Verses of Enchantment

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""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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80%

Audience ScoreBased on 60 reviews

gameplay14 positive mentions

The game features a unique concept that combines deck building with AI-generated poetry, creating an immersive and artistic experience.
The atmosphere, art style, and music are beautifully crafted, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the game.
Gameplay is enjoyable and offers a relaxing experience, making it suitable for casual players who appreciate creativity and aesthetics.

The game suffers from a lack of content, with repetitive battles and limited card variety, making it feel shallow compared to other card battlers.
Many players find the gameplay mechanics too simple and straightforward, leading to predictable decisions and a lack of depth.
Technical issues, such as slow animations and a cumbersome user interface, detract from the overall experience.

gameplay
60 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
72%
5%
The gameplay is characterized by a unique and engaging card-battling mechanic that integrates poetry, offering a fresh experience with a charming aesthetic. While the core mechanics are enjoyable and easy to learn, some players find the depth lacking, particularly in strategic interactions and deck-building complexity. Additionally, the "hunger" mechanic can detract from the overall experience, making exploration feel more like a chore than an engaging part of the gameplay loop.
- “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.”
- “Every duel I'm amazed by how versatile and interesting the poetry is, and they all connect into the duel mechanic.”
- “Especially considering just how much fun there is to be had here; a relaxing and engaging gameplay loop that constantly surprises you with high-quality poems and genuinely unique game design.”
- “The one big downside is, as I mentioned above, that the gameplay is not very deep, and if you're looking for a very cerebral card game with complex interactions between cards, you may be disappointed.”
- “Unfortunately, this is also where my main complaint about the gameplay lies.”
- “I also wish there were additional mechanics, such as mana pools like in MTG. 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
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
41%
14%
The game's graphics are highly praised for their early modern oil painting aesthetic, which beautifully complements the baroque theme of the gameplay. The use of public domain paintings enhances the captivating visuals, while the user interface and overall art direction are described as top-notch, creating a unique and aesthetically pleasing experience. Combined with delightful music and sound design, the graphics contribute to a calming and immersive atmosphere.
- “The art direction is top notch, both the graphics and the music.”
- “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.”
music
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
37%
The music in the game is widely praised for its pleasing quality and ability to remain engaging throughout gameplay, enhancing the overall experience. Reviewers highlight the seamless integration of music, sound effects, and art, creating a calming and aesthetically pleasing atmosphere. The combination of these elements, along with the game's unique concept and art direction, contributes to a delightful and immersive environment.
- “Music is pleasing, doesn't get old which I feel is important in these types of card games.”
- “All in all a unique game with beautiful ambient music and lovely artwork.”
- “The music, sound design, artwork, etc. all come together beautifully to create a calming little pocket dimension just for me.”
story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
62%
19%
The game's story is minimal, primarily serving to establish the setting rather than drive the narrative, with players expressing a desire for more depth through branching choices and character interactions. While some quests are creatively structured, leading players through a chain of clues, the overall storytelling is considered lacking, with many reviewers hoping for future updates to enhance this aspect. Despite these criticisms, the concept of the story and its integration with gameplay mechanics is appreciated.
- “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.”
- “Some of these quests are very elaborate, with one poet giving a clue to visit a second poet, who then gives you a clue to visit a third poet, and so on, with the ultimate reward at the end of the chain being a very rare card.”
- “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
83%
17%
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its immersive and enchanting qualities, setting a delightful mood that enhances the overall experience. Its unique style and rich world contribute to its standout presence among deckbuilders and card battlers, making it a compelling choice for players seeking a relaxing and engaging environment. Overall, the atmosphere is a significant draw, encouraging players to return and enjoy the game repeatedly.
- “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.”

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11h Median play time

8h Average play time

1-14h Spent by most gamers

*Based on 4 analyzed playthroughs

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