Quite a lovely gem.

I'll assume you read the game's description and understand that this game is a mix of a collectable card game and a turn based strategy and go from there. This game reminds me quite a bit of a similar game I played many years ago called Pox Nora. But this game seems to do a lot of the mechanics far better than that older game. The board size is perfect, just big enough to set up some early strategy and make a meaningful difference between an early rush for the enemy or a side path towards gathering resources. It's not perfect, but it is in early access. Some cards are ridiculously overpowered, especially the artifacts in Pandora mode. Others are so weak they are laughable. But the inclusion of a 'solo' mode makes the game especially appealing for new players, though that does have a fault or two as well. So, let me give you the breakdown of pros and cons:

PROS:

- a tutorial that actually helps you learn the game and some of the mechanics
- enough cards given out for free that you don't feel the need to purchase packs in order to create a decent deck
- an absolutely gorgeous looking game
- just enough strategy to be deep without being too complex
- it's free


CONS:

- Some overbalanced / underpowered cards that can be totally game changing
- You can get 'stuck' in solo mode, with no real way to get past them. The exception being to level up by doing battle or pandora mode (which are both pvp) which keeps this game from being a purely solo based experience if one wanted
- Low player base means you might get matched against someone FAR better than you..... or once you start to get good.... FAR worse. This just feels unfair at times compared to other pvp CCG games
- Playing against other players in battle or pandora mode can take a good amount of time. Be prepared to spend 40-60 minutes PER MATCH easily if your opponent takes his time and the match goes long.


Is this a perfect game? No. Is it a good game? Absolutely. Well worth the price of Zero dollars to check out if you like CCGs, TB strategy games, or blends of the two.

Quite a lovely gem. I'll assume you read the game's description and understand that this game is a mix of a collectable card game and a turn based strategy and go from there. This game reminds me quite a bit of a similar game I played many years ago called Pox Nora. But this game seems to do a lot of the mechanics far better than that older game. The board size is perfect, just big enough to set up some early strategy and make a meaningful difference between an early rush for the enemy or a side path towards gathering resources. It's not perfect, but it is in early access. Some cards are ridiculously overpowered, especially the artifacts in Pandora mode. Others are so weak they are laughable. But the inclusion of a 'solo' mode makes the game especially appealing for new players, though that does have a fault or two as well. So, let me give you the breakdown of pros and cons: PROS: - a tutorial that actually helps you learn the game and some of the mechanics - enough cards given out for free that you don't feel the need to purchase packs in order to create a decent deck - an absolutely gorgeous looking game - just enough strategy to be deep without being too complex - it's free CONS: - Some overbalanced / underpowered cards that can be totally game changing - You can get 'stuck' in solo mode, with no real way to get past them. The exception being to level up by doing battle or pandora mode (which are both pvp) which keeps this game from being a purely solo based experience if one wanted - Low player base means you might get matched against someone FAR better than you..... or once you start to get good.... FAR worse. This just feels unfair at times compared to other pvp CCG games - Playing against other players in battle or pandora mode can take a good amount of time. Be prepared to spend 40-60 minutes PER MATCH easily if your opponent takes his time and the match goes long. Is this a perfect game? No. Is it a good game? Absolutely. Well worth the price of Zero dollars to check out if you like CCGs, TB strategy games, or blends of the two.