Wildfrost

Wildfrost is not a rogue-like deckbuilder, really. It is definitely a rogue-like but it's more of a tactics game than a deckbuilder. The amount of cards you add to your deck are relatively low and highly controlled in what exactly they are. Draw order is also not (usually) a concern because of deployment phase and the ability to cycle your entire deck in a couple turns. Generally, you will have what you want when you want it, and what you're actually doing in practice is playing a tactics game. Synergies in this game are extremely paint-by-numbers. You play Kobonker with Snoffel. You play Chickichi with Monch. You play Bombarder with Fizzle. Everything is nicely color coded to tell you what works together, and generally it is very easy to assemble a strategy due to how controlled your card picks are. I don't think I have ever died to the final boss of this game (though I have certainly died before it!) because by the time you reach it, you will have already seen a pre-built synergy package that will give you what you need to scale up. The last fights are, in my experience, a formality. So, where is the gameplay? It's mostly in the early and mid-game. At this point, healthbars are low (both yours and the enemy) and so there is a lot more back and forth of trading blows and carefully counting up damage from items and timers. This is a quite difficult but very engaging experience, but it doesn't really have much to do with your deck. It has a lot more to do with when you are playing your cards and what you're playing them on. Because of the timer system, card ordering is extraordinarily important in this game. With a few rare exceptions (zoomlins and noomlins), every card played advances the turn order by one tick. And with attack timers rarely exceeding 5, every single card played is a weighty decision at higher difficulties. So, it's really a tactics game that stores its game pieces in things that look like cards. Of course there is the 1-in-100 turn where you bottom-deck all three snow cards that you needed but really, I feel like 99% of the time I have access to the tools that I need, when I need them, and it's just a matter of whether I sequence them correctly or not. But is it a good game? Yes, I think it's quite fun for what it is. Maybe a bit low content for 20 dollars, but there is a pretty big modding scene for extra replayability.

I like

I quite like Slay the Spire and was interested to check this game out. It’s great but I only managed to beat it with one tribe and failed doing the same with two others. It took me around 5-6 hours to figure out how to beat the game and after that, I tried winning with two other tribes. And I could not. I don’t know whether it’s RNG or just me. Having read a few other people’s reviews of the game, I’d like to say that it’s probably down to RNG. In my opinion, if you see this game on sale and you’ve played all other similar card games - consider checking this one out. The presentation of the game is really awesome - the UI and visuals are some of the best I’ve seen.

Art style is what drew me in for this rogue-lite deck builder Didn't realize how bopping the soundtrack was Played it primarily on steam deck and it ran really well Controls worked out fine, although using a mouse is much easier The game starts with one faction and does a good job with gradual unlocks as to not be overwhelming There are in total three different factions, each with their own starting deck You start by picking one captain with a randomized health, damage, attack speed value and possibly a unique effect (like freezing an enemy on hit) and then progress through multiple levels of battles and shops As with all rogue-lite deck builders, you're presented with a myriad of build options through adding cards or enhancing them via charms (little trinkets that are directly attached to the cards themselves) The charm-mechanic is really neat, it adds a good chunk of variety for any given card For example, a regular wooden training dummy would normally just tank a single hit for you But add a shielding charm, and now it's a solid, reliable defender Or add an exploding charm on it, now it's a deadly landmine The two-lane system does add in a bit of tactical positioning which I really appreciate (strategy, but not too intense) and the Ally system (extra team-mates) really help to keep gameplay interesting Now, these are a couple of major caveats for all potential buyers (and not trying to scare you away) The game is difficult I beat the big bad at the end of the game (requiring a handful of successful runs - i believe 7 in total) and my win stats showed I had a 6% win ratio overall If you're a person who's bothered by failing many times before succeeding, then be cautious before you buy The second caveat is the revenge mechanic I'll start with saying that I appreciate that a revenge mechanic even exists But boy can it screw you over hard if you're not careful When you clear a run, the big bad will possess the deck you used, and then boom - you're facing against it the next run, and it doesn't change over until you beat it Made a super awesome powerful counter deck that demolishes enemies if they so much as sneeze at you? Sorry, that's a you problem now There are always ways to overcome it, however Certain builds will defeat other certain builds like a rock-paper-scissors situation I will say that you can get what the game offers (unlocking most cards and builds) in about 10-20 hrs But getting to end credits takes a significant while and was a bit rough in terms of RNG and difficulty (did it in the end though) Shame that there isn't any epilogue, but hey, it's a rogue-lite deck builder TL:DR I recommend this game It's fun, neat, snappy, scratches that RNG rogue-lite itch with a good variety of build options It's very difficult, and will take hours to even get your first successful run (but keep at it) Art style is cute-as, music is something to jam to while pummelling (or being pummelled) It's on sale atm, so grab it for a good, solid time

Un des meilleurs roguelike deckbuilder auquel j'ai pu jouer (si vous en avez d'autres du même calibre je suis preneur), avec en prime une belle DA et une musique qui reste en tête. Côté gameplay, ça plaira surtout à ceux qui aiment prendre le temps de tout calculer dans les jeux en tour par tour, ici il y a de quoi, et beaucoup de situations désespérées pourront être résolues par la réflexion. Je vois certaines critiques négatives dire que le jeu serait trop difficile voire injuste, ça peut évidemment être déroutant pour ceux n'ayant jamais joué à des jeux du même genre, mais pour le reste, il s'agit probablement de personnes qui ne prennent pas le temps de se poser et réfléchir lorsque nécessaire. Une fois le jeu terminé, si on a eu l'occasion de se familiariser avec la plupart des synergies , on peut se diriger vers le workshop steam pour télécharger une extension avec une nouvelle campagne plus difficile, pour les joueurs aguerris. De quoi renouveler un peu le jeu et les compo d'ennemis.

Fun addictive gameplay, beautiful art and amazing music. Its a small game, not much content, but what there is works. Runs perfectly, no bugs. Perhaps not worth the full price, but still worth it if on sale!

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