Missile Cards
- April 7, 2017
- Nathan Meunier
- 10h median play time
Get on SteamMissile Cards is a turn-based strategy card game inspired by Missile Command, where you defend your base against hazards from space. Arm your defenses with missiles, lasers, and other weapons, and complete missions while facing increasingly difficult decks. The game features 5 bases with unique challenges and gameplay, designed for a high replay value.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Missile Cards offers a unique blend of turn-based strategy and card mechanics, providing engaging gameplay that is easy to learn but challenging to master.
- The game features charming pixel graphics and a nostalgic chiptune soundtrack, enhancing the overall experience and appeal.
- With a variety of unlockable cards and upgrades, Missile Cards has significant replayability, making it a great time-waster for casual gaming sessions.
- The gameplay can feel repetitive and grindy, with a heavy reliance on luck that may frustrate players seeking a more strategic experience.
- Some players find the pacing slow, particularly with the card animations and the overall progression, which can detract from the excitement.
- The lack of strategic variety and control over the card deck can lead to a feeling of monotony, making it less engaging over extended play sessions.
- gameplay31 mentions
- 16 % positive mentions
- 71 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a blend of simple mechanics and strategic depth, offering a mix of card-based and turn-based elements that keep players engaged despite some repetitiveness. While it features accessible and nostalgic design reminiscent of classic games, the increasing difficulty and introduction of new mechanics maintain a challenging experience. Overall, it appeals to fans of strategic card games, providing a satisfying balance of luck and strategy.
“It’s defensive gameplay where you fight to complete missions, upgrade your arsenal, unlock new bases, and test your card battling skill against decks that only get more challenging as you move along.”
“Very absorbing gameplay with an element of chance (as you'd expect from a card game) but definitely a good amount of strategy involved as well.”
“Combining the premise of Missile Command, a game I loved as a kid, with deck-based strategy gameplay isn't something I ever would've thought of, but Missile Cards not only makes it work but makes it addicting to play as well.”
“Strategy is plain simple, therefore the gameplay is tedious and just luck-based unfair.”
“Do I want to grind a tedious, unchallenging task to get further into this undemanding gameplay?”
“- gameplay can get repetitive after a while.”
- graphics14 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are characterized by charming pixel art and a nostalgic 8-bit retro aesthetic that resonates well with the overall theme. Players appreciate the entertaining and visually appealing pixel-based graphics, which complement the engaging gameplay and chip tune soundtrack, creating a delightful throwback experience. Overall, the graphics are well-received, especially by fans of retro styles and pixel art.
“The pixel aesthetics and the chiptune soundtrack round out the mix beautifully!”
“Add to this the lovely pixel graphics and retro music, along with many upgrades and bonus missions, and you have a really awesome game to spend hours on.”
“I love the pixel graphics and the sound effects; it's a wonderful throwback to the games I grew up playing.”
“Decked out in the sort of 8-bit retro aesthetic that we've come to love and loathe in equal measure, this wonderfully simple game tasks players with fending off the many nukes, comets, and other hazards that threaten to destroy their planet-side base of operations.”
“This game has some decent graphics, music, and most of all, unique and engaging gameplay.”
“Like the graphics and retro sound effects, gameplay itself is a nice mix between solitaire (a little less) and some RPG card games (more like Arcomage or Magic).”
- story10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The story revolves around a series of challenging missions that require strategic gameplay and card battling skills, with players upgrading their arsenal and unlocking new bases as they progress. Despite the potential for frustration due to frequent deaths, the game encourages experimentation and offers a robust experience with hidden depth, enhanced by charming pixel graphics and retro music. Each mission features multiple challenges, adding layers to the gameplay and keeping players engaged for hours.
“But don't be put off by the mission count since each mission has three challenges to complete before unlocking the next mission.”
“Add to this the lovely pixel graphics and retro music, many upgrades, bonus missions, and you have a really awesome game to spend hours on.”
“Full tutorial and 1 failed mission (long story and tutorial...)”
“Full tutorial and 1 failed mission (long story and tutorial...)”
“It's quite surprisingly robust, with hidden depth and strategy needed in order to progress through the five missions.”
- music7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The music in the game is characterized by a nostalgic chip-tune style that complements its pixel aesthetics, creating a cohesive retro atmosphere. While some players find the soundtrack repetitive and annoying, others appreciate its warm and tense qualities, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. Overall, the music is seen as a fitting accompaniment to the game's unique and engaging design.
“The pixel aesthetics and the chiptune soundtrack round out the mix beautifully!”
“Add to this the lovely pixel graphics and retro music, along with many upgrades and bonus missions, and you have a really awesome game to spend hours on.”
“It has the exact right music for this game: a little warm, a little tense, and quite chiptuney.”
“The music has annoying sounds and is very repetitive.”
“The pixel aesthetics and the chiptune soundtrack are rounding up the mix!”
“The music is a little warm, a little tense, and quite chiptuney.”
- grinding5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a double-edged sword; while it can be enjoyable to earn upgrades and achievements, the repetitive and tedious nature of the tasks often leads to monotony and frustration. Many feel that the lack of challenge makes the grinding feel unfair and unfulfilling, risking player engagement over time.
“Strategy is plain and simple; therefore, the gameplay is tedious and unfairly based on luck.”
“Do I want to grind through a tedious, unchallenging task to progress in this undemanding gameplay?”
“Earning upgrades, achievements, and new cards can feel excessively grindy, and every moment that the cool-looking boss level is delayed increases the risk that players will eventually give up due to the monotony that inevitably sets in.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability, particularly through its challenging mechanics and the ability to acquire and upgrade cards, which enhances the gameplay experience. Players appreciate the fun factor and the opportunity to improve their strategies, making it a highly recommended choice for those who enjoy replaying games.
“Buying new cards and upgrading bases helps if you get stuck and adds nice replayability. I seriously recommend everyone to do themselves a favor and buy this game!”
“It's definitely got a ton of replay value if you don't mind dying a whole lot.”
“I recommend this game because while it is challenging, it does offer replayability and the option to obtain better cards in order to make you hardier against the impending comets.”
- stability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its stability, running smoothly even on lightweight laptops, making it a portable and satisfying experience for players.
“This is an elegantly designed card game that's satisfying to play, and it runs great on lightweight laptops (like my Surface Pro 3) so you can take it with you.”
