Deck of Delirium
- April 8, 2024
- Zhihao Wang
Get on SteamDeck of Delirium is a PvE deckbuilding card game where you build your own misfit crew full of animals, pirates, animal pirates, pompous sailors, and even cultists to make your way through the perilous journey across the sea battling rogue pirates, sea monsters, and other uncanny enemies. You will use your own sanity as a resource to summon crew and give orders in order to beat what stands in your…
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Windows
Reviews
- The game is filled with charm and joy, making it easy to get into and develop strategies.
- Each deck offers a unique playstyle, providing a fun and creative experience.
- The art style is nostalgic and visually appealing, reminiscent of late 2000s flash games.
- The game feels unfinished and is too short, lacking substantial content and depth.
- There are issues with dead time between turns, making gameplay feel slow and tedious.
- Bugs and a lack of deck customization limit the strategic depth and overall experience.
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is noted as entertaining and capable of providing a fun experience, though some players find it ultimately forgettable. It offers a lighthearted experience that can be completed in a short time, with potential for replayability, especially in draft mode.
“A funny little game that will take you at most 1-2 hours, probably more if you want to clear draft mode.”
“It could be really funny and replayable, but it is forgettable to the bone.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a draft mode that introduces a randomized deck mechanic, adding an interesting twist; however, players feel that matches are too short for this concept to be fully realized.
“Potentially, you can extend your gameplay while playing in draft mode, which is essentially the same but gives you a sort of randomized deck.”
“I think this is an interesting mechanic; however, matches didn't seem to last long enough for this concept to feel fully developed.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged for long periods.”
“The controls are clunky and unresponsive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
“There are numerous bugs that disrupt the gameplay, making it frustrating to progress.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics feature appealing digital painterly backgrounds and cartoonish card art, evoking a sense of nostalgia reminiscent of classic flash games. Overall, the art style is well-received for its charm and aesthetic.
“The graphics feature some beautiful digital painterly backgrounds and cartoonish card art.”
“I find this art style enjoyable because it evokes nostalgia for the flash games I played in my youth.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
While the game has the potential for humor and replayability, many users find it ultimately forgettable, which may hinder their desire to play it multiple times.
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music in the game is minimal, with users noting that it is nearly absent, featuring only some background sea sounds.
“Music is virtually nonexistent, but there are some sea sounds in the background.”
“The soundtrack is repetitive and lacks variety, making it easy to tune out.”
“The music feels out of place and doesn't enhance the gaming experience at all.”
