Relapse

This is a hidden gem. It deserves way more recognition because as far as complexity of gameplay goes there's SO much going on here it'll take you months to figure out. Not sure why more people don't talk about this cause I've played almost every major Deckbuilder out there and this one really intrigues me a lot more than even STS does. In fact I'll go out on a limb and say it's more engaging that Slay the Spire. I don't like talking about graphics, but the graphics are simplistic but don't represent the complexity of the actual game. Whoever made this clearly has a love for the genre.

Я прошла ее на все достижения и мне не было скучно :) Первая моя игра из жанра карточного-рогалика и мне очень понравилось <3

If I'm rating this game on it's own as a deckbuilder I'd have to say it's pretty good. It has good strategy, a good explanation of mechanics, and a lot of things to unlock and collect. Good replayability and a pretty solid difficulty balance. If you like this genre it's certainly worth your time. If I'm rating this game based on it's price it's easily in my top ten best value for your buck games. There's even a demo. C'mon.

Visually this looks pretty cool, that's one reason it's addictive, there's a big collection of clothes, weapons, pet animals, cards. Took me 147 hours to get all the achievements.. at first I just enjoyed playing without doing much effort to figure out the best strategies though, so you can do it faster if you use your mind. For this price there's no need to hesitate getting it.

#relapseruinedmylife Would have liked to see a Run History feature in the codex. Maybe it would've been unlocked later? Not sure. The map markers are a little too similar to each other. It makes the map difficult to decipher when compared to other games in the genre, especially at a quick glance. Would have liked a way to select cards with a click and cast them with another click instead of needing to drag and drop all the time. The combat camera moving around all over the place was a bit disorienting. Some missing player feedback, namely after card enchantments and level ups, would like at least a little fanfare to show what I've just done. Beginning a run was pretty intimidating for a new player with the multiple customization menus. Pressing play should not be an abrasive experience. Some cards are missing hint boxes for certain icons, like the gem thing or the agility icon. All in all, a clear love letter to STS and Monster Train. Still has quite a bit to go; has too much in some areas and too little in others. Excited to see where this studio goes with future projects.

Relapse is a deckbuilding roguelike which we have seen many examples of it by now. It has some neat ideas and a huge potential if it keeps getting updates. Positives: + Good graphics for a Deckbuilder, I played many and this is one of the better ones, finally something 3D that looks decent + Gameplay is fun, it is your standard card battler, it keeps you going + Some combinations are fun to pull off + Good amount of unlockables + Leveling up classes and combining different card sets is entertaining. Although not all of them have good chemistry + Companions are a nice touch, adds an extra layer to the game with each of them having unique skills Needs to Improve: - While a nice touch, I think events randomly appearing on the map really limits your options. Most of these events are harmful to you so going through them doesn't make sense most of the time. They need to be drastically reduced and should appear on rare occasions - Difficulty ramps up too quickly. I think for new players to get a grasp of the game it would be better to drop enemy damage slightly early on - Music is just... low effort to say the least. It gets old really quick with repeated notes. There are really cheap alternatives you can get these days that are done by professionals - While 5 classes is not bad I think the game can use more classes, definitely more cards and more enemy variety - There are too many status effects and things get confusing and convoluted as you get further in the game. Some effects needs better explanation - There are many weapons you can gather in the game but they are only cosmetics. I think adding some minor stats on these can add an extra layer and choice for the players - Would be cool to have a gender option - Harmful status effects on your character should reset after battle and not carry on to your next fight - Minor gripe: The sound you hear when you are choosing new cards after the battle is really jarring. Something more chill would be nice I personally think Relapse is a game worth buying with its price point (Developer is really active on the forums and also adjusted regional pricing upon request so a that's a big plus for me). However I would not yet call it a completed game. Hopefully it sees consistent updates and reaches to its potential.

Addicting game in the vein of Slay the Spire.