Primateria
- January 8, 2024
- Yfrit Games
- 13h median play time
Get on Steam"Primateria is an adventure-style, single-player game, providing approximately 13 hours of playtime. It features a revolutionary infinite fusion system for creating powerful cards and unleashing high attack combos, adding a unique twist to classic Yu-Gi-Oh! inspired deckbuilding and turn-based gameplay. Check out other games from the developer at ."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a unique fusion system that allows for creative and strategic gameplay, reminiscent of Yu-Gi-Oh but more accessible.
- Players appreciate the engaging mechanics and the ability to create powerful combos, leading to addictive gameplay.
- The developers are responsive to community feedback, indicating potential for future improvements and content updates.
- The pacing can feel rushed, with players often able to play multiple cards in a single turn, reducing the strategic depth of battles.
- The AI can be unbalanced and lacks depth, leading to repetitive gameplay where players feel more like they're solving puzzles than engaging in strategic duels.
- Some quality of life features are missing, such as faster animations and custom deck options, which can detract from the overall experience.
- gameplay70 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Primateria is engaging and innovative, featuring a unique card fusion mechanic that promotes fast-paced, strategic play. While the mechanics are easy to learn, they offer depth and complexity that can be rewarding for both newcomers and seasoned players. However, some players noted that the AI could be improved, as it often leads to puzzle-like gameplay rather than dynamic deck battles, and certain quality of life features are still lacking.
“Primateria is a stellar card game that effortlessly captures the essence of strategic gameplay.”
“The game's mechanics are easy for newcomers to grasp, yet the strategic possibilities ensure a rewarding experience for seasoned players.”
“A refreshing take on card battle games with its unique monster fusion mechanic and strategic attack phase that emphasizes level-based gameplay over traditional stats.”
“But the fun kicker to this is that the AI benefits from this mechanic the most since it doesn't care about its health.”
“At first, the mechanics were confusing; the way damage is dealt and combos function wasn't intuitive as I came into this from other card games, but the more I mess with the cards, the more I'm able to appreciate the play patterns and the way to build 'fast' decks or slow decks.”
“I beat all 9 of the story missions across about 5 hours of gameplay without a loss, but it felt less like I built a good deck (I didn't) and more like the battles had to be very winnable to minimize unavoidable damage.”
- story18 mentions
- 11 % positive mentions
- 72 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The game's story is considered minimal and not a focal point, with players able to complete missions quickly and easily. While the gameplay is enjoyable and the art style is praised, the narrative lacks depth and variety, making it feel more like a series of manageable battles rather than a cohesive story experience. Overall, the simplicity of the story is acceptable for the game's design, allowing players to focus on gameplay rather than narrative complexity.
“I wanted to finish all the quests before I dropped a review, and thanks to RNG heavily favoring me in the final battle, I can now do that!”
“The longer you go in a row, the tougher it gets and the more cards, items, and consumables you get to play with, but you can just do quests individually and progress that way.”
“I beat all 9 of the story missions across about 5 hours of gameplay without a loss, but it felt less like I built a good deck (I didn't) and more like the battles had to be very winnable to minimize unavoidable damage.”
“Then you can just blow through the 'story' with relative ease.”
“Pretty good game, good gameplay, interesting art style, but it doesn't have a real story, which is okay for this kind of game.”
- music18 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 39 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its quality and ability to enhance the overall atmosphere, particularly during intense card battles. While the soundtrack is noted to be small, it is described as "spotless" and a standout feature that adds to the immersive experience. Players express a desire to purchase the soundtrack on Steam, highlighting its significant impact on their enjoyment of the game.
“The music adds to the immersive experience, being one of the standout aspects of the game.”
“Bonus points that the soundtrack is sick, the game mechanics are simple and easy to pick up, but plenty strategic and dynamic, and the animations feel weighty and fluid, along the lines of some of the higher-budget digital card games out there.”
“You're supposed to do protection missions to add an extra card to your deck, but I do them because of the music first... don't judge me.”
“The soundtrack enhances the overall atmosphere, complementing intense card battles with a delightful musical backdrop.”
“From the homage to classic monsters to the summoning methods in the game, and even the music, it often reminds me of the times I followed GX and 5Ds.”
- graphics12 mentions
- 83 % positive mentions
- 8 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are praised for their stunning card designs and vibrant artwork, creating an immersive experience that appeals to players. While some users note a nostalgic PS2 aesthetic and a lackluster tutorial, the overall art style and visual presentation are considered standout features that enhance the gameplay.
“This game boasts stunning card designs and vibrant artwork, creating an immersive and visually appealing experience.”
“Its captivating visuals, engaging gameplay, and commitment to player satisfaction make it a standout choice for card game enthusiasts.”
“Great artwork!!!”
“The tutorial is a bit drab; the aesthetics of the game remind me of the PS2 era.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Users highlight that the game offers solid replayability due to features like custom decks and adjustable gameplay speed, allowing for varied experiences in each playthrough.
“The game offers a variety of custom decks and gameplay speeds, providing solid replay value.”
“The replayability factor is impressive, keeping players engaged for multiple sessions.”
“With numerous strategies to explore, the game ensures that each playthrough feels fresh and exciting.”
“Replayability alarm.”
“For example, custom decks and gameplay speed contribute to a solid replay value.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players appreciate that the game offers substantial playtime—16 hours for just $10—without the need for grinding, which enhances its value and enjoyment. This absence of grinding is seen as a positive aspect, contributing to a more engaging experience.
“Overall good game, good price; at the time of this review, I have 16 hours of playtime for only 10 dollars, without grinding either.”
“Which beats the 1 hour = 1 dollar price I think of, and doesn't inflate it with grinding.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is significantly enhanced by its soundtrack, which provides a delightful musical backdrop that complements the intensity of the card battles.
“The soundtrack enhances the overall atmosphere, complementing intense card battles with a delightful musical backdrop.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players are optimistic about the game's optimization potential, noting that ongoing feedback through Discord will likely lead to significant improvements and enhancements in gameplay. The community's involvement is seen as a promising factor for the game's future development.
“Especially for a game that will still see plenty of optimization via player feedback in their Discord, I'm very excited to see where this game will go and how much cooler and intricate it can get!”
- monetization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features no microtransactions, which is considered a significant positive aspect by users in today's gaming landscape.
“There are no microtransactions or anything like that, that's a bonus nowadays.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game enjoyable and light-hearted, comparing its humor to a mix of "Inscription" and "Slay the Spire." However, there is some disappointment over the nerfing of the "welcome to the party card," which was a particularly funny element. Overall, the humor contributes positively to the game's fun atmosphere.
“Fun game, but they nerfed the funny 'welcome to the party' card. Haha, oh well, it's a blast playing what feels like a light-hearted mix of Inscription and Slay the Spire.”
