Takara Cards
- March 28, 2023
- Post Mortem Pixels
Get on SteamTakara Cards is a fusion of deckbuilding and tactical RPG about adventuring through Cosmos and Karma. Control a space ship with Cards on a 3x3 Grid in Tactical Turn-based battles.
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Reviews
- The game features great production values with stunning graphics and engaging sound design, creating a captivating atmosphere.
- The gameplay offers interesting movement puzzles and strategic card combat, making each playthrough unique and rewarding.
- The developers show passion and commitment to improving the game, with regular updates and a good amount of content available even in early access.
- The voice acting feels amateurish and jarring compared to the high-quality visuals and gameplay.
- The game can be slow-paced and overwhelming for new players, with unclear mechanics and a lack of effective tutorials.
- There are requests for quality of life improvements, such as better UI communication and clearer indications of enemy health and actions.
- gameplay11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its high production values and engaging mechanics, offering a unique and rewarding experience with various classes and a karma system. However, some players find it slow-paced and feel that the storytelling could be better integrated into the gameplay. Overall, while it has a lot of content for an early access title, those seeking a rich narrative may be disappointed as the story serves more as a backdrop to the mechanics.
“Really great production values and some super interesting gameplay ideas!”
“Freesh gameplay, easy to learn and engaging.”
“There is a lot of cool mechanics that make each playthrough very unique and rewarding, from the various classes and the karma system which grants you various buffs and debuffs as you go along the jumps.”
“A bit too slow-paced and annoying to me; the mechanics are not really fun.”
“If you're hoping for a rich storytelling experience, you may be better off elsewhere - this game's light story and science-fantasy worldbuilding are more like the icing on the cake than a core element of the main experience, since they tend to only show up around the edges of the more substantial mechanics-heavy sections.”
“Some mechanics are not clear at first, but over time, I got the hang of the game.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are widely praised for their stunning and creative art style, which effectively builds a captivating atmosphere and a unique universe blending fantasy tropes with a futuristic space setting. The visuals, complemented by a fitting soundtrack, are considered standout features that enhance the overall gaming experience.
“Its graphics and music are its standout features, creating a captivating atmosphere for players.”
“The art style is gorgeous and the music suits it well.”
“The artwork is really stunning and creative, building a universe where characters are based on fantasy tropes such as dwarfs, rogues, and sorceresses, but set in a futuristic outer space buccaneer version of space.”
- music3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its ability to enhance the captivating atmosphere, complementing the gorgeous art style and overall cohesive design. Players appreciate how the sound and music contribute to the immersive experience, making the gameplay feel well thought out and engaging.
“Its graphics and music are its standout features, creating a captivating atmosphere for players.”
“The art style is gorgeous and the music suits it well.”
“Everything feels so good: sound and music, UI, animations, writing, fun and challenging strategic card combat, deckbuilding, etc. All of it feels well thought out and cohesive; it really comes together to create a beautiful universe.”
- story2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game's story is considered underdeveloped, serving more as a supplementary element rather than a central focus, with players noting that the narrative could be better integrated into the gameplay. Those seeking a deep storytelling experience may find it lacking, as the light science-fantasy worldbuilding feels more like an afterthought amidst the mechanics-heavy gameplay.
“If you're hoping for a rich storytelling experience, you may be better off elsewhere - this game's light story and science-fantasy worldbuilding are more like the icing on the cake than a core element of the main experience, since they tend to only show up around the edges of the more substantial mechanics-heavy sections.”
“The storytelling aspect has room for growth by incorporating the narrative more seamlessly into the gameplay.”
“The plot feels disjointed and fails to engage the player emotionally.”
“Character development is lacking, making it hard to connect with the story.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is perceived as lacking, with some users finding it slow-paced and the mechanics not particularly amusing. Overall, it seems to fall short in delivering an engaging comedic experience.
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics and music are highlighted as standout features, effectively creating a captivating atmosphere that enhances the overall player experience.
“Its graphics and music are its standout features, creating a captivating atmosphere for players.”
