Poker Quest

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Poker Quest is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by Playsaurus and was released on November 14, 2022. It received positive reviews from players.

Poker Quest is an adventure game with a playing-cards gameplay style. Defeat the enemies by using your cards properly. More card games Play Uno Online to challenge others in a multiplayer setting. Release Date November 2019 Developer Thomas Wolfley (Playsaurus) made Poker Quest. Platforms Web browser Steam

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87%

Audience ScoreBased on 564 reviews

gameplay50 positive mentions

grinding13 negative mentions

The game offers a well-fleshed out roguelite experience with a variety of characters, each with unique strengths and playstyles.
The integration of poker mechanics into the gameplay adds a refreshing twist, making each run feel unique and engaging.
The game is highly addictive, with interesting mechanics that encourage strategic thinking and provide a 'one more game' feel.

The RNG can be frustrating at times, leading to runs that feel unfair or overly reliant on luck rather than skill.
Progression can feel slow, with some players finding it difficult to unlock new characters and upgrades without significant grinding.
The difficulty spikes can be punishing, especially for new players, making it hard to progress without prior experience or knowledge of the game mechanics.

gameplay
136 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Poker Quest" is characterized by its innovative integration of poker mechanics within a roguelike framework, offering a rich and strategic experience that encourages experimentation with various character builds and tactics. While the core mechanics are engaging and provide a satisfying depth, some players find the game unpolished, with clunky explanations and a reliance on RNG that can lead to frustrating moments. Overall, the game is praised for its replayability and unique approach, though it could benefit from further refinement and visual improvements.
- “The gameplay itself takes place over a StS-like node system.”
- “The core gameplay is fun and the within-run power ascension is very satisfying.”
- “The way Poker Quest seamlessly integrates traditional poker mechanics with strategic elements is nothing short of genius.”
- “Despite this fact, and the name of the title, gameplay actually has basically nothing to do with poker.”
- “The game is rough - the gameplay is unrefined, full of secondary mechanics that don't add to the gameplay; the graphics and text could use an upgrade pass.”
- “The short version is that this game is an RNG soup, as the luck of the draw is the main game mechanic.”
story
56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in "Poker Quest" is generally described as lacking depth and originality, with many reviewers noting it follows a generic fantasy theme. While the game excels in its innovative mechanics and strategic gameplay, the narrative does not significantly enhance the experience, making it feel secondary to the card-based combat and deck-building elements. Overall, players appreciate the game's mechanics but find the story to be a weak point.
- “The core of the game revolves around poker hands and card battles, and Poker Quest manages to weave a compelling narrative around this seemingly simple premise.”
- “With a diverse range of characters to choose from, each with their own unique abilities, and a multitude of quests and challenges, no two playthroughs are alike.”
- “Poker Quest does a really great job at taking everything that people love about poker and combining it with everything people love about roguelikes.”
- “However, it lacks a strong story or great combat.”
- “It lacks story, looks and atmosphere.”
- “However, I can't enjoy any of that because my current strategy is just to grind away 1 daily quest a day for experience so I can reduce enemy health on the upgrades mode just to have a fighting chance.”
replayability
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is widely praised for its high replayability, offering a diverse range of character classes, items, and gameplay modes that ensure each run feels unique. Players appreciate the depth and variety, with many strategies and combinations to explore, making it engaging for both casual and dedicated gamers. While some express concerns about potential diminishing returns after unlocking all content, the overall consensus is that the game provides substantial replay value and enjoyment.
- “I played this game back in the early stages, and it was already fun then; now it's far more polished, with a wide character class pool and multiple game modes for tons of replay value.”
- “Every run ends up being completely different from the last, which really enhances the replayability of the game.”
- “Endless replayability and different classes and different equipment means every run is its own thing that requires a different strategy and careful planning to be able to make it all the way to the end.”
- “It's more than a little optimistic of the replayability factor.”
- “I only fear that when I unlock all the characters and get 4 stars on each (i.e. completing all 4 levels with each character) it might lose replayability.”
- “If this game didn't have so much randomness it would be replayable for a long time.”
graphics
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many users noting that while the art style and some visuals are appealing, overall quality is inconsistent and often lacks polish. Some players appreciate the nostalgic artwork and immersive aesthetic, while others criticize the graphics as subpar and in need of significant improvement. Despite these visual shortcomings, many agree that the engaging gameplay and mechanics can overshadow the graphical issues.
- “The graphics and art style are stunning, creating a visually appealing and immersive experience.”
- “Most of the characters, enemies, and items have this hand-drawn but professional art style to them, and the background has a texture on it to make it look like playing cards, which is really clever.”
- “Very fun card game with amazing artwork.”
- “The game is rough - the gameplay is unrefined, full of secondary mechanics that don't add to the gameplay, the graphics and text could use an upgrade pass.”
- “The art style choices feel really mixed, inconsistent, and overall poor quality.”
- “The visuals are quite bad, the background graphics look like Windows wallpapers and the UI (especially the extra info pop-up) is very annoying.”
grinding
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be a double-edged sword; while it can feel tedious and repetitive, especially in the early game, many appreciate the depth and variety it offers for those willing to invest time. The slow XP gain and meta progression can deter some, but others enjoy the challenge and the satisfaction of unlocking new characters through grinding. Overall, the experience is enjoyable for players who embrace the grind, but it may not appeal to everyone.
- “Not rotating the starting floor type makes the game feel repetitive and grindy.”
- “Runs just felt really tedious in the early game, and that was really my biggest hurdle.”
- “While the gameplay is super fun and it's a lot of fun to try different runs/heroes, the XP gain is so ridiculously slow that by the time you get to level 9, it's just not worth grinding anymore.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its nostalgic quality and ability to enhance the atmosphere, with many reviewers highlighting its welcoming and calming nature. While some note that the soundtrack can become repetitive and could benefit from additional tracks, overall, it contributes positively to the immersive experience. The music has received high ratings, with some reviewers giving it a score of 9/10.
- “The music perfectly complements the game's atmosphere, creating a dynamic and enjoyable auditory experience that enhances the overall immersion.”
- “The soundtrack deserves a special mention as well.”
- “The music is very welcoming and calming.”
- “The graphics need some love and the soundtrack gets repetitive after a while of playing, but it's a great game if you're down for a 30-45 minute playthrough at a time.”
- “It's early access so they definitely get a pass on the card art and background music; they're fine, just not polished.”
- “Even the music's alright.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization in the game offers engaging choices and encourages replayability, despite frequent crashes and performance issues that may disrupt gameplay. While players appreciate the depth of optimization available, some find that the experience can become repetitive over time, especially compared to other roguelike deckbuilders.
- “While this does mean some early game restarts (and mid and late game) happen frequently, the optimization and choices given keep me coming back.”
- “Be ready to get lost in hours of fun calculations and a surprising amount of optimization.”
- “However, crashing and performance issues are frequent.”
- “Many other roguelike deckbuilders have a few optimized builds for each class, and after enough play, can feel repetitive and sometimes stale.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is praised for its unique design and mechanics, drawing comparisons to "Slay the Spire" while offering distinct characters, such as the formidable Queen of Spades. Players appreciate the variety in weapons, items, and combat systems that enhance the overall experience.
- “The character development is reminiscent of the core game loop of Slay the Spire, but features totally unique character designs, like the Queen of Spades, who truly kicks ass, along with innovative weapons, items, monsters, and combat mechanics.”
- “The depth of character progression keeps me engaged, as each choice I make significantly impacts my gameplay experience.”
- “I love how the characters evolve throughout the game, with their backstories and abilities intertwining to create a rich narrative.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is derived from its intentionally poor balance in meta-progression, which players find absurdly exaggerated, suggesting that unlocking everything would take an impractical amount of time. Many users appreciate the comedic value in watching streamers struggle with the game, highlighting its entertainingly frustrating elements.
- “The meta-progression is so hilariously poor in its balance that you would literally have to play this game for tens of thousands of hours to unlock everything.”
- “No, seriously: I understand some of you might have found this game because you saw some YouTubers or Twitch streamers play it hilariously poorly and are thinking, 'This game looks great!'”
- “And laughing about how you barely made it.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express dissatisfaction with the monetization model in the rogue-lite game, feeling that the option to reduce grind through advertisements resembles pay-to-win mechanics, which undermines the game's integrity.
- “In a rogue-lite game, offering to decrease grind in exchange for advertising stinks of pay-to-win transactions.”
- “The monetization model feels exploitative, pushing players to spend money to enjoy the game fully.”
- “It's frustrating that progress is locked behind a paywall, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending extra.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is significantly enhanced by its well-composed music, which creates a dynamic and immersive auditory experience. However, some users feel that the game lacks depth in story and visual elements, detracting from the overall atmosphere.
- “The music perfectly complements the game's atmosphere, creating a dynamic and enjoyable auditory experience that enhances the overall immersion.”
- “The haunting visuals and ambient sounds draw you into a world that feels both alive and eerie, making every moment feel significant.”
- “The attention to detail in the environment design creates a rich atmosphere that immerses you in the game's narrative and emotional depth.”
- “It lacks story, visuals, and atmosphere.”