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Runewards

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45%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, monetization
51% User Score Based on 39 reviews

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About Runewards

Runewards is a single player and multiplayer tactical role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by ReaverGames and was released on February 13, 2018. It received neutral reviews from players.

A free-to-play fantasy strategy card game of bluffs, timing and clever deckbuilding. Four factions, over 200 cards, a four-act story campaign, five AI difficulties and ranked leagues. Win two rounds out of three to take the match.

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51%Audience ScoreBased on 39 reviews
graphics2 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • Engaging strategic gameplay with a balance of tactics and randomness, making each match unique.
  • Colorful artwork and appealing animations enhance the overall experience.
  • Offers a decent challenge that requires thoughtful planning and strategy to win.
  • Heavily criticized for being a clone of Gwent and Hearthstone, lacking originality.
  • Monetization practices are seen as aggressive, with pay-to-win elements that frustrate players.
  • Steep learning curve and limited depth in the storyline may deter new players.

  • gameplay

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, 17% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions

    The gameplay is often compared unfavorably to Hearthstone and Gwent, with criticisms highlighting excessive card draw mechanics that disrupt balance, leading to a less enjoyable experience. While the visuals are praised for their smoothness, the overall gameplay is considered inferior to both referenced titles.

    • “The visuals are amazing and the gameplay is smooth.”
    • “Too many card draw mechanics have hugely destabilizing effects when you can play last in the final round.”
    • “It's a Hearthstone copy in terms of menus, audio, and crafting; a Gwent copy in terms of gameplay, yet it manages to offer a worse experience for both.”
    • “Too many card draw mechanics, as these have hugely destabilizing effects when you can play last in the final round.”
    • “However, it is a worse game than Hearthstone and especially Gwent in terms of gameplay.”

  • graphics

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 25% negative mentions

    The graphics of the game are praised for their colorful artwork and decent design, contributing to a visually appealing experience. Players highlight the smooth gameplay alongside the impressive visuals.

    • “Colorful artwork is always a plus in a trading card game.”
    • “The visuals are amazing with smooth gameplay.”
    • “Decent graphics and design.”

  • monetization

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The monetization in this game is criticized for being significantly worse than that of Gwent or Hearthstone, with players feeling that the in-game credits provided are insufficient for acquiring necessary items, reflecting a common issue found in mobile games.

    • “The monetization in this game is infinitely worse than in Gwent or Hearthstone. It's typical 'here's some credits but not enough to get what you need' stuff that you often see in mobile games.”
    • “The in-game purchases feel exploitative, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending a lot of money.”
    • “I find the monetization strategy frustrating; it seems designed to push players into spending more rather than rewarding them for their time.”

  • grinding

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Players express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, noting that it often requires significant time investment to obtain cards, or alternatively, encourages spending money to bypass this grind.

    • “Grinding feels like a never-ending chore, and the only alternative is to pay for cards.”
    • “The grind is tedious and takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
    • “It often feels like the only way to progress is through repetitive grinding or spending money.”

  • music

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions

    The music in the game has been criticized for its lack of originality, with some tracks reportedly borrowing heavily from the soundtrack of World of Warcraft's Goldshire's Lion's Pride Inn, merely altering the notes rather than offering fresh compositions.

    • “One of the songs copied big parts of the Goldshire's Lion's Pride Inn soundtrack in WoW and simply changed the notes around.”

  • story

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The story is often praised for its engaging narrative and well-developed characters, drawing players into a rich and immersive world. However, some reviews note that certain plot points can feel predictable or clichéd, detracting from the overall experience. Overall, the storytelling is a highlight for many, though it may not resonate with everyone.

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Runewards is a tactical role playing game with fantasy theme. Common tags for Runewards include free to play, co-op campaign, turn-based, first-person, 3D and others.

Runewards is available on PC, Phone, iPad, iPhone and others.

Runewards was released on February 13, 2018.

Runewards was developed by ReaverGames.

Runewards has received neutral reviews from players. Most players liked Runewards for its graphics but disliked it for its gameplay.

Runewards is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

Similar games include GWENT: The Witcher Card Game, Shadowverse, Faeria, Minion Masters, Duelyst II and others.