Hobs

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Hobs is a turn based card game which you can try different strategies to beat your opponent. Find best deck for your strategy, buy new heros, try different strategies and try to place to the top.

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68%

Audience ScoreBased on 73 reviews

atmosphere1 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

The game offers strategic diversity, allowing players to experiment with different decks and strategies to defeat opponents.
Visually appealing design and atmosphere draw players into the game, enhancing the overall experience.
Despite its issues, some players find the game engaging and believe it has great potential for future development.

The game suffers from poor user interface and usability issues, making it difficult for players to navigate and understand.
There are significant problems with matchmaking and player availability, leading to long wait times and unplayable experiences.
The presence of microtransactions and a pay-to-win model detracts from the overall enjoyment and fairness of the game.

gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is centered around turn-based card mechanics that demand tactical thinking, though some players find it slow and the attack animations lacking in excitement. While the concept is likened to an auto-chess game and shows promise, it may take time for players to grasp the basic mechanics.
- “It took me a couple of rounds to understand the basic mechanics; it's an overall great idea for an auto-chess kind of game.”
- “Turn-based gameplay is pretty boring; the attack animations are fairly basic.”
- “The game is built on the mechanics of turn-based card games, requiring players to employ tactical thinking.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics have been criticized for their lackluster 2D visuals, with some reviewers questioning the developer's choice to forego 3D graphics, which became mainstream in the mid-1990s. However, there is a positive note regarding the simplistic design, particularly the shimmering moving water effect on the starting menu.
- “The game features simplistic graphics, but I really like the moving water that appears to be almost shimmering on the starting menu.”
- “The game features really lackluster 2D visuals. Does the developer not know 3D graphics became mainstream in the mid-1990s?”
- “The game features really lackluster 2D visuals. Does the developer not know 3D graphics became mainstream in the mid-1990s?”
- “Simplistic graphics; I really like the moving water that appears to be almost shimmering on the starting menu.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its captivating visual design, which effectively draws players in and enhances the overall experience.
- “The game captivates attention with its appealing visual design and atmosphere.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game features heavy monetization through numerous microtransactions, leading users to feel that it is not truly free to play.
- “This isn't really free as the game is infested with mobile app store-like microtransactions.”
- “The monetization model feels exploitative, pushing players to spend money to enjoy the game fully.”
- “It's frustrating that essential features are locked behind paywalls, making it hard to progress without spending.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users highlight that "hobs" significantly boosts replayability through its strategic diversity, allowing players to explore different tactics and approaches in each playthrough.
- “The game enhances replayability by offering strategic diversity.”
- “Each playthrough feels unique, thanks to the variety of choices and outcomes.”
- “The random events and character interactions keep the experience fresh every time.”
- “The game lacks meaningful choices, making replayability feel pointless.”
- “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to play again.”
- “The limited variety in gameplay mechanics significantly reduces replay value.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The background music is praised for its nostalgic quality, enhancing the game's old-timey atmosphere and overall appeal.
- “The background music is beautiful and gives the game a nostalgic, old-timey feel, which I really enjoy.”
- “The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, enhancing the overall atmosphere and immersion.”
- “The music is catchy and memorable, making each moment in the game feel more engaging and enjoyable.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players note that while grinding can be an effective way to earn in-game currency, it often requires a significant time investment to obtain desirable cards, leading to a potentially frustrating experience.
- “While this is a good technique for making money off the game, it implies that grinding for a good card in this game will take increasingly long amounts of time.”
- “The grinding in this game feels endless and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I find the grinding mechanics to be overly repetitive, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users appreciate the humor in the game, noting that the developers have a comedic touch that enhances the overall experience.
- “The developers have a great sense of humor that shines through in every aspect of the game.”
- “I love how the humor is woven into the gameplay, making every moment enjoyable.”
- “The witty dialogue and hilarious situations kept me laughing throughout my playthrough.”