All articles tagged with #deck building
Originally Published 3 months ago — by MTG Rocks
At MagicCon Atlanta, a new Commander card, Edea, Possessed Sorceress, was revealed, offering a unique strategy of stealing and sacrificing opposing creatures to draw cards and generate value, with various tech options to maximize its potential and mitigate drawbacks, making it a compelling choice for Commander players.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by MTG Arena Zone
MTG Arena Zone is gearing up for the release of the new Foundations set and its accompanying Jumpstart, which will introduce new cards and reprints to the Historic and Timeless formats. The site offers exclusive content for Premium members, including ad-free browsing, exclusive articles, and access to a Discord community. A special offer is available for a limited time, providing a 50% discount on the annual Premium plan.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Video Games Chronicle
Balatro is a deck-building roguelike game based on Poker mechanics, offering unique runs with Joker cards and store items. Players aim to beat the Blind score for each level and face challenging boss stipulations every three levels. The game's addictive nature stems from its puzzle-like gameplay, randomness, and digestible runs, although some boss challenges may feel overly difficult. With its unimpeachable mechanics and comical randomness, Balatro proves to be a captivating and addictive gaming experience.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Kotaku
Here are ten hidden indie games that deserve attention, including Doomsday Paradise, a deck-building apocalyptic dating sim; My Familiar, a '90s-style RPG with TMNT vibes; Meg's Monster, an RPG about protecting a child whose tears can end the world; Slopecrashers, a cheerful snowboarding game with multiplayer features; and Casebook 1899: The Leipzig Murders, a German point-and-click adventure reminiscent of classic Sherlock Holmes games. Other notable games include Projected Dreams, CosmoPirates, IDUN, Typecast, and He Who Watches.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Rock Paper Shotgun
Earthless is a deck-building roguelite card game set in the same universe as Homeworld, where players control a colony ship fleeing across the galaxy. The game features resourcing opportunities, branching story-led progression moments, and grid-based clashes with an alien race. Players strategically move their ship, play cards representing ship abilities, and manage heat generation. The maps are intricate and reminiscent of Into The Breach, with fog-of-war, obstacles, and random variables. The game offers deck-building mechanics, tactical options, and the potential for crew mutinies. While it may not surpass other popular card games, Earthless shows promise and could be a satisfying experience until the release of Homeworld 3.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Polygon
Heat: Pedal to the Metal is a tabletop racing game that expertly combines engaging mechanics with a thrilling racing theme. Players make impactful choices using speed, stress, and heat cards to navigate the race track. The game keeps the race close with slipstreaming and adrenaline mechanics, allowing for lead changes and exciting gameplay. With multiple advanced modules and tracks included, Heat offers a packed gaming experience.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Polygon
The upcoming Bright Lights expansion for the Flesh and Blood trading card game introduces a new cycle of Evo equipment specifically for Mechanologist heroes, allowing players to transform and upgrade their base equipment throughout the game. These Evo equipment cards offer powerful new effects and undo any damage accumulated on previous equipment. While players have to accept a short-term trade-off with weaker base equipment, the 29 new Evo equipment options provide compelling strategies and make the deck-building restriction worth it. The expansion also introduces a new Mechanologist hero, Maxx Nitro, who is designed to support the cards from Bright Lights. Pre-release events for Bright Lights will take place from Sept. 29 to Oct. 2, with the global release on Oct. 6.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Polygon
The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood is a story-driven game that combines tarot deck building and dialogue to explore the themes of fate and destiny. As Fortuna, players make choices that shape the game's trajectory, with tarot card readings influencing the story. The game's pacing can be slow at times, but the well-written characters and their relationships drive the experience. The deck building system allows players to create unique cards that help them understand the other witches and their paths in life. The game embraces the idea of inevitability, as decisions cannot be undone. Despite some pacing issues, The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood offers a branching story with multiple outcomes.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by TrueAchievements
Loop Hero is a unique fantasy roguelite game where players control the world, not the hero. Players assemble a mystical Carcassonne tile bag to create a living loop, with tiles that actively alter the path, serve as modifiers, or are landscape pieces. The auto-battle system is like something out of an idle game, with the only interaction possible being the ability to change the hero's gear on-the-fly. Loop Hero offers a novel concept and is a compelling twist on the more hands-on roguelites with similar loot-die-upgrade-repeat cycles.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Nintendo Life
Chucklefish's deck-building RPG, Wildfrost, will be released on the Nintendo Switch on April 12th for $19.99. Developed by Deapan Games' Will Lewis and Gaziter's Asaf Gazit, players will embark on a perilous journey through the frosty mountains alongside their trusty card deck of charming companions and powerful elemental items, in order to reclaim a world from a mysterious eternal winter. The game features a mix of deckbuilding and adventure, with endless replayability through new daily challenges and runs.