Runeverse

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Runeverse is a multiplayer card game that combines intuitive and deep strategic gameplay, featuring six distinct Factions with unique strengths. In its Auto Battler mode, players can enjoy 8-player tournaments, building an army on the fly from over 100 minions, ensuring balanced and engaging experiences, even with random effects. Master the art of creating a winning synergy and climb the ranks!

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79%

Audience ScoreBased on 84 reviews

gameplay9 positive mentions

stability7 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and engaging alternative to Hearthstone, with unique mechanics and a less pay-to-win model.
Players appreciate the accessibility of the card collection and the absence of duplicate cards in packs, allowing for diverse strategies.
The auto-battler mode is well-crafted and provides a balanced and enjoyable experience, making it a highlight of the game.

The game suffers from a small player base, leading to long queue times and frequent matches against bots.
There are significant bugs and glitches that disrupt gameplay, including card effects that can crash the game or create unplayable states.
The lack of a tutorial and AI matches makes it difficult for new players to learn the game, contributing to a frustrating experience.

gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the game is a mix of familiar card game mechanics and unique features, such as a leveling system and deck customization, which provide a fresh experience. While it offers fast-paced and engaging tactical combat, some players find the gameplay slow and criticize its lack of originality, as many mechanics seem borrowed from Hearthstone. Overall, it presents a blend of user-friendly accessibility and strategic depth, appealing to both new and experienced players, though it may require further balancing to enhance its identity and longevity.
- “The game delivers a unique blend of card game mechanics, tactical combat, and RPG elements, making it an engaging and addictive game.”
- “The gameplay is fast-paced and exciting, with each turn presenting new challenges and opportunities.”
- “The game masterfully combines user-friendly gameplay with deep strategy, catering to both newcomers and experienced players.”
- “They re-branded some mechanics, and didn't even bother to do so with some, such as reborn.”
- “However, one of the main issues of this game is identity criticism, like all of the classes, cards, and mechanics like mind control were taken from Hearthstone, even with the same effect.”
- “This kind of combo-based gameplay logically results in one or the other player abruptly getting an insurmountable lead rather than having tactical trades over several turns.”
stability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers enjoyable gameplay but suffers from numerous glitches that significantly impact stability, often disrupting matches and frustrating players. Many users express a desire for fixes, indicating that the game's potential could be realized with improved stability in future updates.
- “The game is fun but is new and has a lot of glitches that need to be fixed.”
- “It seems that some card effects cause these glitches pretty often.”
- “I'm sure you can find more glitches if you just play for a bit; I wasn't able to because I was fed up with the game not working properly every third match.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
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The game's graphics are widely praised for their stunning art style, featuring beautifully designed, hand-drawn characters and environments. While some players express a desire for a return to older graphics, the overall consensus highlights the captivating visuals and intuitive interface that enhance the gaming experience.
- “The game features stunning graphics, captivating sound effects, and a highly intuitive interface that makes it easy for players to get started and begin playing right away.”
- “One of the game's most notable features is its stunning art style, which features beautifully designed, hand-drawn characters and environments.”
- “Art style is amazing and the sound effects are perfect!!”
- “In all honesty, I don't see myself returning to this game unless the old graphics come back and the development is actually serious about reviving this game.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is well-received, with players enjoying the auto battler mechanics and finding it a satisfying alternative to similar games. Additionally, the free progression system is praised for allowing players to unlock content through daily quests and trophies, enhancing the overall experience without a pay-to-win model.
- “Really enjoying the auto battler portion, Sea Brawl. It's a nice alternative to Hearthstone Battlegrounds and scratches the itch that the Void Storybook Brawl left.”
- “I also appreciate that the game is not pay-to-win, featuring a free progression system that genuinely enables you to unlock everything via daily quests and trophies.”
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks coherence, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “Character development is shallow, and I found it difficult to care about their motivations.”
- “The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music and sound effects in the game are praised for enhancing the overall atmosphere, though some users express a desire for additional music tracks and the inclusion of Steam achievements for existing accomplishments.
- “The music and sound effects are also well-done, adding to the overall atmosphere of the game.”
- “I would like some music added to the game and add Steam achievements for the achievements that are already in the game.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the high replayability of the game, as the diverse card combinations and strategies enable varied gameplay experiences each time.
- “The cards can be used to create different strategies and combinations, allowing for a lot of replayability.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's atmosphere is enhanced by high-quality music and sound effects, which contribute significantly to the immersive experience.
- “The music and sound effects are well-done, adding to the overall atmosphere of the game.”
- “The game's environment is incredibly immersive, making you feel like you're truly part of the world.”
- “The lighting and visual design create a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that keeps you engaged.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization model of the game is user-friendly, as it allows players to enjoy 20-30 minute sessions without the need for microtransactions to participate or succeed.
- “Games usually last 20-30 minutes, and you don't need any microtransactions to join or win.”
- “The monetization model is fair, allowing players to enjoy the game without feeling pressured to spend money.”
- “I appreciate that the game offers plenty of free content, making it accessible for everyone.”
- “The monetization system feels overly aggressive, pushing players to spend money to enjoy the game fully.”
- “It's frustrating that essential features are locked behind paywalls, making it hard to progress without spending real money.”
- “The constant barrage of ads and prompts to purchase in-game currency detracts from the overall experience.”