Verses of Enchantment

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Verses of Enchantment is a single player and multiplayer role playing game. It was developed by Nachtvlam and was released on August 1, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

""Verses of Enchantment" is a deckbuilding card game set in an 18th-century fantasy world, where you learn magic as cards from diverse wizards. Win duels to collect new cards, and craft poetry from your played cards to unleash strategic effects. Master 5 schools of magic and create a legendary deck for the ages. "

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Audience ScoreBased on 48 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

The game features a unique concept that combines deck building with AI-generated poetry, creating an engaging and immersive experience.
The art style, music, and overall atmosphere are beautifully crafted, enhancing the enjoyment of gameplay.
The mechanics are well-balanced, allowing for interesting synergies between cards and themes, making each duel feel fresh and creative.

The game suffers from a lack of content, with repetitive battles and limited card variety, leading to a feeling of monotony over time.
Many players find the gameplay to be too simplistic, with obvious decisions that reduce the depth and engagement of the card battles.
The overall story is minimal, and the absence of additional gameplay elements outside of battles leaves players wanting more variety and depth.

gameplay
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is praised for its unique mechanics that blend card gameplay with poetry generation, creating a fresh and engaging experience that is easy to learn but challenging to master. Players appreciate the thematic synergies and deck-building aspects, although some express a desire for additional mechanics to enhance strategic depth. Overall, the game is recommended for fans of card games, art, and poetry, despite some concerns about repetitiveness and pricing.
- “Mechanically, it's a very interesting and fun concept. The balance is good, and there is a decent amount of synergies between the poetry themes (nature-themed, gloomy, romantic...) you have 5 deck slots that can be edited and swapped between fights.”
- “Your cards form poetry and your next turn is heavily impacted by that poem. It's a very unique mechanic and the flavor behind it is well thought-out.”
- “It is a unique mechanic that is somehow also quick to learn yet not that easy to master.”
- “I enjoyed the gameplay, repetitive as it was, but even at a discount, there really is no justification for the price.”
- “Mechanics are fresh, but too few.”
- “The status effects and word types kind of give that vibe, but they are both temporal and as such the gameplay doesn't allow much building up strategies.”
graphics
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are praised for their unique early modern oil painting aesthetic, effectively utilizing public domain artworks to create a captivating visual experience that complements its baroque theme. The combination of beautiful artwork, a flawless user interface, and delightful music contributes to an immersive and calming atmosphere, making it a standout in terms of creativity and aesthetics. Overall, the graphics are described as an aesthetic delight that enhances the gameplay experience.
- “The game loads in a second, the user interface is near flawless and the art style, music, and poetry (and the combination of the three!) is simply fantastic.”
- “For the artwork, public domain paintings were used, which is just such a smart way to handle the need for captivating visuals that fit well in the baroque spell-slinging universe it sets up.”
- “Both are in a most aesthetically pleasing wrapping of countless classical paintings, lovely UI decorations, and truly delightful music.”
- “Overall: this game is all about creativity and aesthetics.”
story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is minimal, primarily serving to establish the setting rather than providing a rich narrative experience. While players appreciate the world-building and mechanics related to storytelling, many express a desire for more depth, such as branching choices and character interactions, to enhance the overall quality of the story. Overall, the concept is well-received, but the lack of substantial storytelling leaves players wanting more.
- “Still, a great concept, I would say it did work - both in terms of story building/world concept (battle of wits and words! Love it!) and in terms of mechanics (how the game generates and uses poems).”
- “I like that there's some storytelling instead of being 100% about the deck and duels.”
- “Would love to see more storytelling in an update.”
- “There's not much of a story.”
- “There is barely a story.”
- “The story is almost non-existent and only exists to set up the setting (and at least that part is well made and game characters respond well to your actions).”
atmosphere
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its enchanting and immersive qualities, setting a delightful mood that enhances the overall experience. Its unique style and rich world contribute to a standout presence among deckbuilders and card battlers, making it a compelling choice for players seeking a relaxing and engaging environment.
- “The atmosphere and look of the game is pretty good and definitely makes it stand out from other deckbuilders/card battlers.”
- “With different modes, a rich world and an atmosphere worthy of the Potterverse, what more could an avid card game player wish for?”
- “Add to those two strengths, a game that manages to create an immersive atmosphere and you have a foolproof method to spend your evenings in a relaxing cocoon of your own making.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is consistently praised for its pleasing quality and ability to remain engaging without becoming repetitive, which is particularly important for card games. Reviewers highlight the harmonious blend of music, art, and poetry, creating a unique and calming atmosphere that enhances the overall experience. The combination of delightful sound design and beautiful visuals contributes to a captivating and immersive ambiance.
- “The game loads in a second, the user interface is near flawless and the art style, music, and poetry (and the combination of the three!) is simply fantastic.”
- “Both are in a most aesthetically pleasing wrapping of countless classical paintings, lovely UI decorations, and truly delightful music.”
- “The music, sound design, art work, etc. all come together beautifully to create a calming little pocket dimension just for me.”