Not really a big fan of multiplayer games in general, but this game kind of ignited and maintained my sense of camaraderie. I had a short time in my life where I was actually able to play with a small group of friends that enjoyed similar games and it was wonderful! Part of the reason i dislike multiplayer games is that i am definitely not a competitive person. I prefer to chill and enjoy a good story or communally build a base together. Things that Valheim helped me achieve.
I also have a super soft spot for games that don't do the hyper-realistic graphic aesthetic and cater to more of an artistic aesthetic. Valheim totally nails this sort of watercolor painting graphics and it's something that I think an art appreciator should experience. The feeling of ecstasy still linger from the first time i was able to build a boat and set sail in this game. Definitely a great feeling. Similar to the first time you set sail in Wind Waker (although fairly clunkier). Aside from the gorgeous graphics I remember feeling tons of fear the first time i ventured away from the green pastures of the starting area and meeting the giants. This game made me feel many things, and feelings are good in my book. Both good and bad.

4 resource gathering vikings out of 5 ⚒️⚒️⚒️⚒️

Easily one of the best expansions in gaming ever. Whether you love what the Witcher did or not for gaming, the technicality of what a great expansion should be is achieved perfectly by Blood and Wine. I can safely bargain that this expansion completely dethrones Shivering Isles as the DLC that best builds on a game both as a separate experience and as an addition to the game's lore and characters.

What i love the most is that the whole personality of the game changes when entering the world of Blood and Wine. The color pallette changes, the characters are different (french now lol) and even the writing becomes even a bit more fantastical (there are vampires even gasp!)

I wish full games nowadays could have such soul and polish as this DLC has.

How funny it feels to write about the Witcher in 2024. It feels like talking about one of Shakespear's works. It feels like it has been famous for the last 400 years.

The Witcher has become such a classic staple in gaming and a standard that other games compare themselves to. It's a new benchmark and I feel like most of us understand and appreciate what it brings to the table. There's not a ton I can say about this game since it has been almost 10 years since its release and I wager that it has become one of the most loved games of all time.

Geralt is a true hero living the hero's journey and I am just happy to have existed in a world where I can experience such a fine combination of character writing and story telling.