Witcher 3 Gameplay: Page 12 of 13

Updated: 12 Jun 2015 2:15 am
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Gwent

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Whaddaya say? Round 2,156?

What the heck is Gwent? Why, it’s a collectible card game within The Witcher 3. There are 150 cards in total, and you can duel anyone with a deck.

So what does this mini-game add to the Witcher 3 gameplay? Gwent, you see, is not only addictively fun; it can open up special quest lines, and even help you deal with some people. For example, beat a person at game of Gwent, and he may be more forthcoming with information.

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Michael Logarta
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Gamer Since: 1986
Favorite Genre: RPG
Currently Playing: Bloodborne, Mortal Kombat X, Tera Online
Top 3 Favorite Games:Dark Souls II, Bioshock Infinite, Dragon Age: Inquisition


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Always wanted to punch a mime.Great for banishing the dark, and for keeping away pests.Horse-riding is much more fun in a group!Doing her special 'turning my eyes into eggs' magic trick.Though it's faster than taking your date out to dinner.An all too common sight in The Witcher 3.Can't have one of those without a snowy region!

Wait a minute... is that a mime??? Please tell me that's a mime.

Always wanted to punch a mime.

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BRamsay 5 years 6 months ago

Witcher 3 is one of my favorite games. It inspired me to pick up the novels. As an author, I'm very glad it did.

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