Being a different race actually impacts segments of the game! A surprisingly rare occurrence (looking at you, Inquisition). The plot is an adventure that'll have you wanting more. Take on an impossible task with a unique cast of characters that are likable and enjoyable, though a bit quirky. Also certainly one of the strongest RPG classics in terms of combat mechanics, though the not the most flashy by any means. A world in which you have a lot of agency to mold it, and complex decisions to make, and a character creation that feels meaningful to the world and how you think of it.
An FPS experience with some tactical elements that'll have you working hard to decide the best approach on a battlefield and will make you manage how you and your squad moves up and takes cover, really making you feel like you fight for every possible inch. An interesting and emotional story for your protagonist. This game will also make you utilize the explosive love of my life, Jasper.
A complex, grey world with complex, grey characters. You'll laugh, cry, feel scared, hope to a deity you made the right call, and feel excitement as you cut down a mob of beasts that you'll learn the weaknesses of by heart. Immersive, beautiful, and so, so fun. The best RPG ever made.
I really love Gwent. I've played a lot of card games, and Gwent has had some of the best balancing I've seen. A lot of people complain, but the devs respond to changes quickly in recent updates and are willing to listen. The animation and art style of the cards is a level of quality that exceeds any CCG available. The game is easy to learn after a bit of play, and the games are short so it is a perfect casual card game, especially due to its high and consistent rewards.
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.
