Spellsword Cards: Origins
- June 6, 2019
- One Up Plus Entertainment
Get on Steam"Spellsword Cards: Origins" is a single-player card game that combines RPG elements with deckbuilding strategy. Assemble a deck of cards and battle enemies in turn-based combat, using spells, weapons, and abilities to defeat foes and progress through the game's story. With procedurally generated levels and characters, each playthrough offers a unique experience.
Reviews
- The game features unique mechanics, such as card fusions and action point management, which add depth to the gameplay.
- It offers a variety of classes, races, and paths, providing significant replayability and customization options.
- The game is easy to pick up and play, making it accessible for both casual and dedicated players.
- There are major balance issues, particularly with the final boss and certain character abilities, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- The user interface feels like a mobile port, lacking the polish and functionality expected from a PC game.
- Information hiding and randomness diminish player agency, making strategic planning difficult.
- gameplay11 mentions
- 73 % positive mentions
- 9 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a variety of interesting mechanics, such as discarding cards for extra action points and combining cards to streamline the deck, which adds depth and encourages strategic play. While some players appreciate the balanced mechanics and potential for creative combos, others express frustration with certain aspects, particularly the final boss's design. Overall, the game offers a mix of enjoyable mechanics reminiscent of card games, though it may not reach the charm of similar titles.
“I like the mechanic of dumping cards to the discard pile to gain extra action points (earned quite a few 1 turn kill combos that way).”
“Has a few mechanics to make the play quite interesting, such as making cards stronger and burning a card for an action point, adds good depth where there is little other than the many classes to pick from and the ability to change your skill path along the way.”
“Overall, I think it's a very good game. I like the art style, and the gameplay has many new and refreshing mechanics.”
“I really like a lot of the mechanics in this game, but the overall experience strongly trends towards disappointment and frustration.”
“This is more like the mobile game Meteorfall, but without that game's charming art, serviceable design, interesting character variance, or streamlined mechanics.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are described as simplistic and reminiscent of "Slay the Spire," featuring minimal animations and a straightforward layout. While some reviewers feel the visuals serve as a placeholder, they appreciate the unique art style and find that the engaging gameplay compensates for the lack of graphical depth. Overall, the graphics may not stand out compared to competitors, but they do not detract from the game's enjoyment.
“Overall, I think it's a very good game; I like the art style, and the gameplay has many new and refreshing mechanics.”
“Simple little game, simple graphics, but solid and very fun.”
“Tldr; beyond the simplistic graphics and UI lies a game that, in my opinion, is slightly better than Slay the Spire (without mods).”
“Scrolling through the reviews, I noticed someone compared it to Slay the Spire, and it does have a similar vibe - despite the fact it's a very different game - no animations, and fairly simple artwork and layout.”
“I usually don't care about graphics, but it feels like a placeholder game that focuses on swiping cards up or down.”
“Compared to competitors, the graphics are not that great.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability due to its quick playthroughs, unlockable cards, and challenging modes. Players can explore various class, race, and path combinations, enhancing the overall replay value.
“Quick game to play through, but very replayable.”
“You do unlock cards and harder modes, so there is replay value.”
“Tons of replayability with all the class, race, and path options.”
“The game lacks significant replayability; once you've completed it, there's little incentive to return.”
“While there are some unlockable cards and harder modes, they don't add enough variety to make me want to replay the game.”
“After finishing the main story, I found myself with no motivation to dive back in; the replay value just isn't there.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's story is minimal and lacks depth, primarily focusing on defeating bosses rather than delivering a compelling narrative. Players who enjoy games like "Slay the Spire" and "Dream Quest" may still find it engaging despite the simplistic storyline.
“No real story or pull in that way, it's just to beat the boss at the end.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be overly simplistic and tedious during the initial stages, with difficulty only ramping up significantly at the final boss encounter.
“The grinding in this game feels endless and monotonous, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I spent hours doing the same repetitive tasks just to level up, and it became incredibly frustrating.”
“The grind is so excessive that it overshadows the fun aspects of the game.”
