The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Hearts of Stone

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  1. Mandulum
    Jun 19, 2016
    8
    Five Word Review: Side quest feel but worthwhile.
    Favorite Thing: An enjoyable story and a good romp.
    Least Favorite Thing: No gear progression, I wanted something new!

    Playtime: ~ 14h
    Enjoyment: 8/10
    Recommendation: It's worth your time.
  2. Gamed2long
    Sep 24, 2016
    10
    If you liked the characters of Witcher 3, which I did, this expansion is terrific. Its shorter than the base game, and set in one of the same areas (though it expanded nicely upon a little traveled part of the map). But it is also more condensed. Basically its more awesome in a smaller box. There are some side quests, but not a lot. There are new monsters and bosses which cause you toIf you liked the characters of Witcher 3, which I did, this expansion is terrific. Its shorter than the base game, and set in one of the same areas (though it expanded nicely upon a little traveled part of the map). But it is also more condensed. Basically its more awesome in a smaller box. There are some side quests, but not a lot. There are new monsters and bosses which cause you to re-think battle tactics. There is a new enchanter merchant who can introduce some quality of life improvements. More significantly the main 4 quests are up there with the best quests in the base game, and thats 70% of the expansion right there. The characters are fully fleshed out 3 dimensional beings, despite only one of them appearing in the books. It is fun at times, dark at times and tragic at times. Every quest has a purpose. No fetch runs or pointless collections here. And the environment.... There is a house. Once you see it in the game world, once in someones impressionist painting of it, and once in some sort of nightmare place. The contrast between these impressions of the same place are nothing short of masterful. Far better than one could expect from a new space that would be more of the same. Compared to other DLC out there Hearts of Stone is a bargain and well worth it. I'd go so far as to say "best expansion ever" but I'll have to play blood and wine first to see if that's true.… Expand
  3. Aeryx
    Jan 17, 2021
    10
    As someone who found the main quest of the Witcher 3 to be good if not a bit disappointing, I can guarantee you that Hearts of Stone is my number 1 Witcher universe expansion pack. The writing and story is absolutely top notch and far superior to the main story. It is short but compelling and truly memorable. Iris von Everec is Waifu of the Year and Master of Mirrors wins Most TerrifyingAs someone who found the main quest of the Witcher 3 to be good if not a bit disappointing, I can guarantee you that Hearts of Stone is my number 1 Witcher universe expansion pack. The writing and story is absolutely top notch and far superior to the main story. It is short but compelling and truly memorable. Iris von Everec is Waifu of the Year and Master of Mirrors wins Most Terrifying Best Friend of the Year award. For the low asking price or free if you get the GoTY version, you get an unforgettable experience that will be a gold standard in story-driven RPGs for decades to come.… Expand
  4. Sean-M
    Jul 23, 2020
    8
    Comparing to the Blood and Wine DLC, this one is a little bit bland. Still a great addition though.
  5. TimW001
    Apr 3, 2017
    9
    This was a great adventure. Very enjoyable. Incredibly fun boss fights. A great extension to the main game. Adds approximately 15 more hours of game play. If you own the Witcher 3 this is a must have.
  6. saito200a
    Feb 2, 2020
    10
    Whereas I think Blood and Wine is a bit above HoS, I give this a 10 just because of the characters Olgierd von Everec and Gaunter O'Dimm. Also, possibly the best quest in the game + expansions. You'll know which one when you play it.

    Play this.
  7. sgy0003
    Mar 29, 2016
    9
    Wow, a dlc that is actually worth the money you pay for. You don't see a lot of those these days. CDPR did a fantastic job of crafting a solid dlc. There are tons of npcs to meet, new armors and weapons to craft and upgrade, new quests to invest your time on, and new part of the map to explore. The dlc's plot is not connected to the main game, which allows players to start whenever theyWow, a dlc that is actually worth the money you pay for. You don't see a lot of those these days. CDPR did a fantastic job of crafting a solid dlc. There are tons of npcs to meet, new armors and weapons to craft and upgrade, new quests to invest your time on, and new part of the map to explore. The dlc's plot is not connected to the main game, which allows players to start whenever they want. The only reason I'm giving 9 instead of 10 is because of how the new area to explore looks the same as the rest of the map.… Expand
  8. Tomle1202
    Jan 25, 2018
    9
    Despite all of its sometimes tiresome puzzles and poorly implemented new features, Hearts of Stone is one of the best expansion packs the gaming world has seen in recent years.
  9. Gohenko
    Jun 5, 2016
    9
    The writing is absolutely superb and there's easily enough content here to justify the price tag. A must-have for fans of the main game, no doubt about that.
  10. dabyd1304
    Mar 15, 2018
    7
    Oh, la gran historia de los Von Everec. Esta expansión tiene un guión grandioso. Nunca antes había visto una trama sobre el deseo tan atrayente y bien contada. Es cierto que tiene algunos problemas, principalmente centrados en algún que otro combate contra jefes finales no muy inspirados y hasta cierto punto desesperantes a la par que aburridos.

    A pesar de ello, es sin duda una gran    Oh, la gran historia de los Von Everec. Esta expansión tiene un guión grandioso. Nunca antes había visto una trama sobre el deseo tan atrayente y bien contada. Es cierto que tiene algunos problemas, principalmente centrados en algún que otro combate contra jefes finales no muy inspirados y hasta cierto punto desesperantes a la par que aburridos.

    A pesar de ello, es sin duda una gran expansión.    … Expand
  11. Nerocz1
    Feb 12, 2016
    9
    Such an amazing add-on. In fact, this was the best DLC since Half Life Opposing Force. Very funny and strong. Really fun to play and story is strong. Don´t hasitate to download and play it.
  12. Mewthree
    Jun 1, 2016
    9
    Contrary to CDPR's definition, this DLC isn't really an expansion, as it's essentially only one long quest and a couple of side quests. Yes, I know, there's the runewright, new armor and weapons and stuff like that, but they are all pretty minor things overall. The runewright especially is a bit disappointing. That said, boy is it a good DLC. The main quest is excellent and O'Dimm is aContrary to CDPR's definition, this DLC isn't really an expansion, as it's essentially only one long quest and a couple of side quests. Yes, I know, there's the runewright, new armor and weapons and stuff like that, but they are all pretty minor things overall. The runewright especially is a bit disappointing. That said, boy is it a good DLC. The main quest is excellent and O'Dimm is a perfect villain. I really enjoyed the mysterious atmosphere. The side quests are also great. Although there is one part of the main quest that's a bit dull and I wasn't satisfied with the ending, in the end I was pleasantly surprised and enjoyed it thoroughly. For 10€ this is absolutely a must buy.… Expand
  13. JuanLuisGG14
    Jul 8, 2018
    9
    After the unpopular view i had about many aspects of the base Witcher 3 game, i didn't expect this to be as good as it was.
    CD Project absolutely delivered in this one, and got a lot better in pacing and the narrative itself is more vivid (use of better and more varied camera fixes which makes it more dynamic)
    Characters itself are excellent and fleshed out, and the storyline is    After the unpopular view i had about many aspects of the base Witcher 3 game, i didn't expect this to be as good as it was.
    CD Project absolutely delivered in this one, and got a lot better in pacing and the narrative itself is more vivid (use of better and more varied camera fixes which makes it more dynamic)
    Characters itself are excellent and fleshed out, and the storyline is original and makes really good use of the choice-making.
    I consider this DLC a 9, one of the best i played    … Expand
  14. bskierys
    Jun 1, 2019
    10
    The perfect expansion for the perfect game. It feels like this DLC is even more detailed than the base game (which may be a logical thing since it is smaller). Now every banding camp has its own story with a journal explaining it (the game does make fun of it at some point).
    The main story is great. Full of climax that will give you chills. There is love, a curse, a mysterious creepy    The perfect expansion for the perfect game. It feels like this DLC is even more detailed than the base game (which may be a logical thing since it is smaller). Now every banding camp has its own story with a journal explaining it (the game does make fun of it at some point).
    The main story is great. Full of climax that will give you chills. There is love, a curse, a mysterious creepy enemy and there is even a heist story.
    That's how you do a DLC.    … Expand
  15. Ad4m-San
    Aug 13, 2019
    9
    It took me longer to finish it then a few AAA Games, 80-90 rated Games... This Dlc proves that there is a few additional content wich are worth buying.
  16. chumpwithnoname
    Aug 26, 2023
    10
    Absolutely marvelous addon. Worth every single grosz (penny) you spend on it.
    Gaunter o'Dim is just the best NPC in whole gaming.
  17. muzmuz
    Apr 8, 2017
    9
    The Witcher 3's first expansion is a bit less deep as compared to the main story but possesses a greater amount of humor and a better feel of adventure. Hearts of Stone is truly what you can call a DLC -- hooking me again in the game, tending to my wounds after the peculiar wave of sadness that comes when you finish a game as good as The Witcher 3.
  18. paulwin
    Feb 11, 2016
    10
    I think Witcher 3 is probably one of the game that I really become attached to the main characters and the supporting characters. so this is one game that I am really sad to see it end. I will take time to slowly play it over again in the future.
    The overall gameplay is good and the cut scenes are just the right amount and in the right moments. Inside the cut scenes characters act and    I think Witcher 3 is probably one of the game that I really become attached to the main characters and the supporting characters. so this is one game that I am really sad to see it end. I will take time to slowly play it over again in the future.
    The overall gameplay is good and the cut scenes are just the right amount and in the right moments. Inside the cut scenes characters act and look like real actors. Their facial expression and movements are so real. At times I feel like I am living inside a story with the main characters. So if you ever want to act out a movie instead of watching one, this is the game to play.    … Expand
  19. xdan
    Nov 17, 2019
    8
    The main game and the DLC Blood and Wine are absolute masterpieces. This, however, disappointed me a bit. Not that it was bad, it was just not as good. Main game is a 10 while this is an 8. Still recommended.
  20. Krzych
    Feb 6, 2018
    9
    It has a pretty bad start but everything that happens later is great. I didn't expect this kind of package from small 10 hour expansion. It carries all the advantages of main game, especially strong story with hard and impactful choices, both more intensive than in main game, some choices are really hard and emotional. HoS also improves upon some things, with the biggest difference inIt has a pretty bad start but everything that happens later is great. I didn't expect this kind of package from small 10 hour expansion. It carries all the advantages of main game, especially strong story with hard and impactful choices, both more intensive than in main game, some choices are really hard and emotional. HoS also improves upon some things, with the biggest difference in combat, especially boss fights that are now much more challenging and exciting than in a base game. It also adds a bit more variety to gameplay. Very good, this is something you think about days or even weeks after finishing the game.… Expand
  21. natanfk
    Jan 20, 2017
    9
    It is a very good DLC, with a very good story and development of new characters. However, the ending is a bit disappointing. No final boss fight, only running around trying to find a reflection was kinda boring (and with that damn time limit)
  22. 4uvak_01
    Dec 9, 2019
    10
    ЭТО ПРОСТО НЕЧТО! СЮЖЕТНАЯ ЛИНИЯ НЕ УСТУПАЕТ СЮЖЕТУ ОСНОВНОЙ ИГРЫ!!!!!!!!!
  23. AkumaJack
    Oct 4, 2017
    9
    (almost) Everything a DLC should have:
    New mechanics added to enchant weapons. New sidequests, new NPC to talk to.
    A good story with great characters and enemies. If you liked the Witcher 3 you should play Hearts of Stone.
  24. Ghenixy
    Nov 3, 2017
    9
    Story 10 Combat 8 World 9 Music 9 characters 10 Bosses 8 Hours 12
    Perfect DLC. CD Project red created a wonderful story with amazing and interesting characters. The map got a bit bigger and a new forging system are included in the DLC. For its very cheap price and lots of content I have to say that this is one of the best DLCs out there.
  25. UncleEd
    Oct 12, 2021
    9
    Hearts of Stone is one of those rare cases where the expansion is better than the main game. My gameplay criticisms to the Witcher 3 still apply to the DLC. Where it differs is that Hearts of Stone has such beautiful story and the game focuses on its strengths. You won’t find unnecessary fetch quests here. All quests contribute to the game’s narrative, story and character development.Hearts of Stone is one of those rare cases where the expansion is better than the main game. My gameplay criticisms to the Witcher 3 still apply to the DLC. Where it differs is that Hearts of Stone has such beautiful story and the game focuses on its strengths. You won’t find unnecessary fetch quests here. All quests contribute to the game’s narrative, story and character development. Hearts of Stone takes you to a short but very memorable journey.

    PS: The game features a spectacular song (aka Master Mirror’s song). It gave me the creeps and reminded me a particular level from Sanitarium (1998).    … Expand
  26. Jackermy
    Nov 14, 2020
    9
    Very cool DLC that has all the features of the original game with a cool storyline, and a lot of new interesting bosses and equipment but the side quests are not so good as it was in original game
  27. Gelaos
    Feb 7, 2019
    8
    Hearts of Stone brings phenomenal story and characters. The Man of Glass, the haunted mansion (the scariest quest in the entire Witcher series for me so far), the village wedding (the funniest quest in the entire Witcher series, I couldn't stop laughing), heist mission, challenging boss battles and more.

    Great DLC.
  28. randomPlayer42
    Oct 14, 2018
    10
    On par with the excellent main game, with great characters, if you liked the main game get it!
  29. UltiDK
    Oct 5, 2019
    9
    Fantastic DLC. 10 hours of new main story content, for only 10€! The boss battles in the DLC are also much better than the ones from the main game. The new enchanting feature is also pretty neat, however, the DLC could've used some more side quests, but it's still a great DLC that's totally worth your money.
  30. MatikTheSeventh
    Oct 10, 2020
    9
    CD Projekt Red's DLC policies are one of the best in the industry. It's very cheap and very, very well-made. The story of Master Mirror is better than the main quest line in some cases.
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#5 Best PC Game of 2015
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#27 Most Discussed PC Game of 2015
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#10 Most Shared PC Game of 2015

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 37 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 36 out of 37
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 37
  3. Negative: 0 out of 37
  1. PLAY! Zine
    Jul 6, 2016
    95
    With Geralt's final adventure coming to an end, CD Projekt Red did a masterful job. Action, intrigue, love and Gwent - it's all there and it's better than ever. Truly a finale worthy of the legendary Witcher.
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  2. PC Invasion
    May 31, 2016
    90
    Hearts of Stone is an essential pickup if you’re playing The Witcher 3.
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  3. CD-Action
    Dec 16, 2015
    90
    12 hour long expansion almost as good as the original game. [12/2015, p.42]
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