Gridlocke

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Gridlocke is a single player tactical strategy game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by gamedevlibrarian and was released on March 16, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Gridlocke is a roguelike deckbuilder tactics game. Choose a faction and guide them to victory against the enemy's armies using a combination of careful deckbuilding, strategical placement, and resource management.

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Single-Player

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77%

Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

Engaging gameplay with a solid balance of friendly and enemy cards.
Unique mechanics in deckbuilding and tactical battles that provide micro-decisions on every turn.
Great introduction to the deck-building genre, making it accessible for newcomers.

Font is hard to read, making it difficult to follow tutorials and understand game mechanics.
Confusing combat logic and minimal play area can detract from the overall experience.
Upgrades often come with drawbacks that feel more like a burden than a benefit.

gameplay
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The gameplay is praised for its balanced mechanics involving both friendly and enemy cards, featuring a unique hand retention system that allows players to keep cards for future use. It offers a solid and quick tactical deck-building experience with linear mission progression and an intriguing mechanic that reveals opponents' next moves for a cost. Overall, it combines strategic depth with innovative features.
- “Very nice gameplay, balance of both friendly and enemy cards.”
- “One interesting mechanic is that your hand is not discarded, so you can keep cards you want for later and only draw until your hand limit.”
- “All in all, a solid and relatively quick tactical deckbuilder with some unique mechanics.”
- “Linear mission progression, with a take-card-lose-card deck building mechanic.”
music
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The music in the game has received mixed feedback, with some players finding it distracting and noting that its quality varies. While it may not significantly impact the overall experience, it has been highlighted as a minor issue alongside other elements like font readability.
- “The music is a bit too distracting, but these are minor issues.”
- “The music quality varies.”
- “The music is a bit too distracting, which can take away from the overall experience.”
- “The music quality varies significantly throughout the game.”
- “The font is hard to read, and the distracting music doesn't help the overall presentation.”
story
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The story features a linear mission progression and a deck-building mechanic, but it is criticized for being overly expository and lacking engagement, particularly at the beginning. While it establishes the premise, the narrative is described as a "dry text wall" that detracts from the overall experience.
- “The story is engaging and well-crafted, drawing players into a rich narrative that keeps them invested throughout the game.”
- “The character development is impressive, with each character having their own unique backstory that adds depth to the overall plot.”
- “The plot twists are unexpected and add layers of complexity, making the story feel dynamic and immersive.”
- “The story is a dry exposition dump, presenting a text wall that serves only to establish the premise.”
- “Linear mission progression, combined with a take-card-lose-card deck building mechanic, detracts from the overall narrative experience.”
- “In the beginning, the story is quite poor.”