Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales

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  1. bskierys
    Dec 25, 2021
    8
    I am surprised how good the story is given that this is side installement of the game. It is engaging and faithful to the books.

    Pros: + Suprisingly engaging story with many twists. It is building on story from the books but is not altering it. + Amazing soundtrack. You will end up humming it along during card battles. + Stylized graphics that is a good fit for this ganre. It looks    I am surprised how good the story is given that this is side installement of the game. It is engaging and faithful to the books.

    Pros:
    + Suprisingly engaging story with many twists. It is building on story from the books but is not altering it.
    + Amazing soundtrack. You will end up humming it along during card battles.
    + Stylized graphics that is a good fit for this ganre. It looks well in every situation.
    + Variety of styles of the card battles. Some have special rules, some are logic puzzles and some are just different game built with the mechanic (e.g. there is a "memo" battle).
    + Your choices changes some aspects of the story. Especially who will be at your side during the journey.

    Cons:
    – Very linear structure of the game. Every map was a straight line. There was no illusion of open world or branching paths.
    – "Lesser evil" choices. Sometimes I felt like I was punished for trying to be good. What is worse, that was done after a few hours and without warning.
    – Random "standard battles". Full 3-round battles were boring when there was no stakes. They were good for story battles, but boring while encountering a random monster in the woods.
    – Scaled map during overland travel. A village is a single hut and your army is represented with a model of queen Meve. I did not feel the scale or how my army grows.

    Additional words on the story: The story is engaging and faithfull to the books. It does not alter but rather fill in blank spaces in the source material. There is only a little overlap with the story from the books but it is executed perfectly. If you know how Meve and Geralt met, you will be waiting for the moment and you will be excited when it happens. It is so much better from what Netflix is currently doing with the plot.    … Expand
  2. shatarah
    Dec 2, 2020
    10
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  3. chumpwithnoname
    Sep 8, 2023
    3
    This game has nothing to do with Witcher. it uses popular IP to sell a mediocre game, which has to be some sort of a gateway into Gwent p2w CCG.
  4. Dubeau
    Feb 17, 2022
    8
    An excellent game that use Gwent card game for fighting. The story is really good but involved almost no Witchers to speak of. Everything is pretty good but I had a pretty strong distaste for the puzzles. They were badly explained and only 30% were understandable. On top of that you have 4-5 of them that are stuck on the main story. I still give the game 80% because the story is great.
  5. pawq
    Apr 18, 2020
    8
    It's almost definitely the best-written game I've ever played. It's a story- and choice-driven RPG with Gwent (the card game known from The Witcher 3) as the main game mechanic (and sole means of combat). Narration and dialogues are plentiful, and the quality of their writing in my opinion surpasses many actual novels, and the voice acting is at the same level. I deeply connected with mostIt's almost definitely the best-written game I've ever played. It's a story- and choice-driven RPG with Gwent (the card game known from The Witcher 3) as the main game mechanic (and sole means of combat). Narration and dialogues are plentiful, and the quality of their writing in my opinion surpasses many actual novels, and the voice acting is at the same level. I deeply connected with most of the main characters, which doesn't happen that often in games! The impact of the choices made in the game is so deep that at times it felt like the game was not written, but it was genuinely responding to what I was doing. The implementation of Gwent was fantastic, especially after I really got into it, but at times suffers from balance issues (nothing major though). Top it off with truly gorgeous visual game design and great music, and you've got a hell of a game! Unfortunately it started dragging for me after like 30 hours (out of the 47h it took me to finish it), because Gwent can be repetitive, especially after you figure out some good tactics, and there's not much else to it other than talking and collecting wood.… Expand
  6. ysowayan
    Jun 2, 2019
    10
    captivating story representing events from the books
    I spent 79 hours on the first play through
    its an RPG powered with card games

    I enjoyed every minute of it
  7. CaioBolado
    Jun 3, 2019
    7
    Jogo muito bom, porém a campanha é bem limitada de cartas então fica sempre as mesmas batalhas com as mesmas cartas, mesmas cartas adversárias, mesmas estratégias sempre, porém é mt boa a história, as escolhas, as consequencias das escolhas, não sei o multiplayer pois joguei de forma ilegal, mas a campanha é muito boa tirando a batalha final do boss lá, aquelas cartas dele não tem no jogoJogo muito bom, porém a campanha é bem limitada de cartas então fica sempre as mesmas batalhas com as mesmas cartas, mesmas cartas adversárias, mesmas estratégias sempre, porém é mt boa a história, as escolhas, as consequencias das escolhas, não sei o multiplayer pois joguei de forma ilegal, mas a campanha é muito boa tirando a batalha final do boss lá, aquelas cartas dele não tem no jogo e são muito apelona, é quase impossível vence-lo,admiro quem conseguiu tal proeza no mais dificil eu infelizmente abaixei a dificuldade pro normal pois cansei de passar noites em claro tentando vence-lo.… Expand
  8. GoldenWarrior
    Oct 11, 2019
    10
    Anything that’s more Witcher is great. Well anything by CDPR that is. I really enjoyed the story and if you’re a fan of the books you’ll be a fan of this game.
  9. Freezak
    Jul 11, 2019
    10
    I can't comment about that game if you're not a Witcher fan, because i am one, so i might be biased, although you've got a completely new story line focusing on queen Meve, lots of Gwent and puzzles. It's linear compared to what we've got in The Witcher 3, but is as fun as any other Witcher-related game is. Totally recommended.
  10. shad321
    Sep 16, 2019
    10
    Excellent game! Stunning music, Momorable story, Characters to which you will attach...until you lose them...fun puzzles and beutifull fairy tales like graphics. I have 40+ hour on my counter and still playing ( second time ) I recommend it! Very underrated game.
  11. Crimert
    Aug 14, 2020
    9
    It's an amazing card game. The story-telling is so good and the animations are beautiful. You must play this game if you are a fan of the Witcher universe. 18hrs on record.
  12. Hochbichler
    Jul 18, 2023
    9
    Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales is a RPG and a single player extension of the Gwent standalone card game. It was released in 2018. To me this game proves just how exceptional the Witcher 3 was. Gwent, this card minigame from W3, was so good and catchy that it was made into a standalone online game, also called Gwent. Thronebreaker, was released alongside online Gwent and served as a veryThronebreaker: The Witcher Tales is a RPG and a single player extension of the Gwent standalone card game. It was released in 2018. To me this game proves just how exceptional the Witcher 3 was. Gwent, this card minigame from W3, was so good and catchy that it was made into a standalone online game, also called Gwent. Thronebreaker, was released alongside online Gwent and served as a very clever way of getting mainly offline playerbase interested in the online game. I can't speak for online Gwent, but Thronebreaker works very well on its own. The style of gameplay is very interesting: you travel across a map with a character you control, collecting gold and fighting enemies, just as you would in any other RPG, but this time the battles are all in the form of the aforementioned Gwent card game. I am not the greatest fan of computer card games, but I have to say, this time it was a fantastic idea. The first thing that really excited me about Thronebreaker was the graphics, it is really beautiful in its unique painted style, just the map itself is a piece of art, the game font is fantastic and suits the world very well. Music is also very good, non-intrusive and with some well known Witcher themes. Even the menu, a thing that I usually do not really notice, is very nice and polished. The talent, passion and enthusiasm of the developers really shows. If I must mention some negatives, I would say maybe some minor uncorrected bugs, like the infinite reload-battle loading screen. I do not know how exactly the AI is computing its strategy, but in more complex battles, it certainly takes its time. Some people criticize the difficulty for being too low, but honestly, on highest difficulty, it was about what I was expecting from such a game. Which brings me to the puzzles, which is one of the best features of the game. Some were pretty hard and I once I had to look up the solution online. But the best aspect of the puzzles is how the developers were able to incorporate so many different activities into a card game. No microtransactions and no SJW. I played on PC and it took me 34 hours to beat the game, for the original price of 30 USD I consider that to be a fair trade.

    The (non-Netflix) world of Witcher has incredible appeal to me and this game was a great spin-off from the usual hardcore RPG Witcher games. More of this please. Final Verdict: 90 %    … Expand
  13. PanMrkvicka
    Feb 12, 2020
    8
    Its a really good game with gwent mechanics and dungeons and dragons like storytelling which works very well and the game has some good writing. But the gwent fights are too easy. Puzzles are a fine addition to the gwent fighting. Still it feels too long and theres too many optional battles just to make it longer.
  14. MetaKritiker90
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    Such a fun and great little card game that you can explore and enjoy! I love the lore and seeing things in the Witcher universe from a different perspective. I hope they make more games like this!
  15. NicomUA
    Mar 30, 2020
    10
    Excellent game. Everything is balanced and story talking is great. Even if you never play card games this one will be great start.
  16. Sinmaker
    Feb 12, 2021
    9
    Thronebreaker is a card-game that passes in the Witcher universe. If you like the witcher universe and card games, this one is MUST. I personally judge this game the best PVE card game ever.

    ---> Positive points: . Respect and amplify “The Witcher” lore (game and books) . Amazing story-telling (all lore is voiced, not the old just read the dialog type of game) . The game is    Thronebreaker is a card-game that passes in the Witcher universe. If you like the witcher universe and card games, this one is MUST. I personally judge this game the best PVE card game ever.

    ---> Positive points:

    . Respect and amplify “The Witcher” lore (game and books)

    . Amazing story-telling (all lore is voiced, not the old just read the dialog type of game)

    . The game is based on Gwent (from Witcher 3) which is a hit.

    . There’s a lot of choices and consequences in the game that shapes the story in a meaningful way. In you enjoy philosophy the game provides a lot to discuss about that field of science.

    ---> Negative points:

    . If you are a experienced card gamer like myself, the game itself is very easy at standard battles and story battles (even in the hardest difficulty). Just final boss in act 4 poses a threat.

    . Graphics isn’t bad, but could be better. Remind me when game developers downgrade the graphics just to lauch it for cellphones later (which happened).    … Expand
  17. FakeStalker
    Jun 13, 2020
    10
    Great game, from great developers. Wish to see next part of The witcher tales
  18. Ojj
    Oct 24, 2020
    9
    Its a really good game but some Puzzles and fights are so **** dumb , the Story and the characters are interesting
  19. LoadOfRubbish
    Jun 17, 2022
    6
    Любителям Гвинта с Ведьмака 3 понравится. Игра сделана по мотивам вселенной ведьмака, это история королевы Лирии и Ривии, у котрой просто "украли" государства, и она собрав небольшой отряд верных ей солдат, начала путь по их возвращению.
    В игре будут встречаться много персонажей, которые могут присоединится к вашему отряду, но если вы совершите поступок, который придёт им не по нраву, они    Любителям Гвинта с Ведьмака 3 понравится. Игра сделана по мотивам вселенной ведьмака, это история королевы Лирии и Ривии, у котрой просто "украли" государства, и она собрав небольшой отряд верных ей солдат, начала путь по их возвращению.
    В игре будут встречаться много персонажей, которые могут присоединится к вашему отряду, но если вы совершите поступок, который придёт им не по нраву, они покинут его. В игры сюжет неплохой, довольно интересный, но эти диалоги всё портят... Даже не верится что эту игру делали Поляки! Диалоги уж слишком детские, даже не для подростков, будто были написаны для детсадовцев!
    По геймплею, это обычная ККИ с элементами приключенческой игры. В игре есть парочку головоломок, опять же для детей. Графика просто ОК, не режет глаза и норм.
    Даже не знаю, что говорить про эту игру, вроде всё отлично, в подобном жанре игр мало, сделано всё качественно, но игра СЛИШКОМ детская. 6/10    … Expand
  20. FRIST_008
    May 8, 2023
    7
    Такс. Кровавая Вражда.

    10 часов спустя Что это такое? Гвинт? Извольте, но нет. Карточный аналог харстоун где нужен менеджмент карт? Та не... Так что же это такое? Карточный пазл? Вероятно да. В 50% боёв тебе дают вообще не твою колоду, и ты должен решить карточный пазл с 1-2 вариантами решения. На такие пазлы уходит от 10 до 15 минут. Они интересные, а русский дубляж придаёт    Такс. Кровавая Вражда.

    10 часов спустя

    Что это такое?

    Гвинт? Извольте, но нет. Карточный аналог харстоун где нужен менеджмент карт? Та не... Так что же это такое?

    Карточный пазл? Вероятно да. В 50% боёв тебе дают вообще не твою колоду, и ты должен решить карточный пазл с 1-2 вариантами решения. На такие пазлы уходит от 10 до 15 минут. Они интересные, а русский дубляж придаёт ведьмачьего настроения всему этому,

    А свои карты колоды? Забей. Прошёл 1/4 игры и не трогал колоду, Карты которые получаю я вообще хз нах нужны. Базовая колода ТОП.

    А что же сюжет? Интересный? Да, сюжет как раз тут залипательный, хотя игровой процесс и не позволяет играть за раз в игру больше 2-3 часов, но именно сюжет заставляет тебя сюда вернутся. Кучу сайдов, кучу серой морали, отсутствие чистого добра в этом мире, вечные ножи в спину и тд. Но есть одно НО. Ощущение от сюжета и его подачи как от очень дорогой и качественной аудио книги с картинками.

    Что в итоге, сюжет и ветки его круты, это прямо строгие 10 балов. Но геймплей приедается достаточно быстро, за 2-3 часа, но потом опять как по новой. То есть на 40ч, на которые расчитана игра его вероятно не хватит. Такому геймплею я не даю больше 6 или 7 балов.

    В сумме и в среднем у нас выходит 7-8 с копейками балов.

    Теперь надо просмотреть мою систему оценки:
    10 шедевр
    9 рекомендую всем и каждому
    8 мне понравилась игра, но говорить я о ней буду только если со мной о ней заговорят.
    7 к игре есть много мелких или один большой вопрос

    Кровавая вражда особенно из-за геймплея не игра для всех и каждого, но она строга важна всем кто любит сюжетные игры и особенно ведьмака. Потому, так как геймплей они явно не до жали, от меня игра получает лишь 8 балов.

    P.S. По завершении игры мнение особо не поменялось. Но стало больше выборов меньшего из зол. Скажем так, игра раскрывается тем больше, чем большее в неё играешь в плане сюжета и решений принятых ранее.    … Expand
  21. apokalipto
    Aug 13, 2023
    9
    Very good game. I enjoyed playing this game a lot. I strongly recommend this.
  22. Bioreactor1987
    Oct 19, 2021
    8
    Сыграем в гвинт! Гвинт - это прекрасно! Что может быть лучше гвинта?
    Игруля очень понравилась, но я люблю гвинт, как вы могли заметить! =)
    Ну, и история, в целом, тоже цепляет.
  23. Wiesmak
    Jan 23, 2022
    9
    First and all, this game is so, so underrated. The gameplay, is very solid. The story is amazing, the same as the graphics. The combat is also very good, but not perfect, at the end of the game i was kinda tired of it. The music is very good.
  24. Hitrek
    Feb 1, 2021
    9
    Great game. I want to find another cards RPG in the future. For me, the only mistake game has done is that we don't have a option to loose, and last fight which is a lot harder than others, and we need actually a good deck in it.
  25. Sebatar
    Feb 9, 2022
    10
    Świetna gra niesamowita i wciągająca historia nie powtarzalny klimat i gwint cudo
  26. Woolee
    Dec 28, 2021
    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
  27. lemoney123
    Dec 6, 2021
    10
    Great story , great artwork but the battles stagnate a little otherwise this is a very good game would recommend it
  28. xDeviliciousx
    Jan 27, 2022
    10
    Before I played Thronebreaker I asked a friend whether he had played it or not. He hadn't and had only heard bad things about this game. Going in, I had zero expectations concerning Thronebreaker and I was wondering if I made a mistake buying it. I couldn't have been more wrong. The story? Perfect. The soundtrack? Amazing. The characters? Flawless. Hotel? Trivago. Defying all odds, MeveBefore I played Thronebreaker I asked a friend whether he had played it or not. He hadn't and had only heard bad things about this game. Going in, I had zero expectations concerning Thronebreaker and I was wondering if I made a mistake buying it. I couldn't have been more wrong. The story? Perfect. The soundtrack? Amazing. The characters? Flawless. Hotel? Trivago. Defying all odds, Meve grew to be one of my favorite videogame characters of all time. I can 100% recommend this game, that is, if you like Gwent (or digital collectible card games in general). Because if you don't I can almost assure you that you won't like Thronebreaker.… Expand
  29. TomKing13
    Jul 17, 2022
    8
    c: ........................................................................
  30. Nazarin
    Oct 24, 2022
    10
    CDPR pulled an ace up its sleeve and proved once again that it can write an engaging story with the characters we care about. Gameplay is diverse, and every gwent battle is a bit different, and it's not that easy to win a battle or solve a puzzle here. As for the audiovisual setting, it is made professionally. It is true that the game is not three-dimensional, we do not have a third-personCDPR pulled an ace up its sleeve and proved once again that it can write an engaging story with the characters we care about. Gameplay is diverse, and every gwent battle is a bit different, and it's not that easy to win a battle or solve a puzzle here. As for the audiovisual setting, it is made professionally. It is true that the game is not three-dimensional, we do not have a third-person view here like in AAA games, but its quality and scale (for a card game) is at the level of AAA games. The creators took care of the details and, apart from a few exceptions, it is a complete work.… Expand
  31. Ki1Lsorrow
    Nov 7, 2022
    8
    Gwent with awesome card animations good music and cool plot. What more do u need. Great game can't say less
  32. IamNader
    May 9, 2023
    7
    I like GWENT card game and this is the GWENT game with a pleasing Witcher universe story so I bought it - 7/10
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Awards & Rankings

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#23 Best PC Game of 2018
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#31 Most Discussed PC Game of 2018
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#37 Most Shared PC Game of 2018

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Metascore
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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