Cards of Eternity: The Wheel of Time

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Unleash legendary heroes within Cards of Eternity and dive deep into the world of The Wheel of Time. Perfect strategic combat: collect, trade, and unleash powerful cards to outmaneuver opponents. Take part in journeys across mystical realms, participate in extreme PvP Battles, and summon companions to help your quest. This high-fantasy CCG offers innovative features such as 2v2 play and a …

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64%

Audience ScoreBased on 89 reviews

gameplay14 positive mentions

monetization3 negative mentions

The game features stunning visuals and immersive mechanics that bring the world of The Wheel of Time to life, making it visually captivating and engaging.
Gameplay is strategic and rewarding, with a variety of mechanics and deck-building options that provide depth and encourage experimentation.
The developers are actively improving the game based on community feedback, and the progression system is generous, allowing players to advance without feeling pressured to spend money.

The game suffers from performance issues, including clunky animations, synchronization problems, and a generally outdated feel compared to more polished TCGs.
There are significant monetization concerns, with a perceived pay-to-win model that can create an unbalanced gameplay experience, especially for new players.
The user interface is often criticized for being unintuitive and cluttered, making it difficult for players to navigate and understand game mechanics effectively.

gameplay
45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
60%
9%
The gameplay is characterized by strategic depth and engaging mechanics, with a variety of cards and unique features like companions and sacrifice crystals that enhance the experience. However, concerns about a pay-to-win model and a steep learning curve may deter some players, despite a well-designed tutorial and rewarding progression system. Overall, while the game offers addictive and rich gameplay, it faces criticism for its monetization practices and UI design.
- “The gameplay feels strategic and engaging, making every match exciting to play.”
- “The gameplay is incredibly addictive.”
- “The mechanics are thoughtfully designed, offering a surprising amount of strategic depth.”
- “The game itself feels rather unintuitive with a noticeable pay-to-win focus where Aether Games actually ask $100 for a single character and companion in the shop, which are two red flags to me as it not only indicates a certain unbalance of gameplay elements but also that they intend to absolutely milk people willing to invest into their game.”
- “Yet one can just surrender at the beginning of the match and lose 44 points instantly ('ooh, you quit the match too soon, here is your punishment') and indefinitely drop down to 0 to farm on novices with OP cards and mechanics they aren't used to.”
- “No new gameplay ideas over Hearthstone + clunky UI.”
graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The graphics of "Cards of Eternity: The Wheel of Time" are widely praised for their stunning artwork and immersive visuals that effectively bring the fantasy world to life. However, some players find the visuals to be overly detailed and visually cluttered, which can be straining during extended play sessions. Overall, while the graphics are a highlight, they do not significantly innovate within the card game genre.
- “The graphics are outstanding and truly bring the world of The Wheel of Time to the game.”
- “The visuals are top-tier, and you can tell the artists put real heart into them.”
- “The Wheel of Time showcases stunning visuals and immersive mechanics.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
17%
The music in the game is widely praised for its immersive quality, effectively enhancing the atmosphere and bringing the world of the Wheel of Time to life. Coupled with stunning artwork and well-designed cards, the soundtrack contributes to an epic and engaging experience, despite some critiques regarding originality in gameplay. Overall, the combination of art and music successfully captures the essence of the series.
- “The game looks stunning with beautiful card designs and an immersive soundtrack that brings the Wheel of Time to life.”
- “Immersive atmosphere: the game nails the series' vibe with its art and music.”
- “The breathtaking artwork, captivating music, and variety of play modes make it incredibly engaging.”
monetization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
Reviews indicate significant concerns regarding the game's monetization strategy, with many players finding the level of microtransactions excessive and detrimental to the overall experience. While some acknowledge that the game has redeeming qualities, the monetization practices are viewed as a major drawback, overshadowing other gameplay issues.
- “Yes, there are some issues with monetization and balance, but overall, the game delivers.”
- “Monetization concerns speak for themselves.”
- “Again, I get that they need to make money, but this level of microtransactions is absolutely ridiculous.”
- “Monetization is already cranked to 11 when there's nothing that draws you to even play.”
- “While a lot of technical issues could be chalked up to early access, there are core parts of the gameplay that are bad; monetization, simplistic cards, and art.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The story aspect of the game appears to be overshadowed by its quest system, which resembles that of mobile games and may detract from the overall narrative experience. Players note the abundance of quests and login bonuses for acquiring cards, but the mechanics surrounding card costs and rewards can be confusing and may limit engagement with the story. Overall, the focus seems to lean more towards gameplay mechanics than a compelling narrative.
- “I mean the quests page looks so much like what a phone game would have...”
- “It's hard to judge how hard it is to get cards, but it does seem like there are quite a few quests and login bonuses to get currency for buying boxes with cards, heroes, and pets.”
- “For comparison, ptcgp gives you two free (actual free, no daily quest rigmarole or earning ~17 crowns per match to reach your 650 match crown limit) 5-card packs per day in a 20 card deck format.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
150%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive quality, effectively capturing the series' vibe through its art and music, while also enriching the experience with deep lore.
- “The immersive atmosphere truly captures the essence of the series with its stunning art and captivating music.”
- “The atmosphere is rich and layered, enhancing the lore and making the world feel alive.”
- “Every detail contributes to an incredible atmosphere that draws you into the game's universe.”
- “The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth that would make the world feel alive.”
- “Despite the intriguing lore, the overall atmosphere fails to immerse players, leaving it feeling hollow.”
- “The game’s atmosphere is marred by repetitive environments that do little to evoke a sense of wonder or tension.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is currently a work in progress, with users reporting clunky animations and performance issues. However, as it is still in beta, ongoing testing and optimization efforts are expected to improve the overall experience.
- “Keep in mind this is still a beta; the game is being tested and optimized as we go.”
- “The optimization process is impressive, making the gameplay smoother and more enjoyable.”
- “I appreciate how the developers are actively working on optimization, ensuring a better experience with each update.”
- “Performance issues: animations can be clunky.”
- “Keep in mind this is still a beta; the game is being tested and optimized as you go.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability has been heavily criticized due to persistent bugs and glitches that have remained unresolved for weeks, with recent updates focusing on cosmetic changes rather than addressing these critical issues. Players feel neglected as their concerns about stability are not being prioritized.
- “The game is full of bugs and glitches that have persisted for weeks, and nobody seems to care.”
- “After several 'updates,' all they did was add some new cards and change some cosmetics instead of fixing crucial bugs and glitches!”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players feel that while the game has potential for emotional depth, its current execution feels outdated, which may detract from the overall emotional experience.
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is described as hilarious, though some users feel it may not justify the time spent playing.
- “Hilarious! I couldn't stop laughing at the clever jokes and witty dialogue.”
- “The humor in this game is top-notch, making even the most mundane tasks entertaining.”
- “I love how the game uses absurd situations to create laugh-out-loud moments.”