Deck Defenders

78%
Game Brain Score Based on 55 reviews
  • graphics
  • gameplay
  • music
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Deck Defenders is an online card game where players can battle it out to become the top-ranked player. Collect cards and build your own decks to customize your strategy. Your forces need your strategies and tactics in this competitive card battler where the superior player always comes out on top!

  • PC
  • Phone
  • Windows
  • Android
  • Mobile Platform
  • Tablet
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Reviews

78%
Audience ScoreBased on 55 reviews
graphics4 positive mentions
grinding3 negative mentions
  • The game features charming pixel art and a delightful soundtrack, enhancing the overall experience.
  • Gameplay is strategic and fun, with a variety of units and spells that allow for creative deck building.
  • The developers are responsive to player feedback and have made significant improvements since launch, showing promise for future updates.
  • Matchmaking can be slow due to a limited player base, making it difficult to find opponents for PvP battles.
  • Deck building can be cumbersome, lacking features like card visibility and a reset option, which can frustrate players.
  • The game currently has limited content, with a short campaign and few updates, leading to a lack of long-term engagement.
  • graphics7 mentions

    The graphics of the game are praised for their appealing pixel art style and nostalgic retro feel, which enhance the overall aesthetic and character of the game. Reviewers appreciate the impactful unit designs and the thoughtful execution of the visuals, contributing positively to the strategic gameplay experience. Overall, the graphics are considered a strong point, complementing the game's skill-based mechanics and enjoyable music.

    • “I still recommend it, because it has a lot of aesthetics I would've liked, nice gameplay, not pay-to-win, skill-based, hard theorycrafting, nice music, nice pixel graphics, and the units feel impactful.”
    • “The retro-like graphics that bring nostalgia paired with fun, strategic, and complex gameplay is just perfect.”
    • “I really enjoy this game, love the graphical style and the gameplay.”
    • “This game is pretty nice for its kind; I personally still love the feel and the graphics, but I was just disappointed in its execution before.”
    • “I also like the graphics and the design of the cards, and I am looking forward to the future of the project.”
  • gameplay7 mentions

    The gameplay is generally praised for its aesthetic appeal, strategic depth, and skill-based mechanics, offering a nostalgic experience with impactful units and enjoyable music. However, players note significant room for improvement in balance, polish, and user interface, particularly in the deck editor, as well as unexpected RNG elements that detract from the experience. Overall, while the core gameplay is solid and engaging, it faces challenges that could benefit from further refinement.

    • “I still recommend it because it has a lot of aesthetics I would have liked, nice gameplay, not pay-to-win, skill-based, hard theorycrafting, nice music, nice pixel graphics, and the units feel impactful.”
    • “The retro-like graphics that bring nostalgia paired with fun, strategic, and complex gameplay is just perfect.”
    • “This game is a little rough around the edges, but it has a very solid gameplay core and a solid theme to boot. I would definitely keep an eye on it and support the devs! Good vibes.”
    • “Definitely room for improvement, gameplay-wise and with the UI within the deck editor (e.g., adding card quantity).”
    • “I've never seen a game with supposedly no RNG mechanics have more RNG than this.”
    • “This game is a little rough around the edges, but it has a very solid gameplay core and a solid theme to boot.”
  • music5 mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its delightful soundtrack and unique style, complementing the beautiful pixel graphics and enhancing the overall aesthetic experience. Players appreciate the impactful feel of the units, with the music contributing positively to the gameplay atmosphere.

    • “The pixel art is beautiful, the soundtrack is surprisingly delightful, and the developer is very receptive to feedback.”
    • “Has a unique and fun art and music style.”
    • “Great soundtrack and sound effects.”
    • “The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “I found the soundtrack to be uninspired and forgettable, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
    • “The audio quality is poor, and the sound effects clash with the music, creating a jarring experience.”
  • grinding3 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be quite tedious, noting that while the battles are engaging and reminiscent of Mabinogi Duel, the need to grind for cards can detract from the overall experience. Despite this, some recommend trying the game due to its free-to-play model, though they caution that the grind may become overwhelming over time.

    • “Overall, it's a mild recommendation, as it reminds me of Mabinogi Duel and the battles are interesting, but it's very grindy and has a long way to go.”
    • “It's free, so give it a try, but it will become tedious to play before long.”
    • “Some grinding is required to earn more cards.”
  • story2 mentions

    The story aspect of the game is generally perceived as lacking depth, with players noting that it primarily revolves around daily missions rather than a cohesive narrative.

    • “The game is lacking a compelling story.”
    • “The narrative feels disjointed and fails to engage the player.”
    • “Character development is minimal, making it hard to care about the plot.”
  • stability1 mentions

    Users report experiencing occasional freezes during loading, indicating some stability issues within the game.

    • “There are occasional freezes during loading.”
    • “The game experiences random freezes while loading.”
    • “I encounter intermittent freezes when trying to load the game.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    Players appreciate the game's high replayability, citing extensive customization options that encourage multiple playthroughs.

    • “Great game with a good amount of customization and lots of replayability.”
  • humor1 mentions

    The humor in the game is derived from its overly lengthy and forced tutorial, which becomes unintentionally funny when it softlocks, requiring players to restart to bypass it.

    • “The tutorial is super long and extremely forced, but the way it softlocks at the end is just hilarious, making the whole experience oddly entertaining.”
  • monetization1 mentions

    Users express frustration with the monetization strategy, labeling it as a cash grab that exacerbates the already slow progress in the game.

    • “Progress is slow enough as it is, then this cash grab push?”
    • “The game feels more like a money-making scheme than a fun experience.”
    • “I can't enjoy the game when every feature is locked behind a paywall.”
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