Hell Shuffle
- February 4, 2021
- Sunny Nights
Get on Steam"Hell Shuffle" is a rogue-like card deckbuilder and turn-based strategy game. Craft a unique deck, set up a squad, and utilize talents, trinkets, items, and a perk tree to defeat the debauched angelic Protectors in each run. The game features dynamic deck and squad building, leveling up your character, and deep progression with endless combinations for a unique experience each time. Positioning of units on the battlefield matters for strategic gameplay.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features engaging mechanics and a unique unit placement system that sets it apart from similar titles like Slay the Spire.
- It has a strong foundation for deckbuilding with diverse strategies and solid replayability options, making it enjoyable even in its early access state.
- The artwork is generally well-received, and the game runs smoothly, providing a fun experience for casual play.
- The game appears to be abandoned, with a lack of updates over the past year, raising concerns about its future development.
- Controls can feel counter-intuitive and the user interface needs significant improvement to enhance the overall experience.
- There are balancing issues, particularly with starting cards and enemy damage, which can detract from the gameplay experience.
- gameplay8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally well-received, featuring solid mechanics and a unique twist on the "Slay the Spire" formula with an emphasis on unit placement. However, the game is still in early access and requires further polish, and the lack of updates over the past year raises concerns about its future development. Overall, it shows significant potential but needs more attention from the developers.
“This is a Slay the Spire type game with a small twist; you have unit placement which matters a bit in the gameplay.”
“Good artwork, good game mechanics, and gameplay; all good...”
“Definitely is an early access title and it still needs quite a bit of polish, but the mechanics feel solid for the most part.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their good quality and artistic potential, though some users note inconsistencies in the artwork. Overall, the visuals complement the gameplay well, contributing to an engaging card battler experience.
“Great artwork, easy to understand and challenging card battler.”
“Nice graphics, nice ideas, and certainly lots of potential.”
“Good artwork, good game mechanics and gameplay, all good...”
“Furthermore, the quality of the artwork seems a bit inconsistent.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game offers solid replayability due to its strong deckbuilding mechanics and diverse strategies, outpacing similar titles like Banners of Ruin. While it requires some polish in terms of visuals and balance, the pacing enhances the overall replay value.
“The pacing is far better and the replayability options are more engaging compared to other games in the genre.”
“The game has a strong foundation of deckbuilding with minor tactical elements, offers a reasonably diverse range of strategies, and provides better replayability options than some similar games.”
“While the game has potential, the lack of significant changes in gameplay mechanics makes it feel repetitive after a few runs.”
“After completing the main storyline, there isn't much incentive to replay the game, as the outcomes feel too similar.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the game has received mixed feedback, with users noting the absence of original tracks and suggesting that players may need to rely on their own playlists. However, there have been some improvements in sound quality.
“Some improvements in sounds, but the music is absent for now; at worst, you can put your own tracklists.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game resonates well with fans of titles like Monster Train, Neoverse, and Gordian Quest, suggesting a compelling narrative that appeals to players who enjoy strategic and engaging storytelling in their gameplay.
