Card-en-Ciel (2024)

Developer: INTI CREATES CO., LTD.
Platforms: Windows
Genres: RPG
Rating: 4.5 of 5, 862 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 9.2 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

a story-driven card battler with tactical grid combat and a soundtrack that makes each duel feel like a live concert.

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What players say

Players praise the soundtrack and mechanical depth, but are split on the experience. Some call the story bad and the pacing between fights a slog, while others note the battles feel repetitive after the first few hours.

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