Steam version versus the GOG version.

[pannicatack]

So, the game and its sequel have both gone on sale on both Steam and GOG. I thought it'd be a good idea to get the game, but I'm not sure which version I should get. The GOG version comes with a lot of goodies, though according to the Steam page, the Steam version also has a lot of them (to say nothing of the sequel), so my question is: does the GOG version have extras that the Steam version doesn't?

[A Gelatinous Cube-Z-]

Put the lists of extras side-by-side. A simple scan will then give you your answer.

[Shade]

I'll let you know as soon as it finishes downloading. Steam does a TERRIBLE job of listing the goodies for games. I bought a limited edition a few months ago and it didn't say ANYTHING on the store page, but inside the files I found a Soundtrack, Wallpapers, Artbook, etc.

Never used GOG, I don't quite trust it for some reason. So I bought it for steam.... hey it finished.

Lets see, I Don't see the comic in the GOG list, and looks like Steam doesn't have the art book, wallpapers, avatars, or calander. Huh. Shame about the artbook, but whatev'.

[Sindex]

I'd go for a GoG version (I got a free copy of Witcher 1&2 on GoG for buying Witcher 2 on steam) it works like a charm and it's DRM free, so you can just keep the installation files on your HDD if you want, you also won't need an internet connection to play + free goodies! Apparently steam doesn't have all of them.

[Osaka]

Buy on Steam, redeem on GOG with CD key.

[Voltaran]

Originally posted by Shade:

I'll let you know as soon as it finishes downloading. Steam does a TERRIBLE job of listing the goodies for games. I bought a limited edition a few months ago and it didn't say ANYTHING on the store page, but inside the files I found a Soundtrack, Wallpapers, Artbook, etc.

Never used GOG, I don't quite trust it for some reason. So I bought it for steam.... hey it finished.

Lets see, I Don't see the comic in the GOG list, and looks like Steam doesn't have the art book, wallpapers, avatars, or calander. Huh. Shame about the artbook, but whatev'.

No reason not to trust GOG it's owned by CDProjektRed.

[Azrael]

I bought this game and many more from GOG, it's a great place :)

But you can buy the Steam version and then use your CD-Key from that game, and redeem it there to have a GOG backup: http://www.gog.com/witcher2/backup

[pannicatack]

Originally posted by Angel_Azrael:

I bought this game and many more from GOG, it's a great place :)

But you can buy the Steam version and then use your CD-Key from that game, and redeem it there to have a GOG backup: http://www.gog.com/witcher2/backup

Sonuva... I just bought it on GOG. Dammit.

Well, I'll keep that in mind when I get the sequel.