Gwent: The Witcher Card Game

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6.9

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  1. genarkandur
    Dec 1, 2020
    9
    I always wondered why people love card games. I tried Hearthstone but didn't like it. This year after steam lauch i decided to try Gwent and man! This is awesome. Game is so fluent. Designs are very nice. Sometimes ı spend hours with just thinking and crating a new deck. Congrats to CDPR.
  2. karay123
    Jun 20, 2020
    8
    Too many different changes, but still worth playing. The best card game of all that are available.
  3. Smorkich
    Nov 8, 2020
    8
    This is the best CCG in my opinion. You don't need to farm endlessly to craft a playable deck, and also iy has amazing arts.
  4. Lonit
    Sep 16, 2019
    10
    it did change a lot from the base game but it's a really nice spinoff from the witcher
  5. Levos
    Nov 23, 2019
    10
    I am a former Hearthstone player and while initially I really liked that game, after some time it just became tiresome to farm out the gold for new expansions and it was nearly impossible to enjoy the gameplay when I wasn't playing a meta deck. Gwent on the other hand is not only the most generous collectible card game out there, but also one of the most generous free-to-play games inI am a former Hearthstone player and while initially I really liked that game, after some time it just became tiresome to farm out the gold for new expansions and it was nearly impossible to enjoy the gameplay when I wasn't playing a meta deck. Gwent on the other hand is not only the most generous collectible card game out there, but also one of the most generous free-to-play games in general. At first I didn't even realise I have been receiving all these bonuses because I was enjoying the gameplay so much. It took me a couple of hours until I finally checked and I was honestly shocked to see that I have a bunch of resources. The gameplay can seem simple at first, but if you think about it a little more there are a lot of factors that determine the result of a match and luck is the least important of them. Also the card arts (both static and animated) are absolutely stunning, I like to browse my collection just to look at the art of my cards.… Expand
  6. gertflump
    Nov 23, 2019
    10
    I've played a lot of CCGs but none have made me come back as often as Gwent. The in game rewards and progression systems are extremely giving and fair. The card art and animations are beyond compare. And the six different factions have distinct archetypes and identifies which make the game eclectic and fun. I highly recommend it!
  7. Vilgefortz_
    Nov 24, 2019
    10
    Great game overall.
    Extremely F2P friendly; great sense of unlock progression; amazing art and card animations.
    Very strategic at its core, with tons of depth.
    Current balance makes many different play-styles viable and competitive.
    The devs really do care; the game is in a great state, and constantly improving. Give it a shot!
  8. Lonitx
    Dec 2, 2019
    10
    the best card game out there imo, and in the witcher universe no less, it did evole a lot since the beta, mostly for the better
  9. Maxim_Nazarenko
    Nov 28, 2019
    10
    It's one of the best collectible card games I've ever played and I played many - Magic: the Gathering for 19 years, Triple Triad, Tetra Master, Slay the Spire, Spectromancer, Hearthstone
    and other.
    It has it all - interesting and deep gameplay, high skill players are rewarded for right decisions, mostly free to play, different and unique mechanics (including two rows, three rounds),    It's one of the best collectible card games I've ever played and I played many - Magic: the Gathering for 19 years, Triple Triad, Tetra Master, Slay the Spire, Spectromancer, Hearthstone
    and other.

    It has it all - interesting and deep gameplay, high skill players are rewarded for right decisions, mostly free to play, different and unique mechanics (including two rows, three rounds), huge achievement system, card art is masterpiece, especially animated.

    Game is based on mini-game from one of the best RPG ever created, but it's very different from original and much more interesting experience - you can see balanced gameplay, feel dark and cruel atmosphere from Witcher universe.

    Game is always in development, making new expansions, balancing, all thanks to great CDPR team.

    And don't miss Thronebreaker: the Witcher Tales for great story and strategic battles, based on Gwent.    … Expand
  10. johny_pg
    Apr 10, 2019
    10
    Best card game on the market. Most generous, best lore, best achievements system (rewards book is something like from RPG game). After beta game is much better (yes, there were some problems just after Homecoming, but now I have much more fun than ever).
  11. dedekpo
    Mar 6, 2019
    10
    Nice and fun game, very skill based and few RNG, the progression is easy and you don't need to pay to win
  12. ripripley
    Nov 24, 2019
    10
    After playing a lot of Hearthstone and Magic, I think I've never had so much fun with a card game. You should really try it, also the community is awesome and the game it's being really support by CD Project.
  13. organizermat
    Apr 10, 2019
    10
    The best card game on the market. I love the new gameplay mechanics and how much content CD Projekt Red is giving us for free.
  14. Amsheagar
    Jun 13, 2020
    9
    I really like the witcher series and this game is a tribute for them. I enjoy play the well-known characters's cards. There are a lots of card mechanics so, you can innovate your decks anytime if you have lots of card of course. Luckily there are many reward and event in gwent, you dont need to pay for the win. You can collect the cards much easier than other card games. I have played theI really like the witcher series and this game is a tribute for them. I enjoy play the well-known characters's cards. There are a lots of card mechanics so, you can innovate your decks anytime if you have lots of card of course. Luckily there are many reward and event in gwent, you dont need to pay for the win. You can collect the cards much easier than other card games. I have played the beta. i liked it, but when this whole new version came out, i put down for months. Then i forced myself to play again, and i learned again how to play, than i liked again with time. i recommend for those, who love the witcher series, and for those who, like the card games. (Put down Hearthstone!)… Expand
  15. ivan4o200
    Apr 22, 2020
    10
    I love this game!True masterpiece like the witcher games! Best card game in my opinion!
  16. Boyar
    May 26, 2020
    8
    Хорошая, качественная ККИ с роскошными артами (серьезно, это, наверное, лучший набор артов вообще из всех ККИ). На 2020 год баланс в игре отточен до совершенства, но я бы сказал, что даже с тем большим количеством карт, что есть, можно было бы больше. Но и на том спасибо, поляки просто между делом взяли и сделали одну из лучших ККИ с донатом, который не е.б.е.т мозги, играть и выигрыватьХорошая, качественная ККИ с роскошными артами (серьезно, это, наверное, лучший набор артов вообще из всех ККИ). На 2020 год баланс в игре отточен до совершенства, но я бы сказал, что даже с тем большим количеством карт, что есть, можно было бы больше. Но и на том спасибо, поляки просто между делом взяли и сделали одну из лучших ККИ с донатом, который не е.б.е.т мозги, играть и выигрывать можно вообще не тратя ни копейки, что я и делаю. В отличие от какого-нибудь позорного хренстоуна, в котором без потраченных нескольких тысяч вообще лучше не суваться, сразу насуют каких-нибудь безумных метовых имбалансных карт, которым тебе вообще нечего противопоставить в независимости от муллигана… Expand
  17. MisguidedPrince
    Feb 16, 2020
    10
    I gave it 10 to balance a bit totally negative and undeserved 2 points review. While this game doesn't deserve full 10 in my opinion it certainly is interesting and projects well Witcher universe climate. It has some glitches and balance problems, but in my opinion itt is certainly worth playing, much more than some other more popular titles.
  18. IsshinAshina
    Feb 2, 2020
    10
    Skill intensive, very F2P-friendly game with amazing art and lore. Devs care and changes come often.
    A little hard to initially get into (the new player experience has, and continues to, improve), but once you're hooked it's very hard to stop playing.
    Definitely recommend this to both card game, and Witcher fans!
  19. EdgarMttz
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    Gwent es un juego único dentro del género gracias a su sistema de tres rondas y la falta de gestión de maná / recursos. Se inclina más hacia su lado competitivo, pero al mismo tiempo sigue siendo una gran elección para aquellos que solo quieren probarlo como un pasatiempo relacionado con Witcher. Gracias a su modelo de negocio y su diseño central bastante simple, es muy accesible para losGwent es un juego único dentro del género gracias a su sistema de tres rondas y la falta de gestión de maná / recursos. Se inclina más hacia su lado competitivo, pero al mismo tiempo sigue siendo una gran elección para aquellos que solo quieren probarlo como un pasatiempo relacionado con Witcher. Gracias a su modelo de negocio y su diseño central bastante simple, es muy accesible para los nuevos jugadores.… Expand
  20. storygamer
    Sep 15, 2020
    8
    As an oldschool Magic: The Gathering fan, I was very surprised of The Witcher Card Game called Gwent. Even if this version differs from the one in The Witcher 3, it is a lot of addictive fun. I found myself playing matches over and over again. If you like trading card games, you should check this one out.
  21. Acefob
    Feb 22, 2019
    10
    I didn't like it at first but after 2 hours in homecoming i want to play another round. Game definitely need more cards and i hope we will see a lot of them in future.
  22. jhesseJacob
    Feb 28, 2019
    10
    I love the new gameplay mechanics and how much content CD Projekt Red is giving us for free. Also, the Thronebreaker dlc is a good rpg and i find it a fair way to support the devs for the awesome card game.
  23. Blaines
    Nov 13, 2018
    10
    I didn't like it at first but after 10 hours in homecoming i want to play another round. Game definitely need more cards and i hope we will see a lot of them in future.
  24. JulesCaesaris
    Nov 25, 2018
    9
    The game is very good, although it's a significant change from what we saw in the beta and thus I understand it might not be positively received by some veterans. While it has it's flaws, a majority of those are easily fixable with some minor QoL improvements/balance changes and future expansions.

    Pros: - really F2P friendly - progression system + quests + playing rewards give out a    The game is very good, although it's a significant change from what we saw in the beta and thus I understand it might not be positively received by some veterans. While it has it's flaws, a majority of those are easily fixable with some minor QoL improvements/balance changes and future expansions.

    Pros:
    - really F2P friendly - progression system + quests + playing rewards give out a lot of free stuff for new players to quickly build up the card collection;
    - more meaningful rounds - introducing hand card limit and drawing 3 cards between the rounds means more strategic play;
    - reduced to two rows - most likely because of the mobile version in the works :)
    - much more balanced than before - losing a coinflip no longer feels like an auto loss;
    - provision system opens much more diversity in deck building;
    - the game takes approximately the same time regardless if you play aggro/tempo/control/combo;
    Cons:
    - lower point numbers feels pretty strange if you are a veteran;
    - more RNG - you rarely draw the whole deck now, there are less tutors and less deck thinning, but there is more draw between the rounds; some mechanics like Reveal are too RNG reliant;
    - slower gameplay - partly because there are other things to do than just play one card in the turn (like Order mechanics), but could be also speed up a lot by some QoL changes;
    - lack of archetypes within factions - some have too few cards, some are simply gone (like old Nilfgaard Spies or NR Armor), but very likely to change; this is probably because of future balancing - current set of cards will be considered "Core" and future expansions will be balanced around it (similar to Hearthstone);
    - artifacts currently unbalanced - they are somewhat uninteractive, but there are rumors that is going to be addressed in the upcoming balance patch;
    - no avatars in gameplay, reactions now tied to the leaders rather than the avatars (my Odrin avatar is very sad because of that);

    Overall I would score it 8 as it is now, but I'll give 9 because of the potential - the game is in much better state than it was in the beta (especially after Midwinter patch) and CD Projekt Red is known for listening to their customers, so it's very likely the major concerns will be fixed in the near future.    … Expand
  25. alx_n
    Nov 11, 2018
    10
    great visual part - the best in genre. also interesting playing part that differs from the common analogues but not so boring. progress system has no analogues and fantastically done as well
  26. AndersBjorkman
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    Great game especially if you like the Witcher universe (if you like cardgames and the witcher, this is a 6/5). You can get good decks from short easy grinds without paying, unlike most other cardgames out there. Active developers who are constantly improving the game. I love this game, and cdprojektred is currently one of the best game studios in the world, and they put in their usual loveGreat game especially if you like the Witcher universe (if you like cardgames and the witcher, this is a 6/5). You can get good decks from short easy grinds without paying, unlike most other cardgames out there. Active developers who are constantly improving the game. I love this game, and cdprojektred is currently one of the best game studios in the world, and they put in their usual love and craftsmanship into this game. For me a 5/5.… Expand
  27. Khein
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Лучшая карточная игра по шикарной вселенной ведьмака!Не требует доната,клевая механика. Есть возможность открывать косметику без доната. Поддержите ребят,они слелали реально хорошую работу
  28. tariq_almandhar
    Aug 16, 2020
    9
    إن تحدثت عن ألعاب البطاقات فهي ليست اللعبة الأفضل وليست بمستوى الألعاب الكبيرة من هذا النوع لكن المحب لجوينت من ذا ويتشر أو محب ذا ويتشر سيستمتع بها حبا في شخصياتها وفي لعبتها الأصلية
  29. Nowakowski
    Nov 8, 2018
    10
    Beautiful game. CD Projekt generous and skillful developers
    You have to think before every move.
    Especially when you get to higher rankings, you can't just slap your cards on the table.
  30. Mycartol
    Aug 30, 2019
    10
    One of the few F2P not P2W games. Awesome graphics and music create awesome atmosphere. Gameplay is much more about your skill than RNG. Random effects are usually used to not be that random and you don't usually lose much value if you don't get what you want. About randomness of drawing cards you can be greedy and play combos hard to draw and you can play safe and take some cards whichOne of the few F2P not P2W games. Awesome graphics and music create awesome atmosphere. Gameplay is much more about your skill than RNG. Random effects are usually used to not be that random and you don't usually lose much value if you don't get what you want. About randomness of drawing cards you can be greedy and play combos hard to draw and you can play safe and take some cards which give you almost 100% for drawing combo so the problem of "who draws better wins" is not felt that much. You can only blame yourself for playing risky deck. CCG different than others, definitely much more pleasant to play. The only thing I can actually complain about is making wrong choices about DLCs and balance by developers.… Expand
  31. okrzycho
    Feb 3, 2021
    10
    najlepsza gra karciana, a jeżeli lubisz uniwersum Wiedźmina to tym lepiej, piękne plansze i karty, animacje kart
  32. buhu
    Dec 26, 2022
    10
    A great card game. Amazing art, simple yet deep gameplay. Developer that actually cares
  33. MetaKritiker90
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    Such a fun and great little card game that you can explore and enjoy! I love the lore and seeing things in the Witcher universe from a different perspective. I hope they make more games like this!
  34. BanzBanana
    Jun 9, 2021
    10
    After 2 years, this game has become more playable than ever. So many new mechanics added makes this game even more fun than closed beta. I am having a time of life in gwent rn. It is agreat F2P game, probably the best card game. I can reccomend it to everybody. And the card graphics are amazing. The developers has went through a long way but they finally trying to balance everything in time.
  35. apokalipto
    Aug 19, 2023
    9
    Very good game. I enjoyed playing this game a lot. I strongly recommend this.
  36. Simowsky
    Mar 24, 2021
    10
    Bardzo dobra gra. To jest 2 karcianka w ,którą serio umiem grać i mnie nie nudzi. Bardzo polecam ,bo jak Hearthstone jest f2p.
  37. kekkov
    Jun 13, 2021
    8
    Gwent - это игра, в которой игрок будет себя комфортно чувствовать без доната. Ничего не донатив, где-то на 170-180 часу игры я попал первый раз в про ранг, правда в про ранге ничего не показал. Эти часы я наиграл за полгода, то есть игроком был не очень активным, После первого месяца вообще игру удалил, потому что вышло обновление и моя колода стала мусором. Чуть позже вернулся, посмотрелGwent - это игра, в которой игрок будет себя комфортно чувствовать без доната. Ничего не донатив, где-то на 170-180 часу игры я попал первый раз в про ранг, правда в про ранге ничего не показал. Эти часы я наиграл за полгода, то есть игроком был не очень активным, После первого месяца вообще игру удалил, потому что вышло обновление и моя колода стала мусором. Чуть позже вернулся, посмотрел у стримера одну из актуальных на тот момент колод и с ней от 14 ранга дополз до про всего за 50 часов игры. В про ранге я узнал, что там надо играть аж 4 колодами, но мне едва хватило ресурсов на одну-две.
    Каждые пару месяцев в игре выходят обновления, правятся характеристики старых карт, добавляют какие-то новые карты, приходится делать новые колоды. Ресурсов будет хватать на одну-две, возможно, даже три, если играть активно, но можно сделать колоду по гайду, а потом узнать, что она не очень. У меня тоже так было пару раз. Сейчас я захожу в игру раз в три дня только для того, чтобы сделать ежедневные задания, болтаюсь в пределах 1-4 ранга. В про ранг за 500 часов залетал всего три раза, но тут проблема в том, что я часто туплю.

    Проблема других карточных игр в их зависимости от доната, без вложений играть нормальными колодами можно лишь в Gwent и Runterra.    … Expand
  38. fervid_claim9
    Oct 14, 2021
    8
    The game is good and funtoo, but sometimes I feel like if you have more cards you will be able to win without using stradegy and I've met alot of people who have OP cards that can made me loose 10 times in 1 day
  39. BOT_Luka
    Dec 13, 2021
    10
    One of the best card games out there. It’s a kill full and not pay to win like a lot of the other card games. I love that now they have the mobile version as well
  40. TomKing13
    Jul 17, 2022
    8
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  41. Wargames
    Jul 14, 2022
    9
    Best CCG on the market for those who care about strategy. Very unique rules and gameplay not seen in other card games in digital format. True F2P experience. Best artworks in the genre. "Must try" for the fans of the Witcher universe who prefer strategic games over RPGs.
  42. Giero
    Jan 3, 2023
    8
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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. CD-Action
    Nov 14, 2019
    80
    Gwent’s greatest asset are its basic mechanics – simple, easy to grasp and engaging mentally. Gives the players a lot of agency and even more tactics to discover and choose from. [13/2018, p.60]
  2. Edge Magazine
    Dec 6, 2018
    80
    The price of this intricacy is that Gwent is anything but accessible... It feels both remarkably grown-up, and finely aged by its years of open development. [Jan 2019, p.120]
  3. PlayGround.ru
    Nov 14, 2018
    70
    Gwent is a nice card game, but its final version is totally different from what everyone expected.
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