Review - The Witcher #2Review by Paul Fiander
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There is something very refreshing about reading the Witcher, it feels like you are engaged in the games narrative. Most other franchises we have reviewed from Mass Effect Foundations to Tomb Raider to my personal favourite the Last of Us American Dreams have all been stories built around the subject matter. This is not a major issue as they have all done the subject matter justice but the Witcher's story feels like it has been literally lifted from the game.
This is probably due to the strength of the original creations narrative and the fact it lends itself so well to a dialogue driven story. I still think it's a bold step that has worked out well in the first two issues. It also highlights why the comic medium can work well in a variety of situations we do not always need a cliff hanger ending or a huge set piece as long as the story has enough draw to capture a readers imagination then the series can be a hit. The meat of the Issue has Geralt and his new found companion (dare I say friend) Jakob the Hunter have entered a Mansion in the middle of a rather dangerous forest. They found the place thanks to some enchanted songbirds that Jakob believed were sent by his former wife Marta who is now a Bruxae Vampire. Even though we are reading the story for the Witcher and to see his ability it is the depiction of the relationship the two men have that give this story real depth. Of course when things do get real then Geralt can mix it with the best of them but his fighting skill is used to maximum effect when needed and that makes his medallion a key feature of the story throughout. Again the art by Joe Querio has a very haunting feel to it especially in the longer shots. Carlos Badilla's use of a dark colour palette feels perfect for the tone and I especially like the colour choice for Geralt's skin when compared to his hair. Together the art team are working wonders creating the comic have its own style while still feeling inkeeping with the original source material. The Witcher series so far feels like a new game in comic form. You do lack the ability to make choices but if you are the adventurous type this is the way you will probably play the game anyway. The story has depth thanks to its characters as well as an air of mystery surrounding location they find themselves in. This really is a series worth diving into from the start. Issue Rating 4.5/5 |
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