Mori Carta

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Mori Carta is a single player tactical turn-based strategy game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Nevergreen Games and was released on February 19, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Mori Carta is a handless deckbuilding roguelike. Choose left or right on every card to adventure through stories. Simple decisions lead to rich and rewarding gameplay. 3 dramatically different characters with their own unique card sets. 1000+ playable cards. 185 unique enemies.

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72%

Audience ScoreBased on 67 reviews

gameplay22 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features innovative mechanics that combine card play with a unique swipe left/right system, creating a fresh and engaging experience.
There is a vast variety of cards and characters, allowing for diverse strategies and replayability, which keeps the gameplay interesting.
The art style and atmosphere are visually appealing, enhancing the overall experience and immersion in the game.

The game suffers from significant balance issues, with many encounters feeling unfairly difficult and punishing, often leading to frustrating losses.
Players have limited control over deck building due to random card rewards, which can hinder strategic planning and lead to unfulfilling gameplay.
The difficulty spikes abruptly, especially after the tutorial, making it challenging for players to adapt and enjoy the game without feeling overwhelmed.

gameplay
56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of Mori Carta is characterized by a unique swipe left/right mechanic that, while simple, offers deep strategic possibilities and encourages player engagement with a diverse array of cards and classes. However, the game suffers from balance issues, with some mechanics leading to frustratingly punishing encounters and a lack of clarity in card upgrades and choices. Overall, players find the gameplay addictive and innovative, though the difficulty and obscured mechanics can detract from the experience.
- “What's great about this game are the totally new and fresh takes on card mechanics.”
- “The gameplay is addictive.”
- “Mori Carta is a deck-building game that combines elements of traditional card games with roguelike mechanics, resulting in a unique and addictive gameplay experience.”
- “The biggest disadvantage of this game is that you gain few cards and all card gain/upgrade rewards are heavily obscured. You cannot see your choices in advance, upgrades aren't even upgrades but result in cards that have nothing in common with your original base card, and some cards will just turn out forcing you into suicide at some much later boss fight because the boss decides to use some very obscure mechanic that a specific card you picked up on the way unfortunately triggers without counterplay.”
- “Good chunk of enemies are designed to punish you heavily for not prepping for their mechanics during the fight, easily ending a run in one bad card once you get past the first few fights.”
- “Some enemies also punish you for attacking - in a game where wins only come from attacking and where mechanics often don't let you choose not to attack.”
graphics
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The graphics in Mori Carta receive mixed reviews, with some praising the beautiful artwork and consistent art style, while others criticize the simplistic visual effects and lack of polish in the user interface. Although the game's aesthetic is compelling and atmospheric, there are noted inconsistencies that detract from the overall experience. Overall, while the art is appreciated, it may not resonate with all players due to its execution and integration with gameplay.
- “The artwork is fantastic!”
- “The game is beautiful, the art style and graphics are all very good.”
- “Mori Carta brings a fantastic aesthetic to the table.”
- “Due to this, the art styles between the cards or enemies differ at times.”
- “I might not have played Mori Carta long enough to truly get the right way of playing it, but the art style and story do not compel me enough to find out.”
- “But, AI aside, the graphics and fluency create a big disconnect with me.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in the game is generally perceived as vague and unengaging, with some players finding the dialogue more poetic than meaningful. While a few appreciate the world-building and strategic gameplay that conveys a narrative through card play, many feel that the overall story is minimal and lacks depth.
- “I like the world it creates and the story it tells.”
- “It's heady, and super strategic, and the moment-to-moment card play just tells an incredible story - I think this game blows every other card-based roguelike out of the water for enemy design.”
- “The story (if there really is one) is not compelling enough to follow due to really vague dialogues (more like poetry lines) coming from an inanimate piece of AI art.”
- “I might not have played Mori Carta long enough to truly get the right way of playing it, but the art style and story do not compel me enough to find out.”
- “And the story is next to non-existent.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game boasts high replayability due to its unique characters and varied gameplay mechanics, encouraging players to return for new experiences. Many users highlight the depth and fun factor, suggesting that it offers enough content to keep players engaged over time. Overall, it is recognized as a title that players will want to revisit frequently.
- “Each of the characters you play as feel unique, which gives the game a large amount of replay value.”
- “Really fun gameplay with enough variation to keep it replayable for a while.”
- “Another standout feature of the game is the replayability.”
- “With its deep mechanics and endless replayability, it's a game that will keep players coming back for more.”
- “Replayability alarm!”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some find it soothing and well-integrated with the art and gameplay, others criticize it for being monotonous and potentially annoying due to its repetitive nature. Overall, it is described as neither exceptional nor terrible, contributing to the game's atmosphere without standing out.
- “I love the music, which has a soothing quality to it.”
- “The mesmerizing art, the immersive music, and the dark tone all fit very well together, and the seemingly simple yet addicting gameplay make it easy to enjoy.”
- “The music, on the other hand, seems to have only one track, which is not very intrusive, but at some point it gets annoying.”
- “The music is monotonous.”
- “The art and music?”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a fun and humorous cast of characters that enhances the overall experience, while maintaining balanced gameplay and a wealth of content, making it highly recommendable to others.
- “A fun deck-building game, and while the characters are humorous, the gameplay is well balanced with a huge amount of content. I absolutely recommend it to friends.”
- “The humor in this game is top-notch, with witty dialogue and hilarious character interactions that keep me laughing throughout.”
- “I love how the game combines clever jokes with engaging mechanics, making every session a delightful experience filled with laughter.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the grinding aspect of the game, noting that the deckbuilding process is engaging and not tedious, incorporating elements of luck and risk that enhance the overall experience.
- “I love how the grinding in this game feels rewarding rather than tedious, making each session enjoyable.”
- “The grind is balanced perfectly, allowing for progression without feeling like a chore.”
- “I appreciate the variety in grinding mechanics, which keeps the experience fresh and engaging.”
atmosphere
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The game's atmosphere is praised for its coherent design, with simple yet effective graphics and sound that create a moody environment, effectively immersing players in the challenging gameplay.
- “The atmosphere of the game is good; the design is overall coherent.”
- “The game's graphics and sound design are simple but effective, creating a moody and atmospheric world that immerses players in the game's challenging gameplay.”