Master of Wills
- March 1, 2021
- Stormcrest Games
A strategy card game set in the cyberpunk city of Novus. Players battle as Faction leaders in a tug of war to influence Community members to join their side. Craft Faction card decks from a collection of characters and powers to outplay opponents. Choose a side and become the Master of Wills!
Reviews
- The game offers a unique and strategic take on card dueling, with a cyberpunk theme that enhances the experience.
- Gameplay is easy to pick up but has significant depth, allowing for varied strategies and exciting gameplay.
- The art and music are well-received, and the game is generous to free-to-play players, providing a full starter deck and rewarding gameplay.
- The digital port suffers from bugs, including game-breaking issues and crashes, which detract from the overall experience.
- The AI is easy to beat, and there are concerns about the limited content and monetization strategies, such as the high cost of additional decks.
- Multiplayer experiences can be frustrating due to long wait times and unresponsive opponents, leading to a lack of engagement.
- music5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players criticizing poor volume leveling that makes it difficult to hear important audio cues, while others find the music itself unappealing. However, a few users appreciate the art and music overall, suggesting that the soundtrack may be worth experiencing independently from the gameplay.
“The art and music are also on point though the interface could use a bit of polishing still.”
“Volume leveling was pretty terrible; I couldn't hear the announcer over the music. The music was just bleh, and some cards didn't behave as expected.”
“Download the game, listen to the music, then decide if you want to play it or just listen to the music.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are highly praised, featuring fantastic artwork that effectively brings the cyberpunk world to life. Players appreciate the visual depth that complements the game's strategic elements and engaging story.
“Nice game, great graphics and story.”
“The artwork is fantastic.”
“An in-depth strategic card game that brings a cyberpunk world to life with its visuals.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay offers a unique twist on the collectible card game (CCG) genre, drawing some inspiration from Gwent while introducing a primary focus on tactical selection of community cards over individual decks. This refreshing approach provides a distinct and engaging experience that sets it apart from traditional card games.
“This game is really good and a very unique take on the CCG genre; it's the first card game with truly different mechanics I've seen in ages.”
“The gameplay reminds me a bit of Gwent, but it's really different.”
“Your main deck is almost secondary to the main mechanic of the tactical selection of the community cards, which is a great change of pace!”
“This game is really good and a very unique take on the CCG genre; the first card game with truly different mechanics I've seen in ages.”
- story1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is praised for being engaging and well-integrated with the game's impressive graphics, contributing to an overall positive experience.
“Nice game, great graphics and story.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy is criticized for being poorly designed, contributing to an overall negative experience alongside significant game-breaking bugs.
“It's a perfect storm of bad design, bad monetization, and game-breaking bugs.”
“The monetization system feels exploitative and detracts from the overall experience.”
“I can't enjoy the game when it constantly pushes me to spend money to progress.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers highlight the game's incredible depth, noting that it offers significant replay value, making it an engaging experience for players to revisit multiple times.
“Incredible depth; the replay value is huge.”
“Every playthrough feels fresh and engaging, making me want to dive back in.”
“The variety of choices and outcomes keeps me coming back for more.”