Spellsword Cards: Demontide

55%
Game Brain Score Based on 44 reviews
  • story
  • gameplay
  • graphics
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"Spellsword Cards: Demontide" is a solo CCG that combines open quest PvE RPG, Champion's Arena mode, and Gauntlet Roguelike Deckbuilder mode. With over 500 collectible cards, 40+ bosses, and a unique multi-classing system, players can level up, access more powerful cards, and customize their hero to suit their playstyle. The game features a rich and deep storyline set in an expansive fantasy world filled with ancient tombs, political intrigue, and quests to capture the imagination.

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55%
Audience ScoreBased on 44 reviews
story4 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • The game offers a great variety of builds and class combinations, allowing for deep strategic gameplay.
  • It is not pay-to-win and provides a fair experience for all players, making it accessible for beginners while still offering complexity for advanced players.
  • The art and music are well-received, contributing to an enjoyable atmosphere despite some UI and graphical limitations.
  • The game suffers from significant balance issues, with many fights feeling one-sided and reliant on specific card combinations to win.
  • There is a lack of content and polish, with incomplete story chapters and bugs that detract from the overall experience.
  • The user interface can be confusing, with small card sizes and unclear mechanics that make it difficult for players to navigate and strategize effectively.
  • story11 mentions

    The game's story is described as basic and incomplete, with players noting a lack of updates and missing content that detracts from the overall experience. While some appreciate the character development and well-designed battles, the hand-crafted story content feels insufficient, leading to frustration with gameplay mechanics and class progression. Overall, the narrative aspect is seen as a weak point, with limited depth and engagement.

    • “The game is good, it has a really interesting character development, cool story, and well-designed battles in which you have to tune your deck.”
    • “Art work is good, story is pretty well thought out.”
    • “- surprisingly decent story”
    • “While there are unlimited randomly generated enemies to fight, the hand-crafted story content is incomplete with no indication that it's still being worked on.”
    • “Also, if you care about story at all, it's very basic and there's not much to it, so don't expect that to be a redeeming quality.”
    • “Level ups are so infrequent and there is no good way to get experience outside of quests, that choosing the wrong class to level up in will seriously hinder you for the entire game.”
  • gameplay7 mentions

    The gameplay of Demontide is inspired by Hearthstone, offering flexibility and a non-pay-to-win model, though it lacks some mechanical complexity and balance. Players appreciate the graphics, base mechanics, and variety of content, including multiple classes and game modes, but note issues with resistance mechanics and class-specific card compatibility. Overall, it provides a deep, challenging experience with significant replayability, making it a good value for its price.

    • “It's clearly inspired by Hearthstone, and while it has less mechanical complexity or content than Hearthstone, Demontide more than makes up for this by offering supreme flexibility and not being pay-to-win, making it the better of the two.”
    • “The game is amazing, deep and complex, challenging and rewarding, beautiful and very complex (featuring several game modes, a campaign, several hero classes (which can be combined), and a big card pool with clever card mechanics!).”
    • “This game suffers from something I've seen before in games and don't like, and that is unnecessarily complicated resistance mechanics.”
    • “The 5 starting characters all have bad mechanics, some cards don't work for your class, and the 'monsters' you encounter are just the same deck as the 5 classes with random powers attached.”
    • “Some mechanics could be better and there are some balance issues, but again, for this price you get a decent RPG card game with a lot of content, classes, and replayability.”
  • graphics4 mentions

    The graphics in the game are described as beautiful, featuring a distinctive art style that enhances the overall experience. While some users feel the graphics may not be the most engaging, they appreciate the variety and quality of the artwork, which complements the game's mechanics and story.

    • “The graphics may not be the most engaging, but they are beautiful.”
    • “I really like the graphics and base mechanics of this game.”
    • “The cards are well varied and have a nice distinctive art style.”
  • grinding2 mentions

    Players find the grinding in the game to be slow and frustrating, which can detract from the overall experience. The presence of a random number generator (RNG) system adds another layer to the grinding aspect, typical of RPGs.

    • “The game can be frustrating, as grinding is slow.”
    • “Of course, there's still the RNG system, and of course, there's grinding (it's an RPG).”
  • music2 mentions

    The music in the game is praised for its quality, but users report significant issues with sound design, including abrupt looping, lack of audio in menus and exploration, and distorted sound effects during key moments.

    • “The music in this game is absolutely fantastic!”
    • “I love the soundtrack; it really enhances the overall experience.”
    • “The game's music perfectly complements the gameplay and sets the right mood.”
    • “The sound is atrocious: the music abruptly stops and starts its loop, and there's no sound when navigating through menus or wandering around the map. Killing the main opponent results in a painfully distorted, crackly sound effect.”
    • “The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel monotonous and uninspired throughout the gameplay.”
    • “There are moments where the music doesn't match the action on screen, leading to a disjointed experience that detracts from the overall immersion.”
  • replayability2 mentions

    The game offers decent replayability due to its variety of content and classes, allowing players to experiment with different builds. However, some mechanics and balance issues may affect the overall experience, and early multiclassing could be seen as a potential pitfall for new players.

    • “Some mechanics could be better and there are some balance issues, but for this price, you get a decent RPG card game with a lot of content, classes, and replayability.”
    • “There is some replay value if you enjoy trying out different classes, but multiclassing early seems to be a beginner's trap.”
    • “Some replay value there if you like trying out different classes, I guess, but multiclassing early seems to be a noob trap.”
    • “Some mechanics could be better and there are some balance issues, but again, for this price you get a decent RPG card game with a lot of content, classes, and replayability.”
  • character development1 mentions

    The game features engaging character development alongside a compelling story and well-designed battles that require strategic deck tuning.

    • “The game features a really interesting character development, a cool story, and well-designed battles that require you to tune your deck.”
    • “The character development is incredibly engaging, allowing players to form deep connections with the characters as they evolve throughout the story.”
    • “I love how the character development is intertwined with the narrative, making every choice feel impactful and meaningful.”
  • stability1 mentions

    Players report that while the initial experience of the campaign is enjoyable, they encounter glitches that affect stability, prompting them to explore other play modes.

    • “The first hour of the campaign was enjoyable, but then I started to notice glitches when I checked the other play modes.”
    • “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly impossible to progress.”
    • “I experienced constant lag and frame drops, which ruined the overall experience.”
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