Because a lot of bad reviews here a written by the users who played gwent a lot back in the past, so they can't adapt to new situation, new game and just don't want give this game a try. But it worth it. It really is. I am such an example of person who disliked it first time very much. I have about 300-400 hours played(not counted in offline) so it was difficult to me to accept new changes. And the only reason was that it was new, and it's hard to accept new things for(and i am sure i am not the only one). This game has amazing card arts, both static and premium versions. There is no CCG to compete with Gwent in that category. Fir my test, of course. This game is very very generous. It's free 2 play, but it made so well, you can play it without paying and without feeling that you are abused. It is different from all the other CCG you ever played. No mana curve, 3 round system with one card played per turn give you very deep gameplay and requires skill to became pro, but it's very easy to learn basics and get into the game. Of course there are problems right now with some balance and UI, but balance is fixing fast by the team and UI is just a solveble problem, it is not a big deal. Card set is not so big, some archetypes feel like they are not fully complete, but there are a lot of cards that are just not ib the game, but they will be after expantion. So, if you like card games you need to try it yourself, before judge. If you are Gwent veteran you need some time to adapt to the new game, and after that you eill be able to see how much good things this game has now. My English is bad, sry dor that.