Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 679 Ratings

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  1. HoRuzz
    Oct 26, 2018
    10
    So good game! I spent around 50 hours there! We want to get more story about Witcher! Thx CD Project RED FOR THIS !!!!
  2. Sejo
    Oct 26, 2018
    10
    The story is wonderful, the characters are charismatic as they feel with a story behind, the original touch that they have given the game with that atmosphere and colors depending on the area where we are together with the card battles and texts that advance while the characters talk and decisions this paerece me a game that can not go unnoticed by all the fans of the saga The Witcher orThe story is wonderful, the characters are charismatic as they feel with a story behind, the original touch that they have given the game with that atmosphere and colors depending on the area where we are together with the card battles and texts that advance while the characters talk and decisions this paerece me a game that can not go unnoticed by all the fans of the saga The Witcher or the experts of the Gwent. An authentic wonder recommended.… Expand
  3. Andrey_M
    Oct 26, 2018
    10
    The game is fantastic!
    One may say that it is just a single player mod for Gwent, but it is actually way more than this. The game has an exceedingly good plot (probably it is the best plot I have seen for a couple of years), interesting characters and the general style is beautiful and neat. The battles are card-baser (more precisely, Gwent-based) and they are diverse and interesting (and    The game is fantastic!
    One may say that it is just a single player mod for Gwent, but it is actually way more than this. The game has an exceedingly good plot (probably it is the best plot I have seen for a couple of years), interesting characters and the general style is beautiful and neat. The battles are card-baser (more precisely, Gwent-based) and they are diverse and interesting (and there is a rather good tutorial).    … Expand
  4. Stazzz
    Oct 25, 2018
    10
    I fell in love with this game.
    Must have for all witcher fans
    Great story and lovely characters.
  5. Axel654321
    Oct 25, 2018
    10
    its great...amazing graphic...amazing gameplay...amazing meve..amazing all...
  6. Gradstudent
    Oct 25, 2018
    0
    My previous review was flagged out of existence, so I'll keep this review as dry and impersonal as possible: I personally find this game to be dull and distasteful, and a blatant ripoff for its asking price. If you like it, good on you and I'm happy for you. For everyone else: spend your money elsewhere.
  7. FogCityRoller
    Oct 25, 2018
    10
    Phenomenal game. It's obvious CDPR are fans of the Heroes of Might and Magic series (the entries prior to Ubisoft destroying the franchise). If you love HOMM, I think you will love Thronebreaker. Top-down exploration on a map with resources, buildings to upgrade in your camp, quests, treasure to uncover via maps, all meshing together with a fantastic art style, great music and voicePhenomenal game. It's obvious CDPR are fans of the Heroes of Might and Magic series (the entries prior to Ubisoft destroying the franchise). If you love HOMM, I think you will love Thronebreaker. Top-down exploration on a map with resources, buildings to upgrade in your camp, quests, treasure to uncover via maps, all meshing together with a fantastic art style, great music and voice acting, and story. I will be ecstatic if CDPR allocates a team to continue developing games in this iteration for the future.… Expand
  8. Rethray
    Oct 25, 2018
    10
    Great Game. Nice plot, fantastic gameplay and voice over! Like a good tale by the fire!
  9. Nowakowski
    Oct 25, 2018
    10
    Thronebreaker it looks really interesting.
    The writing is exceptional, characters are amazing and there are a lot of side quests with interesting twists to them. Every battle feels unique and different. And the atmosphere is so thick it just engulfs you. The cards are also... wait, what? It’s a card game? Wtf...
    Game. Is. Fantastic!!!
  10. Trolololo
    Oct 24, 2018
    10
    Great game. I belief those low scores is from competition workers. For this price it is definitle worth it.
  11. sleepyhead
    Oct 24, 2018
    10
    What a great effort! The game is truly a 9.5 outta 10, but giving it a 10 to combat a few other troll negative score (which is quite sad tbh). Anyway, it's great because,

    1) Beautifully drawn 2d overworld 2) The story... it starts off a bit slow, but gets so much better 3) Sheer variation among the areas to keep the exploration interesting 4) Puzzles are actually pretty fun.    What a great effort! The game is truly a 9.5 outta 10, but giving it a 10 to combat a few other troll negative score (which is quite sad tbh). Anyway, it's great because,

    1) Beautifully drawn 2d overworld

    2) The story... it starts off a bit slow, but gets so much better

    3) Sheer variation among the areas to keep the exploration interesting

    4) Puzzles are actually pretty fun. It's not very easy to design self explanatory well made puzzles, but cdpr seems to nail it.

    5) Incredible card art and animation

    The regular gwent battles are a bit easy even on the highest difficulty though (a reason of primarily being 9.5/10) and the game seems to need another layer of difficulty. I hope CDPR will add it soon, they are well known for their post release support.    … Expand
  12. nickderpderp
    Oct 24, 2018
    9
    I wouldn't say it's better than witcher 3, but it's great rpg, 9/10.
    If you don't like the card battle system you should still buy it for the story, quests and lore.
  13. Grenshinimo
    Oct 24, 2018
    10
    Excellent game about tough choices and card plays :-) The best part of it is story and "puzzle" card game. Battle card game may be too easy, even in a hard mode, but for me it's not a problem. "Puzzle" card games are challenging enough.
  14. Hora09
    Oct 24, 2018
    10
    Super pretty game! The story is something that takes and keeps you in this universe. Dialogues are interesting and funny here and there. Character voices are great.
    Nice to change the language and here the characters talking in Japanese, Turkish and so on :)
    Battles are levels appropriate and make you think how to solve the puzzles.
    Would recommend the Thronebraker experience!
  15. SwythNothias
    Oct 24, 2018
    10
    Game is masterpiece. At the beginning I was sceptical about the game. but after 10 hrs in the game I am very happy I gave it a try. Game remindes me MTG duels of planewalkers I played when I was young. I am enjoying the exploration, story and puzzles served by the game. 10/10
  16. 2019RoyBatty
    Oct 24, 2018
    10
    I missed the Witcher world and now it's back in great artwork and quality. I hope there will be another Witcher Tales coming soon.
  17. styku91
    Oct 24, 2018
    10
    I have been a Gwent player roughly since the start of open beta and I have seen the game change for the better and for worse. I got Thronebreaker as soon as it came out, because it seemed like the new Gwent with some extras, hoping for some relaxing single-player games and puzzles.

    Little did I know Thronebreaker is only partially about Gwent. Narration and story-telling blew me out -    I have been a Gwent player roughly since the start of open beta and I have seen the game change for the better and for worse. I got Thronebreaker as soon as it came out, because it seemed like the new Gwent with some extras, hoping for some relaxing single-player games and puzzles.

    Little did I know Thronebreaker is only partially about Gwent. Narration and story-telling blew me out - it is flat out superb. Finely written story is accompanied by beautiful 2D animated scenes and, most notably, fully voiced. Yes, all of the characters, even the narrator. Every mundane banter, every cutscene. And it is not just any voice-over: quality, variety and acting are what you would expect from AAA titles, not a little spin-off game.

    Speaking about little... it is not. I remember those single-player campaigns from Hearthstone that were similarly priced. I was of course expecting more from CDProjekt, but they still managed to surprise me positively. The game offers you more gameplay than majority of blockbusters. Don't get me wrong - many games offer 50+ hours of gameplay by forcing you to repeat certain portions of the game, or by filling it with mindless, repetitive activities and FEDEX quests. It's not the case. Here we are speaking about story-driven gameplay with Gwent puzzles and battles here and there.

    I have seen some complaints about the difficulty level. I believe for experienced Gwent players that may be valid - although for most of us difficulty would seem about right. I still found myself struggling a little bit with some of the puzzles, but even on the highest difficulty standard battles do not pose a great challenge for anybody that is well accommodated with Gwent.

    This is a game that I can with clear consciousness recommend to anybody. It has a lot to offer for fans of puzzles, visual novels, card games, RPGs, and Witcher universe. If you're a fan of any of the above, you'll have a great time. If you're a fan of all of the above, JUST GET IT!    … Expand
  18. zacuL
    Oct 23, 2018
    10
    Was worried about card battles, but as soon as I started playing all I wanted to do is to play another battle and another one and maybe just another one... Great Job CDPR
  19. Taronn93
    Oct 23, 2018
    10
    Well, to be honest before i bought it i thought that its going to be a mediocre card game (mostly because for me, Gwent outside of the Witcher 3 was mediocre), but one of my friends told me that if i love the Witcher world (which i do) then i should at least give it a try. I did and i have to say i heavily underestimated this game.

    I absolutely love the storytelling and the story    Well, to be honest before i bought it i thought that its going to be a mediocre card game (mostly because for me, Gwent outside of the Witcher 3 was mediocre), but one of my friends told me that if i love the Witcher world (which i do) then i should at least give it a try. I did and i have to say i heavily underestimated this game.

    I absolutely love the storytelling and the story itself, the voice actors did an amazing job, but all of these should've been expected after the Witcher 3 and of course the rpg elements. I love games where i can make decisions that has consequences. After these things, the only thing i was worried about is the card game itself, because as i said, the online Gwent is not really among my favourites (not a big fan of online card games in general because of how much money we have to spend on it to be able to play on equal grounds with others at this point), but in this environment, Gwent works even better than it did in Witcher 3.

    10/10 game for me. All i can say is what my friend said to me: If you love the world of the Witcher series
    and card games then give it a try.    … Expand
  20. Rudal
    Oct 23, 2018
    10
    I'm not really into card games as what you usually do is just stare for hours at a cards getting flipped over and over again.
    Thronebreaker adds story, dialogue choices and, a map and a "character" you can move around that map... I almost wish it was a party based RPG and not a freaking card game.
    I love every single minute of it. What a lot of people seem to forget is that this game    I'm not really into card games as what you usually do is just stare for hours at a cards getting flipped over and over again.
    Thronebreaker adds story, dialogue choices and, a map and a "character" you can move around that map... I almost wish it was a party based RPG and not a freaking card game.
    I love every single minute of it.

    What a lot of people seem to forget is that this game is not a full AAA game and never was intended as such, doesn't cost as much as AAA game...    … Expand
  21. TIZ
    Oct 23, 2018
    10
    I would rate Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales actually a 9/10, but after reading the 1 score reviews I decided to give it a 10/10 just to cancel out some of the, in my opinion, poor reviews. The card game is fun, especially the card puzzles and interesting mechanics they offer. The resource collection and camp building mechanic is also an aspect that keeps the game more interesting then itI would rate Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales actually a 9/10, but after reading the 1 score reviews I decided to give it a 10/10 just to cancel out some of the, in my opinion, poor reviews. The card game is fun, especially the card puzzles and interesting mechanics they offer. The resource collection and camp building mechanic is also an aspect that keeps the game more interesting then it ought to be. Finding new characters is a super fun part of the story including of course "Witchers", who do show up in this game. I bought this game mainly for the story aspect and less for the actual game-play. The storytelling and the characters are really great! The voice acting is amazing (in English at least). But having said that, I do enjoy the game-play more than I thought I would. Great game overall and if you are in it for the story, I highly recommend it. If you are in it purely for game-play I would say stick to Gwent: Online.… Expand
  22. Rosenkranz
    Oct 23, 2018
    10
    Amazing mix of Rpg, storytelling and card game. New and fresh. Good job cd projekt red.
  23. Mets123
    Oct 23, 2018
    10
    Thonebreaker is awesome. Totally hooked. Way better than expected. Psyched for Cyberpunk!
  24. DimitarMace
    Oct 23, 2018
    1
    I am unable to go to the main menu due to video black screen, audio and subtitles works fine.
  25. Aryman
    Oct 23, 2018
    10
    Great game so far, best card game I played and story far better than in most RPGs these days :)
  26. DoPatStem
    Oct 23, 2018
    7
    I was hoping for a bit more. The card battles aren't as good as they could be. It's still a good game but not a great game.
  27. Boomshakala
    Oct 23, 2018
    10
    Thronebreaker, once an expansion for Gwent has grown into so much more. The implementation of story specific Gwent mechanics has surprising depth to them. The cell shaded visuals bring out a certain charm very reminiscent of Telltale. I've quickly grew to love Meve as a protagonist as she is not your average elegant queen who always fights for good. Some of the choices presented make herThronebreaker, once an expansion for Gwent has grown into so much more. The implementation of story specific Gwent mechanics has surprising depth to them. The cell shaded visuals bring out a certain charm very reminiscent of Telltale. I've quickly grew to love Meve as a protagonist as she is not your average elegant queen who always fights for good. Some of the choices presented make her out to be an extremely morally grey character, very fitting for the Witcher world.… Expand
  28. Brok
    Oct 23, 2018
    10
    This is a perfect bonus to Gwent: Homecoming. Excellent story and more expansive than most games double its price. Can't wait for the next one but probably should as quality takes time and this game sure does reflect it.
  29. Diptihuda
    Oct 23, 2018
    10
    Amazing voice acting. Top notch animation. However, the absolutely gorgeous artstyle, captivating story and genius game design is what makes Thronebreaker a cut above the rest. IMO more big companies should also start investing in more indie-like titles like CDPR did with this game.
  30. haktaro
    Oct 23, 2018
    10
    This game is just awesome. The story is amazing with interesting and engrossing characters and the gameplay is fun and surprisingly innovative. It has a lot of twists and makes you think. I just love how story and card gameplay create this epic tale in your head. Very refreshing design. Oh and the voice acting, sound and music are top notch. Im 10 hours in and can't stop playing :)
  31. Tanarur
    Oct 23, 2018
    10
    This game is an absolute blast. CDPR done it again. If you told me that a card game would be one of the best games of 2018, I probably would have laughed you off. However, I'm very pleasantly surprised.
  32. Ryrmos
    Oct 23, 2018
    10
    Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales is a perfect game. If you are done with it, then try Gwent: The Witcher Card Game.
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85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 51 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 47 out of 51
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 51
  3. Negative: 0 out of 51
  1. CD-Action
    Feb 13, 2019
    80
    Thronebreaker is a feast for those collectible card games fans who don’t care for online play or tournaments and instead would like to follow a well-written story that introduces an array of vivid characters and presents you with tough choices. [12/2018, p.56]
  2. Worth Playing
    Jan 18, 2019
    90
    Overall, Thronebreaker is a revolutionary game within the CCG genre, and I hope other companies take note. With a 40-hour story to support an engaging card game, there's nothing else quite like it, and its unique nature is to its overall benefit. It's made me realize how much I can and do enjoy card games when they're done right.
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  3. Gamer.nl
    Jan 2, 2019
    85
    A singleplayer version of Gwent, that sounds boring, but it actually is amusing. It's written very well and tactical it knows how to challenge a gamer.
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