'Witcher 3' has proven its worth in the gaming arena. The story is impressively moving, the CGI environment immerses the player in a make-believe world, and the gameplay is definitely something that will keep you glued to the game. Perhaps it is so revolutionary that its minigame made its way into becoming a standalone card game labeled as 'Gwent.'
According to PC Gamer, the original card game within 'Witcher 3' comprised of two players picking ten cards from a 25-40 card deck. Each will have a corresponding strength value that adds to the player's total. Some of the roles of the cards played are melee, ranged and siege, which can be buffed by special cards laid down on the field. There are three turns all in all, and the one with the most number of attack power on the field wins.
All of the above are still true to 'Gwent Beta,' and so much more. Developers added tweaks and effects to the gameplay, making it a deeper game of strategy. Kotaku enumerated some of the most noticeable improvements to the game.
Basically, cards can now "die." In the old card game within 'Witcher 3,' a card reduced to zero will still remain on the deck and activated at a latter time. In the standalone version, the said card will be removed from the deck. Thus the player needs to be careful what he uses as pawns.
Another notable change is the option to draw cards after every round. The player can draw two cards after the first round, and then one for the second and third round, making it all the more a game of wits.
Perhaps the biggest innovation in the game is the occurrence of more special action cards. This gives a feeling of blissful uneasiness, in such a way that you can never be sure of how a round will turn out, considering the use of these cards can change the tide of battle.
As always, gold cards still exist, including the powerful "Geralt" card. You can only have a certain amount per each type of card, making the strategy all the more important in this card game.
For those who enjoy the card game more than the actual quests in 'Witcher 3,' you are in for a real treat. There won't be any need to scour through the environment to get cards. Instead, you need to win to get more. It may not be as fun as traveling around, but it is more efficient, Kotaku adds.
