Card Brawl
- January 26, 2019
- Nehaew
Get on SteamCard Brawl is a mix of card games and roguelike games. Fight with monsters, craft your unique deck, and kill bosses. Try experimenting with different combinations and strategies to complete all raids. Start monster hunting in this new deck-building game!
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a low price point, making it accessible for players on a budget.
- The art style is visually appealing and the background music is enjoyable.
- It offers a simple card system that is easy to learn, providing some strategic elements.
- The gameplay lacks depth and variety, making it feel repetitive and boring.
- There is no option to save progress between raids, leading to frustration when losing progress.
- The game mechanics are heavily based on luck, with minimal tactical decisions available.
- story5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -40 % neutral mentions
- 80 % negative mentions
The game lacks a coherent story or narrative, with players primarily focused on defeating enemies without any overarching goals or character development. While some gameplay depth is noted, the absence of a meaningful storyline makes it feel more like a simplistic flash game.
“The story unfolds in a way that keeps you engaged, with unexpected twists that make each mission feel fresh and exciting.”
“The character development is rich and nuanced, allowing players to form a deep connection with the protagonists.”
“The narrative is beautifully crafted, blending emotional moments with thrilling action that keeps you on the edge of your seat.”
“And there is no story of any kind; your avatar doesn't even seem to have a name.”
“But the animation, the random monsters, and the lack of any story make the game feel like a cheap flash game.”
“There's no story or goal; you just try to defeat the designated number of enemies.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a card-based mechanic where players use preconstructed decks to battle enemies, earning rewards to enhance their decks. While some users criticize the reliance on luck and note that there are superior deckbuilding dungeon sims available, others find the gameplay enjoyable and appreciate its depth, especially after progressing beyond the initial tutorial and first mission. Overall, it offers a satisfactory experience for fans of the genre seeking new content.
“You start with a preconstructed deck, fight enemies using the card mechanics (e.g. attack with offensive cards, defend with defensive cards), gain rewards (new cards for your current deck, gold to buy heals or more cards) and go on to the next fight.”
“Not bad... there are better deckbuilding dungeon sims like this one out there, I won't lie, but then almost all of them are so inexpensive, and if you're like me where you love this sub-genre to a point you just crave new and different content, this definitely is perfectly serviceable gameplay that offers something new if you're too burned out to keep playing other titles in this niche.”
“The game mechanics suck; it is based purely on luck.”
“Not only the tutorial, but the first mission includes some reduced options regarding gameplay, so it's got more depth than you'd think once you get in a little ways.”
“Gameplay-wise, the experience feels lacking and unengaging.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally considered pleasing and colorful, with a nice art style, but some reviewers find the design to be unimaginative and forgettable. Additionally, slow animations detract from the overall experience, despite the low cost and appealing background music.
“The visuals seemed so nice and brightly colored in the screenshots.”
“Very low cost, good art style, and fantastic background music.”
“While I still think of the art style itself as quite pleasing, the design is unimaginative and forgettable.”
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players find it initially pleasant, they note it can become irritating over time. Others appreciate the relaxing quality of the music, even during intense moments, and highlight it as a standout feature, especially considering the game's low price point and artistic style.
“Music is not bad, but it's very interesting with the relaxing tunes playing even when you are fighting or dying.”
“I can't understand the bad reviews - this is a hand-drawn card game, with music, for fifty cents.”
“Very low cost, good art style, and fantastic background music.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game offers a mix of excitement and strategy that can enhance replayability, but overall, it falls short in providing a compelling reason to revisit. While it is easy to grasp and enjoyable, the challenge may not be sufficient to encourage repeated playthroughs.
“Simple enough to understand quickly, but offers enough strategy and replay value to make it fun and enjoyable, yet challenging as you progress through the levels!”
“Although this can make for an exciting experience with a lot of replay value, it just doesn't for this game.”
