- March 25, 2024
- Games by Stitch
Rival Books of Aster
Platforms
About
Rival Books of Aster is a strategy card game with over 140 unique, hand-drawn spells. Create custom decks and engage in PvP matchmaking, AI battles, or training levels. The game features a compelling narrative through its living storybook which translates itself as you play. There are no randomized booster packs, with new cards available for purchase in known-quantities.









- The game features a unique art style and atmosphere, drawing inspiration from medieval manuscripts and esoteric themes, which sets it apart from other card games.
- The combo mechanics encourage strategic thinking and planning, allowing for creative deck building and gameplay interactions.
- The lore and context of the game are engaging, providing players with a rich narrative experience as they unlock more story elements through gameplay.
- The game suffers from performance issues, including sluggish gameplay and slow animations, which can detract from the overall experience.
- There is a lack of players, leading to repetitive matches against AI, which can become monotonous and diminish the enjoyment of multiplayer gameplay.
- The user interface and text readability are problematic, with small fonts and unclear mechanics that can confuse new players and hinder their understanding of the game.
gameplay
30 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe gameplay is characterized by a deep deck-building system and a unique combo mechanic that encourages strategic card placement, reminiscent of popular titles like Hearthstone. While many players appreciate the fresh take on standard mechanics and the game's art style, some criticize the sluggish performance and lack of originality, labeling it as a blatant clone of existing card games. Overall, the combination of unique mechanics and familiar gameplay elements creates a mixed reception among players.
“Gameplay strategy is often centered around setting up combos, which I love.”
“The mechanics are easy to learn, the spells are unique, and the art and style is amazing.”
“There are so many different synergies that can be made, and the unique mechanic of placement of your units is very important.”
“The mechanics of the game were Hearthstone-like and weren't very well thought out.”
“I was thoroughly disappointed to find out that this game, despite its unique look, is just another Hearthstone clone, a very blatant one, too, with that I mean its gameplay is exactly like Hearthstone.”
“Can not recommend in this state in any way, and unless they overhaul the entire gameplay before leaving early access.”