Why is Witcher 3 better than Witcher 2?

Why is Witcher 3 better than Witcher 2?
While the third installment in the series gives you all the freedom in the world, the second entry feels more self-contained and focused on its own plot. ... By being more linear, The Witcher 2 feels more focused and to the point, having quests and side quests that don't deviate too much from the base plot.
Is it better to play Witcher 1 or 2?
- The Witcher 2 does improve upon this quality but that meant a lower number of side quests available, hence the lower gameplay length. If you're easily bothered by boring filler side quests after playing the third game, you're better off avoiding the first two Witcher games.
What should the Shadow quality be on Witcher 2?
- Shadow Quality: This setting moderately affects FPS even for good graphics cards, and the actual difference in quality is negligible. I recommend you set the value to Low, and if you find the quality of the shadows to be unacceptable and can afford the FPS drop, go ahead and set the value higher.
How long does it take to play The Witcher 3?
- The Witcher 3 is amazing, but what of the first two games? We have reasons why you should pick em up and also why you shouldn't play them. Ever. The first Witcher game on average takes around 50 hours long to complete (main story + side quests), Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings takes around 40 hours, and The Witcher III: Wild Hunt takes 130 hours.
How does texture downscaling affect the Witcher 2?
- Texture Downscaling: This barely affects FPS for modern PCs and should only be enabled (set the value to Low or High) if your PC barely meets the minimum/recommended specifications for the Witcher 2.