Doors of Insanity: ReOpened

Overall: 8/10 Great. Graphics: 10/10 • The art direction is insane. • Memes are well done. • Cards are cool. • The protagonist feels a bit bland compared to how colorful everything else is. • The game over scene is funny, bud. Gameplay: 8/10 • Another polished roguelike deckbuilder. Audio: 8/10 • The boss theme is crazy, super intense.

After having put 60+ hours into this game, I think I can say that I like it. It is a fine place-holder until StS2 comes out. To begin with, the graphics are great, but that's not why I play these types of games. I'd be happy with pixelated cards and characters as long as the game is fun. The cards: A wide assortment of cards and play-styles are available. I have been able to play a bunch of different ways and the replay value is solid. This game makes it easy to get the build you are looking for on any run as long as you have the patience. The only downside is that the game seems really short. I've been through it a dozen or so times and each time I finish 48 I am left with a feeling of "Okay, now what?" We jump to Ray Charles' skeleton jamming away on the ivories and an option to look at my stats. I would really like to be able to keep going. Maybe something along the lines of StS's infinite ladder where you start from the beginning with tougher enemies? That would be my only complaint. I want more end game content. Hopefully the devs keep going with the ladder or give us an option to keep going with a New Game + option. In any event, I would highly recommend this game if you are a fan of StS. It's going to take a little bit of getting used to. The first couple times going through I was getting smoked by some of the bosses, but now I am at the point where nothing can stop me! Pick up this game and see for yourself.

Many fixes over the old version but this still, unfortunately, isn't it

I don't always play Doors of Insanity. but when I do, I prefer the original. ★★☆☆☆

I thought this is just another deckbuilder game But I'm having so much fun with this I wish the animations are faster, especially for the summons and attack would also be cool if it has a workshop

I feel bad giving a thumb down because in my (negative) review of the previous version I advised the dev to remake the game and make it a better deckbuilder. To my surprise, they did revise it, but unfortunately they went in the opposite direction they should have. Now they made it less of a roguelite, and more like a streamlined game. You can unlock builds, but they're rather boring and with there are very few variations over a handful of builds. At the start of each run, you have to answer the same pointless questions again and again and it's boring. They made the game very comfy to play, compared to the first version, but it's not exciting enough to keep at it.

A downgrade from the original version. No character customization. Dumbed-down mechanics with stuff randomly shuffled around. Lame cards. Unnecessary changes to existing encounters to crowbar in references to crypto scams or whatever. Just play the original version if you can.

Good stuff, some rough edges still left here and there but overall surprisingly good depth, can clearly tell the devs look up and respect a lot games like StS, hearthstone etc.. Good value for the price, also this review might be bias considering im a dev but you know, I'd buy my own game ; D Reminder: RIGH CLICK on card and enemies to get buff/debuff explained Cheers