Is this just Gwent?

[Top Pomeranian]

Considering buying this, but is the gameplay just gwent or is there more to it?

[Isisius]

Think of it a bit like a telltale game (but with actual effects from your choices), but instead of quicktime events you have card battles. The gwent is less fair than real gwent though as you can upgrade your camp and army and get access to unique cards through story choices.

[Top Pomeranian]

But the bulk of the gameplay is Gwent?

Is there much to the management side of the game?

[ZeppMan217]

Originally posted by Top Pomeranian:

But the bulk of the gameplay is Gwent?

Is there much to the management side of the game?

No, it is just Gwent with some lore and progression system.

[Isisius]

Originally posted by Top Pomeranian:

But the bulk of the gameplay is Gwent?

Is there much to the management side of the game?

Again, think telltale. The main components were a good story (allegedly), story choices and quicktime events
In this game, the main components are a good story, story choices and gwent. And some minor camp management (upgrading stuff with resources you find, very minimal).
I would say the main focus of this game is the story and the choices you make (they even have a mode where they let you skip the battles), but if you dont like gwent then you probably wont get enough out of this game at full price, as ive played maybe 80 gwent battles so far by act 4.

[Top Pomeranian]

Originally posted by Isisius:

Originally posted by Top Pomeranian:

But the bulk of the gameplay is Gwent?

Is there much to the management side of the game?

Again, think telltale. The main components were a good story (allegedly), story choices and quicktime events
In this game, the main components are a good story, story choices and gwent. And some minor camp management (upgrading stuff with resources you find, very minimal).
I would say the main focus of this game is the story and the choices you make (they even have a mode where they let you skip the battles), but if you dont like gwent then you probably wont get enough out of this game at full price, as ive played maybe 80 gwent battles so far by act 4.

I've never played a telltale game before, but I can guess. I think I will pass on this title, thanks for your response.

[TimThomasCrown]

Do what I will do, wait for a big sale

[bgray9054]

Originally posted by Isisius:

Originally posted by Top Pomeranian:

But the bulk of the gameplay is Gwent?

Is there much to the management side of the game?

Again, think telltale. The main components were a good story (allegedly), story choices and quicktime events
In this game, the main components are a good story, story choices and gwent. And some minor camp management (upgrading stuff with resources you find, very minimal).
I would say the main focus of this game is the story and the choices you make (they even have a mode where they let you skip the battles), but if you dont like gwent then you probably wont get enough out of this game at full price, as ive played maybe 80 gwent battles so far by act 4.

Have you read the books? Reason I ask is I am curious where this fits in the timeline? Is it basically right after Geralt bails on Meve during the books (because he's looking for Ciri).

[Isisius]

Originally posted by bgray9054:

Originally posted by Isisius:

Again, think telltale. The main components were a good story (allegedly), story choices and quicktime events
In this game, the main components are a good story, story choices and gwent. And some minor camp management (upgrading stuff with resources you find, very minimal).
I would say the main focus of this game is the story and the choices you make (they even have a mode where they let you skip the battles), but if you dont like gwent then you probably wont get enough out of this game at full price, as ive played maybe 80 gwent battles so far by act 4.

Have you read the books? Reason I ask is I am curious where this fits in the timeline? Is it basically right after Geralt bails on Meve during the books (because he's looking for Ciri).

I'm actually in the process of reading the books at the moment, which is why this game coming about was really really good timing (mentions a few of the characters from the books).

<SPOILERS FOR BOOKS AHEAD>
You are basically playing a Meve just as the second Nilfgaard invasion starts. You are coming home from that council that was held with the other kings of the north, where they were discussing what to do with Ciri (Killing her was the eventual decision), and promising aid to each other if Nilfgaard invades.
Obviously Nilfgaard invades and you play as Meve dealing with that.

Didn't realize you had read the books, if you have I would say the value of this game goes way up. Feels really cool playing a character who gets to make choices during a pretty exciting part of "Witcher Universe" lore.

So if i remember right, its before Geralt and Meve meet (though i have suspicions that this meeting will happen during the game)

[bgray9054]

Thanks - sounds like I have the time perid close - ya Geralt and Meve meet during the books but their interactions are fairly brief.

[Eminem]

If you like Gwent from a different perspective...go for it. In between there is a bit of roleplay, decisions to be had and great voice acting to whet your fancy.