The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Hearts of Stone

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  1. 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
  2. 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!
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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!
  6. 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
  7. iddqd4
    Jan 18, 2018
    10
    Великолепное произведения, без отрыва от основного сюжета, плавное продолжение приключений.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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.
  13. 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
  14. 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.
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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.
  20. 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.
  21. 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
  22. 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.
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. 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!!!
  29. 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
  30. 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.
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Universal acclaim - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
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  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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