Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales

First and foremost, as a single player CCG the game kind of stumbles. I used the same deck almost through the whole game and really wanted to have more cards, but instead of getting new ones (which you will get, though not many) you mostly upgrade existing cards. As a result it felt pretty repetitive. The optional puzzles were often hit or miss - I either had a lot of fun or was just annoyed the whole time. But the game does do its best to make every encounter feel unique, and with its own set of factors at play that make the game feel fresh long after you thought it couldn't. The highlight of the game is not the card game elements though, but the powerful story and complex characters. In the beginning act the story seems rather run of the mill, though engaging, but as soon as Act 1 ends the real plot begins. Over the course of the game I made decisions I regretted, ones that I justified, ones that I learned later I had made the right choice for the wrong reasons, and much more. The characters, too, were an incredible part of the game. One of which is among my favorites in the Witcher universe now. The game doesn't give you too many things to discuss with companions at your camp, but they often interact with Meve over the course of events and really make their presence, and opinions, known. Consequently, they aid a lot in making the game feel dynamic and alive. Overall, a wonderful game with a wonderful plot and incredible characters. The lack of cards can make the game feel too repetitive at times, but that's not a huge issue in the grander scope of the game. P.S. More interaction with Knickers please.

While the card and exploration gameplay is fun in itself, what really makes this game shine is the amazing, gripping story, it's multitude of branching choices and the incredible level of writing that you won't find anywhere else. Recommended.

If you're like me and very much like the world of witcher, well written characters, top quality story telling, amazing voice acting and card games, get this game. It has atmosphere beyond this reality. This game is dark and bleak, often times sad, yet it has very cozy, fun and happy moments and accomplishments feel like accomplishments. I'm only at the end of Act 2 and I can confidently say that I like this game very, very much. Thank you CDPR!

I was surprised about the length of the game and the vastness of the maps. The story writing was on point, so was the voice production. 10/10 I'd really appreciate a sequel!

Absolute gem of a game, blessed be its existence.. Every encounter from beginning to end is carefully crafted and unique, with focus on providing challenge for your gray matter and delight for your spectacle cravings. No fight is the same, each duel is a test for your imagination and an opportunity to be creative. The team has gone above and beyond to construct engaging content and magically come up with new mechanics to throw at you every time you think the game has nothing left in its sleeve. The story deserves exceptional praise, it is nothing alike what I expected from a product of this scope and is enough of a reason to go through Thronebreaker even if you aren't a fan of the gameplay. You aren't a witcher anymore, you are a ruler and that comes with consequences (and I actually mean "consequences", not in the buzzword way that game journalists often do) - the stakes are higher, there is never a correct choice, there will always be something impeding your progress. Thankfully, the weight is not for you alone, as there is a whole roster of characters who can either come to your aid or prove to be your undoing and let me tell you, I haven't seen such depth in written companions since Mass Effect 2. My personal favorite part of the whole experience is the soundtrack - whether it's the calm ambience of exploration or the intricate battle suites, there's not a single track that could be considered subpar and in fact, I believe the overall game would be nowhere near that good if the music wasn't pumping up your blood so badly. Special mention goes for the magnificent environment design, which is tremendously detailed and exceptionally varied and I would hang every single frame onto a gallery wall. Just buy it. It is a phenomenal game that provided more pleasure and satisfaction than the majority of AAAs out there. €10 bought me 40 hours of pure bliss and I will never forget the fandom for dooming The Witcher Tales to oblivion >:(