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SolForge Fusion

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77%Game Brain Score
gameplay, graphics
monetization, grinding
77% User Score Based on 262 reviews

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SolForge Fusion is a single player and multiplayer casual strategy game. It was developed by Justin Gary and was released on April 16, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

SolForge Fusion is a card-battling game designed by Richard Garfield and Justin Gary, where players use tactically deployed creatures and spells from fusioned decks to outmaneuver adversaries. Every card played levels up, amplifying its power, leading to infinite possibilities in this easy-to-learn yet deep strategy game. Battle other Forgeborns in PvP duels or embark on a campaign in the frozen world of Solis to earn rewards and collect experience.

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77%
Audience ScoreBased on 262 reviews
gameplay24 positive mentions
monetization5 negative mentions
  • The game features a unique deck fusion mechanic that allows for endless strategic possibilities, making each match feel fresh and engaging.
  • The leveling up mechanic and evolving card effects add depth to gameplay, providing a satisfying sense of progression.
  • The community is supportive and active, with regular updates and events that enhance the overall experience.
  • The inability to customize decks by selecting individual cards leads to frustration and limits strategic options, making the game feel restrictive.
  • The user interface is clunky and slow, with bugs that disrupt gameplay and hinder the overall experience.
  • The monetization strategy, including temporary decks and reliance on microtransactions, raises concerns about fairness and accessibility for players.
  • gameplay
    82 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of Solforge Fusion is characterized by its innovative lane-based combat and unique deck fusion mechanics, allowing for strategic depth and endless combinations. While many players appreciate the simplicity and accessibility of the mechanics, some express frustration over limited deck customization and the presence of microtransactions. Overall, the game offers engaging and addictive gameplay that appeals to both casual and competitive players, though it may overwhelm newcomers initially.

    • “Solforge Fusion is a refreshing take on the genre with endless deck combos and fast-paced, strategic gameplay.”
    • “What makes it truly shine is its lane-based combat, progressive card leveling, and accessible yet competitive mechanics, making it engaging for both casual and competitive players.”
    • “The gameplay is enthralling, featuring a five-lane battlefield where creatures and exalts evolve through three levels, becoming increasingly powerful.”
    • “The main mechanic of the 'hybrid deck game' is the most egregious, but there is also bog standard crap like microtransactions, battle passes, and one-time use items to entice you into spending.”
    • “What I disliked is that deck customization is limited; if you enjoy intricate deck-building like in Magic or Hearthstone, you might find Solforge Fusion too restrictive since you're limited to mixing pre-generated halves.”
    • “But honestly, I'm thrilled the devs are putting the effort into gameplay first.”
  • graphics
    17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed reviews. While many players appreciate the engaging visuals and original artwork, there are significant criticisms regarding the quality of cropped versions used in gameplay, which detract from the overall experience. Additionally, some users feel that the new artwork appears cheaper and lacks polish, impacting the game's visual appeal.

    • “I love the graphics.”
    • “The game has good graphics with awesome effects.”
    • “Really fun card game, extremely engaging, fun visuals, and it's a great game overall!”
    • “Also... why are the upgraded artworks missing?”
    • “If a monster/spell levels up, it just keeps the old artwork.”
    • “-graphics / artwork: the game seems to use many of the solid to great original artworks, but cropped versions on the playing field look so much worse than before.”
  • monetization
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy has drawn significant criticism, with players expressing frustration over the reliance on pay-to-win microtransactions and a shift towards a crypto-based cash grab. Many feel that the system offers minimal rewards for achievements and quests, while concerns about the potential for tedious or costly unlocks loom large. Overall, the approach is perceived as tone-deaf and detrimental to the game's integrity.

    • “In two separate, busy 'mastery tracks', you unlock marginal benefits (+50 gold!, some new encounters for solo play!) through quests and achievements.”
    • “It appears to have cosmetics to unlock, but I haven't seen any microtransactions in the game.”
    • “I have no interest in the physical product, and it feels bad to buy to play a game that will eventually introduce microtransactions to progress.”
    • “Instead you combine deck halves - naturally which are sold as pay-to-win microtransactions.”
    • “This monetization system is awful.”
    • “It's clear now that the physical launch did not succeed in how they wanted, and instead they're switching much of the game into a crypto monetization cash grab.”
  • grinding
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive and frustrating, particularly when it comes to acquiring specific cards, as they prefer more straightforward methods like purchasing cards directly. While the game is praised for its accessibility and online features, the current grind-heavy mechanics detract from the overall enjoyment, leaving players uncertain about future improvements or the potential costs of microtransactions.

    • “This game is really good, easy to understand and easy to play, but it's too grindy.”
    • “Preferably, buying cards on their own should also be possible, as grinding for gold to buy hundreds of packs just to get one red card does not sound like a pleasant way to spend time.”
    • “I'm sure there are grindy mechanisms to acquire these for free, but frankly, at this point, I don't care.”
  • stability
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs, including softlocks, crashes, and significant lag issues. Many players express frustration over the game's current state, describing it as a "buggy mess" that has introduced new game-breaking problems since the last update. Despite these issues, there is some hope that these problems will be addressed during early access.

    • “The UI is a buggy mess.”
    • “I managed to engineer a situation in the PvE mode where I am essentially softlocked - whenever I end my turn, the game freezes, starts gobbling up a ton of memory, and eventually Windows prompts me to close the game.”
    • “Even the undo button has been super buggy since the last update, and they've introduced a ton of new game-breaking bugs, game crash-inducing issues, open-to-browser glitches, and visual bugs, as well as massive, persistent lag issues.”
  • story
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is praised for its fantastic art and engaging characters, contributing to an overall enjoyable narrative experience. However, some users suggest that the focus should shift towards expanding PvE content and introducing new bosses to enhance gameplay variety.

    • “The story and art are fantastic, and the characters are just plain cool.”
    • “And the storyline?”
    • “Should they focus on expanding PvE and try making new bosses and foes to fight, more akin to rogue-like missions?”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the game to have high replayability, offering intriguing challenges and numerous hours of gameplay, especially at a discounted price. It is considered a great value for those seeking extensive replayability with minimal investment.

    • “Intriguing, challenging with many hours of replay value.”
    • “I think for 50% off (at the time of writing) this is a great deal for a card battler with lots of replayability.”
    • “You want to get high replayability with minimum investment.”
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game evokes a strong sense of nostalgia, resonating well with players despite some criticism of its blandness. While the original soundtrack and sound effects are appreciated, the overall presentation may feel dated, which could detract from the experience for some users.

    • “When I booted up the game, the nostalgia of the music was nice.”
    • “The original soundtrack and effects really hit the nostalgia in the right way.”
    • “Only cons are the art feels a bit dated and the music is pretty bland.”
    • “The original soundtrack and effects really hit the nostalgia in the right way, but the overall music experience feels lacking.”
  • humor
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the reviews highlights the irony of Solforge's development, where the game was initially designed for digital play but later introduced a physical version, only to revert back to digital. This contradiction has amused users, showcasing a playful critique of the game's evolution.

    • “I find it humorous that they supposedly designed Solforge for the digital space but launched Fusions as physical and are now trying to take it digital again.”
  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is well-optimized, running smoothly and providing an intuitive experience that makes deck management and gameplay accessible to players of all skill levels.

    • “On the technical side, the game runs smoothly, and the play is intuitive, which makes both deck management and gameplay accessible to players of all skill levels.”
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SolForge Fusion is a casual strategy game.

SolForge Fusion is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

On average players spend around 228 hours playing SolForge Fusion.

SolForge Fusion was released on April 16, 2024.

SolForge Fusion was developed by Justin Gary.

SolForge Fusion has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its monetization.

SolForge Fusion is a single player game with multiplayer support.

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