There was a time when a white-haired mutant with an insatiable sex drive was CD Projekt RED’s favorite.
So how does an upstart cyborg compare to a grumpy monster slayer?
10Why V: A Blank Slate
The playable character identity has always been a conundrum in RPGs.
Because this is the only way players can fully immerse themselves into their character.
It makes them feel that what they’re controlling is their story and not some other hero’s.
He has mommy issues and is forever confined to traversing the thin line between man and monster.
There’s not much flexibility and space for character development in that kind of setup.
This makes friendship in Night City seem less important or special.
Everything is possible given enough technology and plot necessity.
Geralt’s mutations have nothing on these augmentations.
He has an encyclopedic knowledge of all monsters and is considered a master in his field.
Geralt also knows how to charge his fees and haggle depending on the task at hand.
Moreover, he doesn’t get roped into sticky situations just because of cluelessness or being a neophyte.
This has caused a bit of conflict between him and Yennefer too.
Being able to live practically forever doesn’t exactly cause much pressure to do something worthwhile.
She can easily kill enemies from behind cover and overpower much bigger opponents.
By the end of the game, he/she is probably the most powerful character in Night City.
Geralt, however, will always be overshadowed by Ciri or even Yennefer, probably even by some monsters.
V mostly just fights other cyborgs of varying social status and economic standing.
Geralt’s world is more entrancing, in that regard.
He fights kings, otherworldly elves, the usual monsters, and sometimes even other witchers.
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