Phageborn Online Card Game

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Phageborn Online Card Game is a single player and multiplayer tactical role playing game with fantasy and dark fantasy themes. It was developed by Games Revolted and was released on February 7, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

An immersive online card game which combines rich and engaging storytelling with deep and strategic gameplay. Build powerful decks in synergy with the Avatar of your choice, obliterate your enemies and decide the fate of the universe!

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Audience ScoreBased on 104 reviews

gameplay11 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

Unique card game mechanics including dual lane combat, dual resource system, and avatars add strategic depth beyond typical CCGs.
High quality, detailed dark fantasy artwork and immersive atmosphere praised by many players.
Fair monetization model with one-time purchase and unlockable cards through gameplay, avoiding pay-to-win and random card packs.

The game suffers from a very small and inactive player base causing long matchmaking queues and inability to find opponents.
Lack of single-player mode or AI opponents at launch limited ability to practice and learn mechanics, frustrating new players.
Early access status includes bugs, crashes, loading issues, UI clunkiness, and missing features such as ranked modes and 2v2 matchmaking.

gameplay
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
63%
8%
The gameplay is praised for its deep strategic mechanics, including dual lanes, avatar powers, and multiple resource types, which offer diverse and engaging deck-building opportunities. While it shares similarities with other card games, it provides a more complex and skill-rewarding experience, though some note a steep learning curve and minor balance issues. Overall, the game is seen as polished and innovative, appealing especially to players seeking a fresh take on the CCG genre.
- “The mechanics are implemented very well and there is a lot of depth and variance from deck to deck.”
- “However, it does bring a refreshing breeze to the table as there are complex and diverse mechanics to keep in mind (two lanes, multiple types of resources, avatar traits & powers, the list goes on) - allowing for intriguing strategies and deck building capabilities!”
- “Overall I'd say that the gameplay and strategy of Phageborn goes toe to toe with the big dogs in the CCG space, while being made by an indie company.”
- “I have to say, I really don't like the mechanics and switching sides.”
- “Balance feels slightly lacking at the moment and the bugs are pretty much omnipresent, but the 1v1 casual gameplay is working and feels complete.”
- “I absolutely hate trying to learn a brand-new game versus other people who have been playing for far longer, and thus, have a considerable grasp of the mechanics of the game and just stomp you.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
25%
8%
The graphics are widely praised for their detailed, high-quality, and Lovecraftian-inspired artwork that enhances the game's immersive atmosphere and appeal. While some users feel that additional graphical effects could detract from gameplay, the overall visual design and animations are impressive and thoughtfully crafted, contributing significantly to the game's strong presentation.
- “The intricate artwork is incredibly detailed and evokes a sense of danger and adventure, making the game both visually and mechanically engaging.”
- “Phageborn is an amazing strategic game; the graphics are very impressive, and I feel like I can look at the main menu for a long time. The style of game, characters, and card design is mind-blowing.”
- “The card artwork is reminiscent of Magic and generally of a high quality, which helps the overall presentation of the game quite a bit.”
- “Visuals and animations could use some sharpening up.”
monetization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users appreciate the game's fair and transparent monetization, highlighting that in-game purchases are cosmetic and there are no intrusive microtransactions. The developer's openness about monetization goals and future content adds to the positive perception.
- “Thank you for the amazing game and fair monetization.”
- “Also, the developer's transparency around their monetization goals - be it the justification toward content unlocks itself or their roadmap work-in-progress, is definitely a welcome sight.”
- “The developer has assured that in-game purchases will be purely cosmetic, although I can see DLC with more characters coming in the future.”
- “Pay for ads!”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is notably buggy and prone to freezing, particularly during initial loading, requiring players to be patient for it to continue. Stability issues are a significant concern that users must accept.
- “The game is buggy, you must accept that.”
- “At the time of my purchase, when you first load into the game, it freezes making you think that it's not loading, but it is, so just wait.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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50%
Users find the music and sound effects lacking, noting many elements currently have no sound at all; however, they appreciate the intriguing art, music, and overall setting of the game.
- “Art, music and the game's setting in general are also quite intriguing.”
- “Music and sound effects need a lot of work - many things don't have sound effects at all yet.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game runs well overall but requires better optimization to ensure smooth performance on low-spec systems.
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere is lush, dark, and brooding, creating a tense environment where every mistake has significant consequences.
- “Lush, dark, and brooding atmosphere where mistakes will cost you dearly.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users praise the story for its richly created world and engaging backstory, highlighting the immersive narrative experience.
- “Just love the world created and back story!”

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45h Median play time

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Phageborn Online Card Game is a tactical role playing game with fantasy and dark fantasy themes.

Phageborn Online Card Game is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 45 hours playing Phageborn Online Card Game.

Phageborn Online Card Game was released on February 7, 2020.

Phageborn Online Card Game was developed by Games Revolted.

Phageborn Online Card Game has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Phageborn Online Card Game for its gameplay but disliked it for its stability.

Phageborn Online Card Game is a single player game with multiplayer support.

Similar games include Shardbound: Forge Your Path, Master Your Strategy, Mythgard, Faeria, Chroma: Bloom And Blight, Spellweaver and others.

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