Cards & Crystals

About

Match3 meets Trading Cards Cards & Crystals combines the match-three, RPG and trading card genres into a delicious mix. The result is a fast-paced puzzle/strategy game. Explore the wild world of Relegatia and fight your way up the top, until you’re mighty enough to defeat dragons and gods. Collect cards and booster packs by playing the game – not by paying. Level up your heroes, choose the bes…

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

100%

Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

humor5 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game offers a charming combination of match-3 and card game mechanics, providing a unique and engaging experience.
The pixel art is cute and well-executed, complemented by a good sense of humor and an entertaining in-game assistant.
There is a deep strategy involved in deck-building and gameplay, with plenty of card variety and opportunities for customization.

Controls can be frustrating at times, particularly with the click-and-drag mechanic not always functioning as intended.
The game can suffer from slow turns and RNG elements that may lead to frustrating gameplay experiences.
Some players may find the initial hand drawn from the deck can significantly impact the difficulty of battles, leading to a reliance on luck.

gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
63%
19%
The gameplay is a unique blend of match-3 puzzle mechanics and card game elements, offering a strategic depth while remaining accessible and straightforward. Players engage with a click-and-drag mechanic to interact with various elements, though some have noted inconsistencies in its execution. Overall, the game is praised for its charming presentation and humor, making it an enjoyable experience for fans of both genres.
- “The gameplay is a mix of match-3 puzzle games and a card game.”
- “A charming game with a good sense of humor that combines match-3 mechanics with deckbuilding and creates a fairly unique combination that offers certain depth while keeping the gameplay simple and straightforward.”
- “Despite the relative simplicity of match-3 mechanics and the potential complexity of deckbuilding, this game manages to combine the two quite well, without alienating fans of either genre.”
- “The click-and-drag mechanic for the crystals doesn’t always grab all of the ones that I dragged over.”
- “Despite the relative simplicity of match 3 mechanics and the potential complexity of deckbuilding, this game manages to combine the two quite well, without alienating fans of either genre.”
- “There is a complex strategy game here which is an interesting dichotomy to the typical, relaxing gameplay of a match-3 game.”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
29%
43%
The game features an unexpectedly in-depth story for a roguelike, with impressive world-building and entertaining lore snippets. Players encounter various opponents, each with their own mini backstories, enhancing the overall narrative experience.
- “Roguelikes usually don’t have a story, which is why I was pleasantly surprised to find that this one did.”
- “Then I became even more surprised to find that this game has an in-depth story and great world-building.”
- “During the game, you will fight opponent after opponent, all coming from different parts of the world, each with their own mini backstory.”
- “She is quite entertaining and an enjoyable way to add in snippets of lore or backstory.”
- “Deep story”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
40%
40%
The graphics feature a cute pixel art style with chibi characters, but they lack the dynamic visual effects often found in match-3 games, such as screen shaking or glowing gems. While some players find the visuals underwhelming, they prioritize gameplay over graphics.
- “The graphics are comprised of pixel art that looks cute, as everything is styled in a way that makes characters look adorable and chibi.”
- “If you play match 3 for exciting visuals where the screen shakes and gems begin glowing hard when you link a huge chain, you might not get that here.”
- “The graphics aren't great, but I'm more interested in the gameplay, and the rules are very basic and easy to learn.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is well-executed and charming, effectively enhancing the experience with witty card descriptions and amusing mechanics. Players appreciate the blend of humor with match-3 and deckbuilding elements, contributing to a unique and engaging gameplay experience. Overall, the humor adds depth while maintaining a straightforward approach.
- “The humor is on point, and it seems to be a lot of lore sprinkled through the card descriptions.”
- “A charming game with a good sense of humor that combines match-3 mechanics with deckbuilding, creating a fairly unique combination that offers certain depth while keeping the gameplay simple and straightforward.”
- “It has a good sense of humor (at least for the most part) that has a certain charm to it.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music features enjoyable chiptunes that create a soothing atmosphere during battles, complemented by a diverse range of tracks. Reviewers appreciate the fun details and the engaging nature of the soundtrack, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
- “The sound is fine, and the music is comprised of pretty enjoyable chiptunes that are soothing to listen to during battle.”
- “I love the sassy AI, the fun details, and the diverse music.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat tedious, especially when switching between heroes who do not gain experience passively. However, when everything aligns and luck is on their side, the experience can be highly rewarding and enjoyable.
- “As far as I saw, other heroes do not gain experience passively, which might make it grindy if you feel like swapping heroes and playing the game with a different color focus from time to time.”
- “It's grindy at times, but with all cylinders firing and RNG going your way, it's incredibly satisfying.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some users praising its performance while others report significant bugs that hinder gameplay. Overall, the game's optimization appears to be inconsistent, affecting the experience for various players.
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
Players note that the option to choose from different starting characters enhances the game's replayability, providing varied experiences with each playthrough.
- “You also have a choice of starting characters, which adds significant replay value.”
- “The game features multiple endings based on your decisions, encouraging you to play through again.”
- “With various paths and strategies to explore, each playthrough feels fresh and engaging.”
- “The game lacks meaningful choices, making replayability feel pointless.”
- “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to play again.”
- “The limited variety in gameplay mechanics really diminishes the replay value.”