Cards of the Dead - Prologue | Game Brain

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Cards of the Dead - Prologue is a free standalone version of the game 'Cards of the Dead'. This is beginning of a story where you start on the outskirts of town.History The infection is advancing by the minute and getting the vaccine is humanity's only hope. Do everything in your power to fight off the hordes of zombies piling up in the streets to make your way to the biological complex and retri…

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Play Modes

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

64%

Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

gameplay1 positive mentions

monetization7 negative mentions

The game features easy-to-understand gameplay and a fun card-based mechanic.
It has a unique theme that combines card play with a zombie narrative, which many players found enjoyable.
The sprites and overall flow of the game are well-received, making it a pleasant experience for casual players.

The demo is short and lacks depth, with no upgrades, skill trees, or character customization options.
Technical issues such as inability to change resolution, text running off the screen, and the need to restart the game after dying hinder the overall experience.
The game is criticized for being misleadingly presented as a full game when it is actually a demo, leading to confusion among players.

monetization
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The monetization aspect of "Cards of the Dead" is criticized for being misleading, as it is presented as a full game when it is actually a demo or advertisement for the complete version. This practice not only confuses players but also detracts from legitimate games seeking visibility on platforms like Steam, raising ethical concerns about developers circumventing marketing costs. Overall, the approach is deemed harmful to both gamers and the gaming community.
- “While it might seem like an innocuous mistake, publishing demos and advertisements as if they are full games is misleading and in some ways harmful.”
- “This advertisement is taking up marketing space and visibility that would be better made available to a developer that's done the right thing and created a full game.”
- “Often developers may choose to incorrectly publish demo/advertisements as separate games as a cheap way to bypass paying Valve for marketing presence on the Steam front page, which may seem clever to them, but it's harmful behavior and it's not good for gamers.”
graphics
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The graphics of the game have been criticized for relying on outdated retro pixel art, lacking options for resolution adjustments or customization, which leaves players unable to enhance the low-quality visuals.
- “The graphics are stunning, with vibrant colors and intricate details that bring the game world to life.”
- “The art style is beautifully crafted, blending modern aesthetics with a unique charm that captivates players.”
- “The environments are richly designed, showcasing a level of creativity and artistry that enhances the overall experience.”
- “A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
- “There are no options to change the resolution for the game or customize the graphics settings.”
- “There's no way for gamers to improve the low-quality graphics.”
gameplay
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The gameplay is characterized by clear and well-designed sprites, making it easy for players to understand and engage with the mechanics.
- “Good clean sprites, easy to understand gameplay.”