Tetra Tactics

I will give the game a positive review for trying something new but it's like creating a niche for a niche in a niche. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-NJa80WUPfo Pros: fun, can be played fast or slow, intersting deck combinations, great for people who like sudoku, can be fun to learn but very boring to master, a lot of heroes/cards and items/mechanics Cons: it's basically RNG puzzles for every fight, not much interaction, the stupid ranged cards totally ruined it for me, definetly not for people who like a straight foward game. Combination of RNG(somewhat random starting deck) + Puzzle + Ranged cards + maps having random obstacles + a timer....just ruined the mood for me

Info about me and my playtime: I have played 5 runs. I typically dislike meta progression in roguelikes. I know the developer of the game. Review: Initially the game is mind-numbingly hard. Easy to understand on a baseline, but as soon as you realize how many options you have, decision paralysis quickly can overtake you. My suggestion? Don't look for optimal play, look for plays that will improve your position. Also try to do this using your worse cards first, so you have your good cards still to correct for errors. After only a short while of playing the game, you start to get a feel for how the game works more intuitively, and you can start to bait out bad moves by the enemy AI- although after 5 hours, i still keep getting surprised by it. This is a good thing. The game also features pretty in-depth meta progression, and doesn't demand a ton of time from you, You get the meta-currency quickly. If you've played other games like this, it will feel familiar. Some increase your rewards, some decrease the cost of shops, some improve your starting position, and some give you more heroes to play. The most interesting part of meta progression (and eventually just regular tweaking once you level everything up) is that cards start out basic, but once you use a single card enough (often taking only one run with the card in your deck) you can "augment" the card- giving it special effects on one or more symbols. These effects are always on that card when you find it during a run. This dramatically improves the gameplay, and the cards, and increases the versatility of your deck. It's also nice that the game doesn't start with these unlocked, because as I stated before- the game is daunting when you start. My only real complaint is that a ton of the relics feel like just random modifiers rather than things that really let me strategize better. This might be due to my short time with the game, but some of the relics you can permanently add to your own build seem more like something you might find in a boss modifier in a different game. Things like "all cards placed in the center have all symbols changed to shields" have messed me up more often than helped me, and do not give you any sort of overlay- thereby making them hard to remember until they happen. Don't worry though, you can check all your and the enemy relics at any time by just hovering over them on the left and right. I noticed very few issues, with only one bug i really noticed, and reported to a developer already. In short: Good game is good. Only planned on giving it a try for a couple hours, and today it was all I wanted to play when I logged on.

Never played Triple Triad but wanted to try this out being pretty unique compared to the normal deckbuilders you see around. This one is a lot of fun. Takes time to get use too and understand. Still struggling to understand the upgrades to cards. 95% of them don't make sense to me but still. Really fun and feels fresh within the popular genre of deckbuilders.

Interesante juegos de mesa con cartas en el cuál los combates se dan a los cuatro lados de la cartas y es fundamental el posicionamiento. Tiene una suerte de sistema piedra papel o tijera y el objetivo es capturar la mayor cantidad de cartas del tablero. Sencillo de aprender y luego da lugar a mucha estrategia para ganar las partidas. https://youtu.be/_KBDk6bGFrI

BLUE WINS!

03/07/2024 Lord of bugs. He intentado jugar 3 runs, solo he sido capaz de terminar 1 de ellas. Las demás el rival no juega y no puedo retomarla.

If you're on the hunt for a game that combines the thrill of strategic thinking with the calming embrace of relaxation, look no further than Tetra Tactics. This delightful puzzle game is like a soothing balm for the mind, offering a refreshing break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. At first glance, Tetra Tactics may seem deceptively simple—a grid, a handful of colorful cards, and a tranquil soundtrack that whispers promises of serenity. But don't be fooled by its unassuming appearance; beneath the surface lies a world of depth and complexity waiting to be discovered. You might think you have the whole board, but all it takes is one card to flip over a few of yours with combos to take the win! I definitely had fun playing this game! In fact, I didn't want to close it down to get things done! I lied. It's up and running again. Things can wait until tomorrow? *coughs* So, if you're in need of a little mental massage, do yourself a favor and give Tetra Tactics a try. Your mind will thank you for it.

It's a good game. Fun gameplay. Lots of choices. Beautiful art.