Voice of Cards: The Beasts of Burden (2022)

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Developer: Square Enix
Platforms: Windows
Genres: RPG
Rating: 3.9 of 5, 179 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 14 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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The catalog in 3D

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How it feels

A melancholy tale told through a card tabletop aesthetic, where turn-based battles and monster trapping unfold with a darkly poetic, nostalgic feel.

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What players say

Players praise the story, characters, and music but are divided on the gameplay. Some find it a relaxing, simple experience, while others criticize the heavy reliance on RNG for skills and loot, calling it repetitive and grindy.

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