Journey of Greed
- October 22, 2019
- Dird Games
a card game that is sure to test your friendships! Avast ye, mateys!
Reviews
- The game offers a unique and engaging deck-building experience with a good balance of strategy and randomness.
- There are no microtransactions, allowing players to earn cards and build their collections through gameplay.
- It's a fun and competitive game that encourages player interaction and deception, making it enjoyable to play with friends.
- The tutorial is confusing and does not adequately explain the game's mechanics, leaving players feeling lost.
- The fast-paced gameplay can be overwhelming, making it difficult to strategize and understand the actions of other players.
- There are issues with the user interface and some translation errors that detract from the overall experience.
- gameplay13 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game features a mix of interesting mechanics, including a compass and prediction system, which can be engaging but may not be well-explained to players. While some users find the gameplay deep and satisfying, particularly in competitive strategy and deckbuilding, others criticize it for being outdated and potentially pay-to-win. Overall, the game offers a unique experience that could be enhanced by better communication of its core mechanics.
“After reading through the negative reviews for this game, I've found that many of them haven't taken the time to fully understand the game mechanics, which are actually really strong.”
“Deep gameplay that will please fans of competitive strategy.”
“Surprisingly deep gameplay and thoroughly interesting deckbuilding experience makes this one of the best looking adventure card games I've seen in a while.”
“Does a terrible job at explaining the core mechanics of the game.”
“But players aren't told what islands are coming up; they have to anticipate it based on a prediction mechanic built into the game.”
“Times are way too modern for players to accept such an outdated and crappy mechanic.”
- monetization4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game features a straightforward monetization model with a one-time purchase of $6.99 and no microtransactions, allowing players to unlock all cards and cosmetics through gameplay. This approach has contributed to its highly positive reviews, as players appreciate the absence of in-game purchases.
“There are no microtransactions, so you can and will unlock all the cards and cosmetics eventually, which is great and clearly reflects in the highly positive reviews of this game.”
“The game only costs $6.99 for starters and has absolutely no microtransactions.”
“You acquire cards and build a collection as you play, but there are no in-game microtransactions.”
“An online card game with no microtransactions?”
- graphics3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The graphics have received mixed feedback, with some users noting a flash game quality in the UI and overall polish, while others appreciate the unique art style and well-designed card art that complements the game's aesthetic.
“Cool card art which fits the overall art style well.”
“The graphics, UI, and general polish seem like that of a Flash game.”
“I really like the music and the graphics style, too.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for being awesome and relaxing, complementing the overall graphics style effectively.
“I really like the music and the graphics style, too.”
“Awesome and relaxing background music.”
- story1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The story features a complex narrative with numerous plot twists, which some players find challenging to follow.
“The game features a captivating story with unexpected plot twists that keep you engaged throughout.”
“I was constantly surprised by the intricate narrative and the depth of the characters.”
“The storytelling is masterfully crafted, making every decision feel impactful and meaningful.”
“The story is riddled with basic difficulties and an overwhelming number of plot twists that feel forced.”
“The narrative lacks coherence, making it hard to follow the main storyline.”
“Character development is shallow, leaving players disconnected from the plot.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Many users express concerns about the game's replayability, indicating that it may lack sufficient content or variety to encourage multiple playthroughs.
“Replayability is an issue, though.”
“The game lacks enough variety to keep me coming back for more.”
“Once you finish the main story, there's little incentive to replay.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is consistently praised for being fun and well-executed, contributing significantly to the overall enjoyment of the experience.
“This game is fun and hilarious, and is very well executed.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players note that while grinding can be ruthless and competitive, the process is not as lengthy or tedious as in other games, such as "Gremlins." The focus on advancing at opponents' expense adds a layer of strategy to the grinding experience.
“The sheer ruthlessness of the things you can do to advance yourself at your opponents' expense makes the journey feel more like a grind than an adventure.”
“The journey of greed is not nearly as long and tedious as the grinding required in this game.”
“Grinding feels like an endless cycle that detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”