- October 12, 2022
- Valklabs
- 40h median play time
Relapse
Platforms
About
"Relapse is a single-player Fantasy Strategy game with good gameplay and graphics. Players go first in each turn, drawing cards with abilities and earning experience to level up. The environment is dynamic, and battles against AI require strategic planning. Unlock over 170 cosmetic skins, familiars, starting abilities, and trinkets. With 240+ cards, 5 distinct classes, and various companions, each run offers unique challenges and rewards."










- Addicting gameplay with a variety of classes and customization options, allowing for unique builds and strategies.
- Visually appealing with a fun art style, and offers a good amount of unlockables and meta progression.
- Great value for the price, providing hours of entertainment and replayability, especially for fans of the deckbuilding genre.
- Can become grindy over time, with some players feeling that the difficulty ramps up too quickly or that the game lacks challenge.
- Graphics and animations are considered mediocre by some, and there are complaints about the clarity of certain card effects and mechanics.
- The game may feel repetitive after a while, with some players expressing a desire for more content and variety in enemy encounters.
- gameplay21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
The gameplay is characterized by an addicting loop and solid mechanics, drawing comparisons to popular titles like "Slay the Spire." While the tutorial could be clearer, the intuitive mechanics and depth of card interactions provide a rewarding experience. Despite some visual shortcomings, the game excels in its engaging deck-building and strategic elements, making it enjoyable for repeated playthroughs.
“Addicting gameplay loop, interesting build possibilities, lovely wow art style.”
“The gameplay has a lot of depth and most of the cards work very well with each other, which makes this game feel rewarding and enjoyable to play.”
“Regardless, the mechanics are solid, the runs are challenging and fun, the balance seems good, and for the price it's a really good time.”
“The tutorial doesn't explain things particularly well, but the mechanics are intuitive enough that it isn't hard to figure out.”
“Once you understand the mechanics, it does become a bit too simple to succeed, as it is very easy to set yourself up for success.”
“The gameplay is pretty much all there is to the game.”