Runestrike CCG

About

"Runestrike CCG is a visually stunning online turn-based strategy game with a compelling story of mortal Champions battling ancient gods to master powerful runes. With straight-forward mechanics, players can build decks, level Champions, and enjoy both challenging single-player content and PVP. Explore the world of Runestrike and ascend your Champions to godhood in this immersive and engaging game."

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

86%

Audience ScoreBased on 537 reviews

gameplay32 positive mentions

grinding6 negative mentions

The game features engaging gameplay with a variety of cards for deck building, making it enjoyable for players.
The art and graphics are well-designed, contributing to an immersive experience.
The game is relatively free-to-play friendly, allowing players to progress without mandatory spending.

The game suffers from a lack of content and limited campaign options, leading to repetitive gameplay.
Players experience long wait times for PvP matches, often resulting in frustration.
The difficulty spikes in the campaign can be overwhelming, making it hard for new players to progress.

gameplay
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
73%
20%
7%
The gameplay is generally praised for its solid mechanics, beautiful art, and smooth execution, making it easy to learn yet challenging to master. However, some players express frustration with the lack of content, slow matchmaking, and balancing issues, particularly in the campaign and PvP modes. Overall, while the game offers interesting and unique mechanics, it may require further development to enhance player experience and content variety.
- “The card art is beautiful, the graphics and gameplay are top notch!”
- “Great gameplay, great art, great music, great dev team.”
- “Deep layered gameplay with interesting deck building.”
- “The gameplay itself is nice, but the lack of content is a dealbreaker.”
- “There are three gameplay options: campaign (with no story), PvP, and arena. The latter is restricted to one attempt a day, PvP is annoying for beginners, and the campaign is so difficult that it only offers frustration.”
- “This version somehow manages to completely water down the experience by making it a clone of a million other games, and simultaneously overcomplicates all the core mechanics like upgrading cards.”
graphics
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
84%
16%
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their beauty and quality, with many users highlighting the stunning card art and overall visuals. While the artwork is generally well-received, some critiques mention a lack of diversity in character representation. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the gameplay experience, making it visually appealing and enjoyable.
- “The card art is beautiful, the graphics and gameplay are top notch!”
- “Complex, interesting, really good graphics, easy to understand user interface.”
- “Really an underrated game, amazing, great gameplay and gorgeous graphics.”
story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
63%
19%
The game's story aspect receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the narrative and updates, while others find the campaign frustratingly difficult and lacking in depth. Many users express a desire for more daily missions and rewards to enhance progression, as the current system feels restrictive and can lead to a pay-to-win perception. Overall, while the story has potential, its execution and the associated gameplay mechanics leave much to be desired.
- “Nice game, superb stories, but lack daily missions; I would have stuck around longer if there were more to do.”
- “Fantastic story mode and a steady stream of updates.”
- “I like the story, the appearance of the game, and how passionate the developers are about it.”
- “There are three gameplay options: campaign (with no story), PvP, and arena. The latter is restricted to one attempt a day, PvP is annoying for beginners, and the campaign is so difficult that it only offers frustration.”
- “It's all the same art and basic story which was around on Kongregate 5+ years ago.”
- “I downloaded the game and there was some story narration on the screen that kept going non-stop. I tried to skip it, but no matter what I did, it just kept going and I never got to get into the game. Sad experience overall.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players have mixed feelings about grinding in the game; while it allows for free unlocking of cards and heroes, many find the resource return insufficient and the process tedious. Some appreciate the change of pace in PvP ranking, and weekly events offer a less grind-heavy alternative for acquiring new cards. Overall, the grinding experience is seen as rough but somewhat balanced by the game's unique mechanics and event offerings.
- “I loved this game at first, but grinding to get little resources in return drove me away.”
- “But with glitches, the grinding feels pointless.”
- “For those of us who find the PvP grind for ranking tedious, it's a very nice change of pace.”
monetization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The monetization aspect of the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating the absence of ads and the lack of pressure for in-game purchases or microtransactions. However, some users express frustration with the game's overall engagement, feeling that it fails to deliver a compelling experience despite its promising visuals.
- “Good load times, no ads that I've experienced, good difficulty levels, and a variety of cards for deck building.”
- “There's no ads!”
- “It's really impossible to play since it doesn't do anything. I was really looking forward to playing the game, as it looked good in the ads, and I love a good CCG.”
- “Not flooded with ads or constant pressure for in-game purchases.”
- “Doesn't hound you with microtransactions.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The music in the game is highly praised, with players appreciating its quality and integration into the overall experience. Many users specifically express a desire for the return of the "map music" soundtrack, indicating its significance to their enjoyment. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature that complements the game's art and gameplay.
- “Great gameplay, great art, great music, great dev team.”
- “Love the artwork and music, so please bring back the 'map music' soundtrack to the game.”
- “Excellent game, nice music, easy to use, a well done game!”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
67%
The game's stability is a significant issue, with frequent crashes and freezes reported by users, making gameplay frustrating and often unplayable. While some players note that the app runs well at times, the persistent glitches and crashes detract from the overall experience.
- “The app runs great.”
- “I haven't experienced any crashes or bugs, which is impressive.”
- “The game maintains a smooth performance even during intense moments.”
- “Game freezes a lot, no way to fix it. Constant crashes: finish a battle, crash; switch apps, crash. After each crash, there's a 50/50 chance of the game starting back up at all.”
- “But with glitches, the grinding feels pointless.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
200%
300%
Users express disappointment with the game's optimization for the Z Fold's inner screen, indicating that it is not well-suited for this device.
- “The game runs smoothly on various devices, showcasing excellent optimization.”
- “I appreciate how the developers have optimized the controls for a better gameplay experience.”
- “I wish the screen was optimized for use on the Z Fold's inner screen because it's not.”
- “The game suffers from poor optimization, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering.”
- “Loading times are excessively long, making the overall experience frustrating.”