Underplayed Gems

Castle Morihisa (2022)

Castle Morihisa cover
Developer
Smokingbear Studio
Publisher
Thermite Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie, Strategy
Rating
3.4 of 5, 453 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 5.9 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A meticulous and punishing turn-based card battler where each move in a historical Japanese setting demands careful planning and adaptation.

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What players say

Players call Castle Morihisa a visually striking Slay the Spire clone that is let down by obvious design flaws. There is no meta progression, the talent tree is procedurally generated and can ruin a run, and the difficulty spikes feel unfair early on. Long-time players emphasize the weak card pool and poor balance, while a few appreciate the lack of grind and six classes.

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