9. The Play’s the Thing
One of my favorite aspects of Geralt as a character is how he is depicted when he is completely out of his element; that is, pretty much whenever he isn’t confidently slaying monsters or breaking curses.
Perhaps one of the best examples of Geralt being completely out of his depth comes to us during his adventures in Novigrad, as he attempts to track down Dandelion in the city’s seedy underbelly.
In aiding Priscilla, a close friend of Dandelion’s, and to flush out the doppler Dudu, Geralt finds himself helping her to write a play, and later, starring in it himself. The player decides whether it is a comedy or a drama and then must attempt to recall the correct lines within a tight time limit.
Getting to see the normally stoic witcher attempt to entertain a crowd of rowdy and bellicose townsfolks is nothing short of amazing. And for the forgetful among us who don’t remember the correct lines, watching Geralt bumble his way through the spectacle is absolutely hilarious.
