The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Hearts of Stone

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  1. mugeter
    Oct 13, 2015
    10
    and this is really DLC, this game is more and more better, cd projekt red did again great work, the price is good, and i decide to recross the witcher 3 with hearts of stone
  2. anonymity
    Nov 12, 2015
    9
    A great addition that fits into The Witcher 3 like a glove. Very nuanced characters; why can't I just settle down with Shani CDPR? I'll give you a 10 if you let me.
  3. glypheye
    Jan 9, 2016
    9
    I"m historically not a fan of action/adventure RPG's, so took a chance on this one. It took me awhile to get used to the multiple menu trees and seeing the slow, progressive results in combat effectiveness after slowly building skills abilities within these trees. On the graphical fidelity/performance front, frames-per-second on PS4 is a little sludgy, but I've gotten used to this in theI"m historically not a fan of action/adventure RPG's, so took a chance on this one. It took me awhile to get used to the multiple menu trees and seeing the slow, progressive results in combat effectiveness after slowly building skills abilities within these trees. On the graphical fidelity/performance front, frames-per-second on PS4 is a little sludgy, but I've gotten used to this in the context of the AC series and overall, if the sense of immersion/detailed "world" is there, I am willing to overlook limited performance (but that's to a point, I'll say. For instance, right now I'm having trouble overlooking the awful graphics/performance of games such as Fallout 4, though the depth of detail of stuff to explore, find, craft, do is pretty amazing). I'd say the art designers did a superb job overall, though. So many little things shine to help with immersion, such as the changing weather, time of day and getting all the little sounds of the outdoors mixed in to enhance the experience. The sound and sight of wind moving through the trees is noticed and appreciated!

    As mentioned, in terms of gameplay itself, there was a learning curve that I had to trudge through, in the beginning very low levels, to get to the good stuff...to the sense of fun. In that respect, there was a degree of trust to access that all the glowing critic/user reviews were attesting to something there that I just needed to have the patience in order to dig to discover. Again, all secondary to my lack of experience with the overall slower pace associated with RPG's. Just now (and only about 12 hours into the game! so much more fun ahead :) ) the full appreciation of what the devs have done in creating W3 is emerging. A big part of that is the superb writing. The story and side stories themselves. They are strange, magical, and unique (at least to me) in a way that I find exciting. I'm not a hardcore gamer by any stretch of the imagination, but much of the "story telling" in gaming seems a little contrived/repetitive to me. W3 is an exception, in my perspective. The fantasy story is well written and helps to drive the experience forward from mission to mission. I literally have no idea what's coming next, but am beginning to expect to be pleasantly surprised and intrigued.

    So, all in all, a long-winded way of saying that W3 is capturing the heart of a primarily first person shooter fan. It is a great game and deserving of being in the upper tier of anyone's top 10 list.    … Expand
  4. Notarzt
    Nov 29, 2015
    9
    Great addition to the Wild Hunt and the story of Geralt. The DLC tells its own, completely new and more light hearted tale of the Witcher. The story is very well told, introduces some interesting new (and old) characters and new enemys and always remains exiting throughout the whole 10 to 15 hours you will spend on this DLC. While it doesn't reinvents the core game, it does extend theGreat addition to the Wild Hunt and the story of Geralt. The DLC tells its own, completely new and more light hearted tale of the Witcher. The story is very well told, introduces some interesting new (and old) characters and new enemys and always remains exiting throughout the whole 10 to 15 hours you will spend on this DLC. While it doesn't reinvents the core game, it does extend the world a little and adds a fun new rune system, that allows for more customization of weapons and amour. If you liked the Witcher 3, this is a must buy and at about 10 bucks also very reasonably priced. But if you did not find enjoyment in the original game, i doubt this extension will change your mind.… Expand
  5. laldmanx23
    Oct 28, 2015
    9
    I was honestly expecting to be disappointed with this expansion, thankfully that wasn't the case. It's definitely up to the base game's quality. My only major complaint is the length, I think I got only around 10 hours out of it on death march. Granted I had already spent over 200 hours in the main game and am not as interested in exploring every nook and cranny anymore. Still anI was honestly expecting to be disappointed with this expansion, thankfully that wasn't the case. It's definitely up to the base game's quality. My only major complaint is the length, I think I got only around 10 hours out of it on death march. Granted I had already spent over 200 hours in the main game and am not as interested in exploring every nook and cranny anymore. Still an amazing expansion and well worth the $20 although I'm more inclined to call it a "dlc".… Expand
  6. PickledPepper
    Oct 27, 2015
    10
    excellent made open world. well made missions, even side missions are well made. everything feels smooth from cut scene transitions to game play. the only thing i didn't like was the pearl patch haha
  7. The_BlueRose
    Nov 7, 2015
    10
    Great DLC: new areas, enemies and story, good value for money. If you enjoyed The Witcher 3 this is a must have. In addition, there is a phisical edition with two decks of Gwent card game
  8. InternetEnzyme
    Nov 11, 2015
    9
    Great expansion. If you loved the Witcher 3, you'll love this. It is, in most respects as good as the base game. My one complaint is that after the main intro, it gets a bit cut scene heavy, and for those who don't enjoy watching 30 minutes of cut scenes stringed together by mini-games, won't enjoy this section. After that the pace picks up and it becomes regular Witcher 3, with aGreat expansion. If you loved the Witcher 3, you'll love this. It is, in most respects as good as the base game. My one complaint is that after the main intro, it gets a bit cut scene heavy, and for those who don't enjoy watching 30 minutes of cut scenes stringed together by mini-games, won't enjoy this section. After that the pace picks up and it becomes regular Witcher 3, with a fascinating story. Would recommend for all that liked Witcher 3.… Expand
  9. ascedentevil
    Jan 5, 2016
    9
    The Witcher 3 was an amazing game, it won game of the year amongst other accolades and remains to be the only game in recent memory I saw fit to start a second play through. The game was a success. Then, CD Projekt Red decided to do some DLC. But what they've created here puts most full game releases to shame. The story doesn't pick up from where the wild hunt ended, more acts as anThe Witcher 3 was an amazing game, it won game of the year amongst other accolades and remains to be the only game in recent memory I saw fit to start a second play through. The game was a success. Then, CD Projekt Red decided to do some DLC. But what they've created here puts most full game releases to shame. The story doesn't pick up from where the wild hunt ended, more acts as an addition. A small portion of the map opens up for exploration with some additional markers to seek out and more monsters to hunt down, but back to the story. The unparalleled storytelling continues in this dark, deep and extensive expansion, it felt as good as the story in the base game and was better, in my opinion than some full retail games. A new rune crafting system comes into place which allows you to further enhance your weapons and armour; unlimited weapon enhancement time? Sure, armour that deflects arrows? Why not.
    Basically what I'm saying here is, you can pick this DLC up for £7.99 and it's as good as the base game was, albeit not as long, I managed somewhere around 20-25 hours all in but for that price, it' an absolute must for anyone who owns The Witcher 3, it would be rude not too.    … Expand
  10. SovietThreat
    Oct 31, 2015
    10
    This expansion is one of the best that I've played in a while. I was looking for an excuse to keep playing the Witcher 3 and when I heard that the Hearts of Stone expansion was coming out, I knew I'd found my excuse. Set in the late game, Geralt takes a contract that would send him on an adventure worthy of the base game. He reunites with Gaunter O'Dimm or the man of glass who is one ofThis expansion is one of the best that I've played in a while. I was looking for an excuse to keep playing the Witcher 3 and when I heard that the Hearts of Stone expansion was coming out, I knew I'd found my excuse. Set in the late game, Geralt takes a contract that would send him on an adventure worthy of the base game. He reunites with Gaunter O'Dimm or the man of glass who is one of the most interesting characters in the whole game with an unexpected twist that I didn't see coming. The other new major character is the immortal Olgierd Von Everec who has a dark past that you will only uncover by playing through the expansion, his association with the man of glass provides an interesting and dynamic story full of twists and turns. Geralt also meets up with an old love interest, Shani and its your choice where everything goes from there. On the subject of game play, the new rune system offers a whole new element to Geralt's arsenal, these come in handy during the many new and thrilling boss battles littered throughout the expansion. It also opens up the Northeastern side of the map with new activities all over.… Expand
  11. abprof
    Nov 3, 2015
    9
    Played it 3 times! NG+ needs some balancing. Little too easy for DS and BB vets. Please give us perma death. Not sure what's the big difference between the 2 higher difficulties. Great game. Fun DLC worth $10.
  12. Biopunk
    Mar 27, 2017
    10
    Let me start by saying that the story is seriously the best I've ever seen in any video game. It has everything you need:it's tightly written,focuses on a few central characters all of which have great lore and development,the voice acting and facial animations are excellent,and it blends well with the gameplay. You get more lore from side quests,there's a lot of branching options makingLet me start by saying that the story is seriously the best I've ever seen in any video game. It has everything you need:it's tightly written,focuses on a few central characters all of which have great lore and development,the voice acting and facial animations are excellent,and it blends well with the gameplay. You get more lore from side quests,there's a lot of branching options making you personally feel guilty for all the bad stuff that happens(and I dare not spoil it)
    The gameplay itself? It's the same as the main game,and that's good.
    If you have the game,you owe it to yourself to get this DLC. If you don't,trust me when I tell you it's worth buying just for this.    … Expand
  13. szszsz
    Dec 9, 2015
    10
    amazing expansion (cause calling it a dlc is an understatement)
    great story taking place in new areas, a must have for anyone who liked the original witcher 3.
  14. tsakiym
    Jul 27, 2016
    7
    the style, the atmosphere, the quests is just perfect but on the other hand we have the gameplay... for 2015-16 this is a joke. no combat mechanics, a stupid horse that u cant ride, Gerald's walk-swim style was so unstable that u cant loot in front of you,laggy menu (when you have many items), and much more. but the worst of all is the freaking loading's.

    many times wile i played it i    the style, the atmosphere, the quests is just perfect but on the other hand we have the gameplay... for 2015-16 this is a joke. no combat mechanics, a stupid horse that u cant ride, Gerald's walk-swim style was so unstable that u cant loot in front of you,laggy menu (when you have many items), and much more. but the worst of all is the freaking loading's.

    many times wile i played it i sed "f**k it i quit, this is awful".i finished it, i want to play it again (new game +) but i dont want to break my nerves    … Expand
  15. Termin8ter
    Feb 4, 2016
    9
    Hearts Of Stone is an amazing expansion to an already perfect game. There is a new area of the world to explore when you buy this DLC, along with tons of side and main quests. This makes me more excited for the next expansion, Blood and Wine, and Cyberpunk 2077. If you want to add more playtime to the Witcher 3, buy this game, otherwise buy MGSV, or wait for Cyberpunk 2077 to come out.
  16. TheOneLeon
    Dec 21, 2015
    7
    Witcher 3 is probably my game of the year for many reasons, but one in particular is what made it so enjoyable: respect. The game respects both your knowledge of the game's mechanics and your skills in combat by offering tough but fair challenges where you will fight enemies on equal ground. In the Witcher 3, if you die, it is the fault of YOU, not the game in any way. Hearts of StoneWitcher 3 is probably my game of the year for many reasons, but one in particular is what made it so enjoyable: respect. The game respects both your knowledge of the game's mechanics and your skills in combat by offering tough but fair challenges where you will fight enemies on equal ground. In the Witcher 3, if you die, it is the fault of YOU, not the game in any way. Hearts of Stone threw this out the window almost immediately. I absolutely love the preface and the story, but the enemies became so unforgiving all of a sudden that it became a rage-inducing slog through what should have been a grand adventure. From high level enemies in every area that are almost always guaranteed to be able to kill you in one to three hits regardless of your level or skills, to bosses with cheap nearly-instant-death tactics (I'm looking squarely at you, Frog Prince and Olfieri Mage.) to some incredibly awkward forced group fights against hordes of enemies in small, tight rooms that guarantee multiple deaths, this at times felt like I was playing Dark Souls in its degree of difficulty. If you're able to grind your way through, you will find a solid expansion. Just be prepared to spike your controller on more than one occasion.… Expand
  17. RodSal
    Jun 6, 2016
    9
    Bought this last week for a cheap price. All worth it. I love it all but i really missed some contracts and side missions just like the original game. But all i can say the main quest is creepy and all the details should be appreciated. DO IT ALL. Talk to everybody. Understand all the elements involving the main characters in this awsome adventure. Get it now if you enjoyed the witcher 3.
  18. BelleNimos
    Mar 4, 2022
    0
    CD PROJEKT RED стали теми, кто есть, благодаря российским игрокам. Теперь они отплачивают нам закрытием ГОГа и закрытием продаж в Стиме в РУ регионе из-за событий, к которым обычные игроки непричастны

    Я предзаказал кусок забагованного говнокода под названием Киберпанк в ГОГе, поверив в эту компанию. Я не стал делать рефанд, чтобы поддержать их. За это, опять же, получил хреновое отношение    CD PROJEKT RED стали теми, кто есть, благодаря российским игрокам. Теперь они отплачивают нам закрытием ГОГа и закрытием продаж в Стиме в РУ регионе из-за событий, к которым обычные игроки непричастны

    Я предзаказал кусок забагованного говнокода под названием Киберпанк в ГОГе, поверив в эту компанию. Я не стал делать рефанд, чтобы поддержать их. За это, опять же, получил хреновое отношение к себе, как к игроку

    И о каком вдохновении в сердцах/умах людей во имя глобальных перемен вы смеете говорить, когда живёте в другой стране и не в курсе, как обстоят дела здесь?

    Теперь и я отплачу тем, что эта компания заслужила. Пускай это будет всего лишь обзор, но игроки всё помнят

    Игры вне политики, правда, лицемеры?    … Expand
  19. JackKasket
    Oct 18, 2015
    10
    Awesome DLC, and well worth every penny/cent.

    I guess why I like this DLC better than the original from the get go is that I'm already emotionally invested on Geralt anc Co. unlike in the beginning of the original Witcher 3. From the very beginning, the new story feels like a new start of a roleplaying campaign after finishing an awesome session a few months back. It's just great to be    Awesome DLC, and well worth every penny/cent.

    I guess why I like this DLC better than the original from the get go is that I'm already emotionally invested on Geralt anc Co. unlike in the beginning of the original Witcher 3. From the very beginning, the new story feels like a new start of a roleplaying campaign after finishing an awesome session a few months back. It's just great to be on the saddle again.

    Some people might have expected this DLC to be a continuation on the original story, but honestly, that makes absolutely no sense. If you indeed finished the whole main story, you'll see that there is no way the story could continue on the same tracks. It's a new mission for Geralt in a long line of new missions.

    And why it works?

    Because witchers' gonna witch.    … Expand
  20. LooTheLou
    Oct 22, 2015
    9
    The Witcher 3 is my GOTY and this expansion ( note! expansion not dlc ) makes it even better. The detail that the story and characters have is amazing, you see sides of Geralt you have never seen, there are small new area's, the side-quests have INSANE detail. A absolute must have for a fan of Geralt and his many awesome adventures
  21. dancingmind
    Nov 5, 2015
    9
    This was great DLC. Made me fall in love with the game all over again. DLC and Game of the year for sure.

    [+] Excellent characters, fun missions, challenging new bosses, and some neat new customization options.

    Highly recommend it
  22. Ostrypwns
    Oct 15, 2015
    10
    An amazing expansion pack for an amazing game. New areas, new monsters, new music, new craftsman, new characters and - most important of all - new and awesome storyline filled to the brim with mysteries and witty dialogs. Once again Geralt delves deep into haunted manors and parlays with unsavory characters - he even plans and executes a heist - much like the ones in GTA V (seriously, noAn amazing expansion pack for an amazing game. New areas, new monsters, new music, new craftsman, new characters and - most important of all - new and awesome storyline filled to the brim with mysteries and witty dialogs. Once again Geralt delves deep into haunted manors and parlays with unsavory characters - he even plans and executes a heist - much like the ones in GTA V (seriously, no joke - the whole quest seems inspired by GTA V heist missions). What I like about this DLC the most is probably the art direction behind the characters and locations - characters look as if taken straight from XVII century Poland/Ukraine and some of the new locations are foggy and shrouded by shadows even in a sunny day what gives them a downright spooky feel. The only con I can think of is the length of the main quest which is not too long which is to be expected, after all this is just an x-pack. But still after completing it I felt a tad disappointed for a moment there - until I realized I haven't yet explored almost half of the new points of interest. Overall I feel I got my money's worth and more - the main quest may not be long but it's truly amazing and I would only stop playing when I really had to. One more thing I feel is worth mantioning: this is an end-game DLC for characters level 30+ so if you picked Witcher 3 only recently you may still have a long journey ahead of you before you see most of the content offered by Hearts of Stone - but it will be worth it. Must buy!… Expand
  23. Trevorsh
    Nov 16, 2015
    10
    The game is very great!
    -beautiful graphics!
    -very great story!
    -very good dialogues!
    -interesting characters!
    -epic adventure!
    Best game of the year!!!
  24. erty_werty
    Oct 26, 2015
    9
    Now this is how you handle DLC. Props to CD Projekt Red for delivering a great storyline,fun bosses, memorable characters & a new rune system.

    For $9.99 how can you go wrong?
    -A must play for fans of the series.
  25. Hectik
    Nov 23, 2015
    9
    I'm new to the series, but I fell in love with this game after finishing it and made me download the previous 2.

    Pros: Expansive lore, great story, memorable characters, decisions are not just black and white and are relevant to the ending, decent AI, Gwent! Cons: glitches but most have been fixed with recent updates, combat and overall controls/camera angles can be shoddy    I'm new to the series, but I fell in love with this game after finishing it and made me download the previous 2.

    Pros: Expansive lore, great story, memorable characters, decisions are not just black and white and are relevant to the ending, decent AI, Gwent!

    Cons: glitches but most have been fixed with recent updates, combat and overall controls/camera angles can be shoddy especially in tight areas like inside caverns,    … Expand
  26. Tylaris
    Oct 16, 2015
    10
    Another fine example of human pettiness and stupidity...while Konami is busy bringing back "legendary" horse armor DLC and Warner Bros selling previously free Batgirl content for ten times it's real value, CDPR releases something that blows away majority of other titles in amount AND quality of it's content, while charging it on a DLC price scale...and a cheap one at that.
    And people    Another fine example of human pettiness and stupidity...while Konami is busy bringing back "legendary" horse armor DLC and Warner Bros selling previously free Batgirl content for ten times it's real value, CDPR releases something that blows away majority of other titles in amount AND quality of it's content, while charging it on a DLC price scale...and a cheap one at that.
    And people STILL complain.
    If you enjoyed the stories of the Wild Hunt, you'll fall in love with this...excellent characterization with great dialogue, strong, compelling themes, more humor and horror, funny Geralt's 11 heist, fun and challenging boss battles with enemies, game play enhancements and more.
    This is a purchase you won't regret.    … Expand
  27. enforcer01
    Oct 13, 2015
    10
    This game is undeniably awesome! I feel like I'm actually becoming a Witcher in an incredibly beautiful world! You should feel this thing too. It must be a fantastic experience.
  28. Victorium99
    Oct 15, 2015
    10
    -Memorable Characters.
    -Epic Bosses
    - A LOT of new things to do
    -Its worth it
    -More Difficult
    If you enjoy RPG, you have to buy it because is amazing. The full game is GOTY
  29. Maquabra
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    The story behind Hearts of Stone is deeper and more complex than most of contemporary full games. Unfortunately, you will most likely not experience it to the fullest.

    If you're not Polish, you'll miss out on ~20% of its content. You simply won't get some of the fantastic references. If you're not Slavic, you'll lose further ~10%. If you're not European, you'll be missing out on    The story behind Hearts of Stone is deeper and more complex than most of contemporary full games. Unfortunately, you will most likely not experience it to the fullest.

    If you're not Polish, you'll miss out on ~20% of its content. You simply won't get some of the fantastic references.
    If you're not Slavic, you'll lose further ~10%.
    If you're not European, you'll be missing out on further 10%.
    Although, if you are an educated Slavic person, you'll have a deeper understanding of some of these aspects. It would take a huge essay to cover it all.

    All in all, a typical American player will lose almost half of the story content.
    Still, there are new side quests, new characters, new locations, some really tough fights and climatic conversation.

    It's also worth mentioning that the expansion was relatively cheap.    … Expand
  30. GOODFELLA87
    Oct 16, 2015
    10
    Well worth the 8 coins the new quests give a new lease of life to previously completed areas. I'm glad i kept the game even though i finished it months ago
  31. Nixxime
    Dec 26, 2015
    10
    The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is the first game of the series that I bought and played.

    The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is an impressive RPG in terms of game play, story and graphics I'm very impressed by how well the game runs at 30fps despite the huge no-loading screen open world, environment effects and large fully-realised interior of almost all buildings. Clearly CDproject Red put in a lot of    The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is the first game of the series that I bought and played.

    The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is an impressive RPG in terms of game play, story and graphics I'm very impressed by how well the game runs at 30fps despite the huge no-loading screen open world, environment effects and large fully-realised interior of almost all buildings. Clearly CDproject Red put in a lot of effort to optimize this game.

    The game has one of if not, the best side quest in a video game I have played. Every side quest has its own cut scene and choices made can affect the main story. The main story is fantastic and conclusive, which makes you still feel satisfied despite this being the last game for the trilogy. Customization and skills are fantastic and sufficient for a great RPG. The game also boost impressive dialogue choices that have an impact and could really change the way things play out.

    CDproject RED also gives out 16 free DLCs to anyone who paid for the full game, this is a nice gesture by the developer compared to other games that make us cough out more money for cosmetics. The season pass is also well priced.

    If you are a fan of RPGs then The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is a must buy, if not then buy it, you will not regret.    … Expand
  32. DonMega
    Oct 13, 2015
    9
    Death march is finally extremely hard. I played through witcher 3 on death march and maybe died 2 times throughout the whole game. Now playing this and there is a huge jump in difficulty. Some bosses are extremely difficult to beat on death march in this expansion.

    There is no new area but just a new story, which a pleasant welcome for those that finished the witcher 3 and have been    Death march is finally extremely hard. I played through witcher 3 on death march and maybe died 2 times throughout the whole game. Now playing this and there is a huge jump in difficulty. Some bosses are extremely difficult to beat on death march in this expansion.

    There is no new area but just a new story, which a pleasant welcome for those that finished the witcher 3 and have been aching to play some more.
    New characters, new monsters to fight and new gear. I kinda wish we had a new area to explore and this is the reason I notched 1 point from a perfect score.

    As far as dlc's go this is probably the best one ever for the price point.    … Expand
  33. porhawj
    Oct 13, 2015
    10
    Heart of Stone is amazing DLC expansion ever i playing.. Great Job CD projekt RED. keep up good work.. i like to say praise to CD Projekt RED for sold around 4 million sold copies on The Witcher 3. i expect this game will win best action rpg game of the year
  34. Bastrix
    Dec 18, 2015
    6
    I must say I'm not a huge fan of these kind of games, I've played very few RPG games of this kind in my life, but my opinion might still be valuable for other similar gamers.

    Anyway since there are so many good reviews for this game I purchased a digital version on PS4 and gave it a go. I'd been playing Dying light and Batman previous to this title (both awesome games), and my first    I must say I'm not a huge fan of these kind of games, I've played very few RPG games of this kind in my life, but my opinion might still be valuable for other similar gamers.

    Anyway since there are so many good reviews for this game I purchased a digital version on PS4 and gave it a go. I'd been playing Dying light and Batman previous to this title (both awesome games), and my first impression when I started up this game was... "eeermmm ok... I thought graphics where suppose to be stunning"... Well maybe they are on PC, I dunno, but to be honest I found them average.

    On the other hand once I got outside into the huge open world, the lightning effects, the sounds, the music are great. The game is huge, the characters voice acting is great and I can see why people love this game. However, I must be picky because I didn't actually read anything that talked about how damn clunky the character handling is, it's just terrible, slow, sluggish, clunky, fustrating.

    I played this game everyday for a week, I wanted to like it, but I just couldn't get around the terrible handling and poor performance at some points (with framerate drops). Trying to explore the interiors of houses with that handling is just fustrating and boring, It ruins the game for me, and the combats just don't feel satisfying either. So I lost interest.

    I like games where the characters animation and movement and realism is polished and realistic. I like stunning graphics and intense action. Didn't find any of that in this game.    … Expand
  35. sefrabu
    Aug 22, 2016
    9
    Do yourself a favour and savour this DLC like the whole game should be savoured. Don't fast travel, switch off all the marks on the map and explore. It's actually amazing how amazing this game is.
  36. t0mmyg
    Mar 16, 2017
    6
    More of the same boring, clunky fetch quest filled Witcher. I got the expansion hoping that with improvements to the gameplay and inventory I would come around to see what all the hype was about. Unfortunately if you didn't already love the Witcher this doesn't add anything to change your mind. If you already love it, then I guess more of the same is right up your ally.
  37. Differento4x
    Feb 15, 2021
    10
    When we talk about the best game in history, this game is true masterpiece and has no weaknesses
  38. Parangaritiwi
    Mar 2, 2022
    0
    Trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash!
  39. SuperkenGaming
    Oct 13, 2015
    8
    The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt Hearts of Stone
    Kind of an Expansion.
    When I think Expansion I think of a completely new area, Hearts of Stone doesn’t offer us a location like a borderlands or Skyrim expansion would, but it does expand.. at least in Novigrad Hearts of Stone ads about 10 hours and tons of greatness we got from the main game, more undiscovered locations, treasure hunts, side    The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt Hearts of Stone
    Kind of an Expansion.
    When I think Expansion I think of a completely new area, Hearts of Stone doesn’t offer us a location like a borderlands or Skyrim expansion would, but it does expand.. at least in Novigrad
    Hearts of Stone ads about 10 hours and tons of greatness we got from the main game, more undiscovered locations, treasure hunts, side quests, boobs, new enemies, new loot, and 13 trophies.
    This is unfortunately just more of the same, most of this dlc is more side quest feely than something that could stand on its own.
    We do however now have the ability to enchant our armor and weapons.
    The recommended level to start this dlc is 30.
    You can start the new dlc with your older save or with a premade level 32 geralt.
    Hearts of Stone Starts out with Geralt killing a giant toad, only problem is, this toad is a prince.
    Geralt is in a bit of trouble, or is he?
    He gets some help and now you have to spend the rest of the game clearing your debt by being David beckhams genie.
    You set out into the for the most part new locations to grant his seemingly impossible 3 wishes.
    You’ll end up doing a heist, find yourself in a painted world, solving puzzles, and taking on some pretty great bosses.
    There are quite a few awesome bosses, so you won’t be missing the lack of contracts too much, but these bosses are nowhere near as awesome as they are in the main game.
    Hearts of Stone in my opinions starts off a bit slow, but once you get over the initial hump 3 hour hump, the much better 2nd half of the dlc and its story will have you hooked.
    I loved the new characters introduced, I loved solving the mystery behind this stone hearted character and this mystery man that’s been following Geralt around.
    If you’re still hungry for more witcher content, grab this dlc
    For what it is

    Action Adventure RPG Expansion: 8/10
    Overall: 8/10    … Expand
  40. HenriqueV
    Oct 18, 2015
    5
    Hearts of Stone DLC highlights the good and bad things about Witcher 3. The characters are really good and unique. Sometimes the storytelling is just superb. The game introduces some interesting Bloodborne/Dark Souls esk boss fights.

    But, there are problems. Don't get me wrong, I loved W3, but 2 problems with the game strikes really hard here. First one is combat system. Combat in    Hearts of Stone DLC highlights the good and bad things about Witcher 3. The characters are really good and unique. Sometimes the storytelling is just superb. The game introduces some interesting Bloodborne/Dark Souls esk boss fights.

    But, there are problems. Don't get me wrong, I loved W3, but 2 problems with the game strikes really hard here. First one is combat system. Combat in Witcher 3 is just not good enough, and thats a problem with those new boss fights, because they require precision and agility, and thats somethig you won't find in W3 combat system.

    Another huge problem is pacing. Lets think about W3. From the beginning the game sets Geralt's goal: he must find Ciri as soon as possible. Thats really odd, because in order for find Ciri and enjoy the best ending, you must do a lot of side quests that takes your time, not to mention you will killing monsters and playing Gwent, so at the end of the day you just ask yourself: "wait, this game is called Wild Hunt, and is about Wild Hunt trying to catch Ciri, but is that really a big deal?".

    The game also have a bad approach in introducing those side/personal quests. Right after you just completed a quest in the main story, some character will ask for some favor, but if you believe you have more important things to do, you won't be able to start them anymore if you a reach a point of the game that is still far from the ending. For example, after I finally found Dandelion he just asked for a help with his cabaret (!!!), but I already had new information on Ciri whereabouts and went looking for her, but I was shocked when the game told me I would lost that Dandelion quest, so I was really supposed to get involved in a cabaret quest before finding Ciri.

    Thats not something that happens will all open world games, as some say. Just think about GTA V. When you start the game you are controlling 3 different criminals in Los Santos and thats it. There is not a goal set from the beginning.

    The same thing happens here in Hearts of Stone. If Geralt is supposed to give a ghost the night of his life, at some point Geralt will be using (again) his witcher's senses to find someone lost in the woods. If Geralt is supposed to steal some kind of secret treasure, at some point the whole thing will become a family issue between two characters that have nothing to do with the DLC main story and one hour ago you dind't even know they existed and you just don't care.

    The game starts with a boss fight, and for the rest of the main quest you will be only talking to people and using you witcher's senses, before getting into 2 boss fights in the space of 10 minutes or so.

    Despite the word "expansion", its not an expasion at all, just a regular DLC. There is just not enough content. Someone might say the 10/12 hours required to complete the main plot is as long as some "full games" around, but gameplay hours doesn't mean that much. I invested around 80 hours in Dragon Age Inquisition, and the same amount of time in Witcher 3, but Geralt adventure is bigger and offer you so musch more in terms of storytelling and content, but in Hearts of Stone I just got the feeling the game was using tricks to get longer than it should have been.

    The ending was also pretty unsatisfying, and I wish the game invested more in developing its main plot, so HoS is a missing opportunity.    … Expand
  41. TheLastColossus
    Oct 16, 2015
    10
    This DLC was worth every penny, the story was great, and nearly 10 hours of gameplay for a $10 expansion, the main antagonist died the worst way possible even though they made him look like a god.
  42. panxof10
    Nov 9, 2015
    0
    Very bad. It has a lot of technical bugs and troubles. Cd projekt red did a lot of mistakes with wild hunt. The caracters movements are the worst part.
  43. Turbodowg
    Mar 9, 2016
    10
    For 7.99 this is the best DLC money can buy. This is how DLC should be done!

    Hearts of Stone is a mesmerizing, well told, interesting story that adds around 15+ more hours to your gameplay clock, longer than most modern games. Every Witcher fan needs to play this.
  44. lightyears
    Oct 17, 2015
    8
    For what I have played so far, it looks like another masterpiece. Altough it has a drawback. To start with the good news. The story line rivals that of Witcher 2 and Witcher 3. Some unexpected story changes. New tribes and culures that add a new experience of mystique to the series. The new landscapes in the expansion are among the best in the entire Witcher series. Only drawback is thatFor what I have played so far, it looks like another masterpiece. Altough it has a drawback. To start with the good news. The story line rivals that of Witcher 2 and Witcher 3. Some unexpected story changes. New tribes and culures that add a new experience of mystique to the series. The new landscapes in the expansion are among the best in the entire Witcher series. Only drawback is that the difficulty level seems to have gone up to much. I play for the story. And even on the lowest difficulty settings this expansion pack is challenging. And if you die, the loading times are long and annoying. I dont like to go dead in 1 minute and than have to wait 2 minutes to try again. That annoys and decreases the experience. Therefore I say 85 score.… Expand
  45. Thilus
    Dec 29, 2017
    9
    A really great expansion, which under normal circumstances would receive a 10/10, but the fact that I began playing Blood and Wine just after finishing Hearts of Stone refrains me from doing so. Unlike Blood and Wine (which offers an additional location - Touissant), Hearts of Stone is a very linear adventure with several quests which follow in succesion. The story and characters areA really great expansion, which under normal circumstances would receive a 10/10, but the fact that I began playing Blood and Wine just after finishing Hearts of Stone refrains me from doing so. Unlike Blood and Wine (which offers an additional location - Touissant), Hearts of Stone is a very linear adventure with several quests which follow in succesion. The story and characters are great, gameplay is expanded, the quests are very well written (just wait for the wedding reception!). All in all it's a great addition to the main storyline, but the expansion itself lacks a little freedom. Still, a must-have for any Witcher 3 players.… Expand
  46. PeterAlexander
    Jul 20, 2018
    10
    Hearts of Stone acts as the perfect representation of what a DLC should be. It expands the story, the characters, themes, setting and gameplay. Not only that, but it is unique in its mysterious dark tone and its addition of some of the most unsettling yet powerful characters ever made in a video game.
  47. chillaxer
    Dec 20, 2017
    5
    I found W3: Hearts of Stone incredibly boring. If you can play through the “Scenes From A Marriage” quest without falling asleep then you’re lucky to have such a low threshold for enjoyment of a video game. I personally get all expansions on the concept of having the “whole” game but HoS is a pretty lame expansion.
  48. DarKz_MeTaLx
    May 17, 2016
    10
    The most awarded game of all time and well deserved. Without a doubt The Witcher 3 is the best game I have ever played. My only wish is that I could forget everything about this game just so I could have that feeling of playing through it for the first time again.
  49. Cryppy
    Nov 8, 2020
    10
    Astonishing. DLC that has full game quality. Just awesome especially the story (like the main game). No full happy ending.
  50. Raios-Rogue
    Aug 15, 2021
    10
    this is not a DLC this has the lenght of an entire game and everything about it is phenomenal
  51. robinzvak
    Oct 30, 2015
    9
    For one on of best game of the year, we have here fantastic DLC, witch one is example for all developers and publishing companies. Special thnaks for czech subtitles. Best thing on Poland is CD Project Red.
  52. tbouniverse
    Jun 3, 2016
    10
    Amazing expansion for $10, big companies with season passes over $40 have less content/ are less impressive than this by far. Special mention to Olgierd von Everec and Gaunter O'Dimm for being such compelling characters to explore. What a story. And for returning Witcher fans, Shani is back! She is awesome, I love her, like I love this expansion. If you're still considering it, get it now!Amazing expansion for $10, big companies with season passes over $40 have less content/ are less impressive than this by far. Special mention to Olgierd von Everec and Gaunter O'Dimm for being such compelling characters to explore. What a story. And for returning Witcher fans, Shani is back! She is awesome, I love her, like I love this expansion. If you're still considering it, get it now! One of my best purchases in a while.… Expand
  53. Nathaniel_Cage
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    Great story and well portrayed characters made me play this game for 100+ hours. Definitely will play this game again in the future!
  54. 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
  55. silencer
    May 20, 2016
    10
    Great expansion with absolutely riveting story. Even now, almost 6 months later, I can still remember the unique enemies this expansion threw at me, and the story which went from funny and goofy to downright creepy and surreal. Not only that, but the new characters are memorable and multi-dimensional, and the choice the game has you make at the end is not easy. Well worth the money!
  56. Mabie
    Mar 21, 2017
    9
    I honestly think that the story here, is better than the story we got in the main game (even though the story in the main game was good). But this story is just brilliant!
  57. iddqd4
    Jan 18, 2018
    10
    Великолепное произведения, без отрыва от основного сюжета, плавное продолжение приключений.
  58. Chowjust
    Feb 20, 2019
    10
    DLC to one of the greatest games of all-time. I though the base story was amazing and then I played this. The story for this sent me through a range of emotions and I consider it personally one of the great pieces of story telling in a video game I have ever experienced. There is a part in the story I will never forget. A must for The Witcher 3 fans.
  59. pongkrit03
    Jan 2, 2018
    9
    Amazing DLC from CDProjectRed. 10+ hrs I enjoy every moment. If you love main game, there is no reason you don't get this DLC. The price is very low if compare with the quality and quantity you get. It is better than many full games in the market. New story is exciting and much faster pace than original. There is also a new heroine that you can romance with. Moreover, Heart of Stone hasAmazing DLC from CDProjectRed. 10+ hrs I enjoy every moment. If you love main game, there is no reason you don't get this DLC. The price is very low if compare with the quality and quantity you get. It is better than many full games in the market. New story is exciting and much faster pace than original. There is also a new heroine that you can romance with. Moreover, Heart of Stone has introduced new mechanic - Rune Enchanting - which allows you to further upgrade your character. The cost to pay for enchanting is very steep though. Great DLC for Great game, I must say.… Expand
  60. MaxPayneIsGod
    Apr 7, 2019
    10
    Simply masterful, a fantastic addition to The Witcher 3.
    A memorable story-line with unforgettable antagonists.
    Heats of Stone is moving and meaningful.
    It should not be missed fans of the base game. 10/10
  61. Ecresis
    Jun 8, 2016
    8
    I'm writing this review after playing Blood and Wine, and I'll give it a 8/10.

    Great addition to the game, new area to play with, some very clever monsters to beat, once again, epic story and sidequests. You're still in Velen/Novigrad so you won't feel anything really new while exploring. Remember when you discovered Skellige, well here you won't have that feeling, it's just east    I'm writing this review after playing Blood and Wine, and I'll give it a 8/10.

    Great addition to the game, new area to play with, some very clever monsters to beat, once again, epic story and sidequests.

    You're still in Velen/Novigrad so you won't feel anything really new while exploring. Remember when you discovered Skellige, well here you won't have that feeling, it's just east from Oxenfurt.

    Compared to Blood and Wine, it's not as good, as inventive, but it's a good first DLC, and it has the advantage to be in the same region as Novigrad/Velen so you can easily find your marks and do the other sidequests from the main game while playing the DLC.    … Expand
  62. lndroid
    Dec 28, 2015
    8
    Awesome graphics, interesting history but a little bit complicated and hard to get along. If you are really into RPG games you will really enjoy it. But it can persuede some more ocational players like me. Nevertheless I had fun and remained stick with the story.
  63. bigboss1964
    Dec 9, 2015
    9
    The Witcher 3:Wild Hunt - Hearts of Stone

    This DLC is one of the best I have ever played it is even better than some games I have ever played it is fun with new items and gear new storyline that is 10 hours long much larger than some games I had played last year and have also great side missions and a very good story and for it's starting price is a crime not to add to your collection    The Witcher 3:Wild Hunt - Hearts of Stone

    This DLC is one of the best I have ever played it is even better than some games I have ever played it is fun with new items and gear new storyline that is 10 hours long much larger than some games I had played last year and have also great side missions and a very good story and for it's starting price is a crime not to add to your collection if you have already the witcher 3.    … Expand
  64. Suspect_Danny
    Feb 20, 2016
    10
    The heart of stone expansion for the witcher 3 is incredible, the characters and story is up to the same level if not better than the main story. The new monsters, gear and areas are incredible and well made. The boss fights are tough and unique. Each being a challenge even for the best players
  65. Gamecriticpro
    Jun 2, 2016
    8
    This DLC is a great addition to an already great game. It adds new locations, new quest, new armor/weapons, enemies, and a new story line. It'e all very well done and my only complaint is some of the new fights felt unbalanced and tedious.
  66. The_Garays
    Dec 10, 2015
    9
    As I said in my Witcher 3 review: Epic game! And the first expansion doesn't fall short at all!

    All those new missions, bosses, customization options... At CD Projekt RED they know what the're are doing and I'm very satisfied of giving them my time and my money if in exchange I get such a great game and content.

    I'll spend the days anxiously waiting for the second expansion, Blood and Wine.
  67. SyrusMatrix
    Jun 6, 2016
    10
    This is exactly what DLC should be. It is such a great extension to an already masterful game. There are no miss-steps. The story is some of the best story-telling in video games in a very long time. It doesn't change the game from what is was and try to become something new, but it adds so much to the already great story that Witcher 3 offers. I've truly never had my emotions playedThis is exactly what DLC should be. It is such a great extension to an already masterful game. There are no miss-steps. The story is some of the best story-telling in video games in a very long time. It doesn't change the game from what is was and try to become something new, but it adds so much to the already great story that Witcher 3 offers. I've truly never had my emotions played with as much as I have while playing this expansion. 10/10.… Expand
  68. guilhermefdias
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    A great character that was in the base game as a little surprise, for some minutes in earlie game. That shined absolutely bright in this amazing expansion. I wonder if CDPR will keep this genious writing in the next games. Amazing stuff.
  69. Brettsbetter
    Dec 20, 2015
    10
    price matters, depth matters, and now projeckt cd red matters. this is a game company that represents progress in the industry as well as rockstar north. the expansion offers now real new area just populated empty areas that were in the game already. buy it buy it buy it. thats all i can say if you enjoyed the core witcher game with is a 100+ multi orgasm excursion. but if you're moreprice matters, depth matters, and now projeckt cd red matters. this is a game company that represents progress in the industry as well as rockstar north. the expansion offers now real new area just populated empty areas that were in the game already. buy it buy it buy it. thats all i can say if you enjoyed the core witcher game with is a 100+ multi orgasm excursion. but if you're more casual or don't have the time to play it because real life constantly intrudes you may not miss out on anything as it takes some time ramps up the difficulty.… Expand
  70. Tomcatbg
    Jan 2, 2016
    10
    Never played the other Witcher titles, but decided to buy this one.
    Absolute masterpiece!
    Love the game, the graphics, the gameplay.
    As a QA found some minor bugs, but the game worths every penny.
  71. Killercreed
    Jan 16, 2016
    10
    One of the best games ever created by the best producers ever. DLC was also worth every penny!! I would recommend it for any one who wants a game that will give you value for money entertainment!
  72. trevor1981
    Feb 21, 2016
    10
    My absolute the one and only top favorite game gets a DLC as great as the main story line.
    Witcher 3 once again is the definition of greatness.
    Love you, CD Projekt!
  73. shadowloo
    May 14, 2016
    10
    Absolutely fantastic, The Witcher 3 already is a major gaming achievement but CPR shows how you do DLC story expansions. Not only do they offer plenty bang for your buck with a ton of new content (plus a sweet physical edition with an actual gwent deck) but actually manage to craft a story that may even exceed the main story in how well it's written and portrayed. This DLC offers plenty:Absolutely fantastic, The Witcher 3 already is a major gaming achievement but CPR shows how you do DLC story expansions. Not only do they offer plenty bang for your buck with a ton of new content (plus a sweet physical edition with an actual gwent deck) but actually manage to craft a story that may even exceed the main story in how well it's written and portrayed. This DLC offers plenty: amazing new characters, a terrific and genuinely menacing villain, real stakes and of course meaningful choices. Plus new monsters, gear, sidequests and gameplay elements. Absolute must buy.… Expand
  74. Tbag115
    May 15, 2016
    10
    The Witcher 3 hearts of stone is a really awesome expansion it offers many new side quests, a new great story and new Boss fights. The Story is really great in my opinion better than the main game, the boss fights are 10 times better than in the original game and it is about 10h long.
    You should get this expansion, I mean you can't do something wrong it only costs 7or10$
  75. Fostero1993
    Aug 23, 2016
    10
    New interesting story line with the very cool content. Every what I expected from this DLC are in "Hearts of Stone". Great work CD Project Red! Again... :)
  76. MiguelNeto
    Dec 19, 2016
    10
    é dificil ver uma DLC de tanta qualidade como a dlc de The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Hearts of Stone tem uma historia excelente, e um pouco triste, tambem aumento um pouco mapa de VelenNovigrad, temos algumas novas criaturas, a dificuldade aumento, o jogo ta mais dificil e isso é bom, temos novos personagens, e eles sao muito bons, algum personagem que eu nao vou falar que aparece no começo deé dificil ver uma DLC de tanta qualidade como a dlc de The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Hearts of Stone tem uma historia excelente, e um pouco triste, tambem aumento um pouco mapa de VelenNovigrad, temos algumas novas criaturas, a dificuldade aumento, o jogo ta mais dificil e isso é bom, temos novos personagens, e eles sao muito bons, algum personagem que eu nao vou falar que aparece no começo de Wild Hunt esta de volta, e com uma participaçao crucial no jogo, temos novas armaduras, como por exemplo da Lua Nova que é toda preta e muito bonita, tem como voce conseguir um set da escola da Vibora que é forte e bonita, temos a volta de uma personagem que apareceu no primeiro jogo, temos nova cena de sexo, momentos divertido como do casamento, boss bem dificeis, como por exemplo o Cuidador, o grafico de uma melhora, os bugs foram corregidos, ainda tem bugs, mais deu uma boa melhorada, e a jogabilidade continua a mesmo, Hearts of Stone é um jogo obrigatorio, uma expansao que vale o seu dinheiro, alem de ser barata tem muito conteudo, CD Projekt Red da uma aula novamente de como fazer um game completo. Nota 10… Expand
  77. Kafti
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    Great DLC . The story line is similar to stories about the legend twardowsky or dante but its really good. The main BADAS character is really interesting design. A lot of new content. CDProjekt RED do great work again feel the atmosphere of this world.
  78. silverXXwolf
    May 15, 2017
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Unrivaled value. I haven't started Blood and Wine yet, but as far as bang-for-buck is concerned, Hearts of Stone takes other developers to the cleaners. This little slice of brilliance fully upholds the core game's master craftsmanship, even surpassing it in some areas. The new monsters and characters are uniquely twisted and interesting, and the main/side quests are well designed and deeply engaging. With that said, I'm docking 1 point for the following reasons:

    ***POTENTIAL SPOILERS***

    1. The final "boss fight" was interesting, but completely underwhelming. Way too short and easy. I was expecting more of a challenge, especially considering how difficult the preceding quests were.

    2. There were a few inconsistencies and unanswered questions relating to the main characters and their motivations.

    3. There is one side quest that is broken and impossible to complete (which was confirmed by numerous online forums). Tech support is no longer addressing the issue, which I found pretty irritating.

    Aside from that, Hearts of Stone is DLC-done-right...very right. Hats off to Projekt Red, once again.    … Expand
  79. likevin96
    Jan 10, 2017
    8
    Pros:
    - More of the Witcher 3
    - Fun boss fights - New characters are interesting and captivating - Excellent plot with great emotional highs for a 10 hour game Cons: - Some of the quests, while interesting, drag on a bit too long - Lack of meaningful side quests - New equipment is somewhat limited - Would have appreciated a bit more tie-in with the story of the actual game (even    Pros:
    - More of the Witcher 3
    - Fun boss fights
    - New characters are interesting and captivating
    - Excellent plot with great emotional highs for a 10 hour game

    Cons:
    - Some of the quests, while interesting, drag on a bit too long
    - Lack of meaningful side quests
    - New equipment is somewhat limited
    - Would have appreciated a bit more tie-in with the story of the actual game (even the appearance of a character or two would have been nice)

    True Score: 8.4    … Expand
  80. DrDjango
    Sep 14, 2019
    10
    My favorite DLC for the Witcher 3. the Story reminds me on slavic mystic. very good. In my opinion better than blood and wine.
  81. davidplays3
    Jul 15, 2017
    10
    i wasn't sure about this DLC when i saw the price but when i tried it out it was one of the best DLC's i've played definitely deserves a 10 really recommend it
  82. Radoslavus
    Mar 30, 2017
    9
    One of only two pre-orders that I ever did. I can't give it a 10 because there is Blood and Wine, but damn it's still amazingly good. It deserves a 9.5/10. In pre-order i payed only 8 euros, for a 12 hour experience. I played it slow to enjoyed every bit of it. Best deal ever.
  83. HonestGamer_123
    May 1, 2017
    9
    I say this with all honesty and sincerity, The Witcher 3's "Hearts of Stone" is the greatest DLC expansion that I have ever played. I love almost everything about it. Everything from Its captivating story to its chilling and yet, breathtaking soundtrack. I was so emotionally involved within the storyline, that I often wondered if I was playing a standalone sequel to the original game or aI say this with all honesty and sincerity, The Witcher 3's "Hearts of Stone" is the greatest DLC expansion that I have ever played. I love almost everything about it. Everything from Its captivating story to its chilling and yet, breathtaking soundtrack. I was so emotionally involved within the storyline, that I often wondered if I was playing a standalone sequel to the original game or a small $10 downloadable mission pack. Honestly, I still can't tell the difference.… Expand
  84. Maximus1370
    Sep 14, 2019
    10
    witcher 3 and hearts of stone dlc show us story and gameplay make a strong combination
  85. XxAlbertoBuzzxX
    Jun 2, 2020
    9
    THE WITCHER 3: WILD HUNT - HEARTS OF STONE
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  86. mboscht
    Feb 20, 2022
    10
    The Witcher 3: Hearts of Stone .
  87. Berik
    Apr 24, 2019
    9
    Hearts of Stone Expansion:
    This expansion adds several question marks, a new storyline, a few creatures and a runewright.
    The new story is fantastic, and draws you in regarding Gaunter O'Dimm. Regarding the new creatures however, i expected more effort. Enemies like the Arachnoid don't get a proper Witcher contract or an introduction, and it is left to chaotic encounters to introduce    Hearts of Stone Expansion:
    This expansion adds several question marks, a new storyline, a few creatures and a runewright.

    The new story is fantastic, and draws you in regarding Gaunter O'Dimm. Regarding the new creatures however, i expected more effort. Enemies like the Arachnoid don't get a proper Witcher contract or an introduction, and it is left to chaotic encounters to introduce this new monster.

    The order of the flaming rose is also barely explained, which is a missed opportunity. I like the inclusion of more high powered monsters around question marks, and the runewright gives you more options to modify your gear. This expansion is fantastic, i give it a 9/10.    … Expand
  88. Bbplayer
    Nov 1, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This DLC will mess with your head in so many ways. It just gets better and better. If you have it, play it. The only con in the whole dlc in my opinion was the puzzle area painting state. Trying to figure that out was annoying. Besides that, awesome DLC.… Expand
  89. AMasterpieceFan
    Dec 10, 2018
    10
    The narrative of this DLC is so amazing. Olgierd's characterization and backstory are top-notch. Gaunter O Dimm is like the "Hisoka" of gaming. A great villain. As expected of CD Projekt Red, a 10/10 game.
  90. shaggx83
    Jul 25, 2020
    9
    I started playing TW3 when all the DLCs have already come out, so if feels like one game to me as I go from main story and DLCs back and forth. Again, the fact that the DLCs added so much good content, not just filler made the game even more special.
  91. hknyrbkn
    Mar 14, 2019
    10
    Hearts of Stone adds a great new story to the game, actually a lot better than the main story with the Wild Hunt and Ciri. It is a multilayered adventure you want to get in. You just cannot skip the cut scenes as the game grabs you like a good TV series.
  92. Kevin1234
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    The expansion is very good. You have more enemies and more. You have an unexpected enemy.
  93. Jackthegamer
    Sep 10, 2022
    10
    Just an amazing expansion which adds a lot of new interesting side quests, an interesting main story and cool characters
  94. szastamasta
    Dec 19, 2022
    10
    This is one of the best expansions in all games history. Story is simply superb and gameplay is just all the same great stuff as you expect.
  95. AlBal665
    Jun 6, 2022
    10
    Hearts of Stone is an excellent DLC that adds on a new quest line that can either be played alongside the main game or afterwards as an bridge between Wild Hunt and Blood & Wine. The DLC is short but has a great story and introduces some memorable new characters including the most interesting, enigmatic and potentially powerful villains of the The Witcher world so far. I highly recommendHearts of Stone is an excellent DLC that adds on a new quest line that can either be played alongside the main game or afterwards as an bridge between Wild Hunt and Blood & Wine. The DLC is short but has a great story and introduces some memorable new characters including the most interesting, enigmatic and potentially powerful villains of the The Witcher world so far. I highly recommend you play this DLC if you liked the main game.… Expand
  96. ojciecmatki
    Nov 30, 2019
    10
    How can someone make a great game as The Witcher 3 and then create as good expansion?
  97. carinbacklund
    Dec 16, 2020
    10
    If you ever get a chance to play this I recommend that you do! It's an amazing dlc, it's even more than a dlc, it's like a game in itself! It's so mysterious and amazing. I wished for more after finishing The Witcher 3 and we sure got it. Both this and Blood and Wine are fantastic!
  98. MetaKritiker90
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    This game is LEGENDARY! One of the best games of all time. The story, music, characters, the world, it's all so good! The developers poured so much of their love and passion into this and it absolutely shows.
    Don't hesitate, play this absolute masterpiece!
  99. m1ku47
    Aug 24, 2020
    10
    сюжет, персонажи, квесты имбалансные просто, из минусов мало побочек, иногда баги
  100. Jonneeyy
    Mar 30, 2020
    9
    Tolle Storyerweiterung für Fans vom Hexer Geralt, die einfach nicht genug bekommen.
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#7 Best PS4 Game of 2015
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#34 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2015
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#53 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2015

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Metascore
90

Universal acclaim - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
  1. GameCritics
    Jan 9, 2016
    90
    It's so good, in fact, that I'm still eager for more. It's a good thing that the next expansion, Blood and Wine, is coming soon...
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  2. PSNStores
    Dec 17, 2015
    90
    From the many new locales and scenarios, to character development and the story’s twists and turns, Hearts of Stone is an experience that is absolutely worth checking out for fans of The Witcher 3.
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  3. PLAY! Zine
    Dec 8, 2015
    90
    Good story, interesting characters, well written dialogue and new gameplay mechanics all make Hearts of Stone a must buy for Witcher 3 fans.
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