

Unless you're buying the box art to masturbate to, what's the big deal?

I literally LOL'd

Seriously - who cares what the box looks like? This game will be phenomenal...

 

[Kieli]

Yeah, it's pretty fucking stupid that you won't buy the game because of box art.

If it rustles your jimmies that much, why don't you go to Staples and have them print you a custom cover?...

Jesus Christ.

 

[Desi]

that boxart is no good.

 

[B.O.O.M]

Lame boxart

 

[KINGofCRA5H]

LOL wow, judging a game based on its cover. GG, GAF.

Seriously - who cares what the box looks like? This game will be phenomenal...

.

 

[Raptor]

Fuck the boxart, give me gameplay!!

 

[DarkJedi24]

The placement of the different versions suggest that Wild Hunt will be showing up at Microsoft's presser, hardly surprizing considering they were there last year.

 

[RadioactiveLobster]

Man, I sure am horribly upset and want to rage on the internet over the box art of that game I probably will buy digitally anyways and never actually see the fucking box.

 

[Eusis]

Just feels like a weird insert these days cause it doesn't have a jewel case and correct me if I'm wrong PS4 users can't even play it. It's like for people who are rockin next gen hardware and CD players at the same time.

No, you're right, PS4 can't read CD. Though neither can Wii, DS, 3DS, PSP, or Vita, and we still see LEs with CDs for those.

 

[Hypron]

Fuck the boxart, give me gameplay!!

You should get some in about 40 minutes.