Mareld

About

In this card-driven game, you can place Character Cards upon Scenario Cards for automatic exploration, or combine Character Cards with Item Cards to create new items. Of course, there's more than one character in the game. You will encounter dozens of recruitable characters throughout your journey, forming a team to explore the world together. Dangers always lie in exploration, as you'll e…

Genres & Tags

Indie

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

100%

Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

atmosphere2 positive mentions

The game features beautiful artwork and a warm, comforting atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.
Gameplay combines strategy and puzzles in a unique way, allowing for satisfying team-building and experimentation.
The game offers a rich variety of content, including crafting options and enemy diversity, making it engaging and enjoyable.

There are several bugs and translation issues that can lead to confusion, particularly with puzzles and character skills.
The drag-and-drop system for crafting and interactions can be cumbersome and frustrating at times.
Achieving 100% completion can be tedious, requiring players to redo significant portions of the game with minimal differences in outcomes.

story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
25%
38%
The story is self-contained yet features recurring characters from previous Renka games, primarily serving as backstory or references. Players interact with the narrative through a drag-and-drop mechanic involving characters and cards, which adds a unique crafting element to the RPG card game format. While the translation is clear, some players find the story confusing, particularly regarding its complexity and multiple endings, though there is an appreciation for the ongoing improvement in storytelling quality.
- “The story itself is self-contained but features recurring characters from previous Renka games, which serve as either backstory or references.”
- “The main way to interact with the story and puzzles is to drag and drop characters or cards onto places, objects, or other cards, and on occasion, combine them.”
- “I can see that the quality of the product keeps growing and this never lets me down. This time, I can see that Renka tried to add more story content, continuing to enhance the player's game experience.”
- “The story itself is self-contained but has recurring characters from previous Renka games that mostly serve as either backstory or as references.”
- “The main way to interact with the story and puzzles is to drag and drop characters or cards onto places, objects, or other cards, and on occasion combine them.”
- “The story feels somewhat confusing for me right now, but that might just be because I'm still missing some things, especially the other ending.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
The gameplay is reminiscent of RPG mechanics, diverging from the survival crafting style of similar games like Stacklands, and features a drag-and-drop system for crafting and eating that some find cumbersome. However, the overall experience is enjoyable, enhanced by beautiful illustrations and a feel akin to Cultist Simulator, making it a worthwhile purchase for many players.
- “The gameplay feels like Cultist Simulator, and it has beautiful illustrations, so why not buy it?”
- “While the drag-and-drop system for crafting and eating can be a little annoying, the overall gameplay isn't that bad.”
- “Although the gameplay is similar, the way you play it is more like an RPG, while Stacklands is more like a survival crafting game.”
- “The gameplay feels like Cultist Simulator, and it has beautiful illustrations, so why not buy?”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere is characterized as warm and comforting, evoking strong emotional responses, including tears. The combination of art and music creates a soft, gentle ambiance that oscillates between melancholic and intense moments.
- “The atmosphere is so warm and comforting that it moved me to tears.”
- “The art and music combine to create a rather soft and gentle atmosphere that feels melancholic at times and intense during other times.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The music in the game is noted for its ability to create a soft and gentle atmosphere, often evoking feelings of melancholy, while also intensifying during key moments.
- “The art and music combine to create a soft and gentle atmosphere that feels melancholic at times and intense during others.”
- “The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, enhancing the emotional depth of each scene.”
- “The music is beautifully composed, immersing players in a rich auditory experience that elevates the overall game.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics feature charming and adorable anime artwork, consistent with the series' established aesthetic.
- “Tremendously cute anime artwork as usual.”