A group of witchers is referred to as a "school" or "guild." Witchers are trained individuals who undergo extensive training and mutations to become monster hunters. Each school or guild is usually based in a specific region and has its own distinct methods and philosophies. The most well-known school is the School of the Wolf, which is featured prominently in the popular fantasy series, "The Witcher." Other notable schools mentioned in the series include the School of the Cat and the School of the Griffin. The members of each school typically operate individually, taking on contracts to kill dangerous creatures and protect humanity.
Now before I go any further I must say that Defiance is a port of MW3, and as such does not follow the same storyline as the Xbox and PS3 editions.
So when Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 Defiance for the Nintendo DS arrived at my home office, I was very curious to see what developer n-Space could do with such a stellar console experience. Unfortunately, nobody in my immediate area and none of my friends currently own MW3 Defiance for the DS so I was unable to play any of the local multiplayer mode.
The members of each school typically operate individually, taking on contracts to kill dangerous creatures and protect humanity. They are skilled in combat, alchemy, and the use of magic signs. Each witcher possesses unique mutation-induced abilities, which give them an advantage in their hunts.
Should You Buy Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3: Defiance? No.
This week, all the attention's going the big-boy versions of Modern Warfare 3. But there's a DS game, too. This version exists only as part of Activision's strategy to carpet-bomb their games onto every platform possible. The hook to get folks to buy it is that it bridges the story gap between Modern Warfare 2 and Modern Warfare 3. And, yes, it's a T-for-Teen COD game, one that Activision can dangle in front unsuspecting, M-for-Mature phobic parents this holiday season. Was it worth the effort? We're gut-checking this one. defiantly.
Evan Narcisse, who swore he had a DSi XL around here somewhere:
I wish I had an answer why was Defiance built for a last-gen portable. At least if it was on the 3DS, you could see how the #1 FPS brand in the world looks on Nintendo's most advanced hardware. Instead, you get a heavily pixelated gameworld that looks at times like it's being viewed through a Vaseline-smeared lens. Defiance sports extremely clunky controls that have your fingers jumping from face buttons to shoulder buttons to touchscreen at first. Even once I settled into the controls, they never felt comfortable to me. And, then, the gameplay proved to be crushingly formulaic, where you go from point to point, wait for enemies to spawn and lather/rinse/repeat.
Yes, there's multiplayer for up to six people, a decent arsenal and more recorded voicework than you'd expect. But you can get far better than what Defiance delivers in most middling iOS FPSes. Too little of what you experience from a COD console or PC game—the quasi-realism, big set pieces, the silky smooth animation—shows up here. It's a Call of Duty game in name only. No.
Mike Fahey, Who is Almost Always Ready to Give an Underdog a Chance: I've not played Modern Warfare 3: Defiance for the Nintendo DS, and I don't need to. Just go to YouTube, search Modern Warfare 3: Defiance, and look at any of the uploaded videos. That is not pretty. No.
Brian Crecente, who played a bit with the DS game before returning to its big brother on the Xbox 360: I always want to like these DS versions of the shooter. I've tried nearly everyone that's come out in the past three years or so. But they always struggle with graphics and controls. Shooters have come a long way on Nintendo's portable, but the lack of twin thumbsticks will forever, I think, make comfortable, enjoyable shooter play impossible on the system. I can't recommend buying the game, even though it tries hard to deliver a Call of Duty-esque experience to the portable. Now Call of Duty on the Playstation Vita? That I can't wait for. No.
Gut Check is an off-the-cuff impression of what we think of a game: what we'd tell a friend; how we'd respond on Twitter or Facebook or over a beer if someone asked us "Would you buy this game?" Our lead writer, who has played a lot of the game, decides. Other writers chime in for additional points of view.
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3: Defiance is the Nintendo DS version of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. It was developed by n-Space, and released on November 8, 2011. It serves as the prequel to Modern Warfare 3.
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Reviews for "Gathering of Witchers: What's the Appropriate Name?"
1. Emma - 2 stars
I found "What is a bunch of witchers called" to be quite disappointing. Although I understand that the aim was to provide a humorous take on the fantasy genre, I felt that the execution fell flat. The jokes seemed forced and lacked the cleverness I was expecting. Additionally, the pacing of the story felt off, with some sections dragging on while others were rushed. Overall, I struggled to find much enjoyment in this book and would not recommend it to others.
2. John - 1 star
"What is a bunch of witchers called" was a complete letdown for me. I was hoping for an engaging and captivating story, but instead, I found myself bored and uninterested. The characters lacked depth and development, making it difficult to connect with them. Furthermore, I felt that the plot was lacking originality and failed to provide any surprises or twists. Overall, I found this book to be a forgettable read and would not recommend it to anyone looking for an exciting fantasy tale.
3. Sarah - 2.5 stars
While "What is a bunch of witchers called" had an interesting premise, I couldn't help but feel underwhelmed by the execution. The writing style felt amateurish and the dialogue was often cheesy. Additionally, the world-building was weak and left me with many unanswered questions. I also found the pacing to be inconsistent, with some parts dragging on and others feeling rushed. Though it had its moments, this book ultimately failed to capture my interest and didn't live up to my expectations.