Wolfbeckett
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Alchemy will have "albedo/nigredo/rubedo"
YESSSSSS! I missed that feature sorely in the second game, alchemy in the second game was way way too simplified.
Alchemy will have "albedo/nigredo/rubedo"
I have the first one, enhanced edition. The main issues I had with it are the controls/combat system and the overly complicated menus/UI/skills. If I stop playing the game for a week or two I almost have to completely relearn how to use alchemy because the menus are so confusing. Then the combat is all goofy combos, doesn't really make sense. I'm fine with striking ala skyrim style vs auto attacks, but the combos didn't do it for me and the stances are confusing too. You only really know to switch stances if you're missing a lot or fighting groups. And the camera angles are goofy although I can live with them.
Still I'm glad to see 3 is coming, I'll probably skip 2 altogether at this point. Just glad more companies are making quality rpgs.
Which is why I recommend you trying Witcher 2 instead. It's streamlined in those areas you mentioned. I liked it better that way. It's not overly complicated and easier to enjoy. I used alchemy in Witcher 1, but it's not for me. It's too time consuming and not rewarding enough. I'm not sure the alchemy branch in Witcher 2 was worth it either. You're pretty screwed in one of the battles if you don't have any other skills. If they not have changed it since I played.Obviously completely different genres but I made the comparison because everything that turns me off about witcher 1 is similar to what turns me off about ME1. Both have poor combat mechanics and needlessly complicated features like alchemy, talent trees and gear. Complexity is fine if it adds depth and value to a game but in both cases it feels like they added complexity just to make it more rpg-ish when they should've gone for streamlined action game with rpg elements (which is precisely the improvements ME2 made).
You don't need to use alchemy if you are on the easy difficulty at least.