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Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales

Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales

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Release Date: October 23, 2018

RPG, Fantasy, Books, Isometric View, Puzzle Elements, Card Games, Strategic Elements, Polish, Singleplayer

A combination of an RPG and a card game. It takes place in The Witcher saga universe created by Andrzej Sapkowski. The game started its life as a stand-alone story campaign for Gwent: The Witcher Card Game.

8.5

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9.0

Steam

8.9

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Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales is an adventure game with RPG and card game features. It takes place in The Witcher saga universe that was created by Andrzej Sapkowski and expanded by the developers from CD Projekt RED (the creators of the game adaptations of the books). Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales began its life as a singleplayer campaign for the online card game Gwent: The Witcher Card Game. It was announced in 2017, but one year later the developers decided to release it as a stand-alone product.

Plot

Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales takes place before the events depicted in the games developed by CD Project RED. The main protagonist is Meve, the queen of Lyria and Rivia. During the game, the players can witness her actions during the second war with Nilfgaard. The players can also meet a variety of non-playable characters and make decisions that will impact the story and its finale.

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Platforms:

PC Windows

PC Windows October 23, 2018

PlayStation 4

PlayStation 4 December 4, 2018

Xbox One

Xbox One December 4, 2018

Android

Android June 17, 2021

Apple iOS

Apple iOS July 9, 2020

Nintendo Switch

Nintendo Switch January 28, 2020

Developer: CD Projekt RED / Crunching Koalas (Switch)

Publisher: CD Projekt RED

Game Series

Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales
Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales
Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales

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The Witcher Game Series

A series of action RPG games inspired by a series of novels and short stories by popular fantasy writer Andrzej Sapkowski. The brand is developed by Warsaw-based development studio CD Projekt RED.

The Witcher Game Series

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Thronebreaker The Witcher Tales Guide
Guide

Last update: October 23, 2018

Thronebreaker The Witcher Tales Guide

Thronebreaker The Witcher Tales guide contains a comprehensive collection of tips and a walkthrough to this advanced hybrid of strategy / card game. We explain how to explore the map, collect resources, expand the camp, use all units and win the battles.

Thronebreaker The Witcher Tales Guide

News

Xbox Game Pass in June - Thronebreaker, BattleTech and More

Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales will soon appear in the offer of Xbox Game Pass. In addition, in June, as part of Microsoft's service, we will be able to play games from the Kingdom Hearts, BattleTech and No Man's Sky series, among others.

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Jacob Blazewicz

June 10, 2020

Xbox Game Pass in June - Thronebreaker, BattleTech and More

Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales Coming to Nintendo Switch?

The Korean age rating organization classified Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales. The entry concerns the Nintendo Switch version, which may indicate that the title will soon join The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.

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Jacob Blazewicz

December 20, 2019

Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales Coming to Nintendo Switch?

CD Projekt RED Won't Make a Sequel to Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales

Pawel Burza from CD Projekt RED informed that the studio does not plan to continue Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales. This is not very good news for Witcher's fans, but it is worth noting that during the next few years, the company will probably be busy creating content for Cyberpunk 2077.

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Konrad Serafinski

December 7, 2019

CD Projekt RED Won't Make a Sequel to Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales

Gwent a "Financial Disappointment", Kotaku Reports

Kotaku reports, based on insider sources in CD Projekt RED, that Gwent, the stand-alone edition of the Witcher 3's minigame, turned out to be a financial disappointment. The developers have yet to comment on the matter.

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Milosz Szubert

February 26, 2019

Gwent a "Financial Disappointment", Kotaku Reports

Polish game sales on Steam: Thief Simulator beats Thronebreaker

We looked at Steam sales of recent Polish games. The list contains no shortage of hits (such as World War 3 or Thief Simulator), but also some flops (such as Dying Light: Bad Blood and My Memory of Us).

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Adrian Werner

November 19, 2018

Polish game sales on Steam: Thief Simulator beats Thronebreaker

CD Projekt quarterly report: Thronebreaker sales below expectations

CD Projekt has published their third quarterly report for the year. The company recorded noticeably lower revenue and profit than before, and the initial sales of Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales fell below expectations.

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Jacob Blazewicz

November 15, 2018

CD Projekt quarterly report: Thronebreaker sales below expectations

Gwent: Thronebreaker story campaign revealed

Gwent: The Witcher Card Game is built on competitive multiplayer, but that's not all the game has to offer. Meet Thronebreaker, the first story campaign, tailor-made for single player experience.

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August 22, 2017

Gwent: Thronebreaker story campaign revealed

Gwent: The Witcher Card Game single player campaigns will be paid

Gwent: The Witcher Card Game story-based single player campaigns will not be free of charge after all. While the online experience is designed as free-to-play, the campaigns are said to be paid additions.

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October 17, 2016

Gwent: The Witcher Card Game single player campaigns will be paid

Gwent’s singleplayer story mode is more than just a simple addition

We’ve taken a closer look at Gwent: The Witcher Card Game’s single player campaign - and we've been blown away by how dense and detailed it turned out to be.

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Mathias Zulpo

August 18, 2016

Gwent’s singleplayer story mode is more than just a simple addition

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System Requirements

System Requirements for Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales Video Game:

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Minimum System Requirements:
Intel Celeron G1820 2.7 GHz / AMD A4-7300 3.8 GHz, 2 GB RAM, graphic card 1 GB GeForce GT 730 / Radeon R7 240 or better, 15 GB HDD, Windows 7/8/8.1/10 64-bit.

Recommended System Requirements:
Intel Core i3-6100 3.7 GHz / AMD FX-6300 3.5 GHz, 4 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GTX 660 / Radeon R7 265 or better, 15 GB HDD, Windows 7/8/8.1/10 64-bit .

Ratings

Game Ratings for Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales Video Game.

8.5

OpenCritic Rating

Game is Recomended by 93% of Critics. There are 80 Critic Reviews.

OpenCritic

PlayStation Universe: 8 / 10 by Garri Bagdasarov

Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales tells a good story with some fantastic writing. The writing alone is worth the price of admission, but the Gwent combat can get confusing and overwhelming at times.

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DualShockers: 7.5 / 10 by Steven Santana

Gwent became a means to an end by the finale, a necessary thing to do to unlock the next story segment, and something I would avoid when possible. Its a shame because Thronebreaker does some good work modifying the familiar Gwent rules, they just get easily overshadowed by the main storyline and the various decisions you can find along the way.

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IGN: 9.4 / 10 by T.J. Hafer

Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales is one of the best-written RPGs in years, with exciting card battles that are kept cleverly fresh throughout.

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STEAM Score

All Reviews: Very Positive (16,643)

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User Reviews Summary generated by AI

The main pros of the game

  • Engaging Storytelling: Many users praised the game's narrative depth, character development, and moral choices, often comparing it favorably to the main Witcher games.
  • Integration of Gwent Mechanics: The card-based combat was generally well-received, with players appreciating how it was woven into the story and presented as a series of strategic puzzles.
  • Rich Lore and World-Building: The game includes many references and connections to the Witcher universe, which fans found appealing.
  • Art and Music: Users highlighted the quality of the artwork and soundtrack, enhancing the overall atmosphere of the game.
  • Character Dynamics: The interactions and relationships among characters, particularly Queen Meve and her companions, were noted as a highlight.

The main cons of the game

  • Repetitive Gameplay: Some players found the card combat to become trivial and easy over time, leading to boredom with the mechanics.
  • Limited Deck Variety: A few reviews mentioned that the initial decks were restricted, which may hinder strategic diversity early in the game.
  • Point-and-Click Mechanics: Certain users expressed dissatisfaction with the exploration mechanics, describing them as tedious or reminiscent of mobile games, where players click around to collect items.
  • Difficulty Balance: While some found the puzzles engaging, others felt that many battles were too easy, diminishing the challenge and excitement.

The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users

  • More Diverse Deck Options: Players desired a greater variety of decks and cards to enhance strategic gameplay.
  • Increased Challenge: Some users wished for a more balanced difficulty curve, as many found the gameplay too easy after a certain point.
  • Enhanced Exploration Mechanics: There were calls for more engaging exploration elements rather than just collecting items, which some players found uninteresting.
  • Depth in Card Combinations: A few reviews mentioned that the card play felt overly simplistic compared to other card games, suggesting a desire for more complex interactions and strategies.

Summary

  • Overall, while "Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales" is celebrated for its storytelling and integration of Gwent, it faces criticism for gameplay repetition and a lack of challenge in certain areas.

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