Knights of the Card Table
- December 28, 2018
- Ponywolf
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Get on itch.io Store"Knights of the Card Table" is a solitaire-style card game with a medieval fantasy theme. The player takes on the role of a knight, battling monsters and completing quests with each successful game of solitaire. With multiple difficulty levels and unique card abilities, it offers a fresh take on the classic card game.
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Reviews
- The game features great art and a unique card-based gameplay that is engaging and easy to get into.
- It offers hours of gameplay with a fun and humorous RPG-lite style, making it enjoyable for casual play.
- The mechanics fit together nicely, providing a fresh turn-based combat experience with regular introductions of new elements.
- The game becomes excessively grindy towards the end, with long levels that can feel tedious and mindless.
- Some players found the lack of challenge and player agency disappointing, leading to a feeling of repetitiveness.
- The pacing of new card introductions is slow, which can detract from the overall experience as the game progresses.
- gameplay12 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The gameplay is engaging and offers a mix of simple yet complex mechanics, particularly in its turn-based combat and card systems, which keep players challenged and interested. While the graphics are praised and the game provides substantial playtime for its price, some players feel it lacks variety due to repetitive levels and a reliance on dice rolling rather than more intriguing problem-solving elements. Overall, it strikes a balance between accessibility and depth, making it enjoyable without overwhelming players.
“Great game, the art is unique and the gameplay card mechanics are engaging.”
“The number of mechanics fit together nicely, so the turn-based combat stays fresh.”
“It's got a simple yet complicated kind of gameplay that will stop you in your tracks with a puzzling set of cards just when you thought you were breezing through.”
“It's challenging enough to maintain my interest (while constantly adding new card elements) without being so crazy intricate that it requires a complete devotion to its every last mechanic.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally praised for being visually appealing and suitable for the game's price, providing an enjoyable experience. However, some users noted that performance can lag after extended play, particularly on the Steam Deck. Overall, the visuals are described as silly and easy to look at, enhancing the gameplay experience.
“The graphics are very nice, and for this price, you are getting hours and hours of gameplay!”
“The graphics definitely do not go to waste on the Steam Deck; the performance worked very well.”
“The visuals are silly and easy to look at.”
“The graphics definitely do not go to waste on the Steam Deck; the performance worked very well, but after some time, the game starts to lag a bit.”
“- visuals: silly, easy to look at.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players consistently note that the game becomes excessively grindy towards the end, with the level of grinding feeling disproportionate to the overall pacing, which detracts from the overall experience.
“The game is very grindy by the end, to an extent that is disproportionate to the pacing of the game, which is a shame.”
“Real grindy.”
“The game is very grindy by the end, to an extent that is disproportionate to the pacing of the game, which is a shame.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is noted for its entertaining humor, particularly from the game master, which adds a lighthearted touch to the experience. However, some players feel that the challenge and final levels can become tedious, detracting from the overall enjoyment.
“In the humorous RPG-lite card game style of 'We Slay Monsters', 'Solitairica', 'Guild of Dungeoneering', and looks like 'Letter Quest'.”
“Entertaining game, the GM is funny.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game performs well on the Steam Deck, showcasing its graphics effectively; however, users report that performance can lag after extended playtime.
“The graphics definitely do not go to waste on the Steam Deck; the performance worked very well overall.”
“The optimization for the Steam Deck is impressive, allowing for a smooth gaming experience despite some minor lag after extended play.”
“I appreciate how well the game runs on lower-end hardware, showcasing great optimization that enhances accessibility.”
“The graphics definitely do not go to waste on the Steam Deck; the performance worked very well, but after some time, the game starts to lag a bit.”
