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!
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Universal acclaim - based on 50 Critic Reviews

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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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