Book of Beasts

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Book of Beasts is a single player and multiplayer casual strategy game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Gbanga (Millform) and was released on November 19, 2020. It received negative reviews from players.

Book of Beasts is a collectible card game featuring a mythological setting with creatures from fantastical stories. The gameplay consists of connecting different cards together by matching the symbols on their edges. Additional depth is added to the game by the Spell Cards that can be used to change the game's rules.

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Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

replayability3 negative mentions

The game features a unique setting with a deep strategic component, making the collection of creatures an engaging adventure.
The illustrations of the cards are of high quality, adding to the overall atmosphere of the game.
It is easy to learn, with a well-structured tutorial that helps players grasp the mechanics quickly.

The game lacks content, with limited gameplay options and only a few AI opponents to play against, leading to low replay value.
There are significant technical issues, such as unresponsive mouse commands, making the game unplayable for some users.
Many players feel the game is misrepresented as a collectible card game, as it functions more like a casual puzzle game.

replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users generally feel that the game's replayability is low, indicating limited incentive to revisit the experience after the initial playthrough.
- “I think the replay value is low.”
- “The game lacks incentives to play through again.”
- “Once you've completed it, there's little reason to return.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization model is considered fair, with microtransactions being reasonable in the context of the free-to-play format. While the game currently has limited content, players are encouraged to try it out due to the balanced approach to in-game purchases.
- “What about microtransactions?”
- “At the moment, microtransactions are pretty fair.”
- “As the game is free-to-play and the microtransactions are fair, I recommend trying the game out even though it's light on content right now.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game lacks a story mode or any narrative-driven content, which has left players feeling unchallenged and disengaged.
- “There is no story mode.”
- “There was no challenge mode, no story mode, or something comparable to get me to play.”
gameplay
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The gameplay is primarily centered around mouse controls, suggesting a focus on precision and responsiveness in player interactions.