Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales

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7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 107 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 71 out of 107
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 107
  3. Negative: 20 out of 107

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  1. Lawdude7777
    Feb 4, 2020
    10
    Fantastic game! I'm a little shocked how great this game looks on Nintendo's portable system. It's a very different type of game compared to Witcher 3 Wild Hunt, but equally as good.

    The card battles are rather easy to learn compared to Gwent, it's visually beautiful & the story is phenomenally written. Queen Meve is just as compelling a character as Geralt. Kudos CDProjekt Red. Must play game
  2. Raedge
    Feb 1, 2020
    10
    Im very happy to see another Witcher Game on Nintendo Switch.
    It is different from Witcher 3,more fluence,more smart, full of Stratgy &Possibility.also can exploring the world
    Describing another story on witcher land.
    Your Choice change the end.
    end, it is so cheap
  3. Nowakowski
    Jan 29, 2020
    10
    Cool game though! People are going to play this because of Witcher series hype.
    Se we going to a better beautiful graphics version of gwent?
    Love this game, RPG/Strategy game! So in practice, it's a gwent adventure game, I see.Love this game!
  4. Vladiko
    Mar 29, 2020
    10
    Очередное возвращение к вселенной "Новирленда", при чем в новом формате и абсолютно иным подходом к геймплэю, который с этого момента представляет из себя ККИ, при чём с хорошим, прописанным и качественным сюжетом.
    Как эксперимент, то на все 10 из 10!    Очередное возвращение к вселенной "Новирленда", при чем в новом формате и абсолютно иным подходом к геймплэю, который с этого момента представляет из себя ККИ, при чём с хорошим, прописанным и качественным сюжетом.
    Как эксперимент, то на все 10 из 10!
  5. duedelhausen
    Feb 15, 2020
    9
    I really like it. And if you like Witcher 3 and have fun with Gwint there, you will also have fun with this game.
  6. LordOMO
    May 10, 2020
    8
    Thronebreaker is a fantastic The Witcher spinoff game with some flaws. In my opinion it is a diamond in the rough that could've been a 10/10 with a bit of extra polish. However it is not sold as a $60 dollar game which makes it hard for me to judge the game fairly. In my opinion if they ironed out the kinks this should have been sold at $40. But let's get to the review.

    Thronebreaker is    Thronebreaker is a fantastic The Witcher spinoff game with some flaws. In my opinion it is a diamond in the rough that could've been a 10/10 with a bit of extra polish. However it is not sold as a $60 dollar game which makes it hard for me to judge the game fairly. In my opinion if they ironed out the kinks this should have been sold at $40. But let's get to the review.

    Thronebreaker is played form an isometric perspective and doesn't have cinematic cutscenes. Instead a "dialog screen" pops up. Also combat and puzzles take place in form of a strategic card game instead of real time third person combat like in the main series.

    Thronebreaker has lots of strengths: The story is well written and the voice actors do a fantastic job delivering their lines. There are also lots of interesting quests and decisions you can make along the way. Thronebreaker definitely upholds the high standards of storytelling we know and love from the Witcher video game series.
    Also the combat is fantastic in this game. Gwent is a really fun card game and they made lots of interesting changes to the formula in order to make for more exciting and strategic combat that is oftentimes more thrilling than the real time combat in the original Witcher series. The developers also found interesting ways to incorporate Gwent into puzzles and side challenges you can find in side quests.
    In general most of the stuff in this game feels very premium with neat details like good lip sync on the characters, beautifully animated and voiced cards and fantastic music to top it off.

    Unfortunately the game lacks a bit of polish which is where two big negatives come in:
    1. moving your character through the game world feels very sluggish, which is mildly annoying as soon as you leave the beaten path to search for loot and hidden quests and as a result get stuck in every corner.
    2. the puzzles in this game can be very annoying and frustrating. I like the concept of these puzzles: while using a predefined deck of cards you have to achieve a very specific goal (for example destroy a unit that wants to capture your caravan). The problem however is that usually there are only one or two correct solutions to solve the puzzle. I would've wished for an "undo" button so you don't have to restart the entire puzzle after making one single mistake. Most of these puzzles are side content and can be skipped but nonetheless this is just unnecessary frustration in what otherwise could've been very enjoyable content.

    In summary: it's really hard for me to judge the game. It's great value but I would've much preferred to pay more for a game that had fixed the two main issues I just mentioned.
    With some polish it could've been 10/10 and easily be sold at $40. But as it stands I have to reduct 2 points for its two major problems that could've easily been fixed: 8/10. Still a solid recommendation even if it didn't live up to its full potential    … Expand
  7. elgredy
    May 3, 2020
    8
    You have to like Gwent game cart to enjoy this game. If you do not like game cart, this game is no for you
  8. embyrr
    Apr 11, 2021
    9
    Just fantastic storytelling. They really went al out and developed Gwent into a full fledged game with nuances, strategy, different tactics depending on what you prefer. It’s pretty fun! But the selling point is the magnificent way they’ve laid out the battles of Queen Meve. Every character is fleshed out, nuanced, interesting. The scenarios match this - you trudge through swamps andJust fantastic storytelling. They really went al out and developed Gwent into a full fledged game with nuances, strategy, different tactics depending on what you prefer. It’s pretty fun! But the selling point is the magnificent way they’ve laid out the battles of Queen Meve. Every character is fleshed out, nuanced, interesting. The scenarios match this - you trudge through swamps and countless fights against monsters, elves, dwarves, and of course the hated Black clads. Basically, if you like the Witcher books: play this. If you enjoyed the Witcher games: play this. If you loved both like I: you’re actively harming yourself by not playing this masterpiece.… Expand
  9. 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!
  10. abrus
    Mar 26, 2022
    6
    I was really excited to play what appeared to be a highly polished adventure deck building game. Unfortunately after 3 hours I've given up and uninstalled this game. The world exploration part of the game looks fantastic, but the actual gameplay in this phase of the game is very simple (and slow). However, I was most disappointed with the card 'combat' portion of the game. These cardI was really excited to play what appeared to be a highly polished adventure deck building game. Unfortunately after 3 hours I've given up and uninstalled this game. The world exploration part of the game looks fantastic, but the actual gameplay in this phase of the game is very simple (and slow). However, I was most disappointed with the card 'combat' portion of the game. These card 'battles' are not really based on 'combat' mechanics, rather your aim is try try to accumulate as many 'points' as you can on the battlefield and occasionally units die in the exchange as you build your army. I have no prior experience with the Witcher franchise, so perhaps this is a reason this game did not 'click' for me? Unsatisfied and craving some real 'card combat', I went back and replayed Steamworld Quest and found this to be a far superior experience!… Expand
  11. Nepen1he
    Mar 10, 2022
    0
    games out of politics, juegos fuera de la politica, jogos fora da política
  12. swannybaby
    Jun 12, 2023
    3
    Really loved playing Gwent in Witcher 3 - so this game should’ve been a slam dunk. But it’s really, really boring, and the card game is more a game of chance than skill. Uninstalled after 3h - can’t believe how dull and empty this game is.

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16
#16 Best Switch Game of 2020

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Metascore
84

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. Daily Star
    May 12, 2020
    100
    Your mileage may vary based on how well you enjoyed Gwent in The Witcher 3, but if you’ve been looking for a fresh perspective on Andrzej Sapkowski’s dense world and lore then we can’t recommend it enough.
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  2. Cubed3
    Feb 25, 2020
    80
    It may not be a terrific port, but Thronebreaker is a wildly addictive and relentlessly entertaining RPG-lite. The version of Gwent herein is the most fully realised to date, taking the core mechanics of previous versions and refining them into a malleable card game with endless potential. A beautifully written story and compelling characters make this a must-play for fans of The Witcher.
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  3. Worth Playing
    Feb 24, 2020
    80
    With Thronebreaker, CD Projekt Red has succeeded in making a fun, single-player experience about a simplified card game. It's a polished, story-driven experience that has a lot going for it. It's not a masterpiece, and there are some minor gripes, such as the difficulty (or lack thereof) and the absence of meaningful decision-making, but it is still an incredibly entertaining game. If you're into The Witcher and on the lookout for another story in the same universe, you can't go wrong with Thronebreaker.
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