Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales Bewertungen

**Not Recommended** **4 hours played** I really wanted to love this game. As someone who enjoyed Witcher 1 and 3 (especially the amazing sidequests and story), and had fun with Gwent, Thronebreaker seemed like a perfect fit. The overwhelmingly positive reviews only raised my expectations higher. Unfortunately, after 4 hours of gameplay including side quests, I’m left disappointed. **The Good:** - Sound design and voice acting are genuinely excellent - Production values are high across the board **The Problems:** - **Repetitive gameplay**: You’re constantly stuck with puzzle scenarios where you need to figure out the “correct” order of plays. While this can be fun initially, it becomes tedious when it’s the majority of encounters. - **No deck variety**: Unlike Gwent in Witcher 3, you can’t really customize your deck. After 4 hours, I’ve only found 2-3 new cards despite doing lots of side content. You’re playing with essentially the same cards constantly. - **Generic story**: The narrative retreads familiar Witcher territory (queen returning, bandits everywhere, Nilfgaard attacking) without bringing anything fresh. For someone who’s read the books and played the games, it feels like going through the motions. I love story-heavy games like Disco Elysium and The Forgotten City that hook you immediately with compelling narratives. Thronebreaker should have been right up my alley, but 4 hours should be enough time for any story-driven game to grab me - especially when I’m actively engaging with side content. This feels like a case where the game is highly reviewed for what it tries to be, but the execution doesn’t live up to the concept. Sometimes the hype just doesn’t match the personal experience, no matter how much you want it to. Can’t recommend the game unfortunately.