Card City Nights 2

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In "Card City Nights 2," explore the mysterious Starship Frivolity and play the addictive card game, TCG, to gain cards and trust from its inhabitants. Connect your cards to deal damage, heal, shield, or interfere with your opponent's moves on a shared board. The game features an updated gameplay system, a new adventure, and online multiplayer, enhancing the original Card City Nights experience.

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90%

Audience ScoreBased on 125 reviews

gameplay17 positive mentions

grinding5 negative mentions

The game features a unique and engaging card mechanic that encourages strategic thinking and chaining card effects.
The art style, music, and quirky humor are consistently praised, adding to the overall charm of the game.
The addition of online multiplayer and a more balanced card system enhances the gameplay experience compared to the original.

Many players feel that the gameplay has become less enjoyable due to changes in mechanics, such as the shared board and the removal of certain strategies from the first game.
The card acquisition and deck-building process can be frustrating, with some players experiencing a lack of viable strategies and an abundance of underwhelming cards.
The single-player campaign is perceived as shorter and less engaging than the original, leading to a sense of disappointment among fans.

gameplay
54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
63%
6%
The gameplay of Card City Nights 2 has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the new mechanics and engaging card chaining system, while others criticize it for being clunky, unbalanced, and less intuitive than its predecessor. The game introduces a variety of card abilities and a competitive multiplayer mode, but many feel that the tutorial is insufficient, leaving players to learn through trial and error. Overall, while the game offers a fresh experience with charming visuals and humor, it struggles with pacing and depth, leading to a divide among fans of the original.
- “Card City Nights 2 is a deck-building card battler with the twist of a funny story, smooth gameplay, and fun characters.”
- “The gameplay itself feels much more engaging and less restricted than in the original game, and the opponents are far more competitive.”
- “In Card City Nights 2, the developers have revamped the game mechanics to a one-board, ticking clock, chaining card game, with a bunch of fun mechanics and a whole new story mode.”
- “I didn't like the changes to the gameplay, the board, the game progression, and it seems like it wasn't as balanced as the first entry in the series.”
- “The gameplay became worse, the interface became worse (editing your deck is a pain), and it's somehow even grindier than before.”
- “The extremely brief tutorial just skims over the basics of how to play the game and doesn't give the player any opportunity or insight as to how some of the more subtle mechanics work, leading to trial and error and multiple instances where the player messes up their own combos.”
story
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
53%
8%
The story of Card City Nights 2 is characterized by a humorous and absurd plot that enhances the overall gameplay experience, featuring quirky characters and a vibrant atmosphere. While some players found the narrative to be simplistic and linear compared to its predecessor, many appreciated the engaging dialogue, clever references, and the ability to explore different strategies within the story mode. Overall, the game offers a fun and lighthearted storyline that complements its card-battling mechanics, making it enjoyable for fans of the genre.
- “Card City Nights 2 is a deck-building card battler with the twist of a funny story, smooth gameplay, and fun characters.”
- “The unique and upgraded redesigns with the futuristic space theme, clever references, events, and humor add so much more to the characters and the plot twists that you would have never imagined from them in their original games. You can really feel the developers' love and effort behind all of them.”
- “The story and ability to try out different decks, in my opinion, far outweigh the lack of balance and unpopular multiplayer.”
- “Not much of a story, you just wake up from cryosleep and are asked if you want to fight your way up the card ranks and you decide, 'sure, why not.'”
- “The story mode felt a lot more streamlined and generic this time around.”
- “Aside from the cards and the card game, the story itself this time around felt weaker.”
music
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
61%
29%
11%
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many reviewers praising its quality, creativity, and ability to enhance the overall atmosphere. While some found the gameplay lacking, the soundtrack was consistently described as superb, quirky, and engaging, contributing significantly to the game's charm. Overall, the music is highlighted as a standout feature that retains the unique style and humor of its predecessor.
- “Phenomenal music, quirky and lovable characters, and an intriguing card system (which actually has online multiplayer now).”
- “Ludosity has done it again, this game is as enjoyable as its predecessor and the soundtrack is just superb.”
- “It works, and they've kept the quirky humor and thumping music that made the first one so great!”
- “Boring gameplay, horrible soundtrack.”
- “The music is inoffensive.”
- “Although the music is in the same spirit, I found the melodies to be more atmospheric than before.”
humor
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by a blend of quirky, random, and subtle comedic elements, often enhanced by a charming aesthetic and memorable artwork. Players appreciate the witty writing and clever references that contribute to an enjoyable and engaging experience, though some may find the "random" humor less appealing. Overall, the humor is a standout feature that aligns well with the game's unique style and the developers' creative vision.
- “Card City Nights 2 is a deck-building card battler with the twist of a funny story, smooth gameplay, and fun characters.”
- “The artwork for the cards and player avatars is charming and memorable, the writing is hilarious, and the gameplay is fun and addicting.”
- “Great game with witty humor and a fun story that really feels like you're in an anime about card games.”
graphics
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
50%
17%
The graphics of the game are praised for their charming, quirky, and polished art style, which retains the whimsical aesthetic of its predecessor while enhancing the overall visual experience. Players appreciate the memorable artwork and humorous writing, although some note minor issues with loading times and gameplay lag. Overall, the game's visuals, combined with its catchy music, contribute to a fun and engaging atmosphere.
- “The artwork for the cards and player avatars are charming and memorable, the writing is hilarious and the gameplay is fun and addicting.”
- “Card City Nights 2 is a highly enjoyable game with progressive gameplay, gorgeous graphics, and catchy tunes.”
- “CCN1 had charming art, CCN2 takes that style and polishes the heck out of it while staying true to the series’ aesthetics.”
- “The sequel, while a great blast and a new twist to Card City Nights, felt slightly clunky in terms of loading times and slightly laggy gameplay, even on modern graphics.”
- “The silly characters, plots, and cartoony artwork might turn some people off, but within it is a great card game.”
- “Well, the art style at least.”
grinding
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
71%
Reviews on grinding in the card game are mixed; some players find it frustrating due to the necessity of extensive grinding to improve their card collection early on, while others appreciate the lack of grinding and random elements, noting that the game offers a polished experience without the typical grind associated with collectible card games. Overall, the game seems to balance the need for card acquisition with player enjoyment, though opinions vary on the effectiveness of its approach.
- “The amount of polish here now totally justifies the price increase from the original game, while still providing a significant amount of playtime for a game that has virtually no grinding in it.”
- “There is no grinding to get the good cards, no frustrating RNG to mess up your day, and no unwinnable matchups.”
- “The card game is frustrating because you start with poor cards, as expected, but there's no way to get better cards except through tons of grinding.”
- “That would be fine, but considering how early it is in the game, I just couldn't stand the idea of grinding for 75% of the game.”
- “This results in an indefinite period of grinding, because the cards you get are random. You could pull what you need in 10 tokens, or, while unlikely, it could take you 200 tokens.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
20%
20%
The atmosphere of the game is generally praised for its cool music, zany vibe, and engaging artwork, aligning well with Ludosity's signature style. Reviewers appreciate the blend of humor and aesthetic appeal, noting that the melodies contribute to a more immersive experience. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a strong point, enhancing the enjoyment of the game.
- “The atmosphere is decent though, and if you're starving for a TCG (singleplayer) you could do worse for a few bucks.”
- “Cool game, great atmosphere, story, and look.”
- “The atmosphere, artwork, and humor remain on par with all of Ludosity's games, which I find great.”
- “The atmosphere is decent, though if you're starving for a TCG (singleplayer), you could do worse for a few bucks.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The game features highly layered character development, complemented by endearing and fantastic character designs that create a relatable and immersive world.
- “Once again overloaded with endearing character designs, the game creates an absurd world that feels relatable and real.”
- “The character design is fantastic.”
- “The character development is highly layered.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game offers strong replayability through its New Game Plus feature and extensive deck-building mechanics, allowing players to explore different strategies and experiences in subsequent playthroughs.
- “The New Game Plus mode and the extensive deck-building options provide excellent replay value.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh thanks to the variety of choices and strategies available.”
- “The dynamic gameplay mechanics encourage multiple runs to explore different outcomes.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
"Card City Nights 2" is praised for its emotional depth, serving as a celebration of Ludosity's legacy with its vibrant, heartwarming storytelling and engaging gameplay that resonates with players.
- “Card City Nights 2 is a magnum opus for the Ludosity-verse, celebrating their legacy of colorful, fresh, and heartwarming games.”