Gwent: The Witcher Card Game

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6.9

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  1. 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).
  2. 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.
  3. 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
  4. 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.
  5. ivan4o200
    Apr 22, 2020
    10
    I love this game!True masterpiece like the witcher games! Best card game in my opinion!
  6. 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.
  7. Lonit
    Sep 16, 2019
    10
    it did change a lot from the base game but it's a really nice spinoff from the witcher
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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!
  16. 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!
  17. 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.
  18. 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
  19. 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.
  20. 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!
  21. 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!
  22. 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.
  23. 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
  24. okrzycho
    Feb 3, 2021
    10
    najlepsza gra karciana, a jeżeli lubisz uniwersum Wiedźmina to tym lepiej, piękne plansze i karty, animacje kart
  25. 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.
  26. 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
  27. buhu
    Dec 26, 2022
    10
    A great card game. Amazing art, simple yet deep gameplay. Developer that actually cares
  28. 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
  29. 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
  30. 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.
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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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