‘The Witcher 3: Blood And Wine’ Reviews: Critics Speak


The Witcher 3: Blood and Wine is set to be released on May 31, but reviews for the game have already begun to surface.

The main character in The Witcher 3, Geralt of Rivia, continues his journey into the newest region of the world, Toussaint. Packing more content into the base game and delivering new features, this downloadable content is reportedly the last for the expansions set to release. It appears to be rather large, with a massive update that requires over a gigabyte to fully fit onto the console’s drive. Blood and Wine sets the stage for Geralt to make new allies, make new enemies, and learn more abilities that will aid him in vanquishing otherworldly foes.

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According to Gamespot, Blood and Wine takes around 40 hours to complete altogether. Retailing at $20, that’s plenty of exploration to be had across the lands of The Witcher 3. It’s arguable that one could finish the main content within the time frame of 20 hours, but the open world of the Northern Kingdoms is known to conceal many secrets. If you’ve played the base game, then you’re already aware that there are many locations and quests that require curiosity and time. Many NPCs (non-player characters) can only be reached and interacted with if Geralt happens upon them. This is what adds spice to the game, and Blood and Wine appears to be no different.

The story of Blood and Wine also adds the feature for Geralt to have his own estate and a vineyard. The player is able to interact with both, upgrading and changing the estate and vineyard as they see fit. Of course, such upgrades will come at a price. The Witcher 3 involves barter and material gathering, allowing Geralt to upgrade his weapons, armor, and items. Potions and unique materials abound, adding even more exploration across the land of the Northern Kingdoms. You can even name some of the spoils that come as a result, adding a unique sense of ownership to players.

There’s an addition of Mutagens in the game, as well. These augments allow the change Geralt’s stats, or they can be used in concoctions that serve other purposes. The player is going to need these mutagens in Blood and Wine, as it appears that the enemies are much tougher even at the recommended level. There’s a tutorial that allows players to get acquainted with the new abilities. This gives the impression that the feel of Geralt’s skills will be new, further giving hype for players who anxiously await the new adventures.

According to Gamesradar, Blood and Wine prioritizes Geralt’s investigation into murders that have been happening in Toussaint. Additionally, the murders are out of the ordinary. It takes a certain skill to be able to determine the cause and culprit, and Geralt is just the man for the job. The Witcher will be forced to roam the land of Toussaint and put his wits to the test, and there’s no doubt that the inhabitants of the new region will give him aid and pause aplenty.

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Unfortunately, Blood and Wine appears to suffer in the area of characters. While Gamespot gives the game a high mark, one of the takeaways is that the main story and characters aren’t that interesting. Of course, this is a matter of personal preference. With the amount of content available to the player, one might find a difference of opinion after all of the content has been completed. Regardless, the new expansion’s size certainly appears to be worth the purchase.

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