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About: System Crash is a story-driven cyberpunk collectible card game inspired by Blade Runner and Neuromancer. When corporations own everything and the line between man and machine is blurred, your only option is to fight to survive! Choose your Runner persona, build your deck, and challenge the Megacorps on their own turf! Features: - Face challenging opponents from corporate security forces…

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80%
Audience ScoreBased on 266 reviews
story61 positive mentions
grinding29 negative mentions

  • Engaging cyberpunk theme with a well-written story that immerses players in the setting.
  • Intuitive gameplay mechanics that are easy to learn, allowing for a variety of strategies and deck-building options.
  • No microtransactions; all cards can be earned through gameplay, providing a satisfying progression system.
  • The game can feel grindy, especially in the early stages, as players may struggle to acquire new cards and resources.
  • AI opponents can sometimes exhibit poor decision-making, leading to frustrating encounters.
  • Limited card pool and deck-building options may lead to repetitive gameplay after a while.
  • story
    244 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of *System Crash* is set in a richly crafted cyberpunk universe, featuring a narrative filled with intrigue, corporate espionage, and character-driven dialogue that, while not groundbreaking, is engaging and well-executed. Players navigate through a series of missions that intertwine with the plot, offering multiple paths and choices, although some find the pacing slow and the story somewhat formulaic. Overall, the narrative complements the gameplay, providing a cohesive experience that appeals to fans of the genre, despite some critiques regarding its predictability and length.

    • “The cyberpunk theme is great and the well-written story really brings the world to life.”
    • “The narrative and plot twists and developments aren't up to par with dedicated narrative games, but it's far better than one would expect from a game like this, and continuously gives a pleasant, cohesive cyberpunk feel to its setting.”
    • “The synergy between the storyline, the game mechanics, and the evocative art & music elevate this game above most others in the genre.”
    • “The story itself is kind of cliché, but easy to follow.”
    • “The story is quite shallow, and most of the cards are unappealing.”
    • “The gameplay and the story are also a little at odds, and sometimes it's difficult to understand how the actions you take in the matches mesh at all with what is happening in the story.”
  • gameplay
    133 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of this cyberpunk-themed card game is characterized by its simplicity and accessibility, featuring basic mechanics such as lane-based combat and auto-generated mana. While some players find the gameplay repetitive and lacking depth, others appreciate the engaging story and the variety of deck-building options that emerge as the game progresses. Overall, the game offers a solid foundation with enjoyable mechanics, though it could benefit from further polish and complexity to stand out in the crowded card game genre.

    • “Once you get past the initial rounds and have some credits to spend on customizing your deck, it becomes much more interesting and gameplay becomes much more varied; the initial rounds of both campaigns can be tough but a little deck adjustment goes a long way.”
    • “The gameplay is addictive, the story is good, and the graphics are stylized in an interesting way.”
    • “The core mechanics and gameplay are fantastic, and the deck-building aspect has quite a bit of depth.”
    • “The most basic possible mechanics, four lanes that autoattack with mana that scales automatically each turn, draw 1 per turn.”
    • “But at the moment, it's too generic on gameplay to stand out more than for its nuances, the balancing flow is problematic, the game's unpolished in places, and the game's lacking in depth.”
    • “And the gameplay is pretty weak, a dumbed-down knockoff like so many others, so there's no reason to stick with it.”
  • music
    51 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its atmospheric and fitting cyberpunk vibe, featuring a mix of electronic and ambient tracks that enhance the overall experience. While many reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a standout element, some note that it can become repetitive over time. Overall, the combination of great music, art, and immersive storytelling contributes significantly to the game's appeal.

    • “The soundtrack, art, and overall aura this game drips is breathtaking, and I highly recommend it to anybody who loves TCGs and cyberpunk as a genre, or both.”
    • “The game offers an atmospheric cyberpunk setting with great writing, gorgeous art, and a soundtrack that sets the mood perfectly.”
    • “Juicy card brawler with infectious gameplay and an awesome cyberpunk soundtrack.”
    • “Instead what you'll get is one or two songs played on repeat, which are sort of catchy at the start but then really grate on your nerves after a while.”
    • “BGM is mediocre, and it changes when the music ends.”
    • “- could have a more varied soundtrack.”
  • graphics
    44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are generally praised for their strong cyberpunk aesthetic, featuring beautiful artwork on cards and environments that effectively capture the genre's essence. However, opinions vary on the consistency of the art styles, with some finding it a bit hit-and-miss, while others appreciate the variety. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the game's atmosphere, despite some critiques regarding the gameplay experience.

    • “Fantastic aesthetics, the card art in particular is glorious, engaging storyline and interesting mechanics.”
    • “The illustrations for both the various locales of the city and the portrait artwork of the many characters in the game are stunningly beautiful while also sticking heavily to the aforementioned cyberpunk theme of the game, which features lots of cool haircuts, awesome outfits, and augmentations.”
    • “Good graphics, authentic cyberpunk vibe, pretty nice artwork, and some tight sound effects/soundtrack.”
    • “Graphics of cards unacceptable.”
    • “Regarding the presentation, the game's graphics are made by several different artists and a bit hit-and-miss.”
    • “Graphics are pretty run of the mill cyber-punk.”
  • grinding
    30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The reviews indicate that grinding is a significant aspect of the game, with many players finding it tedious and not particularly rewarding. While some appreciate the ability to earn cards and currency through tournament play and arena matches, others criticize the excessive grind required to build effective decks and progress, often feeling that it detracts from the overall enjoyment. Overall, the game is described as grindy, with mixed opinions on whether this aspect enhances or hinders the experience.

    • “+ no grinding (you can play in an arena but it is optional), which is kind of rare for a card game.”
    • “So it's incredibly grindy, but not in the fun way.”
    • “But this game is too grindy to be good.”
    • “The downsides... the game is a bit grindy and not all that satisfying.”
  • atmosphere
    21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its immersive cyberpunk atmosphere, characterized by great art, atmospheric sounds, and fitting music that enhances the overall experience. Reviewers appreciate the well-crafted writing and dialogues, which contribute to a classic old-school cyberpunk feel, making it enjoyable for fans of the genre. Overall, the atmosphere is described as engaging and visually appealing, effectively drawing players into its world.

    • “The game offers an atmospheric cyberpunk setting with great writing, gorgeous art, and a soundtrack that sets the mood perfectly.”
    • “Great atmosphere, surprisingly good story writing, decent AI, and the outcome doesn't depend so much on your initial card draws as on the long-game strategy.”
    • “An enjoyable card game with a wonderful cyberpunk atmosphere.”
    • “Nicely made strategic card game, with a punky atmosphere.”
  • monetization
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features downloadable content (DLC) for additional story and missions, but it avoids intrusive in-game purchases, allowing players to earn credits through gameplay to acquire new cards. Reviewers appreciate the absence of microtransactions and daily login incentives, highlighting the game's fair pricing and enjoyable mechanics, making it a refreshing experience in a market often plagued by grindy monetization strategies.

    • “It doesn't try to lure you in with 'daily login' gimmicks or shove microtransactions in your face, it's just a good game.”
    • “Combined with an enjoyable story, mechanics that are familiar yet still fun, and a notable lack of microtransactions, you get a solid return on only $15.”
    • “Need a difficulty slider, or microtransactions, or something for people who don't enjoy card games that just smash your head into a wall of defeat over and over and over.”
    • “Unfortunately, most digital collectible card games out now are intentionally grindy in order to encourage microtransactions.”
    • “I appreciate the no microtransactions style, though.”
  • stability
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is a mixed bag, with some users reporting frequent bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, particularly affecting the user interface and card play. While there are achievements to earn and a variety of cards available, the presence of these issues has led to frustration among players, indicating a need for further updates and bug fixes.

    • “The game is extremely buggy.”
    • “You lose rounds because the UI glitches and you can no longer play cards, among other obvious bugs. I looked for a bug report subforum to post my issues, but there isn't one.”
    • “The current expansion seems to be buggy according to reviews.”
  • replayability
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game offers high replayability due to its dynamic combat and the ability to build different decks, allowing players to explore various strategies. However, some users noted a lack of replay value, suggesting that while there are options for challenge, the overall experience may not encourage repeated play for everyone.

    • “Replayability is very high because of the dynamic combat and different decks that you can build.”
    • “Good replay value: master different strategies or just learn to be a jerk.”
    • “Only drawback is the non-existent replay value.”
    • “[b]Replay value:[/b] some.”
    • “Replay value is there changing card decks to challenge yourself, hell yeah.”
  • humor
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is characterized by sharp writing and witty dialogues that capture a classic cyberpunk vibe, though some players find the humor hit-or-miss, particularly regarding the deckbuilding mechanics, which seem to playfully mock the game's economy. Overall, while the humor resonates with some, others feel it falls flat, especially in relation to certain gameplay elements.

    • “The writing is spot-on, dialogues are often quite funny, and the overall atmosphere is very classic old-school cyberpunk.”
    • “Deckbuilding is a laughing matter because cards sell 10 times less than they are bought.”
    • “It's funny because I also hated that one due to the AI cheating.”

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43h Median play time
35h Average play time
20-50h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs

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