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Around the time they published their own list of 2007's top games, Eurogamer asked readers to do their own vote, and the results have finally been posted. The games are listed in order of reader preference, with the site's take followed by users comments. Several RPG's, including The Witcher which didn't appear on the official top 50, made the list. Here's a snip:
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Other RPGs on the list are, TES: Oblivion at # 49, PuzzleQuest at # 22 and Mass Effect at #5.23. The Witcher
Atari, CD Projekt / PC
What we said: "Well-intentioned clickety combat aside, The Witcher doesn't offer much the dedicated role-player won't have already seen elsewhere, but that's not such a bad thing. CD Projekt has taken time-tested elements from across the fantasy-RPG spectrum and tied them to a solidly crafted story that includes elements of racial discord, religious fanaticism and sexual promiscuity in its adults-only mix. Admittedly, these elements are rather crudely introduced and are handled with a rather endearing 'Look! Adult themes!' excitability, but there's certainly more to savour here than in most dungeon-crawlers. One for those who value story and character over technical innovation then, but definitely a game worth trying if the concept has tickled your fancy."
JayG: "The story, the graphics, the fighting way...simply amazing game."
Dynamize: "It's a modern RPG that actually has some tangible consequences to your actions and choices, and hasn't purged its fantasy world of the real world's thorny issues, darkness and unsavoury characters. This is good and to be encouraged. It manages all the previous, while also having solid character stat progression, a huge alchemy system, and satisfying punchfightswordkill situations; along with looking dashed pretty to boot....
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