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Shadowplay: Metropolis Foe

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43%Game Brain Score
gameplay, graphics
stability, music
50% User Score Based on 36 reviews

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Shadowplay: Metropolis Foe is a single player tactical role playing game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Crossingstar Studio and was released on August 20, 2021. It received neutral reviews from players.

"Shadowplay: Metropolis Foe" is a deck-building rogue-like card game set in the vibrant and dangerous city of Stary City. Choose from 8 unique characters, build a deck to suit your playstyle, and utilize companions' skills and cards in combat. With over 200 cards available and character leveling, every decision matters in this strategic card game.

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50%
Audience ScoreBased on 36 reviews
gameplay4 positive mentions
stability8 negative mentions
  • The visuals are top-notch, showcasing a captivating cyberpunk aesthetic with well-drawn backgrounds and animated portraits.
  • The card mechanics are complex and varied, providing a lot of replay value and keeping the combat interesting.
  • The game offers a unique character and team-building experience, allowing players to mix different characters for diverse card options.
  • The game suffers from a lack of documentation and translation issues, leaving many mechanics unexplained and making it difficult to understand gameplay.
  • Numerous bugs and glitches hinder the overall experience, including issues with card activation and performance problems.
  • The game feels unfinished and abandoned, with no plans for future updates or content, leading to a sense of incompleteness.
  • gameplay
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by a chaotic and often confusing experience, with many mechanics left unexplained, making it difficult for players to grasp the nuances that could enhance their combat effectiveness. While the basic mechanics are enjoyable and the visuals are praised, the lack of clarity regarding enemy actions and the impact of certain gameplay elements detracts from the overall experience. Despite these issues, some players find the game captivating and comparable to titles like "Slay the Spire," appreciating its simple yet fun mechanics.

    • “Very nice battle cards game, simple but fun gameplay mechanics.”
    • “I like games like Slay the Spire and Devil's Deck; this game is right in that same ballpark but with amazing visuals, and the gameplay is really captivating without littering the screen with random distractions.”
    • “The result is pretty much an unexplained mess that leaves you to figure out the play mechanics, and while the basics do make sense, the nuances that give you an edge in combat were not explained at all.”
    • “A very large amount of mechanics were left unexplained.”
    • “However, the core gameplay part is very chaotic.”
  • graphics
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's graphics are praised for their top-notch quality and captivating cyber-neon art style, contributing to a compelling cyberpunk aesthetic. However, some users noted visual glitches and a lack of documentation, suggesting that the game may not have been fully optimized for the western market at launch. Overall, the visuals enhance the gameplay experience without overwhelming the screen with unnecessary elements.

    • “Overall art style and theming, this game made one of the most interesting cyberpunk presentations.”
    • “The visuals are well done in a cyber-neon style.”
    • “I like games like Slay the Spire and Devil's Deck; this game is right in that same ballpark but with amazing visuals and the gameplay is really captivating without littering the screen with random distractions.”
  • stability
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game suffers from significant stability issues, including numerous bugs and visual glitches, which hinder playability. Users have reported problems with untranslated text and tutorial screens, indicating a lack of proper localization for the western market. Overall, the game's stability is poor, and there are concerns about the absence of future patches to address these issues.

    • “Unfortunately, the game is too buggy to be playable.”
    • “While I don't care if they don't release new content, the game is still very buggy and apparently won't get patched.”
    • “There were glitches in the game where it displayed Chinese text instead of English, and most tutorial screens have illustrations still in Chinese.”
  • music
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's music has been described as "weirdly interesting," with the bar music prompting reflective thoughts about life. While the commercial's song initially seemed absent, players later discovered it during text dialog scenes, enhancing their connection to the game. Overall, the music contributes to a unique and engaging atmosphere.

    • “Also, the song in the commercial is in the game; I've come across it now during the text dialog scenes.”
    • “Some music is weirdly interesting.”
    • “The song in the commercial helped me buy this game, but I haven't heard it in the game so far.”
    • “The song in the commercial is in the game; I've come across it now during the text dialog scenes.”
    • “The bar music makes me think about life somehow.”
  • story
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story revolves around Argus, a grand AI who summons players and three other characters to train for potential crises in "Starcity." While the backstory is considered basic, some players appreciate the depth and effort put into the narrative, despite it being somewhat dialogue-heavy and interrupting the card battles. The English translation is praised for its quality, enhancing the overall storytelling experience.

    • “A little too much reading for the story/dialog for me in between card battles, but some people like that. I'm a little impatient; I just want the card battles to start, lol. But you can tell they have put a lot of work into it. The English translation is excellent, definitely well done.”
    • “The backstory is pretty basic... Argus, the grand AI, has summoned you and three other characters to 'train' in his simulations in case any crisis occurs in 'Starcity' (yes, that's how it's spelled in the game).”
    • “But it doesn't help when you go into it handicapped because you failed a dice roll to hack in a story section and took damage for whatever reason.”
    • “There's a little too much reading for the story/dialog for me in between card battles, but some people like that. I'm a little impatient; I just want the card battles to start. However, you can tell they have put a lot of work into it, and the English translation is excellent.”
  • replayability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers significant replayability due to its diverse possibilities and rewarding mechanics, appealing to fans of similar titles like "Slay the Spire." However, its potential is somewhat diminished by the fact that it has been abandoned, which may limit future content and updates.

    • “If you enjoyed Slay the Spire, you will enjoy this game. However, after completing two arcs, the rewards give replay value, but unfortunately, it has been abandoned.”
    • “There's a lot of possibilities, offering a lot of replay value.”
  • monetization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is not free-to-play and does not include in-game purchases, which some users feel makes negative reviews regarding its monetization unfair, especially given its reasonable price point.

    • “Considering it's not a free-to-play game, there are no in-game purchases, and the game is reasonably priced... it's unfair to leave a negative review for this.”
    • “The game offers a fair pricing model without any hidden costs or in-game purchases, making it a great value for players.”
    • “I appreciate that the game is not riddled with microtransactions, allowing me to enjoy the experience without constant interruptions.”
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Shadowplay: Metropolis Foe is a tactical role playing game with science fiction theme.

Shadowplay: Metropolis Foe is available on PC and Windows.

Shadowplay: Metropolis Foe was released on August 20, 2021.

Shadowplay: Metropolis Foe was developed by Crossingstar Studio.

Shadowplay: Metropolis Foe has received neutral reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its stability.

Shadowplay: Metropolis Foe is a single player game.

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