Posted on: January 17, 2019

Shuffleblade

Games: 35 Reviews: 10

Good and could have been great

First and foremost the RPG and storytelling aspect in this game is absolutely faboulus, S level quality. The voice acting and writing in the game is the best part. Rarely in an a roleplaying game am I able to really roleplay and not consider factors that are out of character. I would say the writing when it comes to roleplaying and choosing decisions is the best I have ever seen. No matter which choice you choose (normally) you feel like you did a "right" choice because your character really answers cleverly, in other games you get disappointed because your character says your choice in a clumsy/bad way that you did not want. In Thronebreaker its the other way around, the phrasing is so well put together that you really get the feeling you are bastardly clever and inspirational character. The actual consequences of your choices are often a bit lackluster though, I really think the "optional" characters are one of the most interesting parts of this game. A part that really pulls you in, sadly how you get and keep the characters are not done well in my opinion. The coolest character in the game that I sadly only saw in one scene I failed to recruit because I respected him, you need to disrepect and force him against his will to get him. Big interesting part of the game that I missed out on for no good reason, it really bugged me the whole playthrough. Optional characters are fun but either you need more of them or you need to do it a bit better how to get and keep them. Some important choices in this game are made with absolutely 0 knowledge of the circumstances, you walk in on a mob beating one person, do you stop them or not? Hard to say would need to know a little bit more than that to make a decision. The gameplay in itself is good, not great but good sadly the pacing is a bit off. Early on when you want to get into how the game works you get very few ful length battles and mostly puzzles. Later on when you're a bit fatigued its the other way around. Many bugs

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Posted on: January 26, 2019

jomiran

Verified owner

Games: 474 Reviews: 4

So many angry Gwent players here!

I have never played a card game like this before and this is my first game in the Witcher universe so I am 100% unbaised. The card game is fun, the crafting and other RPG elements are well done, the story is good and the music and voice acting are excellent. All in all, this is a solid game. I would give it a 4.5 stars but I chose 5 to counteract all the non-sensical reviews from long time Gwent players who feel cheated somehow by a free game. Apparently the beta was very different from the final product. I hope to see more games like this that use a fun enough card game and mix it with a Tell Tale style novel and Fallout (1&2) style top down RPG navigation.

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Posted on: January 27, 2019

Nargalishus

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Games: 9 Reviews: 1

Another Masterpiece

First of all, I do wish to say that I did not like this game in the beginning. I personally dislike top down games, and the first few maps of the game I encountered many bugs, which took away from the experience. But then I said "screw it, I bought this" and continued on. CDPR continues to use the witcher universe and make games out of it that appeal to everyone. The story was brushed over in the books, like the basic preface, so I had a simple understanding about what to expect and was excited about it. The emotional payoff in this game is incredible. The story of desparation and grit, and survival all was written beautifully. The side characters were incredible, and there are a few that I regret not experiencing and letting them leave Meve's company. Worth a replay in a year or two through 10/10 I look forward for the next segment of the witcher tales!!!

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Posted on: January 31, 2019

shicklgruber

Verified owner

Games: 129 Reviews: 1

Thronebreaker is a Genre-Defying Epic

Thronebreaker is so finely crafted, well-balanced, and exquisitely paced and written that in years to come it will be remembered in any top-ten list of the best games of all time. It came out of nowhere, and it has so much going for it, and so many possible outcomes, that its replayability value is vast. I've finished it yesterday, and I'm already hankering to give it another go. BUY THIS GAME.

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Posted on: February 13, 2019

Werteria

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Games: 22 Reviews: 1

Great story and characters but...

I enjoyed the story in this game and I liked that I really had to think before I chose a solution to the problems I encountered. What I didn't enjoy were the bugged puzzles and battles (not too many but really annoying) and the fact that the game was informing me that I chose beetwen two evil choices. I hated that sentence that showed even when I let some freaking druids join my group... Overall I enjoyed it but it was annoying at times.

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