The second part of the cult game was awaited for a long three years. Players hoped for the continuation of the adventures of the Witcher, the hero of Andrzej Sapkowski's works, and anticipated a mind-blowing plot and gameplay. One could say their expectations were met. In May 2011, the game was released under the title 'The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings'.
The action of 'The Witcher 2' begins some time after the assassination attempt on King Foltest. After dealing with a mysterious enemy, Geralt embarks on his new journey to uncover who is behind this assassination. The game is divided into three acts, each featuring unique story missions and unexpected twists in the narrative. In many of them, players can take different paths, and often an understanding of what is happening comes only after navigating several story branches. This is the principle of replayability in 'The Witcher 2'. There are also side quests with mini-games that allow players to take a break from the main storyline.
Overall, we can expect journeys across various locations aimed at saving the innocent and punishing the guilty. A revamped magic and combat system will assist us in this endeavor. Battles have become even more intense and colorful, and the new graphical elements are impressive. It is one of the most beautiful games in terms of graphics today. This is not surprising, as the 'Red Engine' was specifically designed for this game. Naturally, this provides improved texture detail and a well-crafted game world.
Crafting and alchemy will aid the player on this challenging path. To create truly powerful and needed items, one has to search for ingredients throughout the game world. Some can be bought in shops, while rarer components must be sought in dangerous and thrilling quests. Crafting, in this regard, is a useful and indispensable task for the Witcher. With alchemy, players can create various potions or mutagens that enhance different characteristics and increase the main character's invulnerability.
In general, the game remains as attractive and captivating as the first part. The powerful and thoroughly developed plot engrosses players completely, making them spend long hours at the computer. According to the developers, players can expect up to 50 hours of gameplay. Unfortunately, there are downsides that may somewhat overshadow the overall positive picture.