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Encounter: The Lost Cards

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57%Game Brain Score
music, graphics
gameplay, story
92% User Score Based on 13 reviews

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Encounter: The Lost Cards is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Salvatore Grosso and was released on January 26, 2026. It received very positive reviews from players.

As fate would have it, you’ve stumbled upon this game. Might as well give it a try. Who knows what you might encounter… ayyy. Get it? Encounter is the name of the game. When I said, “who knows what you might encounter,” it was a play on words. Encounter: The Lost Cards is a solo, turn-based roguelike where Tarot cards drive the journey. Each card represents an event—an enemy, a stranger, a blessi…

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92%
Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews
music3 positive mentions
stability3 negative mentions
  • The game features a fun and unique concept with engaging gameplay mechanics and humorous writing.
  • The pixel art style is visually appealing, and the turn-based combat is smooth and enjoyable.
  • The developer is active and shows determination to improve the game, indicating potential for future updates.
  • The game suffers from a lack of clarity in mechanics, making it unintuitive and difficult to understand, especially regarding armor and inventory management.
  • There are numerous bugs and technical issues, including disappearing items and crashes, which detract from the overall experience.
  • The soundtrack can feel chaotic and inconsistent, leading to tonal whiplash during gameplay.
  • gameplay
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay has received mixed feedback, with some users criticizing the implementation of blocking mechanics as unclear and poorly executed, while others appreciate the smooth mechanics and a well-defined core gameplay loop that demonstrates a clear effort to create a tight and engaging experience.

    • “Smooth mechanics and storyline.”
    • “The core gameplay loop is there, and clear effort has been made to make it very tight and resonant.”
    • “Why reinvent blocking mechanics for the hell of it... without even the development horsepower to pull it off cleanly and effectively and communicate how it works clearly?”
    • “The core gameplay loop is there and clear effort has been made to make it very tight and very resonant.”
  • music
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating its quality and variety; however, some express concerns about tonal inconsistency. The developer's intention to update the soundtrack and cover art in the future is seen as a positive move by some users, while others find the current mix jarring. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's comedic and artistic elements.

    • “I loved the music, the comedy, the art style, and the gameplay.”
    • “Music is good, but varied.”
    • “Tonal whiplash is a thing, and I'm dying of it because of the soundtrack.”
    • “Tonal whiplash is a thing, and I'm dying from it because of the soundtrack.”
    • “Generators are a tool, and this developer literally stated they plan to change the song and cover art when he has the money. I find that completely unacceptable.”
  • graphics
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are generally well-received, praised for their humor and unique pixel art style, which enhances the game's overall appeal. However, some users feel that the developers should have invested similar attention to detail in other aspects of the game, suggesting a disparity in focus. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the game's charm and experience.

    • “I loved the music, the comedy, the art style, and the gameplay.”
    • “It's got humor, great pixel art style, turn-based combat, and experience gain on unsuccessful runs.”
    • “Fun unique concept with funny writing, great visuals, and a unique twist to the roguelike genre!”
  • story
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is engaging and hooks players with its pixel art and character design, though some find it chaotic and random, affecting pacing. Overall, it combines smooth mechanics with a compelling narrative, despite some graphical scaling issues.

    • “I base my opinions on the 30 minutes I played in the prologue, and I fully intend to play more. It got me hooked on the pixel art, the characters, and the story.”
    • “Smooth mechanics and storyline.”
    • “There was a game where you choose your equipment well and proceed on an actual storyline??”
    • “Great raw pixel art, but bad graphics scaling and pacing, and the story is chaotic and random.”
  • stability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability has been criticized for being fairly buggy and janky, indicating that players have experienced frequent issues that affect overall performance.

    • “The game is fairly buggy and janky.”
    • “I experienced frequent crashes that made it unplayable at times.”
    • “There are numerous glitches that disrupt the gameplay experience.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features a unique blend of humor and engaging writing, complemented by its charming pixel art style. Players appreciate the comedic elements woven into the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience, especially within the rogue-like genre.

    • “It's got humor, great pixel art style, turn-based combat, and experience gain on unsuccessful runs.”
    • “Fun unique concept with funny writing, great visuals, and a unique twist to the roguelike genre!”
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Encounter: The Lost Cards is a role playing game.

Encounter: The Lost Cards is available on PC, Windows and Linux.

Encounter: The Lost Cards was released on January 26, 2026.

Encounter: The Lost Cards was developed by Salvatore Grosso.

Encounter: The Lost Cards has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its gameplay.

Encounter: The Lost Cards is a single player game.

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