The story begins with Geralt of Rivia, the titular assassin, working for King Foltest of Temeria. After quelling a rebellion, Geralt saves the king from a would-be killer—only to fail moments later when a mysterious figure known only as the Kingslayer assassinates Foltest.
The most staggering structural achievement of The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition occurs at the end of its first chapter. A pivotal choice regarding the fate of a prisoner forces the player to pick a side in a brewing conflict.
Forget the binary “Paragon vs. Renegade” choices of other RPGs. Assassins of Kings presents you with moral dilemmas that have no clear right answer. The game famously splits into two entirely distinct second acts based on a single decision you make at the end of Act I.
