Cards, Universe & Everything

About

"Cards, Universe & Everything" is a trivia-based card game with a good story and hilarious moments, featuring ingenious game mechanics and fantastic visuals accompanied by great music. However, it has a high grinding requirement and is disturbed by ads. Players become battle legends by showcasing their wit and strategy, making for a unique and entertaining experience.

Play Modes

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

83%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,976 reviews

gameplay241 positive mentions

monetization309 negative mentions

The game offers a unique concept with a vast array of cards covering various topics, making it both fun and educational.
Gameplay is engaging and allows for strategic deck building, with frequent updates and new cards keeping the experience fresh.
The trading system is well-implemented, allowing players to exchange cards easily and fostering a sense of community.

Matchmaking can be unbalanced, often pairing new players with those who have significantly stronger decks, leading to frustrating experiences.
The game can feel repetitive as many players tend to use the same overpowered decks, diminishing the variety of gameplay.
There are frequent bugs and connectivity issues, which can disrupt gameplay and lead to lost matches or progress.

gameplay
467 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of this card game is generally praised for its simplicity and strategic depth, allowing players to easily learn the mechanics while still offering opportunities for complex deck-building and creative strategies. Many users appreciate the engaging trading system and the educational aspects tied to the cards, although some express concerns about balance issues and repetitive gameplay. Overall, the game is seen as fun and accessible, with a generous free-to-play model that avoids aggressive monetization tactics.
- “The gameplay is wonderfully simple yet deeply strategic.”
- “The gameplay is fun and fast-paced.”
- “The gameplay is deep and strategic, and while some games you do get blown out and feel like you couldn't do much, that's just the nature of card games, and this game does a lot to mitigate that issue and make it feel like usually it goes down to the last turn.”
- “Now I have come back to find out they changed the core mechanics of the game.”
- “The gameplay is mediocre at best, and if you are not playing with friends, it brings little joy or reward.”
- “Unfortunately, I find the actual gameplay to be pretty boring.”
monetization
406 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
10%
76%
The monetization model of the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating that all content is accessible without mandatory purchases or intrusive ads. While in-app purchases and optional ads for rewards exist, they are not seen as necessary for enjoyment or progression, allowing for a balanced free-to-play experience. However, some users express concerns about the pricing of in-app purchases and occasional issues with ad loading, which can hinder gameplay.
- “All progress in this game is 100% playable, while in-game purchases are still attractive to those who want them.”
- “The game is very balanced, there are no ads unless you choose to watch them, they offer free stuff, and it's not a ton of grinding just to get things.”
- “Couldn't recommend it more, and the integrity of the game devs (no ads, etc.) makes me want to spend money on this game, though it's not required.”
- “This game is horrible and a cash grabber.”
- “Waste of time to download, totally p2w, most boring game I have ever played, could not even finish 2 battles, full of ads, misleading advertising no information, will stick with Hearthstone.”
- “It's a total cash grab.”
humor
137 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with many players appreciating the witty and absurd card descriptions that often include interesting trivia and pop culture references. The light-hearted tone and comedic elements enhance the overall experience, making it both entertaining and educational. While some find the humor delightful, a few critiques mention that it can occasionally feel forced or annoying, but overall, the game's comedic approach is a significant highlight for most players.
- “A great deck builder with a meta that changes weekly, the trivia behind every card is interesting and has a great sense of humor.”
- “The writing is light-hearted and humorous.”
- “The perfect combination of humor, knowledge, and pop culture references to make the addicting game that is Cue!”
graphics
107 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
65%
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The graphics of the game are generally praised for their beauty and creativity, with many users appreciating the stunning artwork on the cards and the overall aesthetic appeal. However, some players have noted issues with optimization, lag, and occasional graphical glitches, suggesting that while the visuals are impressive, there is room for improvement in performance and user interface design. Overall, the game is recognized for its high-quality graphics, though some players desire options for customization and optimization.
- “The graphics are beautiful, and the card selection is vast, comprehensive, and creative.”
- “The variety of artwork on the cards is absolutely stunning and beautiful.”
- “The graphics are amazing; there's literally a card for pretty much everything you can think of, and each card tells you information about it.”
- “For example, the kids' book art for Aphrodite, Poseidon, Orpheus, etc. doesn't look aesthetic at all; it's not fun to play with such cards.”
- “Almost every update makes the look worse and adds some other unwanted animations or graphics bling.”
- “This game is completely unplayable; nothing happens when you click cards or menus, and when you actually get to the playing interface, the lag is so great it takes several minutes for all the graphics to load.”
stability
71 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with many reporting frequent freezes, crashes, and various glitches, particularly during the tutorial and gameplay. While some players have experienced minimal issues and appreciate the game's overall fun factor, the consensus indicates that the game is plagued by bugs that hinder the experience, leading to frustration and a desire for improvements. Despite ongoing fixes from the developers, stability remains a major drawback for many players.
- “Lots of cards to collect; both types of currency are achievable without spending money. However, if you choose to spend, it's affordable. No glitches noticed.”
- “The developer actually cares; the interface is clean and bug-free.”
- “Runs great, fun game, fairly addicting in a good way.”
- “The game freezes up on me on a regular basis when I do the free spin.”
- “I literally can't get past the intro; it bugs out and crashes or freezes on the new round screen.”
- “Game was fun at first and then stopped working after the tutorial; I can't do any kind of card battles and all of the animations for the tutorial were super buggy.”
story
52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story aspect is largely underdeveloped, with many players expressing a desire for a more engaging narrative or campaign mode. While the quest system has been revamped to include daily and weekly missions, players feel that the lack of a cohesive story detracts from the overall experience, and there are calls for more missions and a stronger storyline to enhance gameplay. Additionally, some users report bugs in the quest system, which further hampers their enjoyment of the game's narrative potential.
- “You can actually tell a fantastic story with the concepts you've chosen.”
- “Pretty fun and educational game, only thing I'd say to add is some music tracks and sound effects for cards; what would be epic is a story mode that goes through the lifetime of Earth from just space dust to present day.”
- “Great game, it would be awesome if there was a storyline where you can play against the computer to practice before competing.”
- “Really slow to start and still pretty much the same thing as far as however far I am in the game, so I hope it picks up or gets a strong storyline soon or I'm going to have to say adios muchachos.”
- “Could do with a single player or story mode, not just pure PvP.”
- “If you had a story mode for each collection, I'd give 5 stars.”
grinding
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
98%
Overall, players have mixed feelings about the grinding aspect of the game. While some appreciate the balance and the ability to earn cards without excessive grinding or microtransactions, others find the process tedious and time-consuming, especially when trying to build competitive decks or obtain specific cards. The game offers some enjoyable elements, but many users feel that the grinding can become repetitive and frustrating, particularly for new players.
- “The announcements are funny, and I think it's a worthwhile grind (though it's not too grindy) to earn new cards.”
- “Grinding in this game feels rewarding, as each session brings me closer to unlocking exciting new content.”
- “I appreciate how the grind is balanced; it keeps me engaged without feeling overwhelming.”
- “Bad, grindy, pay-to-win, and ads galore.”
- “Absolutely unwelcoming to new players; definitely don't suggest this game. Be prepared to spend hours grinding to get cards and get nowhere unless you've got the money.”
- “The rewards are decent but require constant grinding.”
music
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising its quality and fluidity, while others find the main menu track repetitive and annoying. Many users suggest adding more variety to the soundtrack, particularly for the home screen and shop, as the current music can become frustrating during extended gameplay. Overall, while the music enhances the experience for some, it detracts from enjoyment for others due to its repetitiveness and occasional sound balancing issues.
- “Incredible experience, the game is fresh, UI is sublime, music is very cool, it is fluid and the concept is fun.”
- “The gameplay is unique, and the music is great.”
- “Great quality graphics and love the music!”
- “However, the main menu music is really bombastic and annoying.”
- “The only reason I didn't give it a 5-star rating was because the menu music wasn't very catchy and was quite annoying.”
- “The sound effects and music are very unbalanced, but the game is amazing otherwise.”
optimization
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
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Overall, the game is enjoyable and runs smoothly, but many users report significant optimization issues, including lag during screen transitions, slow loading times, and poor performance on certain devices. While the aesthetic design and gameplay are praised, the user interface can be cluttered, and there are calls for better battery and frame rate optimization. Many players feel that addressing these performance concerns would greatly enhance their experience.
- “Deep and fun card game, though it could use some optimization, or options for reduced graphics.”
- “It's so addictive, and it runs smoothly, while still having plenty of detail throughout its design, making it aesthetically pleasing.”
- “The game runs smoothly and there's such a big variety of cards.”
- “The game is in desperate need of optimization; it does not even load when I try to open packs sometimes, and I need to restart the app.”
- “I really enjoy the gameplay, the style, fun facts, etc.; however, poor optimization ruins my entire experience.”
- “Core game is fun, but the app is badly optimized and the UI layout is terrible for touchscreens.”
replayability
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players consistently highlight the game's strong replayability, driven by its affordable card packs, engaging weekly leagues, and meaningful card interactions. The satisfaction derived from mastering the game and the absence of aggressive microtransactions further enhance its replay value, making it enjoyable for both casual and dedicated players. However, some users suggest that balancing adjustments could improve the overall experience.
- “Once learned, this game is so satisfying and replayable to an infinite level.”
- “It's fun, it doesn't throw microtransactions at your face every five minutes, and it has good replay value.”
- “This game ended up being way better than I imagined with its variety and replayability through weekly leagues.”
- “And all the packs in the shop are cheap too, and you don't need to have a heart attack while grinding for one card, and this game thrives in replay value.”
- “Edit: I understand, but adding 110 for each ancient Egypt card makes people just use bad cards and do so well. If the amount added was around 50, that would make the game more playable.”
emotional
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game emotionally engaging due to its informative, funny, and heartwarming card texts, which contribute to a wholesome and educational experience. However, the presence of cheaters and bots detracts from the overall enjoyment, highlighting a need for improvements in deck creation and game integrity.
- “Oh how wrong I have been... after opening a few packs you get so many different cards, all being quite interesting in fact, with the texts on the back being informative, funny, and heartwarming.”
- “It's a great game; I just wish you guys would add more like my favorite book, The Touching Spirit Bear.”
- “Wholesome and educational while tons of fun.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is noted for its uniqueness and overall appeal, with a family-friendly vibe that enhances the experience. Players appreciate the developers' efforts to rebalance elements, fostering a fun and varied environment.
- “This is very different in the atmosphere; some play and overall is amazing.”
- “Devs have rebalanced broken cards in the past, such as Agamemnon, so I remain hopeful they will continue to tweak imbalances to create a more fun and varied atmosphere.”
- “Family-friendly atmosphere.”