Takara Cards

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Takara Cards is a single player role playing game with fantasy and science fiction themes. It was developed by Post Mortem Pixels and was released on January 17, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Takara 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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Single-Player

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79%

Audience ScoreBased on 67 reviews

gameplay10 positive mentions

replayability2 negative mentions

The game features stunning visuals and a vibrant retro-anime aesthetic that enhances the overall experience.
The tactical combat system is engaging, with a clever card-based movement mechanic that adds a puzzle-like element to gameplay.
The developers show a strong commitment to improving the game based on player feedback, creating a sense of community and ongoing development.

The game suffers from a steep learning curve and can feel overwhelming due to the number of systems introduced at once, leading to confusion for new players.
Gameplay becomes repetitive over time, with limited enemy diversity and a lack of meaningful progression in deck-building options.
The user interface can be confusing and cluttered, making it difficult for players to understand mechanics and navigate the game effectively.

gameplay
39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
66%
8%
Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of promising mechanics and repetitive elements, with many players feeling that the initial depth diminishes over time. While some appreciate the engaging atmosphere and strategic potential, others criticize the lack of clarity in mechanics, a clunky UI, and an overall feeling of boredom as the gameplay loop remains static. Despite its beautiful graphics and interesting ideas, the game struggles to maintain player interest and could benefit from further refinement and expansion of its core mechanics.
- “The gameplay is exciting and not boring, unlike many games now.”
- “The gameplay is intuitive, but offers enough depth to keep even experienced players engaged.”
- “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.”
- “The game leans heavily on that movement mechanic as its primary gameplay loop, and over time it became repetitive instead of engaging.”
- “There were times I really wanted the mechanics to expand, evolve, or challenge me in new ways, but the gameplay stayed essentially the same for the duration of my run.”
- “The mechanics feel shallow and at times frustrating.”
graphics
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
19%
14%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their vibrant, stunning visuals and a unique retro-anime aesthetic that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the artistic consistency and creative design, which contribute to a captivating atmosphere, although some note that certain elements, like enemy designs, could use more flair. Overall, the combination of striking visuals and a fitting soundtrack creates a memorable and engaging environment for players.
- “The visuals are vibrant and expertly crafted, with a style that immediately draws you in.”
- “The aesthetic consistency makes even the simplest interactions feel more distinctive, turning what might otherwise be a conventional roguelike into something with a clear emotional and stylistic identity.”
- “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 an outer space futuristic buccaneer version of space.”
- “The graphics are not fun to look at, the UI appears well-made but is clunky overall, and the gameplay is repetitive and even somewhat boring.”
- “Strange mix of deckbuilding and faster than light visuals.”
- “Its graphics and music are its standout features, creating a captivating atmosphere for players.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
20%
The music in the game is widely praised for its ability to enhance the overall aesthetic and atmosphere, creating a distinct and captivating vibe that resonates with players. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature, complementing the beautiful art style and contributing to an immersive experience. Overall, the combination of music, sound effects, and visual design is noted as a cohesive and well-thought-out aspect of the game.
- “On top of that, the music pairs perfectly with the aesthetic, creating a really distinct vibe that makes the game feel special from the moment you hit 'start.'”
- “The visual design, sound effects, and soundtrack are wonderful.”
- “Its graphics and music are its standout features, creating a captivating atmosphere for players.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The game's story is characterized by a blend of purposeful exploration and emergent storytelling, enhanced by occasional voice acting that adds depth to the world. While some players find the plot engaging and the graphics stunning, others criticize the narrative as uninteresting and lacking integration with gameplay. Overall, the story serves more as a supplementary element rather than a central focus, appealing to those who appreciate a light narrative within a mechanics-driven experience.
- “This framing creates a sense of purposeful exploration while still leaving room for emergent storytelling as you encounter events, battles, and branching decisions that shape your journey.”
- “The graphics are stunning, the gameplay is addicting, and the storyline is engaging.”
- “The game loop is boring and the story is uninteresting.”
- “The storytelling aspect has room for growth by incorporating the narrative more seamlessly into the gameplay.”
- “Occasional voice acting during encounters adds flavor, helping the world feel alive without relying on heavy storytelling.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The game's atmosphere is praised for its cohesive character art, card designs, and UI elements, creating a whimsical yet heroic feel. Players appreciate the captivating graphics and music, which enhance the overall experience, alongside a solid mechanical foundation and engaging story. Overall, the atmosphere is described as stunning and addictive, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.
- “The character art, card designs, and UI elements feel cohesive, contributing to an atmosphere that oscillates between whimsical and heroic.”
- “I really enjoy the atmosphere and world the game sets up, and the mechanical foundations of the game are very solid.”
- “Its graphics and music are its standout features, creating a captivating atmosphere for players.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
While "Takara Cards" offers replayability through its procedural structure and tactical depth, some players note that extended play can lead to repetitive experiences. Overall, it successfully provides a variety of gameplay that encourages multiple playthroughs.
- “Additionally, the procedural structure, while offering replayability, can suffer from repetition during extended play.”
- “Despite these rough edges, Takara Cards succeeds in delivering an experience that plays to its strengths—tactical depth, stylistic flair, and replayable variety.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and poorly explained, with complex systems like buffs and card farming contributing to a sense of frustration. While the quirky universe and combat mechanics are appreciated, the overall experience feels lifeless and unengaging, leading some to question the value of their time spent on it.
- “Maybe coming off an incredible game like Inkbound caused me to view this game harshly, but I can't see spending any more valuable gaming time on this rather tedious and lifeless venture.”
- “I liked the quirky universe and interesting combat (collecting shields and ramming into enemies mixed with firing weapons), but a lot of the systems are inscrutable and poorly explained (buffs, passives, card farming, etc).”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate how the game's aesthetic consistency enhances even basic interactions, transforming the experience into one with a strong emotional and stylistic identity, distinguishing it from typical roguelikes.
- “The aesthetic consistency makes even the simplest interactions feel more distinctive, turning what might otherwise be a conventional roguelike into something with a clear emotional and stylistic identity.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is well-optimized, running smoothly on a variety of hardware, including lower-end PCs and handheld devices, which enhances accessibility for players who enjoy strategy games without needing high-spec machines.
- “The game runs smoothly on a wide range of hardware, including lower-end PCs and handheld devices, making it accessible to players who appreciate strategy games but may not have high-spec machines.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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.