Criminal Dissidia
- September 27, 2022
- 双星骑
Get on SteamCriminal Dissidia is a Roguelike card game with the adventure and ACG theme. The Mutanian invasion is threatening the world. A great prophecy has arrived in Mebius that the last hope to save the country is to seek out the Champion. Just like Columbus discovered a new continent, there is no limitation for you to explore the mysterious land. However, there is no promise for a good ending in Cyria.…
PC
Reviews
- The game offers a unique blend of deck-building and RPG elements, providing a fresh experience for players.
- There is a significant amount of replay value due to multiple endings, hidden bosses, and various character builds to explore.
- The art style and character designs are appealing, and the game features decent voice acting.
- The story is poorly translated and lacks depth, making it forgettable and generic.
- Gameplay can become tedious due to repetitive quests and a lack of meaningful choices, leading to a grindy experience.
- The combat system can feel unbalanced, with certain enemies having overwhelming strategies that can lead to frustrating encounters.
- story50 mentions
- 6 % positive mentions
- 78 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The story in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing its poor translation, generic plot, and lack of impactful choices, leading to a forgettable experience. While some appreciate the potential for deeper narrative exploration through multiple playthroughs, others find the initial storyline cliché and unengaging, often overshadowed by gameplay mechanics. Overall, the narrative is seen as serviceable but lacking the depth and coherence expected from a story-driven game.
“I really like how they structure the story to where you are limited to a very cliche story at first with small hints that something isn't right, then start to unlock more paths to the story and secrets behind everything.”
“Each run you can potentially unlock more story and it's the mystery of what it is that keeps me playing.”
“The story is serviceable, enough to motivate you through the game, but doesn't take itself too seriously.”
“The storyline is poorly translated and it is not something that really stood out to me.”
“The plot seemed quite shallow; it's just a hero going to kill stuff and fight some demon lord.”
“The story in this game is bad; it's so generic and predictable.”
- gameplay9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay of this roguelike deckbuilder is criticized for lacking randomization and a compelling gameplay loop, making it feel more like a story-driven RPG than a traditional deckbuilder. While players appreciate the character selection and beautiful visuals, they note that the dialogue and storylines are largely repetitive until later stages, and the mechanics could benefit from improvement to enhance replayability and engagement. Overall, the game offers an interesting blend of RPG and card game elements, but it may not fully satisfy fans of the roguelike genre.
“It has beautiful waifus (who are beautiful on both the outside and inside), a great story (although better if you understand Chinese), interesting gameplay, and is packed full of challenges.”
“The gameplay starts you on a map and you encounter enemies like in an RPG, and it feels very much like a trading card game.”
“I've played more than my fair share of deckbuilders and roguelikes, but despite many of these genre games being better in mechanical concepts, a great deal of them also tend to not have any real story that keeps me coming back like Criminal Dissidia.”
“As a roguelike deckbuilder, you expect the gameplay loop to be more exciting; however, there is not really a randomization option.”
“I think this is meant to be a story game, and the gameplay loop for this kind of game isn't quite there. It would be much better as just an RPG novel game instead of a roguelike deckbuilder RPG.”
“You choose a character at the beginning, and from the looks of it, the dialogue is the same for all of them. Some characters have additional story, but they all end up in the same location with non-gameplay impacted storylines until you reach NG+, where they will have the differences.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, the game offers significant replayability through new discoveries and expanded story content with each run, enhancing the lore and world-building. However, some players find the experience can become tedious due to increased difficulty and a lack of diverse playable characters, leading to a sense of grind on the same map.
“This allows for a lot of replay value, as you discover something new every run.”
“While this rewards you with more story and quest content, which builds upon the lore and world, offering some replayability.”
“But would have need of more playable characters.”
“While this rewards you with more story and quest content, which builds upon the lore and world offering some replayability, it punishes you with an extra lengthy experience that becomes slightly more difficult and tedious.”
“Because it's more of an adventure game, the replay value is lower and feels like a grind because it's the same map.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while the RPG elements and exploration provide some enjoyment and lore expansion, the repetitive nature of side quests and the need for multiple playthroughs to unlock content can become tedious and frustrating. The lengthy grind is often seen as a punishment rather than a rewarding challenge, leading to a sense of fatigue with the gameplay.
“While this rewards you with more story and quest content, which builds upon the lore and world offering some replayability, it punishes you with an extra lengthy experience that becomes slightly more difficult and tedious.”
“But it will require a lot of tedious playthroughs to unlock everything, and some items (including the ability to flee) require a number of playthroughs just to purchase.”
“The story is bad, the combat is restrictive, and the RPG aspect becomes tedious after a few runs.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics and art style of the game are generally appreciated, with users expressing enjoyment of the character designs. However, some feel that the visuals lack the polish and detail that could elevate the game to a classic status, suggesting that a larger budget could have made a significant difference. Overall, while the graphics are not groundbreaking, they contribute positively to the overall experience.
“On the plus side, the music is lovely and I'm really into the art style.”
“I do enjoy playing this still, and I certainly love the art style and characters.”
“The graphics are charming and contribute to the overall experience, making it enjoyable despite some limitations.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music is generally appreciated for its loveliness, complementing the game's art style, though some reviewers feel it lacks the depth and detail that could elevate it to classic status. Overall, while the music and graphics are enjoyable, they are not considered groundbreaking.
“The music is lovely, and I'm really into the art style.”
“The music and graphics aren't overly spectacular, but with a bigger budget and more attention to detail, this could very well have been a classic.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it genuinely funny and entertaining.
“Kinda hilarious, actually.”
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features impressive character designs and special effects, showcasing strong creative ideas, though the depth of character development may not be fully explored.
“The game features impressive character development that allows players to truly connect with the characters.”
“The depth of the characters is remarkable, making their growth throughout the game feel authentic and engaging.”
“I love how the character arcs evolve, providing a rich narrative experience that keeps me invested in their journeys.”
