Andrew Otton
TechRaptorThe Witcher 3: Hearts of Stone Review
Published 10/16/2015
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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Hearts of Stone
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Hearts of Stone is the first major expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, released in October 2015. It adds a new storyline set in the existing game world, where Geralt is hired to deal with Olgierd von Everec, a nobleman with a mysterious and cursed past. The expansion introduces new characters, quests, enemies, and the Runewords system, which enhances gear with powerful effects. It emphasises narrative depth and moral choices, consistent with the tone of the main game.
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- CD Projekt RED
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- CD Projekt RED
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Critic avg
77
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30
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The critic average is 77 across 30 scored reviews, with a 100-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 90–100 band.
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90–10018 reviews · 60%
80–897 reviews · 23%
70–791 review · 3%
Below 704 reviews · 13%
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Cassandra Khaw
EurogamerEurogamer The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Hearts of Stone Review
Published 10/16/2015
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75
-2 vs critic avg
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Read originalArthur Gies
PolygonPolygon The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Hearts of Stone Review
Published 10/15/2015
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Read originalGarri Bagdasarov
PlayStation UniversePlayStation Universe The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Hearts of Stone Review
Published 10/15/2015
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95
+18 vs critic avg
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Read originalShaun Prescott
PC GamerPC Gamer The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Hearts of Stone Review
Published 10/14/2015
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82
+5 vs critic avg
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Read originalSuriel Vazquez
GamesBeatGamesBeat The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Hearts of Stone Review
Published 10/12/2015
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88
+11 vs critic avg
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Read originalDavid Roberts
GamesRadar+GamesRadar+ The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Hearts of Stone Review
Published 10/12/2015
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90
+13 vs critic avg
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Read originalRichard Cobbett
Rock Paper ShotgunRock Paper Shotgun The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Hearts of Stone Review
Published 10/9/2015
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Read originalIGN The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Hearts of Stone Review
Published 10/8/2015
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90
+13 vs critic avg
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Read originalMike Mahardy
GameSpotGameSpot The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Hearts of Stone Review
Published 10/8/2015
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+13 vs critic avg
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