Card Creator
- April 18, 2017
- Pixelatto
- 200h median play time
Get on Steam"Card Creator" is a software tool for creating custom cards for games, with a user-friendly drag-and-drop interface and the ability to create unique card formats. It includes a library of icons for prototyping and is fully documented and supported, making it accessible for both amateurs and professionals. The software is localized to up to 11 languages.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The software is easy to use and allows for quick card creation, making it ideal for prototyping card games.
- The developers are responsive and actively update the software based on user feedback, improving functionality over time.
- It offers a variety of features for card design, including templates and the ability to export to Tabletop Simulator.
- The software is buggy, with frequent crashes and issues that can lead to lost work, making it frustrating to use.
- It lacks essential features such as advanced text formatting, custom icons, and a more intuitive user interface.
- The price is considered high for the limited functionality and features currently available, leading some users to seek free alternatives.
- graphics36 mentions
- 11 % positive mentions
- 81 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The graphics capabilities of the card creator software are generally viewed as limited and frustrating, particularly for users without graphic design experience. While it offers some useful features like pre-made artwork and icons, many users recommend performing graphic work in external software due to issues like blurriness, unreadable text, and export errors. Overall, the program may be more effective in the hands of experienced designers, but it falls short for those seeking a straightforward and reliable graphic design tool.
“This is actually pretty good; they even have artwork already in the game for people like me who can’t draw.”
“As soon as you get your card blueprint down, you can start working quite fast, and that's pretty gratifying.”
“I will say that the included icons are quite good as fillers until you have the artwork you want on a card.”
“The artwork was blurred and the text was no longer readable in longer descriptions.”
“Use this software only to load pre-made images and to fill in texts, as its graphics capabilities are very limited.”
“After getting 800 cards in my latest project, I have decided to write this review. It is impossible to load it for export, and when I do, 30-50 random cards will have an error in them (usually a missing front graphic or the back isn't loaded and is plain white).”
- stability28 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches, leading to a frustrating user experience despite its promising concepts. Many users report issues such as freezing, unintuitive controls, and a lack of comprehensive tutorials or troubleshooting resources. While some acknowledge improvements over time, the overall consensus is that stability remains a significant concern.
“It looks like a promising tool at first, but there are lots of random bugs and no FAQ/troubleshooting beyond the fairly basic guides posted by the dev.”
“It's broken now; I can't use it anymore. It just freezes and opens up their website in like 8 tabs.”
“An amazing idea and it looks polished on the surface, but it's unintuitive, buggy as hell, and there are no useful tutorials or guides available.”
- grinding8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users express frustration with the grinding aspect of the program, noting that it requires an excessive amount of time and effort to complete tasks, often leading to a tedious experience. While some find it easier than using other software like Photoshop, the presence of bugs and limitations adds to the overall tedium.
“Which means you cannot open the project you have been working on unless you spend a crazy amount of hours doing a tedious and constant job.”
“Waaaaaay easier than grinding your soul down to nothing using Photoshop trying to do the same thing.”
“But there are quirks and bugs that make the program incredibly tedious to use, and you will encounter some hard limitations you cannot sidestep at all.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Gameplay is centered around experimentation and flexibility, allowing users to playtest mechanics before refining them in high-end software. It caters to both serious designers seeking fidelity and casual gamers who prioritize functional mechanics over visual quality.
“Playtest with this software, experiment with your mechanics, and then take it to Photoshop or another high-end software to produce the final product.”
“The second is the casual or new gamer/designer who doesn't care about fidelity and simply needs the mechanic the card infers.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game is heavily criticized, as it primarily relies on incessant ads promoting the purchase of TabletopCreator, making it feel outdated and lacking in value.
“This game serves as little more than an outdated relic linking to constant ads to buy Tabletop Creator and nothing else.”
“The monetization strategy is overly aggressive, making it feel like the game is more focused on selling than on providing a fun experience.”
“I feel like I'm playing an ad rather than a game; the constant push for purchases is overwhelming.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Users find the tool useful, but they report several optimization issues that can lead to frustration during use.
“The tool is useful, but there are a few optimization issues that make things sometimes frustrating.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express a strong emotional response to the game, indicating that it evokes deep feelings that may lead to tears. This suggests a powerful narrative or impactful moments that resonate with players on a personal level.
“I want to cry.”
“I want to cry.”
“I want to cry.”
