Epic Card Game

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Epic Card Game is a single player and multiplayer casual turn-based strategy game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Wise Wizard Games, LLC and was released on February 20, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Epic is a fast paced card game of fantasy combat, without collectible cards.

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Audience ScoreBased on 101 reviews

gameplay12 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game is completely free and provides access to all cards from the start, allowing for a fair playing field.
The unique resource system, where each player gets one gold per turn, eliminates common issues like mana screw and allows for fast-paced gameplay.
The card art is visually appealing, and the game offers multiple play modes, including a fully voice-narrated story mode.

The user interface is clunky and poorly designed, making navigation and gameplay frustrating at times.
The AI can be predictable and lacks depth, leading to a less challenging experience for players.
The campaign mode has a lackluster conclusion and feels unfulfilling, with no significant rewards for completing it.

gameplay
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The gameplay of this card game is a mixed bag, featuring innovative mechanics reminiscent of Magic: The Gathering, but with some players finding the interface and certain mechanics confusing or off-putting. While the game offers fast-paced play and multiple formats, it can lead to snowballing advantages if players lack specific cards for board control. Overall, despite its flaws, many users appreciate the depth and rewarding nature of the gameplay, especially given its free-to-play model.
- “Because it's free and the gameplay is so good, I don't mind recommending it.”
- “Fast gameplay and multiple play formats are available.”
- “Extremely interesting gameplay, like a mix between Magic: The Gathering and chess, that is, more thinky than MTG and more luck-based than chess.”
- “Mechanics implemented on a poor and often confusing virtual tabletop.”
- “Several mechanics felt cheap in the campaign with no deck customization.”
- “The mechanics and overall aspect of the game are terrible.”
story
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The game's story revolves around a betrayed demigod on a quest to regain their power, featuring a fully voice-narrated mode with extensive text before and after missions. However, players express disappointment with the abrupt ending, which lacks a satisfying conclusion, leaving them with only a congratulatory splash screen. Overall, while the narrative framework exists, it is criticized for being underdeveloped and not particularly engaging.
- “The story is about a betrayed demigod regaining his power.”
- “It has a lot of voiced story text that you read before and after each mission.”
- “The story's only job is to resolve your last opponent and introduce your next one.”
- “But after the very last mission, there is no text, no description of how the story ended, just a splash screen saying 'Congratulations, you won.'”
- “You play as a former deity who has lost their memory and has to go on a quest to reclaim your power.”
graphics
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The graphics of the game are considered good but fall short of the high standards set by titles like Magic: The Gathering and Hearthstone, with some reviewers describing the overall presentation as extremely mediocre. While the visuals may seem simple, the gameplay offers depth that compensates for the lackluster graphical quality.
- “It may look kind of simple in graphics, but it's really got some depth to it.”
- “If you are used to the nice graphics of games like Legends of Runeterra, this game's presentation will be a bit of a letdown.”
- “The graphics are not up to MTG / Hearthstone standards, but they are still very good.”
- “The interface and overall graphical presentation of the game is extremely mediocre.”
- “It may look kind of simple both in graphics and only having 1 gold a turn, but it's really got some depth to it.”
monetization
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The game's monetization model is exclusively focused on cosmetic items, with no microtransactions or pay-to-win elements, allowing players to enjoy the full experience for free. Daily rotating cosmetic options enhance customization without impacting gameplay, ensuring a fair and enjoyable environment.
- “Right now, the monetization is by cosmetic items only, except for the single quality-of-life item, extra deck slots.”
- “Monetization is achieved through cosmetic options which are rotated daily through the store.”
- “All the in-app purchases are strictly cosmetics.”
stability
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The game's stability has received mixed reviews; while some users experienced significant bugs on mobile, others reported a mostly smooth experience on PC with only occasional freezes. Overall, the implementation is considered an improvement, allowing for effective learning and practice despite some lingering issues.
- “Although this implementation is far from perfect, it seems bug-free and is good for learning the rules and practicing the game.”
- “Unfortunately, the game was super buggy on mobile, and I was not going to spend money to play the PC beta given how poor my experience with the mobile app was.”
- “I did get a few freezes that required restarting on both platforms, but they weren't nearly as common as in the past, and some of them were in menus between games.”
humor
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Players appreciate the humor in the game, noting that it provides a lot of enjoyment without any hidden costs or microtransactions, enhancing the overall fun experience.
- “You can have loads of fun, completely free (no funny business with microtransactions).”
- “The humor in this game is top-notch, with clever jokes that keep you laughing throughout.”
- “I love how the game doesn't take itself too seriously, making every moment a joy to play.”
grinding
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Players appreciate the absence of grinding in this game, as it offers all 300 cards upfront without the need for microtransactions, providing a complete experience right from the start.
- “It's the digital pendant of a physical game you can buy - same as here, you get all 300 cards out of the box, no microtransactions or grinding.”