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ManaRocks

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71%Game Brain Score
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71% User Score Based on 141 reviews

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ManaRocks is a multiplayer strategy game. It was developed by Rockgames and was released on May 29, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

ManaRocks is an online strategy card game that allows you to combine any cards from six colors of mana, each one with its own hero, skills and effects. Use strategy and imagination to create your decks and battle games in 1v1 and 2v2 modes.

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71%
Audience ScoreBased on 141 reviews
gameplay4 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • The game features a unique mana conversion system that allows for creative deck building and strategy.
  • It is completely free to play, with all cards unlockable through gameplay, making it accessible for all players.
  • The 2v2 multiplayer mode adds a fun and dynamic twist to the traditional card game format.
  • The player base is extremely low, leading to long wait times for matches and a lack of viable competition.
  • The game suffers from numerous bugs and design issues, including a poorly designed tutorial and unbalanced matchmaking.
  • There are concerns about the game's reliance on a third-party account for registration and potential privacy issues.
  • gameplay
    21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of the game is described as a mix of linear mechanics and familiar elements from other card games like Magic: The Gathering and Hearthstone, leading to a sense of redundancy. While some players appreciate the interesting card and board mechanics, as well as the 2v2 mode, others find the execution bland and the overall experience lacking innovation. Improvements in pacing and quality of life features have been noted, but the game still struggles with low player counts and a reliance on traditional card game tropes.

    • “Interesting cards, board mechanics, and 2v2 make this an excellent card battle game.”
    • “The front line and back line mechanics are simple enough at face value while being an important mechanic to master to get the most out of the game.”
    • “Gameplay is good, it's free.”
    • “Gameplay is very linear, and since all cards can attack immediately, it basically reduces to a mess of playing random cards until you draw the biggest thing in your deck and win.”
    • “The problem is the gameplay and execution of the game are on the bland side.”
    • “I played my fair share of CCG games, and this game brings almost nothing new to the card mechanic table.”
  • story
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story consists of five AI missions that primarily serve to unlock different colored decks, lacking depth and traditional card game phases. While it is beginner-friendly and allows players to access most cards without spending money, the narrative experience is minimal and feels derivative, with some players wishing for a more engaging storyline. Overall, the story aspect is seen as a means to facilitate gameplay rather than a compelling narrative experience.

    • “It is also extremely beginner friendly as the game automatically creates full, competitive decks once you progress through the story.”
    • “Nice long storyline which gives you access to most of the cards and heroes without having to spend any real money.”
    • “The 'story' is just 5 AI missions to unlock the other colored decks; there are no phases like traditional card games either, as players can just drop creatures, trade, and kill them off, then summon more from hand to keep attacking.”
    • “I believe the game should give some sort of experience from doing the story, even if it is a small amount.”
    • “All cards are accessed through the story mode.”
  • graphics
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are described as shallow and unoriginal, resembling overly bright and simplistic visuals akin to a casino slot machine. While they run smoothly on low-end devices, they lack the polish and uniqueness found in competitors like Hearthstone and Magic Arena, leading to a generally underwhelming visual experience.

    • “You can play it on a microwave and it will still run great, yet the graphics feel very current and up to date.”
    • “The game visuals and the game itself are incredibly shallow... think of them as the too-bright, colorful, thin plastic cabinet dress theme on a poker machine at the casino.”
    • “The cards don't feel very unique, the graphics and polish of the game are rough, and queue times are very long.”
    • “The graphics are rough, which I understand, but the look is completely unoriginal.”
  • monetization
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization model of the game is entirely free-to-play, with all in-game purchases being purely cosmetic and cards unlockable through gameplay. While some users appreciate this approach, others criticize the game as a cheap imitation of Hearthstone that primarily aims for quick profit without offering innovative mechanics.

    • “It is completely free to play, as any in-game purchase is purely cosmetic.”
    • “All microtransactions are cosmetic, and the cards are completely unlockable just by playing the campaign.”
    • “It's a cheap Hearthstone knock-off that screams like a quick cash grab.”
    • “Gameplay's decent, but the draw for me is the monetization model.”
    • “Most similar games on the store don’t offer anything new to the genre as far as mechanics are concerned and are all just cash grabs at the end of the day.”
  • grinding
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be manageable, especially compared to other free-to-play titles, with some noting that it allows for progress without heavy investment. However, the tutorial can be tedious, and while the game avoids the pitfalls of constant grinding or paywalls, the seasonal nature means that any progress made may be lost at the end of the season. Overall, the grind is seen as less burdensome, but the temporary nature of rewards can be frustrating.

    • “Most card games have you grinding or paying constantly, or else you'll fall behind the curve; a seasonal card game gets around that nicely.”
    • “As of right now, I'm only a few cards off a full collection and I haven't invested any money or spent any time grinding XP in practice mode (which is what some people do to progress faster).”
    • “This seems like a farming game, but you will lose everything after the season!”
  • optimization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users report that the game's optimization leads to limited options, suggesting that performance constraints may restrict gameplay features or settings.

    • “Limited options due to optimization.”
    • “The game suffers from poor optimization, leading to frequent frame drops.”
    • “Optimization issues make it difficult to enjoy the game on lower-end hardware.”
  • humor
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the humor in the game particularly enjoyable, especially during 2v2 matches, which are described as super funny.

    • “Great game, the 2v2 mode is super funny.”
    • “The humor in this game is top-notch and keeps me laughing.”
    • “I love the witty dialogue and hilarious character interactions!”
  • music
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received criticism for its annoying volume levels and unpleasant stereo effects, particularly in the main menu, leading some players to consider turning it off entirely.

    • “The annoying volume level for the music and sound effects can both be turned off, but it's frustrating that they are so intrusive.”
    • “Just the music in the main menu makes me want to quit; there is a weird stereo effect that is so unpleasant.”
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ManaRocks is a strategy game.

ManaRocks is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

On average players spend around 50 hours playing ManaRocks.

ManaRocks was released on May 29, 2020.

ManaRocks was developed by Rockgames.

ManaRocks has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

ManaRocks is a multiplayer game with local co-op support.

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