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.
Get on Steam"Super Blackjack Battle 2 Turbo Edition - The Card Warriors" is a unique take on Blackjack, blending card game mechanics with arcade-style fighting game elements. Players choose from a diverse roster of 12 characters, each with their own backstory and motivations, as they compete in a cutthroat tournament to become the ultimate Blackjack player. With multiple endings and engaging single-player campaign dialogue, this game offers more than just a simple card game experience.
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Reviews
- The game features a charming retro art style that pays homage to classic arcade games, particularly Street Fighter II.
- The concept of combining blackjack with character-based competition adds a unique twist to traditional card games.
- The soundtrack and overall presentation are well-executed, enhancing the nostalgic experience for players.
- The gameplay is repetitive and lacks depth, primarily relying on luck rather than strategy, making it feel like a chore after a short time.
- The AI opponents are poorly designed, often making illogical betting decisions that diminish the challenge and excitement of the game.
- Many features, such as online multiplayer, are broken or non-functional, leading to a frustrating experience for players hoping for competitive play.
- graphics15 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their vibrant, nostalgic retro arcade style, reminiscent of early 90s aesthetics and heavily inspired by classic titles like Street Fighter II. Reviewers highlight the brilliant artwork and attention to detail, which effectively evoke a sense of nostalgia, although some feel that the charm is undermined by poor game design. Overall, the visual presentation is considered a strong point, contributing positively to the game's appeal.
“The art style combined with this catchy music is just great!”
“Awesome artwork; the characters and backgrounds are really well done.”
“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 days will get that fuzzy feeling of nostalgia in their tummies just a couple of seconds into the game.”
“Even the art style is completely stolen.”
“The aesthetic charm of this title is wasted due to poor game design that makes for an easily exploitable and boring experience for anyone knowledgeable of basic blackjack strategy.”
- gameplay13 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The gameplay is primarily based on a simplified version of blackjack, which limits strategic depth and decision-making, leading to a lackluster experience. While the concept of integrating blackjack into a fighting game is intriguing, the execution feels lazy and fails to provide meaningful consequences or skill-based challenges. Overall, the gameplay is deemed insufficient, with recommendations primarily aimed at hardcore fans seeking nostalgia rather than a compelling gaming experience.
“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.”
“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 concept of using blackjack as the core gameplay mechanic of a fighting game is quite interesting, but it needs to be implemented better than just basically playing 10 hands of blackjack then resetting your chip stack if you win or go bust.”
“While I highly respect the core concept and the work involved in the way the game is presented, the gameplay design itself is very lazy and seems to waste the hard work that went into the other parts of the game.”
- music6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its catchy and nostalgic quality, reminiscent of classic arcade games. It complements the art style effectively, enhancing the overall experience and fitting well with each stage. Reviewers appreciate how the soundtrack contributes to a relaxing and immersive 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.”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“In regards to the soundtrack, it’s pretty much the same style as in the iconic fighting arcade game.”
“Characters look like they belong in a 90s arcade, and the music fits every stage.”
- story3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The story revolves around a tournament that serves as a cover for a conspiracy to eliminate a rival clan leader, highlighting themes of perseverance and unexpected twists in life. Players appreciate the character development, particularly enjoying characters like Sunita, although some found the initial gameplay challenging before becoming fully engaged.
“However, it soon becomes clear that the entire tournament is actually a part of a plot to eliminate the leader of an opposing clan.”
“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.”
“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.”
- humor2 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 jokes and trash talk entertaining, others feel that the talking points between matches are confusing or lack clarity. Overall, the humor is appreciated by some for its creativity, but it may not resonate with all players.
“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.”
- 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 experience for players.
“The online mode doesn't work properly, and the computer AI is incredibly easy to beat. There are numerous bugs, like getting a total of 22 from a + a + facecard, 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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