The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Hearts of Stone

 Xbox One
Metascore
90

Universal acclaim - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. Gaming Age
    Dec 31, 2015
    100
    There's lots to do, with at least 15 hours of core content for those sticking to the main plot, and more importantly for the next expansion, a bar has been set for what players could expect.
  2. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Dec 8, 2015
    90
    Arguably, Geralt's greatest quest yet. An excellent tale, confidently told and at a bargain price. Essential. [Christmas 2015, p.86]
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  3. Pure Xbox
    Nov 18, 2015
    90
    Hearts of Stone is a full-fledged add-on for a game that probably didn't need to be any longer.
  5. Destructoid
    May 15, 2016
    85
    At 10 hours for the main story, Hearts of Stone is rather brief given the sprawling scale of Wild Hunt, but with that brevity, it never overstays its welcome. It melds well with the overall themes of the core adventure even if it feels wholly detached from it, but sometimes all you need is more Witcher-based antics.

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User Score
9.2

Universal acclaim- based on 801 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 736 out of 801
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 801
  3. Negative: 54 out of 801
  1. Blacqout
    Oct 14, 2015
    10
    Whether Hearts of Stone qualifies as an 'expansion' or not is quite irrelevant; it's another ten hour dose of one of the most absorbingWhether Hearts of Stone qualifies as an 'expansion' or not is quite irrelevant; it's another ten hour dose of one of the most absorbing fantasy RPGs ever at a price that should make the likes of Rocksteady blush.

    What i most love about the add-on is that, like the base content, it's not afraid to keep you from combat for extended periods. There are a lot of social moments in Hearts of Stone, and unlike in similar games, these moments are not just five minute vignettes - but rather hour-long events full of intrigue and humour.    … Full Review »
  2. Kenmei
    Oct 18, 2015
    10
    This is an extremely good piece of DLC and well worth the price they are asking for it. While other games tend to only release a bit ofThis is an extremely good piece of DLC and well worth the price they are asking for it. While other games tend to only release a bit of content for this same price, Hearts of Stone adds easily 10-15 true hours to the game. The main story is gripping and some of the stuff they have do is very creative. The DLC really tries to show the lighter side of Geralt throughout most of the main storyline and how he's bound by his fate to the path he walks. It's fun and adds a ton to the lore of the game. And while the gameplay is almost untouched, with the only addition not really adding anything necessary to the game, it's still very polished and very smooth to play. For fans of The Witcher 3, and especially those who love the story, this is wonderfully made and at a great price. It doesn't do anything new or creative but there's a ton here for people who already like this game to jump back in to this world. I definitely recommend this to anyone who's played the main game.… Full Review »
  3. tomenigma
    Nov 6, 2015
    10
    I loved this expansion - it was terrifying, emotionally charged and mind-bending. The latest adventure was thrilling and dynamic offering oneI loved this expansion - it was terrifying, emotionally charged and mind-bending. The latest adventure was thrilling and dynamic offering one of best jaw-dropping stories written for Geralt.… Full Review »
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