ScreenPlay CCG

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"ScreenPlay CCG" is a comedic digital card game set in a movie-making universe, where players use characters and film tropes to create their movies and outmaneuver opponents. Inspired by fighting game mechanics, it features simultaneous turns for fast-paced action and includes various special abilities for lead characters. The goal is to become the top movie-maker in a cut-throat industry.

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64%

Audience ScoreBased on 110 reviews

gameplay12 positive mentions

stability6 negative mentions

The game features a unique premise where players focus on completing their lead characters' narrative arcs rather than simply defeating opponents, offering a fresh take on the CCG genre.
The art style is bright and colorful, with humorous references to movies, making the game visually appealing and engaging.
The developers are responsive to community feedback and actively working on improvements, fostering a supportive and dedicated player base.

The game suffers from performance issues, including crashes, lag, and unresponsive gameplay, which detracts from the overall experience.
There is a significant pay-to-win aspect, as acquiring cards can be expensive and difficult, leading to frustration among players who do not wish to spend money.
The tutorial and user interface are poorly designed, making it hard for new players to understand the mechanics and navigate the game effectively.

gameplay
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
70%
6%
The gameplay of this card game is noted for its innovative mechanics and unique cinematic theme, offering a refreshing twist on traditional TCG/CCG formats. While it features over 200 unique cards and diverse factions, some players find the mechanics overly complex and the gameplay slow compared to other card games. Overall, it presents a promising experience with engaging elements, though a learning curve exists for mastering its intricacies.
- “The game offers a unique style of play different from other TCG/CCG games, with smooth and easy-to-read cards, diverse classes, and balanced mechanics.”
- “Overall, Screenplay CCG is a promising entry in the card game arena, offering a fresh twist with its cinematic theme and innovative mechanics that keep you coming back for more.”
- “But most importantly, gameplay is refreshingly different, trying something new while building on proven mechanics.”
- “I got bored already, so I don't know how you can make this work other than a single-player game with roguelike mechanics.”
- “Overly complicated mechanics.”
- “Gameplay feels pretty slow compared to other card games.”
graphics
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
54%
11%
The graphics of the game are described as having a consistent and engaging art style that blends humor with various film genres, appealing particularly to fans of cutesy and colorful aesthetics. While some artwork is still in placeholder form, it is regularly updated, and the overall visual presentation is considered acceptable despite some technical issues, such as sound balance and limited graphic options. Overall, the art complements the game's humorous tone and movie theme, though some players express disappointment in the lack of customization features.
- “It stands out for its engaging gameplay, smart comments, and impressive art style.”
- “But the fantastic humor coupled with fun artwork got me right away.”
- “I love the movie genre and the artwork is great.”
- “The graphics are okay, the sounds a little wonky - the tutorial for some reason had a whole bunch of voice acted stuff that was way quieter than the background music, despite the background music being set to about half and the voice acting set to 100% in the options - but acceptable.”
- “Some art's still a placeholder, but from what I've seen since the playtest, they’re regularly replaced with new artwork from their artists.”
- “I also have trouble believing real humans who would've thought about all of that would 'forget' about the settings tab, which is extremely basic with pretty much no graphic options, neither for the cards animation speed that's definitely too slow.”
humor
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's humor is characterized by its clever movie references, irreverent parodies, and a theatrical art style that enhances the comedic experience. While some players find the humor genuinely entertaining, others feel it lacks coherence and relevance to the game's cinematic theme. Overall, the combination of funny artwork and comedic elements adds a unique charm, though the reliance on multiplayer gameplay may detract from the enjoyment for some.
- “On top of that, you have the cinema/theatrical theme of the game which gives rise to wonderful art, hilarious movie references, and irreverent parodies.”
- “You will have fun discovering this game—some of the devs are comedians by trade and the game itself is humorous, as well as having a consistent art style despite spanning film genres from dark & gritty mystery/horror to light & airy adventure/comedy.”
- “But the fantastic humor coupled with fun artwork got me right away.”
story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
63%
19%
The game's story aspect is criticized for lacking depth, as it primarily revolves around PvP gameplay without any engaging PvE missions or narrative content, which many players see as a missed opportunity. While players can focus on completing a lead character's story through card gameplay, the overall experience is marred by technical issues, such as frequent crashes during tutorial missions. The absence of a more immersive story mode detracts from the potential for a richer gaming experience.
- “I thought it would be like a building block concept to combine a plot with characters and effects to end up with a movie.”
- “The game has you focus on completing a lead character's story by playing cards from your deck, creating combos with your tropes and overall just having a fun time!”
- “I could go further in depth into this game and the fact that - despite the fact that it's all about faux movies - there aren't PvE story missions and other fun things for you to do besides just the standard PvP grind-fest, which boggles my mind and is one hell of a missed opportunity.”
- “Update: even after reinstalling the game, it keeps crashing in story mode.”
- “Game crashed on the 3rd tutorial mission.”
- “[i] stuck in the 2nd tutorial mission for 100500 turns because I didn't have taunt and my enemy was killing the lead every turn.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has been reported to have stability issues, including bugs, lags, and glitches, particularly noticeable on release day, likely due to server problems. Overall, players find it to be a mildly buggy experience that can affect gameplay.
- “Buggy, slow, tutorial does things for you sometimes.”
- “There were some lags and glitches on release day, probably server issues.”
- “Screenplay is a mildly buggy collective card game that is unique in three primary aspects.”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy of the game appears to rely heavily on word-of-mouth promotion rather than traditional advertising, which some users feel is insufficient for a promising project from a new studio. Despite the game's strong gameplay and cinematic art direction, the lack of visibility may hinder its financial success.
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The optimization aspect of the game is noted for its unique attack-dodge-performance mechanic, which requires players to secure two out of three leads for a successful performance before their opponent. This innovative approach adds a strategic layer to gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.
- “That's right, you have to get 2 out of your 3 leads to make a successful performance before your opponent does.”
- “The attack-dodge-performance mechanic they’ve implemented is really something different.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is generally considered acceptable, but there are notable issues with sound balance, particularly during the tutorial where voice acting is significantly quieter than the background music, despite settings being adjusted appropriately. Overall, while the music itself is not criticized, the audio mixing detracts from the experience.
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Comico Games has successfully revitalized the classic collectible card game format by innovating two key elements, resulting in a product that feels fresh and offers infinite replayability.
- “Comico Games has taken a tried-and-true CCG format and reinvented two core pillars, making their product feel fresh and infinitely replayable.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Players find the grinding for cards to be tedious, as obtaining a 7-card booster requires winning 10 ranked matches. However, the limited core strategies and common mechanics allow for many cards to synergize effectively, somewhat alleviating the grind's frustration.
- “Cards are tedious to obtain (one 7-card booster requires 10 ranked wins), but since there are only a few core strategies (kill / attack / dodge / 'dance') and common mechanics (stars, mana), many cards actually synergize with most of these.”
- “The grinding for cards feels excessive, as it takes a significant amount of time to earn enough wins for just a single booster pack.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding for resources makes the game feel more like a chore than an enjoyable experience.”