GWENT: Rogue Mage

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GWENT: Rogue Mage is a single player action game. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

GWENT: Rogue Mage is a single-player expansion to GWENT: The Witcher Card Game

Genres & Tags

Casual

Play Modes

Single-Player

+13

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62%

Audience ScoreBased on 126 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

stability5 negative mentions

Addictive and challenging gameplay that offers a rewarding experience for players who enjoy strategic deck building.
Good for mobile with full access to the game out of the gate, providing a decent single-player experience.
High-quality graphics and engaging gameplay that appeals to fans of the Gwent universe.

The game suffers from significant UI issues, including frustrating scrolling and inconsistent touch controls.
Many players find the game unbalanced, with some encounters feeling unwinnable and progression being slow and grindy.
The removal of traditional Gwent mechanics, such as multiple rounds, has disappointed fans and made the gameplay feel less strategic.

gameplay
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
47%
20%
Gameplay in Gwent offers a fun and engaging experience with a variety of deck choices and impressive artwork, but it suffers from several mechanical issues, including a barebones tutorial, unclear mechanics, and user interface problems like scrolling and visibility of map nodes. While the core gameplay is enjoyable, players have noted the need for improvements to enhance the overall experience, particularly on mobile devices.
- “I really like the variety of gameplay options in the deck choices.”
- “Gameplay is fun, artwork is always amazing!”
- “Great game overall, there are some UI troubles such as scrolling in menus or through longer text sections but the gameplay is stellar.”
- “Although for completely new players to Gwent, the tutorial is barebones, and some of the card mechanics will require trial and error to simply figure out.”
- “Love the game but there are some mechanical issues... no scrolling, and it's also hard to see the map nodes for paths.”
- “Still lagging when trying to scroll while choosing cards in the event and during gameplay.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is notably poor, with frequent bugs such as scrolling issues on mobile devices, crashes during specific actions, and general glitches that disrupt gameplay. Users report a rushed port experience, leading to UI problems and unreliable achievement tracking, which may frustrate completionists. Overall, the game suffers from significant stability issues that detract from the overall experience.
- “Scrolling is buggy on phones, there is no option to speed up the many animations, and in general, it's a rushed mobile port.”
- “The only problem I have experienced is the game crashing when the opponent plays the Yennifer of Vengerburg card; the game freezes and crashes.”
- “I have done probably 10 runs now, and every single time there are glitches or UI problems that make me click something incorrectly.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
Overall, the graphics are praised for their amazing art style and visual appeal, contributing to an enjoyable gameplay experience. However, some users have reported graphical issues and frame drops that detract from the overall quality. Despite these concerns, the graphics are generally considered satisfying and well-executed.
- “Gameplay is fun, and the artwork is always amazing!”
- “Great art style and voiceovers as usual; it gets challenging quite quickly too. Single round battles, not best of 3 like Gwent, so you have to go all in on each battle. Overall, no complaints!”
- “Difficult, satisfying, and with great graphics.”
- “There are several graphical issues, including frame drops.”
- “The graphics feel outdated and lack detail.”
- “Textures are low quality and often appear blurry.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy of the game is criticized for potentially feeling like a cash grab, despite the absence of a stamina system or intrusive microtransactions. Players express frustration over mandatory ads that can crash the game, detracting from the overall experience.
- “It's such a waste of a good game, and it feels like a cheap cash grab by the project. Come on, guys, you have two great mobile games.”
- “Still have to watch ads that crash the game.”
- “It's nice to pay for a game that doesn't have a stupid stamina system or microtransactions... yet.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
100%
The game's story is engaging and fully voiced, keeping players captivated until the end, though some find it can become tedious at times. While it may not reach the narrative depth of titles like "Thronebreaker," it is still appreciated for its single-player, story-rich experience in Gwent.
- “The game was nice, and the fully voiced story was gripping until the very end!”
- “Huzzah for single-player and story-rich Gwent!”
- “I expected a story similar to 'Thronebreaker'.”
- “I expected a story like in 'Thronebreaker'.”
- “The narrative felt disjointed and lacked depth.”
- “Character development was minimal, making it hard to connect with anyone.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its exceptional replayability, with many users highlighting it as a key strength that enhances the overall experience.
- “Stupidly good game with high replay value.”
- “The variety of choices and outcomes makes me want to play again and again.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh due to the dynamic story elements.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game, particularly in Gwent, to be tedious and time-consuming, detracting from the overall experience. However, the engaging story and immersive world help to mitigate some of the frustration associated with the grind.
- “I would like to spend more time in the Witcher world, and while impressive, this just concentrates the pointless, grindy, time-wasting aspects of Gwent.”
- “It can get tedious, but the game was nice and the fully voiced story was gripping till the very end!”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game requires improved optimization for mobile devices, as users have reported performance issues that hinder the overall experience.
- “Needs better optimization for mobile.”