GWENT: Rogue Mage

 PC
Metascore
67

Mixed or average reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 10
  3. Negative: 1 out of 10
  1. Wccftech
    Jul 15, 2022
    85
    While quite different from the previous single-player GWENT experience, GWENT: Rogue Mage is an extremely solid title that masterfully combines mechanics from the card game introduced in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt with roguelike mechanics. With tons of different cards and different strategies, Alzur's search for the mutagens that will create The Witcher is an extremely engaging one, despite the smaller focus on story, compared to other games belonging to the popular series.
  2. IGN
    Jul 26, 2022
    80
    Gwent: Rogue Mage is a new and satisfying way to play Gwent with an interesting roguelike twist.
  3. Multiplayer.it
    Jul 11, 2022
    80
    Gwent: Rogue Mage is the perfect example of how to reinvent yourself in an effective way. The playing card strategy game from the Witcher saga, even after all this time and variations, is still capable of holding on. A bit of variety in situations and encounters would not have damaged the experience, but the overall result is a well crafted experiment.
  5. Oyungezer
    Jul 27, 2022
    75
    If you're not tired of seeing Gwent, it offers an enjoyable single player experience. Although its mechanics are not as complex as the original Gwent and Thronebreaker, its more simplified structure works in harmony with the Roguelike genre.
  6. CD-Action
    Jul 29, 2022
    70
    Rogue Mage lacks the scope and ambition of Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales, but despite that provides lots of fun thanks to its addictive, well-balanced gameplay. It’s also a great way to get acquainted with Gwent.
  7. COGconnected
    Jul 18, 2022
    70
    The differences make for a fun single-player experience that fits into the lore of the Witcher world. However, this isn’t the kind of game to play if you are after a fully immersive story. On the contrary, Gwent: Rogue Mage’s story mostly ends with the intro video and flavor voice lines from the two main characters. Now, if you want a game to kill some hours with some fun mechanics and a lot to unlock and learn, then Rogue Mage may be what you’re after.
  8. MGG
    Jul 12, 2022
    70
    Without being the most exciting, original or accomplished rogue-like of the genre, Gwent: Rogue Mage nevertheless offers a recipe that works, all in the familiar universe of The Witcher. Players who like the modern recipe of CD Projekt Red's TCG, but prefer to play solo, should enjoy it for a while, especially since its price is really modest. However, the alterations made to the gameplay may put off some players, and it quickly feels like they are doing the same thing over and over again.
  9. SECTOR.sk
    Aug 8, 2022
    65
    GWENT: Rogue Mage is an expansion suited for players who need new challenges, like to test their patience and improvise strategies. But because of a rather repetitive gameplay and disappointing story, it’s a game that casual fans of Gwent can easily skip.
  10. GameStar
    Jul 12, 2022
    54
    Rogue Mage demonstrates why Gwent and roguelikes are not a good combination.
  11. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jan 25, 2024
    40
    Rogue Mage is an enjoyable card game that I was happy to spend a few evenings with. However, it lacks the greater depth and addictiveness of classic rogue-like titles for prolonged play. As a result, this version of the cards isn't bad, but it's unfortunately the weakest of all on offer. [Issue#321]
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  1. Rock, Paper, Shotgun
    Jul 13, 2022
    Gwent: Rogue Mage is a great evolution of an already-satisfying foundation. The roguelike trappings of travelling across an ever-changing board full of shifting events and encounters meld wonderfully into the action of Gwent battles. Some redundant events and bothersome bugs aside, this is a real treat.

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User Score
5.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 27 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 27
  3. Negative: 11 out of 27
  1. Ashgarn
    Jul 10, 2022
    9
    A fun alternative to the multiplayer at a reasonable price with a staple high quality art direction.
  2. tjohobbit
    Jul 10, 2022
    2
    Sadly they lost it. A very boring roguelite and only trying to make money on the brand.
    They managed to steal a whole game and then take all    Sadly they lost it. A very boring roguelite and only trying to make money on the brand.
    They managed to steal a whole game and then take all the fun out of it.
    Incredibly booooooring. Dont understand how you manage to do something as bad when you already stole almost the whole game.
    Its not even a gwentgame they only used the assets but they dont even make use of the only thing that i unique with Gwent.

    You want to try the gameplay?

    Role a 6 sided dice and beside you have a bag with dice where you have 1 6 sided and the rest d12 and then you pick one random and roll and see which is highest.

    You can choose one card that they call the keycard and they can for example every 2 turns put rain on a row thet do 1 dmg on 2 random enemies.
    Wow just how underwhelming you manage to do the game.

    Also of course there is ingame purchase which I dont care about if not the game is so bad.

    Cant understand why they want to drag their own IP down like this.
    Bought everything they ever made but it have at last come to an end and I am still one of the few that hade a ok experinece with cyberpunk but you clearly see that they are not the same anymore releasing something like this.    … Full Review »
  3. CliffOrion
    Jul 9, 2022
    9
    A very pleasant surprise since I was completelty unaware of a Gwent solo game in preparation. As a big fan of Gwent in TW3, ThronebreakerA very pleasant surprise since I was completelty unaware of a Gwent solo game in preparation. As a big fan of Gwent in TW3, Thronebreaker (hidden gem), as well as roguelite deckbuilding games such as Tainted Grail or Slay the Spire, Rogue Mage is a perfect game for whom is seeking a challenging yet charming experience in the Witcher Universe.

    Thronebreaker was so overlooked it is no surprise to me that Rogue Mage has the same lack of recognition.

    I just can't believe the poor reviews and lack of enthousiasm for this gem. Everything is great, starting with the absolutely gorgeous music, animations, and the general atmosphere.

    I don't give it a 10 though since the learning curve seems to be a bit harsh, even for seasoned deckbuilding roguelites afficionados. But CDPR is truely the GOAT for developping and publishing niche games as Rogue Mage, for 9,90 € nonetheleast. How players can complain ?    … Full Review »
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