The Lightning Struck Orphan

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The Lightning Struck Orphan is a single player strategy game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Blackthornprod and was released on May 22, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

We combined deckbuilding and spacial puzzles to create The Lightning Struck Orphan. It is Tetris/Patchwork meets Slay the Spire.

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Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game offers a unique twist with card costs, making it an interesting dungeon crawler experience.
Gameplay is fun and intuitive, with mechanics that fit well together, reminiscent of Slay the Spire.
The art is beautiful and the game provides a solid level of strategy, making it enjoyable for short play sessions.

The game feels unpolished and is plagued by bugs that can disrupt gameplay.
There is a lack of content and freedom of choice, making the experience feel limited.
Some players find it underwhelming, comparing it unfavorably to Slay the Spire and feeling it doesn't innovate enough.

gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features an enjoyable and intuitive block blast mechanic, though some players feel it lacks originality, comparing it unfavorably to "Slay the Spire" with Tetris elements. While the overall experience is fun and visually appealing, it is marred by numerous bugs, indicating that the game requires further refinement.
- “The block blast-esque mechanic fits in perfectly and is fun and intuitive.”
- “Gameplay is fun and the art is beautiful, but it's full of bugs; mostly smaller ones, but it's clear that it is a new game and needs more work.”
- “The game feels like a pale imitation of Slay the Spire, with Tetris mechanics spliced in for little gameplay reason.”
- “The gameplay lacks depth and innovation, making it feel repetitive and uninspired.”
- “The controls are clunky and unresponsive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express a desire for more music in the game, suggesting that an expanded soundtrack would enhance the experience. Additionally, there is a call for a shift away from the roguelike format towards a more structured, level-based design.
- “The music in this game is absolutely captivating and enhances the overall experience.”
- “I love how the soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, creating an immersive atmosphere.”
- “The variety of music tracks keeps the game fresh and engaging, making each session enjoyable.”
- “I only wish there was more music and that the game expanded on itself, making it less of a roguelike and more level-based.”
- “The soundtrack feels repetitive and lacks variety, which makes the gameplay experience less engaging.”
- “While the music is decent, it doesn't really fit the game's atmosphere and often feels out of place.”