A few years ago, I picked up The Witcher books by Polish author Andrzej Sapkowski, in an attempt to learn more about the video games based on them. As expected, the books provide tons more backstory, which the games just throw at you to figure out as you play. Back then, I read two books: The Last Wish,… Continue reading Sword of Destiny: The Best Background Book for the Witcher Series
In the 1990's, Andrzej Sapkowski published short stories and novels set in an original fantasy setting. These center on Geralt of Rivia, a witcher who wields magic and hunts monsters. But I played The Witcher video games -- well, the second one, anyway -- before I ever read Sapkowski's books. It's only in recent months that I've… Continue reading “The Witcher” Series: Reading vs. Playing
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