Clank!

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Clank! is a single player and multiplayer strategy game. It was developed by Dire Wolf and was released on October 21, 2024. It received very positive reviews from players.

"Clank! is a strategy board game where 2-4 players become sneaky thieves in a dragon's lair, competing to steal valuable artifacts and escape. Using deck-building and exploration, players must balance speed and stealth to avoid the dragon's attention and acquire the best loot. With vibrant visuals and engaging gameplay, Clank! offers a unique and thrilling board game experience."

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Audience ScoreBased on 341 reviews

gameplay12 positive mentions

Faithful adaptation of the board game with fun challenges and gameplay modes.
Great graphics and user interface, making it easy to pick up and play.
Highly addictive with a lot of replay value, especially with friends.

Animations and AI turns are too slow, making gameplay feel tedious.
Lacks Steam Remote Play and has limited online multiplayer options.
Currently has bugs and inconsistencies, particularly with artifact pickups.

gameplay
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally praised for being engaging and true to the physical version of the game, featuring well-balanced mechanics and a strong push-your-luck element. However, some players express disappointment over the lack of Steam remote play and the absence of random map building, which is a highlight of the tabletop experience. Overall, the game offers a variety of options and expansions that enhance replayability, though some users wish for more control over animations and gameplay pacing.
- “Gameplay overall is great and true to the physical game.”
- “The clank system drives the gameplay ever forward as players race to escape the wrath of the dragon.”
- “The gameplay and adaptation are fantastic, with Dire Wolf even adding solo challenges and an online competition system to add to the replay value.”
- “My only real gripe is the inability to disable the animations or speed up gameplay.”
- “The master key in the digital version is basically 'buy this at the market and unlock all the locks you want.' I much prefer having some keys that are used once, which keys to buy at the market and cards that work off that mechanic.”
- “So, if gameplay is different in other modes, it's my oversight.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received high praise for their quality and immersive design, effectively capturing the essence of the original board game. Users highlight the well-developed animations, appealing artwork, and user-friendly interface, making the digital adaptation both visually stunning and enjoyable to play. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's engaging experience, with seamless performance across platforms.
- “It's a damn perfect digital adaptation... tutorial is robust and guides you well, graphics and sound are immersive, and the game runs perfectly on the Steam Deck with no need to adjust, and with full controller support also.”
- “The graphics do a great job capturing it.”
- “This digital version is fun, easy to use and play, and has great graphics and sound.”
replayability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game is praised for its high replayability, particularly among fans of deck-building mechanics, with features like heists, challenges, and online competitions enhancing the experience. However, some users note that the repetitive nature of the same map can diminish replay value. Anticipation for future expansions suggests potential for increased variety and longevity in gameplay.
- “Great deck builder, infinite replay value and heists and challenges add extra interest too.”
- “Great replayability and recommend for anyone who loves deckbuilding board games!”
- “So far, the same map is the same map, which makes for less replayability.”
- “The gameplay and adaptation are fantastic, with Dire Wolf even adding solo challenges and an online competition system to add to the replay value.”
- “Replayability: high, looking forward to expansions!”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express a desire for a more developed story mode to enhance the game's value, as the current single-player challenges and leaderboard events are enjoyable but lack narrative depth. The artwork is praised for its immersive quality, with many cards conveying a story, yet players feel that a dedicated story mode would significantly improve the overall experience.
- “Artwork: 4 of 5; immersive enough; most cards tell a story.”
- “It is really good, but I hope they can launch updates so that we can upgrade the burgle, and also a story mode would better justify the price.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is noted for its stability, being relatively bug-free and featuring an excellent implementation of the board game.
- “Relatively bug-free, excellent implementation of the board game.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players generally find the grinding aspect to be engaging rather than tedious, as it allows for strategic thinking and planning for their next moves.
- “However, they are not tedious, and it gives me time to think of my next move.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game runs smoothly, with users expressing satisfaction regarding its performance. However, there is a desire for an option to speed up AI turns, indicating that while the pacing is not problematic, some players would appreciate a faster experience.
- “The game runs smoothly, but I would appreciate an option to speed up the AI turns a bit, though they're not annoyingly slow.”