The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Blood and Wine

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  1. TemplarGR
    Sep 9, 2016
    10
    GOTY contender for 2016. Sad that an expansion is better than almost all games released this year, but this is modern gaming...

    Great expansion with great story and contend, for the best game of the generation. It is a no brainer purchase if you own the Witcher 3. The only downside are the hit point sponge enemies they added, supposedly to increase the difficulty. Bad desicion, but    GOTY contender for 2016. Sad that an expansion is better than almost all games released this year, but this is modern gaming...

    Great expansion with great story and contend, for the best game of the generation. It is a no brainer purchase if you own the Witcher 3.

    The only downside are the hit point sponge enemies they added, supposedly to increase the difficulty. Bad desicion, but the content is so good that you can look past that.    … Expand
  2. Mueti
    Aug 15, 2016
    10
    The worst thing one could say about Blood and Wine is that the story-arch is not as strong as some others in the main game. That's complaining on the highest of levels though, if you enjoyed The Witcher 3, you'll enjoy this just as much - I completely adore the main game and was pleasantly surprised at the amount and quality of additional adventure I was getting with this.
  3. Freeman
    Jun 4, 2016
    10
    M A G N I F I Q U E ! Beatiful graphics, excellent story and gameplay.
    Witcher 3 Blood & Wine is not one of the best expansion i've ever played, is : THE best expansion i've ever played!!!

    By Geralt... and thank you so much CD Projekt for your game, and all those hours of happiness.
  4. goodterling
    Jul 21, 2016
    10
    In many ways this expansion is better than the original game. It's all the fun parts or exploring and solving cool monster mysteries, but without all those political quests in Novigrad that bogged down the main campaign. Plus all the enhancements they've made to the inventory and crafting systems make it much less frustrating now. The writing in Witcher 3 beats out Mass Effect 2 forIn many ways this expansion is better than the original game. It's all the fun parts or exploring and solving cool monster mysteries, but without all those political quests in Novigrad that bogged down the main campaign. Plus all the enhancements they've made to the inventory and crafting systems make it much less frustrating now. The writing in Witcher 3 beats out Mass Effect 2 for the best in any RPG. It's the only game where I would reload saves to chose other dialog branches. Usually I'm just trying to get through them. CDProjeckt came out of nowhere and beat the biggest devs in the industry at their own game.… Expand
  5. TheSHO
    Jun 13, 2016
    10
    Can not believe the size of this DLC. By any standard, the amount of game play almost was like a new game. The creators of this game really know how to write and tell an awesome story. Not only the main line story but some of the side quests are very intriguing and fun to play. One of the things I appreciate most is that they take the time to tell a story even after the ending "boss"Can not believe the size of this DLC. By any standard, the amount of game play almost was like a new game. The creators of this game really know how to write and tell an awesome story. Not only the main line story but some of the side quests are very intriguing and fun to play. One of the things I appreciate most is that they take the time to tell a story even after the ending "boss" battle. Almost no game does that. The sense of humor, the adult content, the story, the fighting, was all in the right proportion. I don't want to give anything away but the Fable part of this game was very creative and fun. I loved this DLC and I can not wait until they come out with another one in the future.… Expand
  6. iamthewizard2
    Jun 2, 2016
    10
    Absolutely amazing expansion. The Witcher 3 together with the 2 expansions hearts of stone and Blood and Wine are the best single player experiences bar NONE! It's not a game but a work of ART!
  7. Ming120
    Oct 23, 2016
    10
    At a price point of about $20, Blood and Wine might just be the best bang for buck expansion you will ever purchase. It has about as many hours of content as a full featured game, which in itself puts most other DLCs and Expansions to shame. It also puts other game publishers to shame as well.

    Blood and Wine features an expansive new region called Touissaint, a vibrant french inspired    At a price point of about $20, Blood and Wine might just be the best bang for buck expansion you will ever purchase. It has about as many hours of content as a full featured game, which in itself puts most other DLCs and Expansions to shame. It also puts other game publishers to shame as well.

    Blood and Wine features an expansive new region called Touissaint, a vibrant french inspired piece of land full of political intrigue, humor, and defined culture. You will also be pitched against new monsters, in a fully fetched campaign helping out the local Duchess.

    The story and side missions are characteristically as good as the original Witcher 3 game, and perhaps better in some areas. The characters you encounter are well written and engagement, and much of the activities to be had are quite fun. This expansion also features a full length soundtrack, which further immerses you into the escapist heaven of the Witcher series.

    All-in-all, this expansion deserves an honest 10/10. In all my years of PC gaming, this expansion has reached a milestone, and set a bar so high that I doubt any other developer can reach in a long time.    … Expand
  8. Cell1e
    Jan 21, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best expansion dlc I have seen in a long time. I loved the story and the funny Npcs and the bright and beautiful world. I loved getting a vineyard for the witcher to lay his head down and store his stuff. I would score the main game 9 and this dlc 10. A fantastic dlc at a very high standard. (I preferred this to Heart of Stone-which was quite dark)… Expand
  9. Misho8723
    Jun 12, 2016
    10
    I have only very small problems with this expansion : the main antagonist isn't as compelling as he could have been, no manticore to fight, some characters that I would love to see from the main game aren't here, some bugs..

    Otherwise, this is really the best expansion to a game that I have ever played.. I really liked the new region Toussaint, all characters (apart from the main    I have only very small problems with this expansion : the main antagonist isn't as compelling as he could have been, no manticore to fight, some characters that I would love to see from the main game aren't here, some bugs..

    Otherwise, this is really the best expansion to a game that I have ever played.. I really liked the new region Toussaint, all characters (apart from the main antagonist) are perfectly written, music is fantastic, graphics are even better than in the main game and HoS, new monsters are cool and fun to fight against, again great main and side quests, the best in the industry when it comes to RPGs, humor is great and throwbacks to TW1 are a nice touch ..30+ hours of great stuff to do and discover.. If you love TW3, the Witcher series, RPGs or just great written games, this expansion is for you    … Expand
  10. Afghani
    Jun 1, 2016
    10
    Toussaint is so charming, that I give 10/10 just for that. Graphics, climate, story, characters, Corvo Bianco and new mutations are just great. A perfect example of how to make a perfect expansion for a perfect price. If you liked Wild Hunt and/or Hearths of Stone you will love Blood and Wine. Buy, play and enjoy.
  11. theTRUTHson
    Jun 8, 2016
    10
    More of the good stuff. Toussaint is beautiful and Blood and Wine is worth its money just for the environment. I only wish there is another expansion.
  12. GoneTomrrow
    Jun 23, 2016
    10
    Firstly, to the moron SexyBanana who gave this expansion a rating of 0 because there are no Steam cards: you are a vile and stupid piece of **** Who gives a **** about Steam cards? You totally discount the game because of that?

    With that out of the way, enough praise has been heaped upon this expansion. It's length, rich detail, great voice acting, interesting quests should be the gold    Firstly, to the moron SexyBanana who gave this expansion a rating of 0 because there are no Steam cards: you are a vile and stupid piece of **** Who gives a **** about Steam cards? You totally discount the game because of that?

    With that out of the way, enough praise has been heaped upon this expansion. It's length, rich detail, great voice acting, interesting quests should be the gold standard for what DLC should be in a game. It is well worth the price unlike other games which sell DLC which is composed of nothing more than more crafting opportunities and/or cosmetic enhancements (looking at your Fallout 4).

    The negative reviews of this DLC are from people who clearly didn't like the base game. Disregard their trolling vitriol. If you like the base game, you must play Blood and Wine.    … Expand
  13. anvamit
    Jun 1, 2016
    10
    Blood and Wine расслаблен, атмосферен и всё там как-то по- кайфу.
    Разрабы релаксируют, Герыч словно в отпуске на юге - все очень уютно (включая переработанный интерфейс и еще всякие мелочи).
    Все размерено, спокойно, без напряга оригинала. Туссент, где почти в каждом кадре просторы, горы и трава (кстати, доработанная и ставшая еще симпатичнее) такой кавайно-кукольный, почти    Blood and Wine расслаблен, атмосферен и всё там как-то по- кайфу.
    Разрабы релаксируют, Герыч словно в отпуске на юге - все очень уютно (включая переработанный интерфейс и еще всякие мелочи).

    Все размерено, спокойно, без напряга оригинала.

    Туссент, где почти в каждом кадре просторы, горы и трава (кстати, доработанная и ставшая еще симпатичнее) такой кавайно-кукольный, почти приторный. Игра играется как отличное вино - пить хочется по глоточку, не торопясь. Наслаждаясь каждым моментом.    … Expand
  14. Mandulum
    Jun 19, 2016
    10
    Five Word Review: What DLC is meant to be!
    Favorite Thing: Blood and Wine is extremely well made, there's tons of content and it all comes at a damn good price. DLC of this value is extremely rare.
    Least Favorite Thing: What's with the yellow filter? Eww.

    Playtime: ~ 20h (only did around half of the side quests)
    Enjoyment: 10/10
    Recommendation: Without a doubt, get it!
  15. realtonit
    Jul 15, 2016
    10
    They should launch one of these expansions every 6 months or so. On par with the original game witcher 3. Maybe even better. Probably better.

    Bottom line is: you need to get blood and wine.
  16. Gamed2long
    Oct 23, 2016
    10
    This expansion drifts away from the tight narrative of Heart of Stone. With the new region of Toussaint there is more exploration and monster hunting akin to the base game. There are new monsters to defeat which require varying tactics. That was fun. The addition of "Mutating" abilities and grandmaster armor are more than just cosmetic changes and token collectables. They provide a changeThis expansion drifts away from the tight narrative of Heart of Stone. With the new region of Toussaint there is more exploration and monster hunting akin to the base game. There are new monsters to defeat which require varying tactics. That was fun. The addition of "Mutating" abilities and grandmaster armor are more than just cosmetic changes and token collectables. They provide a change to the base gameplay experience. There are a few bandit bases with swarms of higher level enemies where these boosts are vital on higher difficulties. The region itself is beautiful, and despite swarming with dangerous creatures is some how more laid back than the base game. You get a house. Your decorating this house is limited to choosing a few paintings and deciding what swords/armor go where. Still more satisfying than Skyrm's home building DLC. More fitting to this universe as well. Some of the quests in this expansion blew me away. After the main questline diverges the first quest on either side is amazing (going into the fantasy book or meeting the elder vampire). Overall I found it to be a fitting end to the witcher 3 experience. Which given how high the bar was set before, is really spectacular.… Expand
  17. AlexeyMer
    Aug 25, 2016
    10
    You know guys, 2016 is the **** year for me. Only 2 games are interesting for me: new South Park game and this DLC. If I can choose this DLC as GOTY, I definitly will. So, if you ask me about B&W, I will say you that:
    -Graphics is incredible. I enjoyed it even more than original game. The sunny summer location puts a happiness in my soul
    -The story is better than in original game. It is    You know guys, 2016 is the **** year for me. Only 2 games are interesting for me: new South Park game and this DLC. If I can choose this DLC as GOTY, I definitly will. So, if you ask me about B&W, I will say you that:
    -Graphics is incredible. I enjoyed it even more than original game. The sunny summer location puts a happiness in my soul
    -The story is better than in original game. It is not too long like the original, it's just right. There is more action and less world exploring. Feels like The Witcher 2 story. Even Regis feels like bro Roche.
    -New location is amazing. I know that Witcher series is about swamps and grim dark, but the summer location is the best thing, that hapened to the Witcher. It's not too big and empty like Velen or Skellige, it's interesting to explore.
    -Difficulty is still to easy for me. I played the original game and first DLC on max difficulty and beat it almost without deaths. It's a little bit more hard than original game because of new enemies, but still too easy.
    So, Blood and Wine is one of the best DLC's in the history of videogames, it's worth it's money. I am really upset that B&W is last DLC, I would buy one more. Thank you, CDPR! Love you!    … Expand
  18. amampathak
    Jun 19, 2016
    10
    If you do calculated all the scores combined of the critic its 92 , and thats an achievement for an expansion , Simply the Best Expansion ever , jsut go out and play this ..100/10
  19. adrenilinmatt
    Jun 1, 2016
    10
    All i can say is WOW. Most devs would charge 40 bucks for a dlc this size and you know it. Cdpr can take my money all day every day, this is fantastic. I will be playing through this as slowly and carefully as possible, if this really is the last piece of witcher we will get for a long time, im gunna embrace it, take advantage of it, scour it. I hope to get 55-70 hours.
  20. toolman1000
    Jun 4, 2016
    10
    One of the best dlc's ever made, tons of content, amazing twists and turns, challenging, fun times! Great work cd projekt red! A fitting end to a grand masterpiece of a game.
  21. cousinit99
    Jul 13, 2016
    10
    CDPR did a great job with this game, and with the expansions. The importance of a believable and immersive story-line and accompanying cinematics cannot be underestimated. The Witcher series will be sorely missed.
  22. MihneaCalin
    Jun 10, 2016
    10
    Impressive in terms of visuals, storyline and overall value, this chapter is based on the monster class least developed in the main game: vampires. You will see all the vampires from Witcher 1 return, alongside a more diverse and fantastic set of enemies. The game's atmosphere is also something special, being the sort of game in which i would spend hours and hours just admiring a certainImpressive in terms of visuals, storyline and overall value, this chapter is based on the monster class least developed in the main game: vampires. You will see all the vampires from Witcher 1 return, alongside a more diverse and fantastic set of enemies. The game's atmosphere is also something special, being the sort of game in which i would spend hours and hours just admiring a certain sunset or the happenings inside a certain brothel or a square, etc. Beautiful and still rather big adventure, lasting at least 30 hours on its own (and that's for speedruns mostly)… Expand
  23. PaulJazz24
    Dec 19, 2018
    10
    A masterpiece. Wonderful and colorful landscapes, seems set in Tuscany (Italy). Even this expansion has some game-play add-ons and interesting quests. .
  24. TimW001
    Feb 14, 2018
    10
    This is perfection in every sense. This game is incredible. This is the best expansion to come out for a video game. Huge new area. So many new spots to explore. Many, many new quests. New characters. New Storyline. And none of it is weak. If one owns the Witcher 3 for PC then Blood and Wine is a must have.
  25. Arrahant
    Jun 18, 2016
    10
    So after finishing Uncharted 4, DOOM single player and Far Harbor for the past month (which were all good)... Blood and Wine without a doubt comes out on top.
    The new land is massive for an expansion, the story is engaging, the humor is stronger than ever and CDPR filled each corner with character and charm. Plus the game is looking better than ever in a fictionalized medieval Southern    So after finishing Uncharted 4, DOOM single player and Far Harbor for the past month (which were all good)... Blood and Wine without a doubt comes out on top.
    The new land is massive for an expansion, the story is engaging, the humor is stronger than ever and CDPR filled each corner with character and charm. Plus the game is looking better than ever in a fictionalized medieval Southern French/Ligurian looking region where the sun shines bright, the knights are chivalrous, and the inhabitants are loving life.

    10/10    … Expand
  26. elManicho
    Jun 2, 2016
    10
    CD Projekt Red released a DLC that is longer, better designed, more balanced and definitely more fun to play than any RPG released in the last years. These guys definitely earned their money. One last beautiful adventure for our beloved monster slayer. The setting is compelling, the NPCs are endearing and Geralt is in better shape than ever. We will miss you witcher!
    Looking forward to    CD Projekt Red released a DLC that is longer, better designed, more balanced and definitely more fun to play than any RPG released in the last years. These guys definitely earned their money. One last beautiful adventure for our beloved monster slayer. The setting is compelling, the NPCs are endearing and Geralt is in better shape than ever. We will miss you witcher!
    Looking forward to Cyberpunk or whatever other game the CD Projekt team will develop next.    … Expand
  27. jcasbeer
    Jun 23, 2016
    10
    I believe that GameSpot said that Witcher 3 is possibly the best role-playing video game ever. I am inclined to agree. I think Witcher 3 is possibly the best combination of game and story that I've ever played. I just want to add that I disagree specifically with GameSpot's Blood and Wine opinion that the main characters in this expansion aren't "that interesting".

    GameSpot    I believe that GameSpot said that Witcher 3 is possibly the best role-playing video game ever. I am inclined to agree. I think Witcher 3 is possibly the best combination of game and story that I've ever played. I just want to add that I disagree specifically with GameSpot's Blood and Wine opinion that the main characters in this expansion aren't "that interesting".

    GameSpot editorializes that the new characters can't match "Yennefer’s lusty spark or The Bloody Baron’s brutal sorrow." I just completely disagree with that analysis. On the contrary, I found the new characters very deep, and I think that their relationship with Geralt grew and changed over the course of the story, often based on my choices during the story. I don't want to add spoilers here, but I just want to rebut the notion that somehow the Blood and Wine add-on doesn't add new and interesting people into Geralt's life.

    I believe that Blood and Wine is a 9+ add-on, and is well worth the expense.    … Expand
  28. fve
    Jun 1, 2016
    10
    Excelente expansión, es tan grande como muchos juegos completos, muchas cosas para hacer, excelentes mejoras de interfaz, diálogos, gráficas, trama, todo muy bien pulido como el juego original. Es excelente.
  29. saito200a
    Feb 2, 2020
    10
    Video game made art. This might be the most impressive and enjoyable experience I had playing any video game ever. Elevates video games to new levels.

    Looking at any part of the landscape is like looking at a mastercrafted piece of art. The characters and the story are delicious. You feel like your answers will get one or another character killed so you are mindful about what you answer    Video game made art. This might be the most impressive and enjoyable experience I had playing any video game ever. Elevates video games to new levels.

    Looking at any part of the landscape is like looking at a mastercrafted piece of art. The characters and the story are delicious. You feel like your answers will get one or another character killed so you are mindful about what you answer and really puts in in character.    … Expand
  30. assassinboss
    Jun 2, 2016
    10
    They learned from they're mistakes and made the best Witcher game yet! And yes this is a whole new game people! This is a steal, if you liked witcher 3 this is a no brainer!
  31. MerodeTalks
    Jun 24, 2016
    10
    This is a wonderful expansion to the already great game.

    This expansion brings completely new area the size of Skellige which has completely different style. The game feels a bit more optimistic and looks gorgeous (especially Beauclair - the new major city). The UI has been reworked for the better. The soundtrack is amazing and much different. Each witcher set is getting new tier and    This is a wonderful expansion to the already great game.

    This expansion brings completely new area the size of Skellige which has completely different style. The game feels a bit more optimistic and looks gorgeous (especially Beauclair - the new major city). The UI has been reworked for the better. The soundtrack is amazing and much different. Each witcher set is getting new tier and there's one completely new set.

    The only gripe I have is with one specific talent which I'm not sure was present in vanilla TW3. It makes your dodges mitigate 100% damage (even if you're hit). It made my play through on highest difficulty a stroll. The final boss is memorable, although phase 3 is too easy.

    The main quest is not as good as in The Hearts of Stone but is still really good. I've finished it in 20 hours but I haven't touched the side quests nor have I visited the whole of Toussaint yet. This expansion is really large and in my opinion worth much more than what the developer is asking for.    … Expand
  32. Veska
    Jun 3, 2016
    10
    This isn t DLC. It is normal game. I have 25 hour and i didnt still finish main quest. Story is really good, maybe better then in main game and 1st big DLC. New ithems, quests, monsters, old friends from older Witcher lore etc. Fairy environment like France or Italy, heroic knights, honor, lovely girls in trouble etc. We get new logical inventory and game runs better then main game in myThis isn t DLC. It is normal game. I have 25 hour and i didnt still finish main quest. Story is really good, maybe better then in main game and 1st big DLC. New ithems, quests, monsters, old friends from older Witcher lore etc. Fairy environment like France or Italy, heroic knights, honor, lovely girls in trouble etc. We get new logical inventory and game runs better then main game in my opinion. And the price? If it cost 40 euro, i still buy it. And bonus in the form of physical cards Gwint and i still payid only 25 euro.

    +story
    +gameplay
    +new enemies
    +new ithems
    +New beatifull and big zone
    +physical copy of Gwint
    +DRM free!
    -I want more for W3. This is the bad thing. We are in the end of the story:(

    By far, one of the best expansion i've ever played.    … Expand
  33. TwoEars
    Jun 7, 2016
    10
    Probably the single greatest expansion created in the history of gaming. The amount of content is such that many other developers would not hesitate to sell it as a complete game. The quality of the content is such that only the best games from other developers can match it. I dare say this expansion alone rivals the likes of KOTOR, Mass Effect 2 and Dragon Age: Origins. Such is theProbably the single greatest expansion created in the history of gaming. The amount of content is such that many other developers would not hesitate to sell it as a complete game. The quality of the content is such that only the best games from other developers can match it. I dare say this expansion alone rivals the likes of KOTOR, Mass Effect 2 and Dragon Age: Origins. Such is the quality of the story telling, graphics and overall game design.

    I would love to see another Witcher 3 expansion, maybe in a 1-2 years or so. But even if doesn't happen all hail CDPR, may you never sell out. Can't wait to see how Cyberpunk turns out.    … Expand
  34. Fortifier
    Dec 31, 2016
    10
    I'm giving this a rare perfect score not necessarily because this expansion itself was absolutely perfect, but because we as a gaming community truly need more beautiful games and DLC such as this!

    What a fantastic way to finish off The Witcher 3; lots of cool new stuff to try, fantastic characters and stories, lots of new quests and missions to try out as well as a few secrets and    I'm giving this a rare perfect score not necessarily because this expansion itself was absolutely perfect, but because we as a gaming community truly need more beautiful games and DLC such as this!

    What a fantastic way to finish off The Witcher 3; lots of cool new stuff to try, fantastic characters and stories, lots of new quests and missions to try out as well as a few secrets and references here and there!

    Without any spoilers, you're getting way more than what you're expecting out of this DLC!

    So if you own this game but haven't bought any of the DLC yet, stop wasting your time and get it! GET IT NOW :D    … Expand
  35. sgy0003
    Jun 6, 2016
    10
    Well, a DLC that is longer and has more content than recent AAA titles. BAW surpasses the first expansion in many ways. There are more hours of gameplay, more characters to meet, more quests to do, and Instead of being part of vanilla maps BAW has it's own area. Toussaint is an all new area inspired by Italian countryside, and it is quite an eyecandy. The new area ditches the grim and darkWell, a DLC that is longer and has more content than recent AAA titles. BAW surpasses the first expansion in many ways. There are more hours of gameplay, more characters to meet, more quests to do, and Instead of being part of vanilla maps BAW has it's own area. Toussaint is an all new area inspired by Italian countryside, and it is quite an eyecandy. The new area ditches the grim and dark aesthetic of the base game and instead goes for more vibrant, colorful views. The sunset has never looked so beautiful, and there are amazing gorgeous views.

    The quests are quite impressive. No single quest feels like a chore to play through. Each quests, even the side quests and witcher contracts, adds a new entry to your index. There's even a quest that references lady of the lake from the Arthurian legend which you'll get a cool sword from. There are also tons of new monsters to slay, each requiring different tactics.

    BAW is one of those dlcs you HAVE to get    … Expand
  36. flaviofearn
    Dec 19, 2016
    10
    Acabei de terminar a expansão e digo: é realmente um EXPANSÃO em todos os sentidos. Não é apenas um novo território, são novas habilidades, novos modos de jogo, novos inimigos, e o chefe final então? um dos melhores que já enfrentei. Poderia até chamar de um novo Jogo. É incrível, recomendo fortemente!
  37. whatever523
    Jun 1, 2016
    10
    Best game ever meets best expansion ever. Once again great story, graphics, music and more content than many full price games. What an ending to the series.

    Thank you.
  38. Turbodowg
    Jun 1, 2016
    10
    I've only put in around 10 hours in the DLC and can already say this is another 10 out of 10 game. Witcher 3 is a phenomenal game and the first DLC complemented the main game beautifully. Blood and wine is now doing the same, adding a massive new, beautiful map. Interesting characters, story and places to explore.

    This is a must have for any Witcher 3 fan to own. Excellent work yet again!
  39. victorator
    May 31, 2016
    10
    I just started playing this yesterday and all I can say is WOW! There's a whole new area to explore with different monsters characters and new story. The interface is fixed and there have been many tweaks made to the game itself. I will be playing this slowly, embracing the last W3 expansion. Highly recommended!
  40. Xiubaca
    Jul 3, 2016
    10
    Look, people, I have always been a Nintendo guy, as Nintendo games have always been my favorite ones, mostly the Zelda series. I think I have played The Witcher 3 a lot more than my favorite Zelda games, and that is saying a lot. This game delivers a unique sense of immersion in a videogame, a quality I hold among the most important features in a videogame. The quests are well crafted, theLook, people, I have always been a Nintendo guy, as Nintendo games have always been my favorite ones, mostly the Zelda series. I think I have played The Witcher 3 a lot more than my favorite Zelda games, and that is saying a lot. This game delivers a unique sense of immersion in a videogame, a quality I hold among the most important features in a videogame. The quests are well crafted, the characters and dialogues are amazing, the combat system is clever and very flexible... I don't think there will ever be an experience quite as fulfilling as The Witcher 3. This game is just THAT good. This is a benchmark for what a videogame needs to be in its essence.

    Source: Played about 200 hours between main game and expansions.    … Expand
  41. Kaioh
    Jun 3, 2016
    10
    This DLC is just incredible. TONS of content for such a modest price. CDPR, bravo guys!
    In short:
    - whole new big region. It's size is pretty much equal to Velen, but filled twice with side quests/interesting non journal encounters etc. - many references to Geralt origins as a witcher and his first adventures. - finally stand alone quest with knight tournament! Even though it's kinda    This DLC is just incredible. TONS of content for such a modest price. CDPR, bravo guys!
    In short:
    - whole new big region. It's size is pretty much equal to Velen, but filled twice with side quests/interesting non journal encounters etc.
    - many references to Geralt origins as a witcher and his first adventures.
    - finally stand alone quest with knight tournament! Even though it's kinda easy, I'm really enjoyed this quest
    - as usual 10/10 main plot line with LOTS of adventures/noble intrigues/hunts/boss fights
    - seems like 80% of Toussent monsters in this one are completely new and were made for this DLC exclusively
    - new 5 witcher armor sets to craft (also, they added a painting option which is neat, but why only for witcher sets?..)
    - Skellige deck. Oh god, this is just a fresh breath of air for gwent maniacs like me. Thanks for the person who designed this one. Definitely my second favorite deck after NR from now on. It's not as powerful as NR since Skellige deck doesn't have any spies in it, but if you manage to collect them all and get heroic cards it'll become a decent deck. Winning with this to Nilfs or NR is pretty satisfying once you get used to it! (for real, guys, you should release stand alone gwent game)
    - sweet manor to upgrade with lot of details, like usual + your own butler with some gwent opponent option
    - 3 bandit forts to clean up (Butcher from Blaviken returns!)

    I'm not a big fan of Witcher 1-2, but 3 is just made me one. And B&W is a best way to finish a game,    … Expand
  42. Soulblighter
    May 31, 2016
    10
    ROTFL GameSpot gave Blood and Wine 8 out of 10 and "great" Fallout 4 received 9 OUT OF 10. Riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight GameSpot. Bravo.
  43. CarlaMoney
    Jun 2, 2016
    10
    An expansion to rule all expansions on the market to date. The world of the Witcher is richer and more beautiful than ever. It felt like a dream that I don't want to wake from. Truly a work of art.
  44. safteygamerpro
    Jun 6, 2016
    10
    10/10
    Pros
    -Amazing Graphics -Amazing Gameplay (adds more challenge this time around) -New interesting enemies -CD Projekt Red support -Amazing new music -They added humor this time around which is always nice -A bunch of new quest and locations -Amazin sendoff for Geralt Cons -Some people wont get the jokes and references because you need to play the first two games and read    10/10
    Pros
    -Amazing Graphics
    -Amazing Gameplay (adds more challenge this time around)
    -New interesting enemies
    -CD Projekt Red support
    -Amazing new music
    -They added humor this time around which is always nice
    -A bunch of new quest and locations
    -Amazin sendoff for Geralt
    Cons
    -Some people wont get the jokes and references because you need to play the first two games and read the books
    -Geralts last adventure
    Overall this is the best expansion/DLC I have ever played you need to play it    … Expand
  45. Gamebeating
    Jun 5, 2016
    10
    This expansion is one of the best deals in terms of price/value.
    The 30 hour mark set by CDProjectRed was accurate for me, although I did not finish every POI and contract yet.
    The story and characters are 10/10, just like in the base game. Combat has not changed much, so if you did not enjoy it earlier, you wont enjoy it now. There is a lot of new monsters tho. Overall this was a    This expansion is one of the best deals in terms of price/value.
    The 30 hour mark set by CDProjectRed was accurate for me, although I did not finish every POI and contract yet.
    The story and characters are 10/10, just like in the base game.
    Combat has not changed much, so if you did not enjoy it earlier, you wont enjoy it now.
    There is a lot of new monsters tho.
    Overall this was a blast to play, especially after the grim and bloody world of the base game and the HoS expansion.
    It is a bit more lighthearted, but only on the surface.    … Expand
  46. pmart4
    Oct 17, 2016
    10
    I got my first ever computer game back in 1984. It was Sabre Wulf on the ZX Spectrum. I've played the greats. Elite Frontiers, Dizzy, Hunter X Hunter, Altered Beast, Sonic, Mario, Double Dragon, the Half-Life series, Baulders Gate, Skyrim, Gears of War, Halo, Counter Strike, GTA and more than I could ever put into a list.

    It is with that wealth of gaming experience I declare that this    I got my first ever computer game back in 1984. It was Sabre Wulf on the ZX Spectrum. I've played the greats. Elite Frontiers, Dizzy, Hunter X Hunter, Altered Beast, Sonic, Mario, Double Dragon, the Half-Life series, Baulders Gate, Skyrim, Gears of War, Halo, Counter Strike, GTA and more than I could ever put into a list.

    It is with that wealth of gaming experience I declare that this expansion and entire Witcher III series, is, without a doubt, the greatest game ever made to date.    … Expand
  47. DRITZZ_ZARCON
    Jun 5, 2016
    10
    Just completed the series. Loved the Witcher from the very first game all the way up to this last expansion of Witcher 3. The graphics and sound and game play has just got better and better, this expansion finished it off very nicely, hope one day they will revisit it. Best RPG ever. 10/10
  48. LooTheLou
    Jul 23, 2016
    10
    The Witcher 3 was the game of the year for me and a lot of people. This for me, is the best DLC I have ever played. It exceeded expectations, and Blood and Wine does the same! It has all the quality's the main game has and more. What was missing a little in the main game, is in blood and wine. It finishes the Witcher saga in the most perfect way possible. If you wanted more of the WitcherThe Witcher 3 was the game of the year for me and a lot of people. This for me, is the best DLC I have ever played. It exceeded expectations, and Blood and Wine does the same! It has all the quality's the main game has and more. What was missing a little in the main game, is in blood and wine. It finishes the Witcher saga in the most perfect way possible. If you wanted more of the Witcher 3, get this dlc.… Expand
  49. buraksoganci
    Jun 26, 2016
    10
    There are a lot of things to say for this DLC and the whole The Witcher series, but i want to summarize : Excellent work CD projekt red ! You're the real heroes of gamers ! :)
  50. Djauka
    Jun 4, 2016
    10
    9/10 Serious, adult game, huh, guys It's not Disney !!! 18+ Blood, Love, Betrayal) I love this game !!! What a pity that so few now ... **** political correctness
  51. Termin8ter
    May 31, 2016
    10
    Blood & Wine is an excellent expansion to an already exceptional foundation. The land of Touissaint is absolutely packed to the brim with content and collectibles. The main story is about Vampires, and is also engaging. The new characters are just as engaging as the old ones ever were. If you get the chance to pick this bad boy up, take it.
  52. Mewthree
    Jun 2, 2016
    10
    All I can say is bravo, CDPR, bravo. This is hands down the best expansion I've played and loved absolutely every second of it. Completed the whole expansion today and I'm so happy with it. The price is nothing compared to the amount and quality of content. The main quest is intriguing and has many twists and different parts. Side quests are nice, but I hoped there would've been more "big"All I can say is bravo, CDPR, bravo. This is hands down the best expansion I've played and loved absolutely every second of it. Completed the whole expansion today and I'm so happy with it. The price is nothing compared to the amount and quality of content. The main quest is intriguing and has many twists and different parts. Side quests are nice, but I hoped there would've been more "big" side quests.

    For me, Blood and Wine was very emotional. Partly because this is Geralt's last adventure, but mainly because the expansion is simply beautiful. Toussaint is gorgeous, the soundtrack is even better than in the original game and the ending is perfect. On top of that, we get the new mutation system, our own vineyard and much more! This is the goodbye Geralt deserves. Needless to say, if you liked The Witcher 3, you HAVE to buy this.    … Expand
  53. hamoonbeigi
    May 31, 2016
    10
    Blood & Wine is an excellent expansion to an already exceptional foundation. The land of Touissaint is absolutely packed to the brim with content and collectibles. The main story is about Vampires, and is also engaging. The new characters are just as engaging as the old ones ever were
  54. Victorium99
    May 31, 2016
    10
    10/10
    -Excellent Story
    -Nice gameplay (As always)
    -Good enemies.
    -Interesting characters.
    -Beautiful new zone.
    -CDProjektRed

    By far, one of the best expansion i've ever played.
  55. DickTracy
    Jun 2, 2016
    10
    Very satisfying ending to a masterfully crafted series that gamers will replay and look upon dearly for many years to come.
    Blood and Wine is not only a long and pretty expansion to a superb game. It is a different adventure tackled with the same love and the same level of respect for the gamers that the developers showed for the other Witcher entries.
    Toussant is beautiful, griping and    Very satisfying ending to a masterfully crafted series that gamers will replay and look upon dearly for many years to come.
    Blood and Wine is not only a long and pretty expansion to a superb game. It is a different adventure tackled with the same love and the same level of respect for the gamers that the developers showed for the other Witcher entries.
    Toussant is beautiful, griping and full of quests to be had, maidens to be rescued and camaraderie along the way. Thank you Projekt Red for continuing to deliver. Guys it's been emotional.    … Expand
  56. Joey96
    Jun 2, 2016
    10
    Big Fanboy here!!! The first DLC ever that actually somehow felt like a new game was being released. It is an perfect ending for Geralt and the ending scene makes it even more sad, while also giving a satisfied epic conclusion to his adventures.

    The story and the turning points in the story gives the characters more personality and makes them somewhat come alive, you can truly feel the    Big Fanboy here!!! The first DLC ever that actually somehow felt like a new game was being released. It is an perfect ending for Geralt and the ending scene makes it even more sad, while also giving a satisfied epic conclusion to his adventures.

    The story and the turning points in the story gives the characters more personality and makes them somewhat come alive, you can truly feel the tense and the problems at hand! I see many people disliking all the references it makes to other known stuff, but it somehow brings CDPR closer to the player. The humor is great! I've just completed a mission.... that really made me laugh! It is awesome! And very clever that they can actually make fun of themselves!!

    10/10!!! The only sad part is that it was Geralt's last adventure!    … Expand
  57. Frosty1979
    Dec 20, 2017
    10
    Another 10 by CDProjekt. Sure some people may argue it's not perfect. True. But still that expansion deserves a 10 like the main game, because if you wouldn't give that a 10 you actually would have to downgrade all other games by a lot to properly reflect the class of what CDProjekt created here compared to their competition.

    To the expansion. It's even faster paced than the main game    Another 10 by CDProjekt. Sure some people may argue it's not perfect. True. But still that expansion deserves a 10 like the main game, because if you wouldn't give that a 10 you actually would have to downgrade all other games by a lot to properly reflect the class of what CDProjekt created here compared to their competition.

    To the expansion. It's even faster paced than the main game and you practically have quest and enemies everywhere on the map. You could even argue it's a bit crowded. ;)

    The main story is great and fun like always. Highlights are Geralt's interaction with an old friend from the book.

    Also the inventory system has been revamped and for the first time in CdProjekt history is actually user friendly. :)

    Overall a no brainer buy for all Witcher fans.    … Expand
  58. tivec
    Jun 11, 2016
    10
    Witcher 3 with all expansions is pure masterpiece. My over 200h of hunting mosters, discovering places, meeting people, going deeper and deeper into story was simply joy.
    Thank you Geralt and CDP Red for this awesome journey.
    I will miss you so much White Wolf.
  59. Guigui31
    Sep 30, 2016
    10
    Beautifull, a new land to explore, well written story and characters. I almost cried when I figured out this is the end of Geralt' story! I played the three games and loved the experience, don't regret any minute of it. I envy those who will discover this game. What - a - game !
  60. bskierys
    Jun 1, 2019
    10
    This DLC brings the change of the climax. You are entering the fairy tale land full of wine and beautiful views only to find yourself in the middle of the vampire story.
    It's funny that after more than 200 hours into the Witcher 3 world I still don't have enough of it.
  61. poYar
    May 31, 2016
    10
    SUPERB EXPANSION! 12h of game behind me and I can easly say that this is the best expansion I have ever played. Hail to the CDP RED. And defenetly there is more blood than wine.
  62. Penfore
    Aug 14, 2016
    10
    Dear Witcher 3 Haters…

    You. Yes, you! The one screaming, "This is a movie, not a game!" and "They downgraded the graphics!" and other slurs I dare not mention. Tread lightly. You are one. We are hundreds, thousands. Millions. You aren't just IN the minority; you ARE the minority. I don't feel awkward or anxious playing Witcher 3 around others, and your words don't affect me.    Dear Witcher 3 Haters…

    You. Yes, you!
    The one screaming, "This is a movie, not a game!" and "They downgraded the graphics!" and other slurs I dare not mention.

    Tread lightly.

    You are one. We are hundreds, thousands. Millions. You aren't just IN the minority; you ARE the minority.

    I don't feel awkward or anxious playing Witcher 3 around others, and your words don't affect me. Many others, however, are coming out of their shells for the first time in their lives. This is the first time many are enjoying the beautiful world that has been created for us - and it IS beautiful. Incredibly so. DON'T ruin this for them.

    We Witcher 3 fans may have our differences, but we will not hesitate to come to the aid of our fellow witchers, especially against someone who so virulently slurs that which has brought us all together.
    Don't take this the wrong way. I don't hate you. I don't fear you.

    I pity you.

    I'm sorry that you feel this way towards us. I'm sorry that Witcher 3 is such a bane to your existence. And I'm sorry that you are missing out on such a wonderful experience. Mostly, though, I'm sorry that you feel the need to go around and publicly chastise and berate others. I'm sorry that, to ensure your own validity, you need to make others feel invalid. I'm sorry that your self-worth is so infinitesimally miniscule that you have to make others feel less-than-human, at least in your own denatured mind, just to feel whole. I am truly sorry that day-in and day-out you have to put up with your worthless, meaningless, Shakespearean tragedy of a life.
    I ask you politely to cease your unnecessary cries for attention, and instead invite you to join our ranks. Uninstall Call of Duty, start up Witcher 3, and breathe in the splendour and the amazement of the realistic graphics, and then, maybe, just maybe, you'll see what you've been so hopelessly searching for this whole time.    … Expand
  63. Azeriel
    Jun 21, 2016
    10
    Blood and Wine is an amazing conclusion to the epic magnum opus that was The Witcher 3. As always, CDPR nailed every single features of the game with an almost supernatural perfection. Some studios cut of their core game and sells them as DLC. CDPR created a complete game with blood and wine and called it a DLC.

    It was a perfect swan song to Geralt of Rivia.
  64. Derf3L
    Aug 2, 2016
    10
    B&W is an amazing DLC for one of the best games in history.
    Beauclair the new area is huge, game mechanics and interface have been slightly refined. Great story.. and it's amazing to find key characters that accompanied Geralt in all the books.
    If you have read all the books and played all the games, B&W will make you a bit sad, since it brings a true ending to the Witcher saga. A few    B&W is an amazing DLC for one of the best games in history.
    Beauclair the new area is huge, game mechanics and interface have been slightly refined. Great story.. and it's amazing to find key characters that accompanied Geralt in all the books.
    If you have read all the books and played all the games, B&W will make you a bit sad, since it brings a true ending to the Witcher saga.

    A few annoying things are still in the game, like clunky horse controls, some bugs and game difficulty non being challenging in the right way.

    Besided that, it's a masterpiece and must have.    … Expand
  65. ragnarokew
    Jun 16, 2016
    10
    Great as always but why 9 ?

    Because i didn't like endings and you miss too much if you don't replay with other option

    Whatever i just cant give 9 i made it 10 , best dlc ever
  66. EarlessSpark027
    Jun 6, 2016
    10
    After a year of disappointment for AAA games that was 2014, things weren't looking any better in 2015 until the masterful Witcher 3 Wild Hunt was released to massive critical acclaim. A few months after that the first true Expansion Pack Hearts of Stone was released, impressing everyone with it's 10-hours packed content with interesting characters and great story.

    And now the long    After a year of disappointment for AAA games that was 2014, things weren't looking any better in 2015 until the masterful Witcher 3 Wild Hunt was released to massive critical acclaim. A few months after that the first true Expansion Pack Hearts of Stone was released, impressing everyone with it's 10-hours packed content with interesting characters and great story.

    And now the long awaited final journey for Geralt of Rivia, Blood and Wine has come, and straight off the bat this is one of the best Expansion Packs ever made. You are free to explore Toussaint, a land roughly the same size as Velen or Novigrad, packed with so much content not even full games such as Far Cry 3 or Assassin's Creed 3 possessed, and they were full 60$ games, this one costs merely 20$, yet not only does deliver on the price it asked one might argue it deserved even more.

    Toussaint is a beautiful land that seems plucked straight out of a fairy tail, literarily. The map is a joy to explore, and the capital of Beauclair is absolutely stunning. The land is packed with question marks leading to side-quests, treasures, things players have grown accostomed to in the Witcher game. Just as in the Main Game, Blood and Wine features some of the best side-quests in the game with lots of references to pop cultures, fairy tails and even other famous video games. They've even included a few throwbacks to the original Witcher, which for someone who played it at the time of its release, was a joy to behold. The combat is as satisfying as always, with new enemies proving to be a challenge and requiring a fair amount of tactic to defeat. The boss fights are well executed, if a bit easy.

    The Main Story is well crafted and interesting. Different from Hearts of Stone, yet still retaining it's supernatural theme along with a deep look into the flawd relationships between human beings, this story centers around vampires, and that is all you need to know. The characters are memorable and believeble.

    I could go on and on about Blood and Wine. The DLC will take you roughly 20 hours to finish, that is if you use fast travel often. But if you do as I did and used it very rarely, spending most of the time admiring the beautiful scenery, you are looking at 30+ hours of content that fail to ever make you feel dull.

    All in all, I've played a lot of DLCs and Expansion Packs, and so many of them stand out, but I can safely say that Blood and Wine offically takes the cake for me as the best Expansions I've ever played.

    We've reached the final journey for Geralt of Rivia, the White Wolf, but it was a journey worth waiting for, and one worth remembering for a long, long time.

    Hats off to CDProjekt Red.    … Expand
  67. LoopyLocokiller
    Sep 20, 2016
    10
    Blood Wine features a new environment, story and challenges never seen in the vanilla game. New enemies spice up combat and force you to develop new strategies. Touissaint has a beautiful lush landscape, especially compared to the swamps and marshes of Velan.
    In short Blood&Wine offers easily another 20+ hours into your game and it is arguably better than the vanilla game.
  68. OzanDegirmenci
    Feb 21, 2018
    10
    The best game than I ever played, the history is awesome, like the creatures and battles.
    In game, you take dificult desision, and you will cry if you chose bad.
    You will have to many time of play, more than 200 hours.My score 11/10.
  69. GamingNinja
    Jun 4, 2016
    10
    18 dollars for an expansion that feels like a full game, not only that but it's the best gaming experience I had this year so far. CD project red is now officially my new favorite developer.
    This expansion is even better than the game itself, so if you enjoyed the witcher go and buy this expansion NOW!
  70. Markens
    Jun 23, 2016
    10
    Fantastic expansion. The DLC content by itself deserves almost a GOTY in a couple of categories.We probably won't see a DLC this much big in a long time.
  71. LordZeref
    Jun 2, 2016
    10
    Well, I rated this already before I finished the game, and now I keep this rating. Now Hearts of Stone, I loved that expansion, though still set in the Northern Realms, it still had it's flair about it. Blood and Wine. The second expansion of the Witcher 3. I am glad to say it was worth me pre-ordering this every bit. As I said I loved Hearts of Stone, BUT Blood and Wine is **** AMAZING.Well, I rated this already before I finished the game, and now I keep this rating. Now Hearts of Stone, I loved that expansion, though still set in the Northern Realms, it still had it's flair about it. Blood and Wine. The second expansion of the Witcher 3. I am glad to say it was worth me pre-ordering this every bit. As I said I loved Hearts of Stone, BUT Blood and Wine is **** AMAZING. Honestly, the new story, the new setting, the characters everything fits into place. It left me satisfied even after I got the worst ending in the main game. I don't want to spoil much, but you need to buy this as soon as possible. A few cons only being the bugs, and the jokes, some were a hit, some were a miss, but don't worry it doesn't remove the immersiveness of the expansion and it is something that can be overlooked very easily. 10/10. If this was a game in itself, I mean it should have game of the year right now if it can, hell even, it's definitely a contender for some kinda award. BUY IT NOW.
    P.S I liked this even better than the main game itself.    … Expand
  72. guilhermefdias
    Aug 29, 2016
    10
    A perfect end for a perfect game. Blood and Wine just adds more to what CD Projekt Red have created.
    Hands down, best game ever made.
    Geralt must live forever.
  73. chumpwithnoname
    Aug 26, 2023
    10
    Absolutely marvelous afterword for the Witcher saga. it is a story of Geralt settling-up in some far-far-away land. There will be no main characters from the original saga and this is good thing because Geralt is starting a new life there.
  74. muzmuz
    Apr 16, 2017
    10
    Blood and Wine is yet another master-crafted DLC from CD Projekt Red, providing amusing content in terms of both quantity and quality; packaged in an incredibly beautiful map.
  75. LimitedEdition
    Jun 7, 2016
    10
    My list descending in personal priority concerning negative and positive aspects:

    Negative: 1. Story took its time to grab me, early dialogues appeal partly overloaded 2. Some minor bugs and performance issues 3. Antagonist lacks color Positive: 1. Gorgeous new landscapes and impressive visual candies, a lot of content to explore 2. Heavily improved user interface and very    My list descending in personal priority concerning negative and positive aspects:

    Negative:
    1. Story took its time to grab me, early dialogues appeal partly overloaded
    2. Some minor bugs and performance issues
    3. Antagonist lacks color

    Positive:
    1. Gorgeous new landscapes and impressive visual candies, a lot of content to explore
    2. Heavily improved user interface and very useful added functionalities like enemy scaling
    3. Many well developed characters, main-story is well written, same goes for side-quests

    I give 10 because otherwise I would have to downgrade all other games. No game is perfect, but close to is enough for me. CD Projekt showed that they are listening to their customers and if you liked the previous parts of the game, there is no way around this add-on! Have fun!

    If this review was helpful to you, please let me know!    … Expand
  76. Dante01310
    Jun 4, 2016
    10
    Great game, Gerald says goodbye with a huge expansion, introducing new terrain is almost the same as red dead redention, options narrative level, history tells us ...... worth every penny counts.
  77. StereoFlava
    Jun 1, 2016
    10
    If Wild Hunt was one of the best games i ever played.
    This is one of the best expansions/DLC i ever played.
    CDPR once again proves they are one if the best developers on the market.
  78. meta_reviewer
    Jun 1, 2016
    10
    The Best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  79. NuclearManx
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    Simple breakdown
    Pros
    - Stunning graphics - thanks to the new grass rendering technology - better than main game. - Characters were very well done - Main story was good but the overall length was slightly disappointing - I preferred the main story and HoS story - Side quests are very good - The points of interest are better than the main game's points of interest Neutral - Vivid    Simple breakdown
    Pros
    - Stunning graphics - thanks to the new grass rendering technology - better than main game.
    - Characters were very well done
    - Main story was good but the overall length was slightly disappointing - I preferred the main story and HoS story
    - Side quests are very good
    - The points of interest are better than the main game's points of interest

    Neutral
    - Vivid art and lighting style that matches the theme - personally I like it however people that prefer a darker more grimy lighting style (like dark souls or even the main game for example) may not like it

    Cons
    - I do think this game suffers from some sort of aliasing problem due to the engine's incapability to have proper anti-aliasing
    - Not very many Witcher contracts    … Expand
  80. CerberusGate
    Jun 8, 2016
    10
    The positive aspects of Blood and Wine are an intriguing and compelling story, interesting and well-written characters, good writing with plenty of tongue-in-cheek humor (writing is not as good as Hearts of Stone but that's a different story), and a large new region (Toussaint) filled with content and quests to resolve.

    There are some issues with it like bugs and glitches but a patch to    The positive aspects of Blood and Wine are an intriguing and compelling story, interesting and well-written characters, good writing with plenty of tongue-in-cheek humor (writing is not as good as Hearts of Stone but that's a different story), and a large new region (Toussaint) filled with content and quests to resolve.

    There are some issues with it like bugs and glitches but a patch to fix said bugs has been announced which is the appropriate response by any developer whenever such problems arise and are reported.

    Blood and Wine is a worthy swan song for CD Projekt RED's Witcher series and feels like an essential addition to the base game.    … Expand
  81. Skidrow1911
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    best dlc ever best dlc ever best dlc ever best dlc ever best dlc ever best dlc ever
  82. Oppip
    Jun 5, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Hands down one of the best DLC I've ever bought: storywise it's marvellous, minus some little nasty bug on some sidequests (so totally neglectible).
    It does what it promises, i.e. gives a graceful ending to the witcher franchise (at least I hope for Geralt's Story - I do really hope CDProject doesn't decide to milk it EA-Style and starts churning out a new witcher sequel every a few years) - just to make a comparison, remember the last RPG ending that felt really satisfactory, a final conclusion of your journey:
    -Skyrim? Does it have a ending? 'Cause the main campaign is one of the most unappealing ever
    -Mass Effect 3? Ha, they had to publish an immediate dlc to fix it so much it sucked
    -DA:Inquisition? A little better with it last dlc, but in perspective the whole thing looks like a glorified preamble to DA:4 in Tevinter

    This games wraps up the dlc ending and the main game one if( like I did) you start the dlc after completing the main campaign, and you see geralt with his [Spoiler ahead] beloved (Triss, Yennefer, or Cirilla) "retire" to an splendid vineyard in the countryside.

    the only ending the compares to this one for the sense of "really" ended, is the movie about Ezio's dead (AC:Embers); and - just sayn', there ezio died.    … Expand
  83. rnpena
    Nov 8, 2016
    10
    The Witcher 3 it's a mark of eficiency on this market , who lost the charm because companies who want to bring 5/10 games a year and don't deliver one top, mostly in Single Player.

    Like the other expansion, this one, brings us new weapons and skills, who make diference completely, because you don't feel playing just a continuation of the history, it's a new game, but without remind what    The Witcher 3 it's a mark of eficiency on this market , who lost the charm because companies who want to bring 5/10 games a year and don't deliver one top, mostly in Single Player.

    Like the other expansion, this one, brings us new weapons and skills, who make diference completely, because you don't feel playing just a continuation of the history, it's a new game, but without remind what makes him the best RPG and game as single player of all times!

    But, the history it's real good, like the Wild Hunt, they can draw your attention and make you feel part of the game, the secondary questions it's great too, with new itens on the mapa and goods fights.    … Expand
  84. chris247482
    Jun 24, 2016
    10
    If you like the witcher base game then just buy this expansion. Lot of content and at first I was a bit skeptical given how bright the world was, but the normal witcher story lines are all there. The environment is a nice change of pace from the base game. There are a lot of quests plus new mutations to research and you get your own vineyard. There is a new deck for gwent which doesn'tIf you like the witcher base game then just buy this expansion. Lot of content and at first I was a bit skeptical given how bright the world was, but the normal witcher story lines are all there. The environment is a nice change of pace from the base game. There are a lot of quests plus new mutations to research and you get your own vineyard. There is a new deck for gwent which doesn't take long to build assuming you have a solid deck from before. I really enjoyed the expansion and even though I am done with the main story I am going back to gather the best armor sets/ weapons and complete every single quest so I don't miss anything. There are multiple different endings so significant replay value in that sense as well. This was an expansion but it has more content than some entire games. If you enjoyed your time in witcher 3 then without a doubt get this expac now. You will not be disappointed.… Expand
  85. ShiArch
    Jul 13, 2018
    10
    A DLC that rivals full releases in its content and depth. Extremely beautiful, masterfully crafted.
    My rating : 100/100
  86. marinflawers
    Sep 2, 2016
    10
    Every last spot is carefully designed and staged,
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    this is not any game, it is like enjoying a good book or a Shakespeare play! Clever plot, deep, intriguing characters, all set in a rich, lively open word scenario that varies from handsome postcard panoramas to your deepest fantasies or nightmares.. These are only a few of the elements that will surround you in an happy or a dramatic    Every last spot is carefully designed and staged,
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    this is not any game, it is like enjoying a good book or a Shakespeare play!
    Clever plot, deep, intriguing characters, all set in a rich, lively open word scenario that varies from handsome postcard panoramas to your deepest fantasies or nightmares..
    These are only a few of the elements that will surround you in an happy or a dramatic way. The game is not as simple as defeating waves of enemies and ghastly monsters, even though you may enjoy this as well!
    To draw the conclusions, I would say this is stuff to make you dream at night, to feel something like a piece of your heart has been, for a moment, in this land of wonders.
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    simply, a masterpiece.
    10/10    … Expand
  87. Lukecali97
    Jun 6, 2016
    10
    A beautiful ending to the series (if it is ending forever )that I fell in love with Thank you CD project red for this near. Perfect experience
  88. matrixasiseefit
    Jun 11, 2016
    10
    This expansion is made better than most other full games released this year. I seriously would nominate it for Game of the Year in 2016 if it were possible. A true masterpiece that every RPG fan should play.
  89. Shadow1
    Jul 24, 2016
    10
    This is DLC for Witcher 3 Wild Hunt . Graphics is one of the best in 2015, storyline is very good, this storyline about Witcher find Chiri (girl, which learn in Witcher School), Blood and Wine made this game is better, but Witcher 3 Wild Hunt is very amazing too, gameplay is very good, interesting action and quest, very good, best game of 2015 and best DLC of 2016 . Amazing and interesting game .
  90. pplay3r
    Jul 7, 2016
    10
    its just the greatest game u will ever play until now, it worth the wait and it worth to play.
    thanks CDproject for the game that will never forget :).
  91. loveling
    Sep 16, 2016
    10
    I had a strong impression with the Witcher 3 Wild Hunt one of the best games I've ever played, and again the development company and the witcher 3 again surprised me because blood and wine DLC is too good, I think it is better than the original wild hunt, a DLC game attractive for everyone to spend money to buy it, I believe so .
  92. wanderingmoon
    Apr 1, 2017
    10
    Every second of Blood & Wine is rich with beautiful scenery, superb voice acting and as always, a phenomenal story. I can wholeheartedly say it's worth the £16, and if you manage to get it for less you will almost feel like you've robbed the developers.

    You can truly feel how much care they have put in to this final instalment in the Witcher 3 saga, and they could not have wrapped it    Every second of Blood & Wine is rich with beautiful scenery, superb voice acting and as always, a phenomenal story. I can wholeheartedly say it's worth the £16, and if you manage to get it for less you will almost feel like you've robbed the developers.

    You can truly feel how much care they have put in to this final instalment in the Witcher 3 saga, and they could not have wrapped it up in a more satisfying fashion. I will say however that for maximum appreciation, play it after you have completed the main story. I won't say any more than that, but I would say it's quite an important recommendation for how satisfied it will leave you feeling at the end.    … Expand
  93. Kirillito
    Jun 11, 2016
    10
    The amount of content and the quality of that content is overwhelming. Compared to other so-called "DLC" that are being produced by most companies in the market, this should be considered as a full game. And a very beautiful and entertaining game to say the least.
  94. Brandon_Harris
    Jun 5, 2016
    10
    It’s definitely an expansion that lives up to its name. If you’ve played the previous expansion for this title, Hearts of Stone, you’ll know what to expect in terms of quantity. This time, you’ll have a completely new land area to explore with many missions. Like the other expansion, there are both main storyline quests and also many optional quests added.

    Before I get started on the    It’s definitely an expansion that lives up to its name. If you’ve played the previous expansion for this title, Hearts of Stone, you’ll know what to expect in terms of quantity. This time, you’ll have a completely new land area to explore with many missions. Like the other expansion, there are both main storyline quests and also many optional quests added.

    Before I get started on the expansion itself, I do want to point out some facts regarding the update that preceded this expansion. This game update changed the game significantly, not just with fixing bugs, but also with improving gameplay. It’s clear that the developers listened to client feedback when they made this patch because all of the actions that were troublesome in The Witcher 3 were fixed.

    For example, item categorization has been extremely improved, with divisions of types of items. The world map has an improved interface to help speed up navigation. It is also now extremely easy to read through unread notes. There’s now no need to scramble through the inventory to search for unread notes, there’s simply a shortcut key that will detect all unread notes automatically for you to scroll through. This update, available for those who didn’t even purchase the expansion, actually made me revisit the game! I spent several days exploring the world and doing sidequests without even touching the expansion I bought!

    Back onto the topic of the expansion. The optional quests definitely aren’t fetch quests. Each one has different characters and have complete voice acting with its own objectives. It may be true that few of the bosses are recycled between an optional quest and a main storyline mission, but it’s not a big deal because the new land introduces many completely new enemy types.

    As well, a new gwent deck, the Skellige deck, is added along with a new tournament sidequest. Many people were angry because you have to use the new deck in the tournament in this expansion, but it’s actually quite fun learning how to use another deck and actually makes it a bit more challenging. In order to build a Skellige deck, one will need to win gwent against numerous characters in the expansion.

    Otherwise, the gameplay flaws present in the base game are still present in the expansion, but they’re not too bad. Yes, the combat can get repetitive after some time. I’d encourage players to talk to characters, then do some quests where you fight enemies, then talk to some more characters again.

    But, this game and its expansion really are the definition of high fantasy. For those who may take a long break before completing the game, there are data entry pages available in the game to read up on characters and enemies. These kinds of small details aren’t present in games nowadays.

    In fact, I enjoy preparing for fights because the beastiary in the game clearly details enemy weaknesses. Some people even go as far as to say that Geralt is a high fantasy version of Batman, due to how much he prepares for fighting. On the other hand, people also claim that the combat in this game is similar to Batman, which is meant to be an offense because recent Batman games are known for having combat mechanics where one mashes a button or two. It’s true that the combat in this game can be reduced to button mashing, but affecting battles through using potions and oil is an option that makes battles fun and quicker. Customization options are certainly present within the game.

    The amount of things to do in this expansion is limitless. The expansion’s main storyline may take 5 - 10 hours, with perhaps another 5 – 10 hours for all of its sidequests. The dialogue is really well-written and conversations will actually change significantly depending on your dialogue choices. The dialogue buttons do an amazing job at summarizing what Geralt is going to say when you select it without reducing detail. This is contrasted against Fallout 4, where the dialogue options are summarized too much and you’re not completely sure what your character is going to say. I’m not spoiling anything about the storyline, but it’s certainly on-par in terms of quantity with the main game and the expansion. If you purchased the game and its first expansion, there’s no excuse for not purchasing the second expansion.

    It’s not something I say often, but I feel like I’m scamming them when I play this game, due to how much I’m getting compared to how much I’m paying.

    CD Projekt, the developer of this game, is definitely one of the leaders in today’s gaming generation. It’s strange, I played the original Witcher back in the fall of 2007 and I remember that the game tried to do a lot, but had severe budget limitations. I’m really happy that, due to their hard work and success, CD Projekt has become a leader in the gaming industry, now making multimillion dollar video games in the industry.

    I wholeheartedly look forward to CD Projekt’s next game.    … Expand
  95. Haizedd
    Jun 6, 2016
    10
    This was amazing best dlc I have played in years.I thought the new character Detlaff was intresting and I wish he was in it more I loved Regis probably my 2nd favorite character in the game.I thought the duchess was ok but not developed enough and the movement and combat is still iffy but doesnt take away fromeverthing else. The new setting tousaint is amazing and ill be spending much moreThis was amazing best dlc I have played in years.I thought the new character Detlaff was intresting and I wish he was in it more I loved Regis probably my 2nd favorite character in the game.I thought the duchess was ok but not developed enough and the movement and combat is still iffy but doesnt take away fromeverthing else. The new setting tousaint is amazing and ill be spending much more time Also some of the boss fights are incredibly challenging on higher difficultys It has a very memorible story and the ending i got was a pretty good way too send it off side quests are great and some of the other tweaks to the leveling system are pretty good the new gear is cool and the side quests are great usually having some sort of twist to them and are pretty lengthy voice acting is great dialogue options are meningfull with some major consequences.And if this is truly the last we will see of geralt then they sent it off excellently and could be argued as a better send off than uncharted 4.There is an AMAZING amount of value here and if youre a witcher 3 fan You will not and I mean not be disapointed with what you get by far my favorite game I have ever played and when you see that last scene it gives a weird feeling that makes you think this is it isnt it and that final shot gives you a nice feeling.This game is a true masterpiece on its own but the two dlc's just give it an even better reputation.CD PROJEKT RED have shown that you dont need billions of euro's to make a great game but what you need is developers that WANT to do their job wright and make a game with an amazing story great characters and more.And I hope there next two games cyber punk 2077 and the unnanounced game can be great aswell.This dlc you cannot pass up on if youre a witcher 3 player even if you got bored off the witcher this will certenally get you back in it.… Expand
  96. UnholyDemoniX
    Jun 3, 2016
    10
    Best game series i have ever played!!! Amazing games!!! and the ending of the dlc was the best! i couldn't wish for something more for Geralts last adventure!
  97. cucukatu
    Jun 1, 2016
    10
    This DLC alone should be the game of the year 2016. It is really this good and this big.
    It makes almost all other full games pale in comparison.

    If only CD is able to optimize the loading time when Geralt dies I would happily give it a 20 out 10.
  98. DarKz_MeTaLx
    Jun 1, 2016
    10
    this is probably the best DLC ever made. New enemies, new locations, new soundtrack, new items and new, amazing story.
    Other developers would sell Blood and Wine as a normal full game, and obviously for ~40$.
    I'm glad that CD Project RED made games about Geralt and his next adventures. Witcher is one of my favorites books, and now I'm able to see on screen everything I could imagine when    this is probably the best DLC ever made. New enemies, new locations, new soundtrack, new items and new, amazing story.
    Other developers would sell Blood and Wine as a normal full game, and obviously for ~40$.
    I'm glad that CD Project RED made games about Geralt and his next adventures. Witcher is one of my favorites books, and now I'm able to see on screen everything I could imagine when I was reading book.    … Expand
  99. Tagirix
    Jun 14, 2016
    10
    Notable story, interesting gameplay, awesome soundtrack, splendid characters, new quests, new location — everything mentioned here makes the DLC great. I'm pretty sure that almost everyone who played the original game will definitely purchase the DLC to support the developers and access a completely new gaming experience.
  100. icelander
    Jul 22, 2016
    10
    Perfect last DLC for one of the best RPG games. Besides the plot might be a bit weaker than in the first DLC Hearts of Stone, side quests and stories are fantastic, fun and exciting.
    With new location (it's not Velen/Novigrad again, like in Hearts of Stone), this is like a new game.
    If you played Witcher 3, you must buy and play it.
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  1. Easy Allies
    Dec 1, 2016
    90
    The Witcher 3: Blood & Wine is an exceptional expansion that reignites a sense of wonder even for players who have put in hundreds of hours so far. The breadth and variety of all that’s included stands stronger than many full-priced sequels. As a twenty-dollar add-on, it’s absolutely worthwhile.
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  2. Pelit (Finland)
    Sep 28, 2016
    90
    An excellent add-on for an excellent game. [Aug 2016]
  3. Games Master UK
    Aug 21, 2016
    85
    A vast, joyful playground, and a wonderful excuse to return to The Witcher 3 one last time. [Aug 2016, p.81]
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