Clank!

About

"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."

Genres & Tags

Strategy

Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
PvP Player versus Player - Fight against other players in real-time, often in arena-style combat
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

93%

Audience ScoreBased on 418 reviews

gameplay12 positive mentions

Faithful adaptation of the board game, capturing its essence and gameplay mechanics well.
Offers various modes including challenges and heists, adding replayability and excitement.
Easy to learn yet challenging to master, making it accessible for both new and experienced players.

Limited content with only a few maps available, leading to repetitive gameplay.
AI can be overly precise and slow, making solo play less enjoyable.
Lacks options to speed up animations and gameplay, which can lead to long wait times during turns.

gameplay
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
34%
57%
9%
The gameplay is generally praised for being engaging and true to the physical version of the game, featuring well-balanced mechanics and a push-your-luck element that keeps players invested. While some users noted the absence of Steam remote play and the inability to speed up animations as drawbacks, the overall experience is enhanced by various gameplay options and expansion content that adds depth and replayability. New players may find the mechanics initially overwhelming, but they quickly become intuitive, leading to enjoyable sessions.
- “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.”
- “I have a few extremely minor complaints but they're mostly technical and don't really impact the actual gameplay.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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 appreciate the detailed artwork, smooth animations, and user-friendly interface, which enhance the overall gaming experience. Additionally, the game runs seamlessly on various platforms, including the Steam Deck, further contributing to its visual appeal.
- “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
40%
30%
30%
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 limit 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.”
- “Replayability: high, looking forward to expansions!”
- “The gameplay and adaptation are fantastic, with Dire Wolf even adding solo challenges and an online competition system to add to the replay value.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
50%
17%
The game's story aspect is currently limited, with players expressing a desire for a dedicated story mode to enhance the experience and justify the price. While the artwork is praised for its immersive quality and the cards convey some narrative elements, the existing single-player challenges and online leaderboard events are seen as insufficient for a deeper storytelling 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
100%
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
100%
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
100%
Overall, the game runs smoothly, with users expressing satisfaction regarding its performance. However, some players would appreciate an option to speed up AI turns for a more efficient gameplay 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.”