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Originally Posted by rkomar
I'm not much of a gamer, but I did enjoy the English translations of the first two books in the Witcher series. Can you say if the game is faithful to the feel of the books (tongue-in-cheek monster/fantasy)?
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I think it is. The story in the game is separate from the books, so reading them is not a requirement to understanding game or the setting, though several of the characters from the books show up in the game (Triss, Shani, the witchers, Dandelion, etc), and most of it takes place in or around Vizima. REmember that it's vital to play them in order, as the plot of the first game directly influences the plot of the second, by allowing you to import your save files from the first game, so it can apply your decisions and their consequences to the sequel.
Intro to the first game. If you've read the books you'll probably recognize this 8-minute intro.
BEWARE spoilers in the related videos to the right! I didn't see any major ones in the titles and thumbnails, but I'd strongly advise against actually viewing any of them. The Witcher games are deeply story driven, and the spoilers in the videos would ruin a large part of the enjoyment of playing the games.