RWBY Deckbuilding Game

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RWBY Deckbuilding Game is a single player and multiplayer strategy game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by 80Arcade and was released on February 13, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

RWBY Deckbuilding Game is a new breed of digital card game where you build your deck to defeat an array of deadly foes or join forces in raids to take down powerful villains. No packs or boosters to chase. Each expansion is a complete experience.

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66%

Audience ScoreBased on 160 reviews

gameplay9 positive mentions

stability11 negative mentions

The game is fun and engaging, especially for fans of RWBY and deck-building games.
Unique mechanics like character abilities and card upgrades add depth to the gameplay.
It's free to play, allowing players to enjoy the game without financial commitment.

The game has been abandoned by developers, leading to a lack of updates and support.
The tutorial is poorly designed, leaving new players confused about the mechanics and objectives.
Gameplay can be repetitive and heavily reliant on luck, with issues like long wait times and bugs affecting the experience.

gameplay
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
69%
8%
The gameplay is characterized by familiar deck-building mechanics reminiscent of games like Dominion and Ascension, enhanced by unique character abilities and an upgrade system for cards. While the core mechanics are solid and provide a fun experience, players note that the gameplay can become repetitive and luck-dependent, with a tutorial that fails to adequately explain the game's intricacies. Overall, the game offers an engaging experience, particularly in multiplayer settings, but may not hold long-term appeal for solo players due to its perceived lack of depth and activity in custom lobbies.
- “Had a lot of elements of things like Dominion (the real-life box card game) which I really liked, combined with the boss fighting mechanic and unique abilities for each character you played. Upgrading cards was a nice touch as well.”
- “The core gameplay of the card game is fun, and the actual mechanics ensure that the game doesn't get stale.”
- “Makes gameplay unique and interesting while not deviating from the core elements of a deckbuilder too much.”
- “The gameplay is quite repetitive, so while I would recommend playing this game, I don't think I can recommend purchasing it unless you have someone you can play it with.”
- “Players are confused on how to play the game, but not because the game is hard to comprehend; rather, the game's tutorial barely teaches you all the mechanics it offers.”
- “I think the lack of mechanical explanation is likely to be a turn-off for those not already familiar with deck-building games, which is a shame because it seems that the mechanics are actually fairly solid.”
story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
62%
19%
The story aspect of the game is criticized for its frustrating quest system, which requires players to complete daily quests over an extended period without offering meaningful rewards. Many users express dissatisfaction with the lack of engaging narrative content, feeling that the quests are tedious and hindered by bugs, ultimately detracting from the overall experience. Additionally, the game is perceived as lacking originality, with some players comparing it unfavorably to other titles in the genre.
- “Completing daily quests helps you earn deck sleeves and access to different cards.”
- “Instead, you play for fun and do the quests as each monthly quest will give you a free card to add to the deck.”
- “Relic adventure is by far the best game mode, but you can't even get all of the relic frames.”
- “Not only is the unlock requirement tied to a daily quest that you must complete seven times, but once they are unlocked, you can't even play them for free.”
- “However, waiting for unlocking missions like in online RPGs is not enjoyable at all.”
- “First Rooster Teeth messes up the show, then they give us the Grimm Eclipse garbage with no campaign or story significance, following that is Amity Arena which is basically a carbon copy of other tower killer games with RWBY slapped on top, and now this!”
monetization
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
46%
27%
The monetization strategy of the game primarily involves cosmetic microtransactions, which users generally find acceptable as they do not impact gameplay. However, there is significant concern regarding the longevity of the game, as many similar titles have been pulled after a short period, leading players to question the value of investing in microtransactions for a potentially fleeting experience. Overall, while the microtransactions are not seen as pay-to-win, the perception of the game as a "thinly veiled cash grab" persists among some players.
- “All in-game purchases are purely cosmetic.”
- “Gameplay is fun, the art and music are okay, haven't run into any major bug/glitch, microtransactions are fine for a game of this kind.”
- “As for the in-app purchases, it's basically cosmetics and not a pay-to-win mechanic, which means anyone can play and win, and that is what I like.”
- “I don't have a problem with microtransactions, and I don't know how many this game had, so I'll speak for the other games that got taken down. Why pay to support a game that'll get taken down in two years or less?”
- “The reason for this review is that as a RWBY fan, I find it hard when games like this and others with promise come out only to die and be seen as a sellout with microtransactions.”
- “- It's a thinly veiled cash grab.”
stability
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is marred by numerous graphical glitches, freezing issues, and inconsistent performance, particularly during gameplay and asset loading. While some players find the mechanics enjoyable, the prevalence of bugs and glitches significantly detracts from the overall experience, making it difficult to recommend despite its potential. Overall, the game is seen as a decent time-killer, but its stability issues prevent it from reaching its full potential.
- “This game also suffers from graphical glitches and cards not being displayed correctly.”
- “Launches to 'downloading assets', finishes and freezes.”
- “The Cerberus engine is a great base, and on a gameplay level, it's well thought out - but the game itself is so buggy I can't in good conscience recommend anyone spend money on this, even hardcore fans of the series.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The game's graphics receive mixed reviews, with some players noting graphical glitches and poorly displayed cards, while others appreciate the clean visuals and smooth gameplay. However, the art style is criticized for being inconsistent, with some elements appearing rushed and the card art being merely screenshots from the show, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “Just started playing, but so far the UI and visuals seem pretty slick, and there is some innovative stuff regarding deck builder mechanics.”
- “Clean visuals, smooth gameplay, fun mechanics.”
- “Visually, the art style constantly teeters between being good and being what I can only call 'rushed.' The UI and the blue grid in the background, in particular, don't look good, and the card art is literally just screenshots from the show, which is disappointing because the character art you can play as looks actually pretty decent.”
- “This game also suffers from graphical glitches and cards not being displayed correctly.”
- “Graphics: meh”
- “They just changed the card pictures and some graphics.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
20%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating the soundtracks and describing them as good. While some feel the art is merely derivative of the show, the overall audio experience contributes positively to the gameplay.
- “I love setting this game up with my brother and playing the soundtracks.”
- “Has a good soundtrack and the art is about expected.”
- “Music is good, the art is nice although it seems like it's just ripped directly from the show.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
150%
Players note that the game features a grindy experience typical of mobile titles, though it distinguishes itself as a deck-building game where players construct their decks dynamically during gameplay rather than grinding for card packs.
- “It is a deck-building game, but in the sense that you build it as you play, so you are not grinding packs to build a deck.”
- “It's a grindy mobile game that has been ported to Steam.”
- “The game feels excessively grindy, making progress feel tedious and unfulfilling.”
- “While it is a deck-building game, the grinding aspect detracts from the overall experience.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The optimization of RWBY Deckbuilder has been widely criticized, with users noting it is poorly programmed and unbalanced, resulting in sluggish performance. Many feel it fails to honor the legacy of Monty Oum and the RWBY community.
- “RWBY Deckbuilder is a poorly optimized, poorly programmed, and terribly balanced reskin of their dead early access title, and it is a disgrace to Monty Oum and the RWBY community at large.”
- “Performance is slow and sluggish.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has limited replayability, though players appreciate its core concept.

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RWBY Deckbuilding Game is a strategy game with fantasy theme.

RWBY Deckbuilding Game is available on PC, Phone, iPad, iPhone and others.

On average players spend around 65 hours playing RWBY Deckbuilding Game.

RWBY Deckbuilding Game was released on February 13, 2019.

RWBY Deckbuilding Game was developed by 80Arcade.

RWBY Deckbuilding Game has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

RWBY Deckbuilding Game is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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