The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Hearts of Stone

 Xbox One
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9.2

Universal acclaim- based on 801 Ratings

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  1. OMGmyFACE
    Dec 30, 2015
    9
    For the price of 2 movie tickets, you get the kind of utility associated with 3 really good movies with popcorn included. Yes, there's more gwent and awesome side quests and the map itself got larger but, like the base game, the characters and lore make it so wonderful. It's been a very long time since I've been as creeped out by a character and concerned for another. Not to mention one ofFor the price of 2 movie tickets, you get the kind of utility associated with 3 really good movies with popcorn included. Yes, there's more gwent and awesome side quests and the map itself got larger but, like the base game, the characters and lore make it so wonderful. It's been a very long time since I've been as creeped out by a character and concerned for another. Not to mention one of the best single-map quests I've experienced since the Ocean House in Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines.… Expand
  2. 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!!!
  3. d00bey
    Nov 19, 2015
    10
    CD Project RED have created a wonderfully imagined world, complete with well-developed characters and immersive environments. Hardcore gamers and those who play only occasionally will find it impossible not to love this masterful creation.

    Hearts of Stone allows us to revisit the world of The Witcher and introduces new characters, points of interest and, most importantly, a new story    CD Project RED have created a wonderfully imagined world, complete with well-developed characters and immersive environments. Hardcore gamers and those who play only occasionally will find it impossible not to love this masterful creation.

    Hearts of Stone allows us to revisit the world of The Witcher and introduces new characters, points of interest and, most importantly, a new story line.

    The quality is equivalent to the stand a lone game; in other words, absolutely fantastic. The story is extremely well-written, with brilliant twists that reveal themselves throughout the course of the expansion. Likewise, the characters are complex, often blurring the lines between what we perceive to be good and evil. The new area, an extension of Velen, is wonderfully designed, really making the world of The Witcher feel alive.

    Perhaps the best comparison to The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and Hearts of Stone is your favourite book. You are the main protagonist in your own story. It is nothing short of a masterpiece and I hope that this game defines future video games.    … Expand
  4. DanishGamingGuy
    Mar 1, 2016
    10
    all the great things about the main game but a little better best characters in any dlc ever great new enemies and fun new main and side quests with new gear and everything best DLC ever for the second best game of all time (in my opinion)
  5. Howle1971
    Mar 11, 2016
    10
    Some **** is downvoting Witcher 3 on the scores. Doesnt have anything better to do with his worthless life. Probably a Bethesda or Bloodborne **** fanboy.
  6. Peatchath
    Mar 12, 2016
    10
    Some bloodborne or fallout 4 **** is downvoting Witcher 3 because he cant handle the fact the the Witcher 3 is a much better game than both. Some bloodborne or fallout 4 **** is downvoting Witcher 3 because he cant handle the fact the the Witcher 3 is a much better game than both.
  7. 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 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 mainThis 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.… Expand
  8. 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 one of best jaw-dropping stories written for Geralt.
  9. 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 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    Whether 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.    … Expand
  10. IamEVIL
    Jan 6, 2016
    10
    Once more CD Project Red was able to make a original story in a Adapted story, this DLC has one of the most fun missions that i' ve ever seen, and a clear reference to the Heists missions in GTA 5, i finished it with a happy face and with the hopes that Blood and Wine come out soon, or i will faint.
  11. 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
  12. Melee_M
    Oct 5, 2016
    5
    I wanted to love this expansion pack, I truly did as the core game and other expansion pack are phenomenal. However, I could not force myself to enjoy anything after the shipwreck when I realized I was just back in Novigrad rather than an entirely new area. The Vlodimir mission I find particularly annoying and the wedding portion is the final nail in this coffin for me, especially sinceI wanted to love this expansion pack, I truly did as the core game and other expansion pack are phenomenal. However, I could not force myself to enjoy anything after the shipwreck when I realized I was just back in Novigrad rather than an entirely new area. The Vlodimir mission I find particularly annoying and the wedding portion is the final nail in this coffin for me, especially since the clock will only advance each time you complete a party activity rather than automatically as it would otherwise. I can't just meditate my way out of this slog. CD Projekt Red, I thank you for The Witcher 3 as it has been an incredible journey up to this point but I'm afraid Hearts of Stone shall remain a mystery for me.… Expand
  13. xl33tgamerx
    Oct 18, 2015
    6
    Pros: At least the bugs that break the game completely and take the developers 3 months to fix are gone. Plot and storyline of the DLC is somewhat interesting, Geralt gets a new romance and theres about 10 hours of playtime to get re-involved in what I still consider one of the best love-hate relationship RPG games of this generation of consoles, and at 9 bucks I consider it to still be aPros: At least the bugs that break the game completely and take the developers 3 months to fix are gone. Plot and storyline of the DLC is somewhat interesting, Geralt gets a new romance and theres about 10 hours of playtime to get re-involved in what I still consider one of the best love-hate relationship RPG games of this generation of consoles, and at 9 bucks I consider it to still be a good deal vs. overpriced DLC from other games that has come out recently *cough*destinythetakenking*cough*.

    Cons: New bug introduced that includes random pause and blurring of the game screen, although it happens infrequently. Bosses are really ***** hard even past level 35 with maxed out witcher school gear, buffs and skilled play, and will make your elite Geralt feel like a FNG. No new areas are included, and you spend the duration of the expansion being some *****'s slave / servant / peon. Nothing else to really comment on, other than being at the end of the expansion and stuck at the last boss for hours on end just to see the last of the storyline is a pretty large buzzkill.    … Expand
  14. Emefer
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    Apesar de ser uma DLC, o enredo é, provavelmente, o melhor de todo o jogo, com personagens e momentos marcantes, além de novas missões tão legais quanto as disponíveis no jogo-base. Que venha Toussaint!
  15. Broyax
    Jan 22, 2017
    5
    Un DLC d'une dizaine d'heures pour le meilleur jeu de rôle de l'année voire de la décennie (ou plus si affinités) on en redemande ! de nouveaux lieux dans Velen, nouvelles musiques, nouveaux personnages très intéressants dont l'attendrissante Shani (retrouvaille de Witcher 1) et bien entendu nouvelle intrigue aussi originale qu'étonnante.

    On ne le répètera jamais assez, la qualité    Un DLC d'une dizaine d'heures pour le meilleur jeu de rôle de l'année voire de la décennie (ou plus si affinités) on en redemande ! de nouveaux lieux dans Velen, nouvelles musiques, nouveaux personnages très intéressants dont l'attendrissante Shani (retrouvaille de Witcher 1) et bien entendu nouvelle intrigue aussi originale qu'étonnante.

    On ne le répètera jamais assez, la qualité graphique de Witcher 3 est exceptionnelle et ce DLC (CDPR l'appelle une "expansion" peu importe) permet encore une fois d'admirer à sa juste valeur cette peinture en mouvement.

    Hélas, la performance est globalement dégradée sur Xbox One en raison sans doute du patch 1.10 sorti quelques jours avant (16 Go dans ta gueule soit dit en passant), patch qui à en croire certain site a nettement amélioré les soucis techniques dont était victime la version PS4. Les notes du correctif font mention de très nombreux "performance improvements" pour toutes les versions mais il faut croire que ce que CD Projekt Red donne d'une main, il le reprend de l'autre... juste à côté. En témoignent par exemple les temps de chargement rallongés (!).

    Tantôt drôle, tantôt inquiétant, Hearts of Stone a ses (très) bons moments mais nombre de problèmes viennent ternir l'expérience, à commencer par la difficulté en dents de scie, décidément très mal calibrée. Problèmes de design également (ou purs bugs ou simples oublis ?) lorsqu'on doit chercher la sortie d'un lieu après avoir fini une quête ou terminé un dialogue : pourquoi devons-nous tourner en rond comme des cons à chercher la porte qui n'est pas verrouillée ? pourquoi sommes-nous contraints de sortir d'une façon détournée qui tient lieu de l'exploit ? (cf l'Académie par exemple).

    A noter une longueur et une lourdeur lors de la progression de la quête principale où l'on se retrouve à faire toujours la même chose ; autre lourdeur très irritante celle-ci puisqu'elle concerne l'une des fins possibles : pourquoi cette connerie à faire en temps limité ? je devine ce que CDPR a tenté de réaliser : quelque chose de nouveau d'une certaine façon mais qui ne fonctionne pas en plus de casser les pieds (pour être poli).

    Par ailleurs, les "enchantements" tiennent davantage d'une mauvaise idée que d'autre chose, obligeant encore à farmer/acheter de nouvelles conneries ; la zone nord-est est remplie de "nouveaux" nids/bandits/trésors qu'on a déjà faits 100 fois dans le jeu principal : où est l'intérêt ? ; enfin, j'ai constaté presque autant de bugs en 10 heures qu'en 200 heures sur le jeu principal, preuve que CDPR est encore un jeune développeur dont le premier DLC a été précipité.

    Si j'étais à la bourse, si j'étais courtier ou l'un de ces sales cons en agence de notation, je lancerais une "alerte sur résultats" et dégraderais la note de la boîte. Attention CDPR, vous commencez à déconner. Mais je ne le ferai pas, car le créateur d'une merveille comme le jeu principal (sans compter les deux précédents Witcher, excellents) mérite (encore) toute notre confiance.

    Par contre, je me dois de dégrader la note de ce produit additionnel : si Witcher 3, c'est 10 (et ça l'est), alors Hearts of Stone, c'est 5. Déception évidemment, immense déception même si de nombreuses qualités subsistent.    … Expand
  16. Iky009
    Apr 23, 2017
    9
    This expansion of the story of The Witcher 3 is as good as the main story. .
  17. McGillotine
    Jan 9, 2016
    8
    Where, Hearts of Stone isn't exactly the best DLC ever made, as some have made it out to look like, Hearts of Stone does its job in creating an experience that is both fun and engaging for a player who wants to get back into a world of rich storytelling and immersive game play.

    Recommended for players of level 30 plus, Hearts of stone is by all means a challenge even for those a few    Where, Hearts of Stone isn't exactly the best DLC ever made, as some have made it out to look like, Hearts of Stone does its job in creating an experience that is both fun and engaging for a player who wants to get back into a world of rich storytelling and immersive game play.

    Recommended for players of level 30 plus, Hearts of stone is by all means a challenge even for those a few levels over the suggested limited. When playing the base game i had stuck to sword and story as my primary means of difficulty choosing to preserving some of the challenge behind the game while keeping me in play of the games story. However as i progressed i found myself more at ease with the game defeating the games final boss easily. With hearts of Stone this was not the case as i found myself back at square one struggling to kill my foes and dreading the bosses which deal more damage than they take.

    Story is yet another positive element to the game, where it only loosely ties into the story of the main game from an encounter early on in White Orchard, i was surprised as to how much i felt myself giving a damn even with the DLC featuring an almost entirely new ensemble, who have mysterious stories, to which i found myself eager to uncover    … Expand
  18. DanielwWhite
    Dec 29, 2015
    9
    The Hearts of Stone expansion pack is a great add on. It is a side story that is independent of the main story line in the Witcher 3. It is well worth the price, the expansion plot was well written and is definitely worth going back to play.
  19. AlistairT
    Dec 15, 2017
    10
    The main antagonist is an immortal David Beckham or some bald guy depending on your opinion, but still its good a great story and some interesting themes.
  20. CenkAlp
    Jan 2, 2018
    9
    Hikaye = 9
    Oynanış = 9
    Grafikler = 9
    Sesler = 10
    Keyif = 9
    Atmosfer = 9
    Süre = 8
  21. Beastside
    Oct 29, 2019
    9
    A fantastic DLC. Another thrilling episode in the tale of Geralt of Rivia. It is fairly short, though, and I remember stretching it out for like two weeks just so that I could savour every detail. I won't give this DLC a 10/10 because, even though it is a great DLC, it doesn't really live up to absurdly good Blood and Wine DLC, which I, just for reference, gave a solid 10/10. But a greatA fantastic DLC. Another thrilling episode in the tale of Geralt of Rivia. It is fairly short, though, and I remember stretching it out for like two weeks just so that I could savour every detail. I won't give this DLC a 10/10 because, even though it is a great DLC, it doesn't really live up to absurdly good Blood and Wine DLC, which I, just for reference, gave a solid 10/10. But a great DLC nonetheless.… Expand
  22. 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!
  23. eMeS345
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Great DLC, new areas, enemies and story, a must have for anyone who liked the original witcher 3.
  24. ewenr
    Jun 24, 2020
    9
    Superb. Some great boss fights and above all a highly interesting story. I probably enjoyed this DLC more than I did the base game.
  25. Anatoliy_DeVile
    Dec 23, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Основная сюжетная часть Дикой Охоты была потрясающая и в совокупности с побочными миссиями заходила на ура. Хватило ли всего этого добра мне? Хватило! Ибо контента было много и всё было безумно увлекательно, атмосферно и самое главное в меру. К примеру, в той же отличной Assassin’s Creed Origins Юбики остановиться вовремя не успели и передоз немного испортил общее положительное впечатление. Аппетит растет во время еды и дело ясное, что продукт такого качества как Ведьмак 3 будет пользоваться спросом большим и длс дело очевидное. Каменные сердца – первое дополнение к Дикой Охоте, которое, по сути, к ней не имеет уже никакого отношения. Это отдельная история Геральта, который выполнив, казалось бы, обычный заказ на убийство очередного монстра, попадает в неприятную ситуацию, которая сулит нам весьма увлекательную, мрачную, местами с характерным жестким юморком, очень разной романтикой с элементами легкой эротики, как водится, историю. Этот сюжетец местами даже перебивает по интересности Дикую Охоту, как по мне. Что-что, а со сценариями у Проджектов всё хорошо, даже для ДЛС. А вот всё что касается прочего сопутствующего контента, то тут поляки ничем не порадовали. Вопросики, обильно раскиданные по карте, скучны до безумия – найди сокровище, уничтожить логово монстров или бандитский лагерь и так по кругу по пятьсот раз… Надоедает очень быстро. Никаких новых областей мы также не увидим, все события происходят в рамках уже известных территорий. Нового инвентаря или прочих механик тоже не ждите. Так что остается только наслаждаться сюжетной линией, которая достойна внимания, жаль что отойти и, отвлечься здесь особо больше не на что.… Expand
  26. Nikolas_super
    Mar 4, 2022
    0
    Отличная игра с большим открытым миром, с хорошим сюжетом. Большое разнообразие дополнительных заданий, монстров, брони и оружия и так далее.
    Отличные эффекты и графика.
    Поставил плохую оценку, так как разработчики этой легендарной игры влезли в политику!    Отличная игра с большим открытым миром, с хорошим сюжетом. Большое разнообразие дополнительных заданий, монстров, брони и оружия и так далее.
    Отличные эффекты и графика.
    Поставил плохую оценку, так как разработчики этой легендарной игры влезли в политику!
  27. 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
  28. Nepen1he
    Mar 10, 2022
    0
    games out of politics, juegos fuera de la politica, jogos fora da política
  29. TomKing13
    Jul 17, 2022
    8
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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. 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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  2. 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.
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  3. 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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