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Metroplex Zero

99%Game Brain Score
gameplay, graphics
replayability, monetization
99% User Score Based on 190 reviews

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"Metroplex Zero" is a single-player card battler that combines elements of card games, roguelikes, and JRPGs. Assemble your squad of unique heroes, each with their own skills and abilities, to take on evil megacorporations. Customize your decks and gain powerful cybernetic augments for a wide variety of playstyles, reminiscent of a fusion between Slay the Spire, Magic: The Gathering, and Shadowrun. Join the developer's Discord community for updates and strategies.

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99%
Audience ScoreBased on 190 reviews
gameplay36 positive mentions
monetization2 negative mentions
  • Metroplex Zero offers a captivating blend of card battles, roguelike mechanics, and RPG elements, providing endless strategic possibilities and a rich cyberpunk atmosphere.
  • The game features a diverse array of heroes and cards, allowing for unique deck-building strategies and customization, which enhances replayability.
  • The graphics and sound design are visually appealing and immersive, contributing to an engaging gameplay experience that keeps players invested.
  • The user interface is clunky and can detract from the overall experience, making navigation and gameplay less smooth.
  • Some players may find the learning curve steep, as the game introduces complex mechanics that require time to master.
  • The game lacks route selection in its modes, leading to fixed battles that may feel repetitive over time.
  • gameplay
    96 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay in this tactical card battler is praised for its unique mechanics, strategic depth, and smooth controls, offering an engaging experience in a cyberpunk setting. Players can customize their decks and heroes, leading to varied play styles, though newcomers may face a steep learning curve due to the complexity of the mechanics. Overall, the combination of card battling and roguelike elements, along with stunning visuals, creates an addictive and immersive gameplay experience.

    • “Described as a mix of Slay the Spire, Magic: The Gathering, and Shadowrun, the game offers a variety of unique heroes with different skills and gameplay styles.”
    • “The gameplay in Metroplex Zero combines a deep strategic component and tactical elements, allowing players to experiment with different combinations and build their own strategies to win.”
    • “With stunning visuals, immersive gameplay mechanics, and a wide array of customizable options, this title promises an exhilarating gaming experience for both newcomers and seasoned card battler enthusiasts.”
    • “However, the learning curve might be steep for newcomers, as the game introduces complex mechanics that require time to master.”
    • “The tutorial could be more comprehensive to ease players into the intricacies of the gameplay.”
    • “Some players may find the game challenging due to its strategic aspects of gameplay, and it may take time to master all the mechanics and strategies of the game.”
  • graphics
    66 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in "Metroplex Zero: Sci-Fi Card Battler" are widely praised for their stunning, colorful, and detailed design, effectively immersing players in a captivating cyberpunk universe. Reviewers highlight the game's vibrant visuals, intricate character designs, and atmospheric sound effects, which collectively enhance the overall gameplay experience. Despite some mixed opinions on character depth, the graphical presentation is consistently noted as a standout feature that elevates the game's strategic and immersive qualities.

    • “The graphics are visually appealing, immersing players in a well-crafted sci-fi universe.”
    • “The game's visuals are nothing short of stunning, immersing players in a meticulously crafted sci-fi universe that captivates from the very beginning.”
    • “The graphics are out of this world, like I'm legit in a sci-fi movie.”
    • “Behind the rather unsightly graphics lies a hidden gem of the card roguelike genre, a large number of characters with their own characteristics and cards.”
    • “The graphics made in cyberpunk style, and the soundtrack is very atmospheric.”
    • “The graphics are out of this world, like I'm legitimately in a sci-fi movie.”
  • story
    54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features a rich and engaging storyline set in a futuristic world where players battle for resources and territories, blending elements of technology and magic. While many players appreciate the well-crafted narrative, humor, and character development, some find the story optional and can choose to skip it if they prefer gameplay over plot. Overall, the storytelling is praised for its depth, intrigue, and immersive visuals, making it a significant aspect of the gaming experience.

    • “With sophisticated game mechanics and engaging storytelling, Metroplex Zero offers a fascinating experience for both fans of card strategies and science fiction.”
    • “I would especially like to mention the magnificent storyline, which immerses the player in the exciting world of the future, where technology and magic have merged together.”
    • “The intrigue and unpredictability of the plot keep you in suspense until the very end and make you come back to the game again and again.”
    • “There’s also a plot, but, uh… well, I didn’t care about overthrowing our ruthless corporate overlords, and I didn’t find the humor very funny either, so if you’re like me and also here for gameplay then you can always skip the plot sections.”
    • “Game modes start with an adventure 'story mode' with a single character tutorial that runs a bit long but explains mechanics quite well, advancing into 2 and 3 character runs.”
    • “The game's storyline is set in a distant future where players participate in battles for control over resources and territories.”
  • music
    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its atmospheric quality and ability to enhance the overall experience, with many players highlighting its captivating and immersive nature. While most reviews commend the soundtrack as great and fitting for the cyberpunk aesthetic, a few users noted occasional glitches that detracted from their enjoyment. Overall, the music is considered a strong point, contributing significantly to the game's rich atmosphere.

    • “The game's striking visual art style and captivating soundtrack immerse players in the rich atmosphere of the metroplex universe.”
    • “Incredibly deep strategy wise, great music and looks neat!”
    • “The music hits harder than you’d expect though.”
  • atmosphere
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is heavily praised for its captivating cyberpunk aesthetic, featuring stunning graphics and an immersive soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. Players are drawn into the rich, vibrant world of the metroplex universe, where the combination of visual art and sound effects creates a compelling and atmospheric gameplay environment.

    • “The game's striking visual art style and captivating soundtrack immerse players in the rich atmosphere of the metroplex universe.”
    • “Additionally, the graphics and sound effects are simply stunning, adding to the overall atmosphere of the gameplay.”
    • “The graphics are made in a cyberpunk style, and the soundtrack is very atmospheric.”
  • humor
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is praised for its excellent writing and ability to weave in philosophical sci-fi concepts, appealing to those who appreciate clever dialogue. However, some players feel that the humor falls flat, particularly if they are more focused on gameplay than the story. Overall, the reception of the humor is mixed, with strong appreciation from some and indifference from others.

    • “Excellent writing and humor that covers interesting philosophical sci-fi concepts through dialogue.”
    • “The story itself has great elements of humor for those who enjoy humor as I do.”
    • “Really enjoying the story so far, the humor is great!”
  • replayability
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game boasts high replayability due to its diverse card mechanics and a wide array of playable characters, allowing for unique combinations and personalized playstyles. Players appreciate the depth of the roguelike elements, which contribute to an engaging and varied experience each time they play.

    • “Very deep roguelike, lots of great flavor, very high replayability.”
    • “The variety of cards and their capabilities allows you to create unique combinations and styles of play, which maintains a high level of replayability and makes the process exciting.”
    • “Replayability comes from the large cast of playable characters and the freedom to build them as you see fit.”
  • monetization
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Metroplex Zero features microtransactions and an in-game currency system that allows players to purchase new cards and upgrades, reminiscent of mobile game monetization strategies.

    • “Metroplex Zero offers microtransactions and in-game currency to purchase new cards and upgrades.”
    • “It should be noted that Metroplex Zero offers microtransactions and in-game currency to purchase new cards and upgrades.”
    • “This work of game art is similar to mobile game ads, where you have to fight team against team with magic effects and maps.”
  • stability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game offers smooth gameplay and responsive controls with minimal lag or glitches. However, players have reported occasional slight freezes, indicating that while stability is generally good, there are still some bugs to be addressed, especially since the game is in early access.

    • “But this game is not without bugs; for example, there are slight freezes during gameplay. I hope that the developers will fix this problem, because the game is in early access.”
    • “But this game is not without bugs; for example, there are slight freezes during gameplay. I hope that the developers will fix this problem, because the game is in early access.”
  • optimization
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Metroplex Zero, while still in early access, showcases a solid graphical component and a promising foundation for optimization. However, users note that the game's optimization requires further improvement, with some cards needing adjustments.

    • “Metroplex Zero, although in early access, has a good graphical component and optimization.”
    • “The game’s optimization still needs work, but there’s a good foundation here along with a variety of characters to experience.”
    • “The game’s optimization still needs work, and some cards need tweaking, but there’s a good foundation here along with a variety of characters to experience.”
  • character development
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The reviews consistently highlight strong character development, indicating that the game's characters are well-crafted and evolve meaningfully throughout the narrative.

    • “The character development is exceptional, allowing players to truly connect with the story.”
    • “I love how the characters evolve throughout the game, making each decision feel impactful.”
    • “The depth of character development adds layers to the narrative, enhancing the overall experience.”

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