Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales brings even more adventures to the already massive world that CD Projekt Red has helped craft. This time in the form of an amalgam of the past games. Combining the well-crafted Gwent card game with a story that holds onto many traditional RPG tropes, Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales stand on its own as another amazing game in the Witcher series.
Getting started in Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales is fairly straight forward. There is a well-intigrated tutorial that will lead players through the first steps of the game. There are, however, a few tips and tricks that new players should know before venturing into the world of Thronebreaker.
Make Your Own Path in Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales
Despite how good Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales tutorial is, it gets one important factor wrong. The tutorial leads the player through a very linear course which is the exact opposite of how the game should be played. The lands are rich with side-quests and resources, searching for adventure is what makes this game so extraordinary.
Following the road less traveled will also help players gain the resources they desperately need inside the game. From upgrades to camp supplies, players will need to gather plenty of wood, soldiers, and gold during their time in the wilds. Straying off the main story path is the best way to make sure you've got plenty of whatever you need.
Focus on the Victory Conditions in Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales
Playing Gwent inside Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales differs massively from its standalone counterpart. There are the basic "best of three" type battles, but where Thronebreaker shines is in the puzzle type battles. The game will have the player solving different victory conditions through the use of their cards. This adds a whole new set of strategies that the player must learn to achieve the win. Always be sure to read the victory conditions carefully before every match of Gwent or you may find yourself losing even if you are ahead.
Utilize Camps Frequently in Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales
There is no real threat to taking your time in Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales. Stopping to camp often has no effect on the outcome of the game and utilizing your camp is essential to victory. There are many activities that can be accessed inside the camp. Players can edit their deck, speak with advisors who assist in quests and story or most importantly, upgrade the player's abilities. As long as the player has gathered enough resources, camps can upgrade deck sizes, movement speed, acquire abilities and so much more. Visit the camp, and visit it often.
Be Smart With Your Resources in Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales
Resources are not infinite inside of Thronebreaker, and the world is nowhere near as expansive as previous Witcher titles. With that said, it's important for new players to pick and choose what matters most to them at the beginning of the game. As the player progresses further, resources will become more common so making smart choices at the start is instrumental in moving swiftly through the middle of the game. Regretting an upgrade that wasn't very useful is the worst feeling.
Losing is Okay in Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales
Although Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales isn't an overly difficult game there can be many challenges within it. The most important rule of thumb to learn is that losing is acceptable. Players will learn for the loss through simple knowledge of what they are facing. With a loss or two in a particular quest, the player can camp and tweak their deck to with the new-found knowledge and experience. There's no shame in losing a tough battle, as long as that loss means a future victory.
Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales is available on PC, Xbox One, Playstation 4, and Nintendo Switch.
