First of all I want to unerline that I am writing this as a loyal fan of the Witcher (books, comicbooks, games), so my opinion is rather subjective. The best part of the game is the story and everything that comes with it. It was engaging enough that it kept me by the computer for solid nine hours, which almost doesn't happen to me. The dialogues are extremely well written, the voice acting is absolutely superior to everything you've heard so far, and the plot is surprising. Another great aspect is that the choices we make actually matter (they don't only change the ending, but also the current in-game situation, similar to the Witcher 3, only that it hurts more to realize that you've fucked up sometime before). The gameplay is less amuzing, but it is good enough to keep a player entertained throughout the game. What bothered me as a Gwent veteran (I've been playing since it was released), is that it I sometimes do not get what is going on on the battlefield; it is simply confusing when ten cards at a time trigger their abilities and the whole screen flashes. I also feel like the difficulty level, even when set to the maximum, is still rather easy. Puzzles are as hard as they are on the lowest difficulty, and regular battles were never a challenge for me. Exploring the map is pure satisfaction. It is somewhat similar to what we've seen in Heroes of Might and Magic series, but much, much nicer. The way the game looks is astonishing and the animations are smooth. Couldn't be better. In conclusion, Thronebreaker will definitely satisfy those who buy it for the story (which I guess is the vast majority). However, those who search for demanding and complex gameplay may be left with a rather disappointed face.
