I've Never Played The Witcher Series, So I'm Starting With The Witcher 1 -part 1-

[@JawadBhuiyan]

Starting with 1 is a brave choice and I applaud it.

[@xecillmaze4740]

It's funny that even Witcher fans know starting with 1 is pretty rough, especially since 3 was made with newbies in mind anyway.

[@newplayer5448]

Starting with one is something someone who want to play the entire trilogy would do😂😂😂 yeah it didn't age the best but it's unplayable either

[@SynDeus]

My first Witcher was 1. It starts boring, but once you pick the pace, it's great. Better than 2 by far.

[@Keszeeg]

Funny to read these comments while in my opinion the Witcher1 is better than the 2nd and 3rd game. Not just in atmosphere, but in storytelling and many people who actually played the 1st game not really cared about the eastereggs this game offers. Those who saying completed to 100% this game has many secrets you have to walkthrough several times to find all of them. Currently i've started my 5th walkthrough in the Witcher1 haven't played it since 2023, but this is a game i like so much. For me Witcher1 is the closest to the Witcher books from the trilogy, it's actually gives details to some parts of the books, which i find it insane. Currently i only know Metro Exodus which following the books so well. Ofc it's "outdated" that's why they making the 20th anniversary remake of this game. Many players just give up their walkthrough after prologue and they refusing to finish chapter1 because they find it "boring"... I actually kinda understand there perspective, but this game reach it's beggining in chapter2 when you get your silver sword. This game requires 52hours to beat for first time covering every quest/side-quest, reading every papers and books. I really think this game is so unique it's still worth it to play even after decades.

[@marcelofribeiro]

It's the right choice

[@petrusjnaude7279]

This first one comes from the days when you would be reading the manual while the game was installing.

[@marchewkaaron9951]

ah damn, that one nostalgia hit me

[@smyro2k]

There was "The Witcher" short story added in Polish release, dunno how about ther countries.

[@petrusjnaude7279]

@smyro2k If you're talking about the manual, the English version I had, had an excerpt from part of it, but only about a page worth.

[@smyro2k]

@@petrusjnaude7279 It had: game, soundtrack cd, music inspired by witcher, manual (80 pages) official guide (112 pages) short story "the witcher" by A.S written in 1986, making of DVD, DVD with vids and map and everything in a 1/3 of current prices for digital games ;d

[@rajrohit897]

First timer here on the channel, I specifically googled Witcher 1 gameplay and urs was one of the recommended and so recently....u uploaded not even 24 hrs ago. I am so excited for this. Hoping to be here for a long time. Cheers...!!!

[@arnavkhetan076]

i searched exactly the same just like a week or 2 ago and found nothing worth while, thankfully youtube recommended this to me today

[@JagdWehrwolf]

A note on the Sword stance: this is VERY much how you hold a sword in a fight. One of the ways at least. This guard is called the Roof (Vom Tag) in German manuscripts and Posta di Falcone in Italian (might also be Posta di Donna).

[@CacophonyandDiscord]

@@JagdWehrwolf Oh cool! I think the reason it looked so silly to start was I was clicking multiple times instead of clicking and waiting, so he just made these tiny little aborted chopping motions like he was trying to club them to death instead of the intended full combo lol

[@tuldorelow9687]

@@CacophonyandDiscord greetings from Poland! Yep, TW1 engine really HATE "mad clickling" like in Diablo or similar productions :) but on easy mode you have sword icon changing color to yellow when you should click again to add next move to combo (more skillpoint in style = more hits in combo you may add, each hit in combo make bigger damage, so it's better to try combos as often as possible) and nope, you are unable to switch difficult midgame so it's good you started from it :D Also little tip for current chapter in Wyzima outskirts - you will have option to buy oil against specters, but it and no matter what keep at least one for final battle :D

[@MBBGun14]

Witcher books and games veteran here. Im glad you started with part 1 . I remember anticipating the game to come out back in 2006 and 2007 being fresh after reading the books - sweet memories ;). As for Netflix show, it barely resembles the books, definitely doesnt have the vibe of books or games, lots of story has been changed or added for no reason. I was terribly dissappointed because it doesnt feel like Witcher at all. Try Polish tv series from 2002, it has 13 episodes. Its very low budget series, some of story is also made up but it has the vibe of original book source. I remember I watched it on VHS tape back in 2004/2006 even before I've read the books.

[@tuldorelow9687]

Ojj nie polecałbym koleżance serialu TVP - jeszcze sobie utrwali Vesemira jako zmarłego ze starości druida i będzie nieciekawie (choć nie aż tak jak z Eskelem który zabierał hobbitów do Isengardu) :'D wciąż jest to lepsze niż Netflixowy badziew, ale jednak lepiej ograniczyć się do książek/audiobooków + gier (i ew "Pół Wieku Poezji Później" jako alternatywna linia czasu dla Gier kiedy Geralt jednak nie powrócił).

[@barak1840]

Starting with Witcher 1 - i got some much respect. Prepare for story because it's so good

[@arnavkhetan076]

Yesssss, youtube has never been better at recommending stuff, i hope i like your gameplay style cause i really wanna see all witcher games from start

[@infernal693]

The Witcher 2007 has pretty good storytelling

[@DKSON1337]

1:35:50 My fav part of the video hands down lmao Such an infectious laugh, I love it. I'm glad I found this channel!

[@yosephrezahe2534]

This is one of my favourite games of all time, and I still haven't finished it or played Witcher 2 or 3. The atmosphere is simply incredible

[@Adamus002]

Oh wow, I didn't expect this at all, I hope you'll like it and I can't wait for you to start the third one!

[@assassingaming8788]

This along with Cyberpunk is one of my fav series to play, its amazing to see you playing through this amazing series from the beginning and hope you enjoy the experience! Thanks for uploading this to KZbin I'm enjoying watching your 1st run of The Witcher! Have a Great Day and Happy New Year!

[@yrwestillhere]

I recommend using The Witcher Modernized - Complete Visual Overhaul, but you can raw barghest it if you really want to.

[@tuldorelow9687]

Hello @Cacophonya - TW1 have realy outdated mechanics (it was made on aurora device, just like Neverwinter Nights 1) but I agree you should start your adventure with games from first part (after you read books ;) ) so I strongly suggest setting dificulty on easiest one and play it just for story - about cinematics - Geralt wanted to help Adda not kill her, that's why he not used sword, and that as you said 'kamehama' was just extended aard sign :) later he just scared striga to be able to slip in her coffin to break curse... entire cinematic is one of stories in first book :)

[@csquared4538]

I just started it as well. I googled some things and now Google knows I'll click on any video about The Witcher 1. I went in really skeptical and it's actually been a lot of fun. It's a very cozy game. Good luck with your playthrough.

[@camelotvfx]

Witcher 1 was my intro to the world of the Witcher and I loved it. Sure it's dated now, but still very cool. And by the way, that high guard stance IS how you hold a sword... at least one of the ways 😜 I promise it's not as silly as you seemed to think it was lol.

[@EasyGameEh]

starting from the first game in 2025 is literally stunning and brave. and it actually provides much better experience. i think people starting with the "obvious" option do themselves a huge disservice. the trilogy shines with returning characters, and even if you are unfamiliar with the books the earlier you start the better.

[@DexMaster881]

Great choice to start from the beginning, The first game has a lot of Hidden references about the Books and Events from other games in the series. If you exhaust the dialogs. BTW you can slow down your Mouse speed by reducing DPI. Like most games 😊

[@HarukoZ001]

One is a bit rough because it is older, but the story is really good. While playing both 1 & 2 before playing the third game is not necessary, I think you'll find it is a great experience overall.

[@zeratulhun]

This was my first Witcher experience and after this I read all the books! Then came the 2. and 3. games. What a perfect dark fantasy world! At the outskirt (chapter 1) you have to sell everything to make much money to buy all the books! To get proof from a killed monster you have to know the monster from a special book. The other weapons aren't useful, but you can sell them too for some gold. Have fun and explore this cool world!

[@marchewkaaron9951]

Man I loved that, hope those parts will keep coming xD

[@setas7818]

I love Witcher games. Witcher 3 is my favorite game of all time. But I think that Witcher 1 and 2 are very underrated. Many people skip first two games and I think that this is a huge mistake.

[@channel55andaboxoftissues16]

the controls are really bad on 2, so i gave up early on.

[@Cheepchipsable]

They are directly connected stories so it is a mistake.

[@Cheepchipsable]

Arrgh, quick time events and only being able to climb at designated points. A bad case of consolitis.

[@billbino6560]

I’ll subscribe for this!

[@TheLiterateSlavsBookRevi-zc4ed]

Hardcore witcher fan here and I have to say, so much respect for starting with the first game. I love these games to death, but I don´t think I could bring myself to replay W1 - the gameplay is just *ROUGH* That said, if you can deal with it, you´re in for hell of a ride - the story is amazing in each of the games and W2 is already a huge improvement from the first.

[@TomasHuntelaare88]

Hi denny,iam glad to see your journey through Witcher world is awesome game and game of the year witcher 3) Happy New Year from Slovakia

[@emmanuel1337]

When it comes to the starting cinematic that you saw, it was supposed to be an adaptation of part of the short story "The Witcher" from the first The Witcher book, "The Last Wish". While it isn't bad at all and relatively faithful if you look at it broadly and ignore some very questionable choices (to say the least), what can jump out the most to someone that knows what actually went down is that they made Geralt trade several more blows with the striga unnecessarily, do two absolutely ridiculous jumps from too high that would've definitely broken his legs and also all of that wacky parkour. I guess they thought it'd make the cinematic cooler and more engaging to have this extra stuff, but as I see it, it just made it kinda cringe if you know the IP well, as doesn't really reflect Geralt's methodical approach as a professional that shouldn't be goofing around and breaking his legs for no reason lol. Maybe the remake will do a better job and stick closer to the source material, which doesn't really need any weird additions like the ones made. In any case, I recommend also reading the books if you can, not only to know more about TW's universe so you can better enjoy the games, which are supposed to be non-canon continuations, but also experience the very cool style and story that Andrzej Sapkowski wrote. I hope you have fun with TW1 and manage to finish it! I really like this game despite all of its problems.

[@ingrid_col]

ITS A WITCHER HIDE YOUR WOMEN I first played this game in 2011 and absolutely loved it then but im glad theres a remake in the works. I replayed it a couple years ago and a lot of it felt pretty tedious after the modern systems of 2&3

[@geraltvonriva5977]

i understand what you mean, after most new games i am not as patient any more, but the first area was the most tedious because of the back and forth running

[@Cheepchipsable]

@@geraltvonriva5977 Yeah the opening was poorly done IMHO. I almost quit the game but it really opened up once you leave KM.

[@Cheepchipsable]

Albino twins!!??

[@GazFaaz]

Witcher 1 is the most memorable to me, in terms of story. Witcher 2 feels too short. Witcher 3 is great fun, but somehow the story doesn't really linger in my memory like the first did. Whenever I remember the Witcher, I think like 70% of it comes from the first game.

[@Bastid121]

There is a way to lower the mouse speed WITHOUT MODS. Unfortunly I do not remember how to do it. It has been awhile since I played the game. But FYI you can download all sorts of free mods for the game. From performance, to character models, to weapons and such. I use Nexus for mods, but there are other places to get some. I think there is even a mod to help the game run in 4k.

[@5init4rgaming40]

LOL u can just lower your mouse DPI settings and it works in all games. No magic tricks needed... My mouse literaly have a button to change your DPI mods/presets with one click without going to mouse settings. 🤣

[@CacophonyandDiscord]

@@5init4rgaming40My mouse does have arrows I can click for changing the dpi, it’s at its lowest setting rn, but i can totally make a lower setting just for Witcher! OMG thank you! Maybe I can play with the OTS camera without wanting to throw up! 😂

[@iisanulquiorrahara8]

This one is about tied for my favorite alongside (my progress so far in) TW3. TW2 is a close second for me.

[@ToadimusPrime]

The story is so good but the gameplay is rough. W2 improved a lot.

[@rokhamler3352]

Ah yes the humble Witcher 1 beginings. I am sure you will love Witcher 1's collectable card game ;)

[@Cheepchipsable]

Lol, that WAS weird, horny slavs!

[@Mish_Age]

You mean Gwent? 😂

[@rokhamler3352]

@Mish_Age nope, Witcher 1 had different collectible cards.

[@Mish_Age]

@@rokhamler3352 Man, I’m joking 😁 I replayed the first game with mods just a few days ago.

[@rokhamler3352]

@@Mish_Age hey sarcasm is hard to detect in a short post. :) But i enjoy even witcher 1 too. Nice chill experience with a good enough setting. I am amazed that CDPR managed to make this good of a game for the time it came out, given they weren't a big or notable studio

[@bilbobeggins9109]

Нифига себе ведьмак 1! В первый раз вижу чтобы кто-то из стримеров начинал именно с него, хорошей игры!

[@FlashheadX]

Thank you so much for starting with the first game. I see so many people say "Just play TW3, it's the best one and you don't need the prequels to play it" and while yes, TW1 is really dated and its start is EXTREMELY rough and tedious, it gets absolutely peak after the second chapter. Unfortunately, TW2 is such a shitty technical mess on the other hand that it took me years to finally play TW3 lol

[@stevemerton137]

Always wanted to play Witcher 1, but as soon as I heard a full remake was on the way I decided to wait.

[@CacophonyandDiscord]

I didn’t even know a remake was in the works, but I’ll def play the remake when it comes out too!

[@ZachSweig]

I’ve been playing the Witcher series a lot more ever since Witcher 4 was revealed a month ago

[@13ilal8]

You should react to some lore and maybe a quick synopsis of the books.That would probaby increase your expirience

[@Fitzzi9]

Im so in! letsss gooo 🐺

[@Woodrow0]

Sometimes games that don't have controller support on steam, will have it on Gamepass or PSN.

[@CacophonyandDiscord]

Thanks! I bought all of The Witcher games on Good Old Games so I have resigned myself to learning the keyboard and mouse controls lol

[@thanilche]

​@@CacophonyandDiscord Witcher 2 and 3 are optimized for a controller and is a recommended way of playing

[@CacophonyandDiscord]

@@thanilche Oh good! Keyboard and mouse isn’t bad, but I’d def prefer controller!

[@Mere_Prologue]

Requesting an eyeline overlay graphic for the next video Btw did you just upgrade to a 4k monitor?

[@CacophonyandDiscord]

I was having some annoying issues with the tv I used as a monitor, so I had to upgrade to an actual monitor maybe… a month or two ago?

[@Mere_Prologue]

@@CacophonyandDiscord Oh right, I vaguly remember those issues being a problem. Now you get to experience tiny text from every 15+ year old game you play

[@ChceTok3ny]

The first game is more like a student project made by people who had no idea how to make a video game. One of the first devs working on it was an unexperienced IT student looking for a part time job

[@geraltvonriva5977]

i love this game, yes witcher 3 is great but in 1 i somehow felt more like a witcher

[@tuldorelow9687]

Welll it's because CDPR were not confident in their strength when they gave us TW1 (Other game dev tried before to make game in witcher world and failed) so instead making game for everyone they stick mostly to safe book-fanbase. A lot of things in game are almost copy of the stories from book, they made hundrets of dialogues in a way to pit book-quote there etc... Geralt have amnesy, right, but Alvin play role almost as Ciri, Triss behave like Yen, we have striga quest AGAIN and so on and so on... only after TW1 hit minor success CDPR let themselves add litle more to the game in TW2 and later at TW3 :)

[@geraltvonriva5977]

@tuldorelow9687 i meant more from a gameplay perspektive and geralt was more book like

[@poorplayer9249]

Believe me, if you don't remember anything from the TV trash version of The Witcher, you're better off.

[@mage1439]

Gotta love that 4-point font.

[@Cheepchipsable]

Fonts relative to resolution. Just because you have a 4k monitor doesn't mean you need to do everything 4k. Often it makes older games look worse.

[@CacophonyandDiscord]

@@Cheepchipsable Yeah you're right, but playing a game in 1080 when my monitor is 4k breaks OBS (The software I use to record and stream the game) I do not know why lol I'll download a mod for bigger font for the next time I stream it! I'm much farther in the game on Twitch, then on KZbin, so the font will be small for a couple videos yet unfortunately 😔

[@Cheepchipsable]

Each game follows on from the first and you meet many of the same people in the later games. Controls are a bit clunky and combat is more about rhythm than skill, but you do need to select the proper stance, etc. Good luck. As a side not, this was the very first game from the studio and it was made with an engine not built for third person games. Also, all of the creatures in this game are based on real European folk lore.

[@Pshemysuav]

this game came out 2 freakin years between dragon age origins so don't be surprise he's holding his sword "like that" or that they mention parrying but thtat doesn't have to mean it's an actual available mechanic , silly! :D:D

[@AB-dp1cr]

3:18:27 I had the same problem with hair, your graphic card is too good 😉 to fix it You need to make less FPS per second by changing it in your graphic card settings for this game.

[@addar1989]

Game was created on aurora engine from BioWare. Bioware was watching develepment of Witcher from its beginings. They just ripped off many idea sfrom witcher world - like status of elves and Gray wardens are just worse witchers etc. Love u done witcher content :)

[@Sandro_de_Vega]

For many poles first games has best story. Its most witcher type story. Next games go on too big scale. Its like first game is Spiderman homecoming, second is spider man no way home. And third is Spiderman into the multiverse vs Galactus vs DC. About difficulty lvl. Only first chapter is hard. Second game, go for easy bc they fck up fight mechanics. And its looks like in full action rpg, but its not. Its turn based but in real life so its very confusing.

[@VikCB]

Lets Go!!!!

[@zephyrryu999]

even the hard model is not comparable to Sekiro

[@nitrokid]

Holy shiet. You're probably like, one out of ten people who played this game on KZbin 😂 Most people never played Witcher 1 or 2. They skipped straight to Witcher 3 and then proclaim themselves as a Witcher fan. You though, you're my people 👌 This game means a lot to me. Without this game I wouldn't be here today. You're gonna have fun with it. Cheers!

[@Pshemysuav]

seems like the dialogues were just poorly translated, they make a bit more sense in Polish

[@සයිමන්]

Did you watch Netflix wicher series?

[@starloose9467]

I think the devs are making a remake of the 1rst witcher game, so may be you could have started with 3 and then play the remake of 1 when it comes out and then 2 x) I mean, this one is very old and not that good ^^' Might be a pain to play but brave of you to try :) I didn't xD I started with 3 and loved it

[@LandynSayers-z7y]

Was good

[@RegularJoe-r9b]

Its JERALD 😂

[@PatrutiAdrian-t6t]

track the quest`s by accessing the journal under quest click track specific quest you wish to follow ,also after reading the books and contracts you can drag and drop them in inventory 😃

[@karleduard3766]

Very Funny 😂Gameplay.

[@geraltvonriva5977]

thats a really nice hair colour, its like balsam for my eyes ^^

[@The_ViciousOne]

Well surely a "tough one" in this day and age... Not that its bad, but it aged quiet a bit and it is CDPR's first game so... But anyone who likes goldies definitely should give it a try, though especially the story and quality ramps up from part 2 onwards. On the other hand it definitely is a good start for someone not familiar with the underlying story, the books or lore. And just to say it out loud, this game was pretty much peak tech at the time.

[@lorddata2472]

it still is peak imo

[@BookOwl60]

I have read the books until Time of Contempt but I tried to play Witcher 2 and I didn't like the graphics . I prefer Witcher 3 .

[@ALOKA-873]

2 weeks not posting videos

[@Mere_Prologue]

@@ALOKA-873 This thing called the holiday period.

[@Khornelia]

How dare she have a life 😠😤/s

[@nunpho]

How dare!!

[@nunpho]

Why does he have to look like my ex? 😂

[@OTCRock4one]

I would not play the Witcher 1, because it’s too old and too clunky. I would start with the Witcher 2 and work your way up…IMHO

[@elise3455]

I absolutely hated Witcher 1 😅 but good luck to you!

[@CacophonyandDiscord]

Thank you! It’s definitely an acquired taste, but I’m loving it so far!

[@batyr1303]

Dislike for chat and your bla-bla it's problem, you are skip main details

[@BookOwl60]

You're beautiful .

[@TH3_P1GG135]

"hE's nOt uSinG hIs sWoRd he'S jUsT pUncHinG iT"..... Well if you were listening to the dialogue of the cutscene instead of yapping nonsense then you'd understand why....

[@CacophonyandDiscord]

00:08:19 I understood why just fine? I’m sorry I was blindsided by the silliness of punching a scary monster in the face. I forgot this is a very serious game and at no point am I allowed to laugh and have fun 😔

[@JH-fp1lw]

I think you need to log off for awhile.

[@TH3_P1GG135]

@@CacophonyandDiscord lmfao yeah you said that 2.5 minutes AFTER making this statement when it was made obvious 6:30

[@Mere_Prologue]

@@TH3_P1GG135 And it only took you 13 hours (and an edit) to count those 2.5 minutes. If something this simple and irrelevant triggers you enough to obsess over every detail, you’re perfectly capable of finding a playthrough or creator you actually enjoy.

[@TH3_P1GG135]

@@Mere_Prologue its not simple and irrelevant because its heavily story based and what it does is show the gamer isn't interested in actually paying attention to what is going on which is why i watch its a glimpse of what's to come so if she can't pay attention for a short cutscene i know the playthrough will be a lot of not paying attention and its just not going to be enjoyable. if the gamer is more interested in chat and stuff going on outside the game then its just worth watching. and you're absolutely right i will go look for another one, someone that's interested in gaming over what chat has to say about food, their daily lives and random crap

[@jinchuuriki8593]

good luck. its great game. music, climate uncomparable to other parts of Witcher games. worth of play

[@jaanusandrejev1196]

you have to learn parry first

[@jaanusandrejev1196]

you can romance all girls who you can talk to, also there is a card game GWENT, you get to use peoples cards as cards,so

[@jaanusandrejev1196]

Im the same love origins combat

[@jinchuuriki8593]

sell those books, instead dump stuff. u can earn some coin

[@newplayer5448]

I'm surprised a blue haired woman is playing the witcher, i aspect your kind to play games like the new dragon woke and such😂😂

[@stefanvidenovic5424]

@CacohonyandDiscord i played THE WITCHER 2.