Super Blackjack Battle 2 Turbo Edition - The Card Warriors
- March 3, 2017
- Stage Clear Studios
You may not want to push all your chips in on this one.
Follow the invitation by the owner of the largest Casino in Las Vegas and Godfather of the local most influential crime family and face the other participants in a face-off game of cards. Only the best will fly to Vegas to challenge the Godfather himself in a final match!
Reviews
- The art style and graphics are brilliant, capturing a nostalgic 90s vibe reminiscent of Street Fighter.
- The game features enjoyable music and sound design that enhances the overall experience.
- The simple blackjack mechanics can be fun, especially in a competitive setting against other players.
- The gameplay is repetitive and lacks depth, primarily offering basic blackjack without any significant twists or character abilities.
- The AI is overly simplistic and easy to exploit, making single-player matches feel unchallenging and tedious.
- Online multiplayer features are broken or non-functional, limiting the game's replayability and overall enjoyment.
- graphics11 mentions
- 64 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their brilliant art style and nostalgic references to early 90s games, particularly Street Fighter II. Reviewers highlight the detailed character designs and backgrounds, as well as the clever homage to classic gaming elements, creating a visually appealing experience that resonates with fans of the genre. However, some note that despite the strong visuals, other aspects of the game detract from the overall experience.
“The art style combined with this catchy music is just great!”
“The art style is on point; the different nods and references are well done and detailed, and anyone who played Street Fighter back in the day will get that fuzzy feeling of nostalgia just a couple of seconds into the game.”
“Awesome artwork; the characters and backgrounds are really well done.”
“Even the art style is completely stolen.”
- gameplay9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is primarily based on simple blackjack mechanics with minimal enhancements, leading to a lack of depth and variety. While some players may find enjoyment in its competitive aspects and nostalgic elements, the overall experience is hindered by limited gameplay options and broken online features, making it difficult to recommend to a broader audience.
“Gameplay-wise, it's pretty simple.”
“They could've gone a bit deeper on gameplay, like maybe a tag team mode or something.”
“My guess would be that I would like playing against human opponents as much or even more than playing against the AI, so no major complaint regarding the gameplay either.”
“The mechanics of this game are just blackjack with minor add-ons.”
“I unfortunately can't recommend this to most people due to limited gameplay and online play being broken - I can only recommend it to some hardcore fans of the Street Fighter series that want nostalgia feels and don't mind weak gameplay.”
“The gameplay itself, unfortunately, is lacking.”
- music8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its catchy and well-composed tracks that complement the art style and graphics, evoking a nostalgic 90s arcade feel. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature, enhancing the overall experience and providing a relaxing atmosphere.
“The art style combined with this catchy music is just great!”
“Characters look like they belong in a 90s arcade and the music fits every stage.”
“Great to look at, music is well done too.”
“The design, graphics, and music are underwhelming.”
“The characters look like they belong in a 90s arcade, and the music fits every stage but lacks originality.”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that it was not engaging.”
- story3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The story features a cast of engaging characters, particularly the beloved Sunita, and unfolds within a tournament that conceals a deeper plot to eliminate a rival clan leader. It emphasizes themes of perseverance and the unpredictability of life, highlighting the importance of resilience in the face of challenges.
“Story-wise, I love all the characters (Sunita is my favorite!). It was a bit hard to get adjusted to the game, but once I figured it out, I was playing like clockwork.”
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“However, it soon becomes clear that the entire tournament is actually a part of a plot to eliminate the leader of an opposing clan.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is hit or miss; while some players find the character-driven dialogue and trash talk amusing, others find it confusing or lacking in wit. Additionally, the gameplay features moments that can be unintentionally funny, contributing to an overall mixed reception of the humor aspect.
“They have everything down to the continue screen, the trash talk after battles, the stage select screen -- yet done with their own characters and artwork, plus a good sense of humor.”
“[Simple blackjack gameplay with a competitive slant is fairly enjoyable, detailed stages and well done audio, sometimes unintentionally funny].”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The stability of the game has been criticized for significant issues, including non-functional online features, overly simplistic AI, and various bugs affecting gameplay mechanics and achievements. These problems contribute to a frustrating user experience.
“The online mode doesn't work at all, and the computer AI is incredibly easy to beat. There are numerous bugs, like getting a total of 22 from a + a + face card, which makes no sense! Achievements are also buggy and unclear.”
Critic Reviews
Super Blackjack Battle II Turbo Edition - The Card Warriors (Switch) Review
You may not want to push all your chips in on this one.
55%Super Blackjack Battle II Turbo Edition: The Card Warriors Review
The only reason for the existence of Super Blackjack Battle II Turbo Edition: The Card Warriors, is that it's a spoof of Street Fighter II… Or at least that's what it thinks it is, because, in reality, it's just simple, ordinary, no extra bells and whistles, no bonus nonsense, no reinvention of the wheel, plain, "good" ol' 21… and that's far from enough.
50%PC Review - 'Super Blackjack Battle II Turbo Edition'
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