Wildfrost

Wildfrost

April 12, 2023

RoguelikeStrategy Nintendo SwitchPCXbox OneXbox Series X/S

Take on the elements in Wildfrost, a tactical roguelike deckbuilder! The sun has frozen over, succumbing to the Wildfrost. The town of Snowdwell and its survivors stand as the last bastion against an eternal winter... Build up a deck of powerful card companions and elemental items, as you battle to …

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Critic Reviews (26)

A.J. Maciejewski Video Chums Apr 2023
80.0 /100

"Wildfrost provides so much entertaining card battle fun that I found it hard to put it down to write this review. It&s;s so cute, too! ❄️"

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Alessandro Alosi The Games Machine Apr 2023
80.0 /100

"Great roguelike card game, this Wildfrost. Of course it is not as cute and cuddly as it may seem at first glance, the art style is deceiving while the gameplay, with its inexorable countdown and perfectible balance, does not forgive …"

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Andrei Dumitrescu Softpedia Apr 2023
90.0 /100

"Wildfrost takes the core ideas of the very popular card-driven genre and makes enough changes to add freshness to it. It does take some time to unlock all the town buildings and the three tribes that can provide leaders and …"

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Andrew O&s;Donnell VGamingNews Apr 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

70.0

"Are the complaints reason enough to avoid Wildfrost though? Nah, it’s really great. Yes, it will occasionally kick you in the shins, and like all games of this type, it’s charms will last about as long as it takes for …"

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Bella Yaeger The Punished Backlog Apr 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

27.0

"Wildfrost is definitely worth investing in if you enjoy deck-building games. However, I wouldn&s;t recommend it for those unfamiliar with the genre. It&s;s too difficult for inexperienced players and could ruin a newcomer&s;s interest. However, if you are looking for …"

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Ed Orr GameSpace Apr 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

65.0

"Wildfrost isn’t going to distract anybody looking for a hardcore high skill play on the genre, but this quest neve presents as that. It’s a joyous and accessible twist on the roguelike deck builder that you definitely want to deal …"

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Erik Hodges Try Hard Guides Apr 2023
60.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

40.0

Story

50.0

"Despite the rough state of balancing, Wildfrost is a game with a lot of love put into it, and rests on a solid foundation. With a little bit of TLC, I could easily see this game being an 8 or …"

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Farley Santos GameBlast Apr 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

65.0

"Wildfrost is a charismatic and immersive deck-building adventure. The battles, which mix cards, turn handling and positioning, are exciting and full of interesting nuances. There is a good variety of cards, allies and powers, which makes it fun to explore …"

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James Luff LadiesGamers.com Apr 2023
75.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

70.0

"This is another of those reviews where I think the game was good, but it didn’t click for me fully. The gameplay is horrendously addictive. Although I got mad so many times at the bad cards I was dealt, I …"

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Jason Coles TheSixthAxis Apr 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

20.0

"The whole thing is a delight, and one of the more interesting takes on the deckbuilding roguelike genre I&s;ve played since Monster Train, which is apt, because it definitely takes some inspiration from that game. This is one of those …"

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Joseph Barrood Rapid Reviews UK Apr 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

60.0

"Wildfrost is a rogue-lite deck builder about trying to save a city from an eternal winter. In the game, I had to select between different cards to add to my deck while trying to take out enemies and survive the …"

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Joshua Thompson FingerGuns Apr 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

60.0

"Sleek presentation and engrossingly deep gameplay makes Wildfrost a distinctive roguelike deckbuilder. It’s a brutal learning curve that might snow you in, but if you persevere and learn you’ll have an overall great time with the game."

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Juniper Finch Twinfinite Apr 2023
60.0 /100

"I would recommend Wildfrost to anyone who enjoys deck-building battle games like it, but it’s probably not a great introduction for newer players to the genre."

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Kim Snaith GameSpew Apr 2023
80.0 /100

"With a fantastic art style that immediately charms you, and engaging gameplay that will keep you coming back time and time again, we love Wildfrost. It’s a very welcome entry into the roguelike card battler genre, offering challenging but fulfilling …"

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Leo Faierman Screen Rant Apr 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

60.0

"Small touches like these elevate Wildfrost into the upper tiers of the genre, even while its generally lighter range of content may steer potential buyers away. Once its best qualities come into view, though, that familiar roguelite deckbuilder addiction takes …"

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Lewis Larcombe Kakuchopurei Apr 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

70.0

"In summary, Wildfrost is a well-crafted and engaging deckbuilding game that offers a dynamic and challenging gameplay experience. With procedurally generated maps, dynamic attack counters, and various status effects, the game keeps you on your toes and provides a satisfying …"

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Luis Alvaro Entertainment Geekly Apr 2023
40.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

35.0

Story

50.0

"In a genre crowded with excellent examples of smart, engaging roguelike deck-builders, Wildfrost fails to earn its place."

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Matthew Paul The Outerhaven Productions Apr 2023
60.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

25.0

"Wildfrost is an interesting roguelike deckbuilder game, that is a bit on the harder side that may put off people. Still, I&s;m looking for more people to dive into the game, find out strategies, and hopefully, the developer will tweak …"

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Max Hospers The Game Crater Apr 2023
80.0 /100

"The game&s;s charming art style and strategic gameplay mechanics make Wildfrost a rewarding endeavour for those willing to brave its harsh difficulty spikes. While some aspects could benefit from added depth and balancing, Wildfrost&s;s strengths far outweigh its weaknesses. The …"

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Nathan Ball PC Invasion Apr 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

48.0

"Despite the palpable chill in the air throughout, there&s;s a cosy fire burning at the heart of Wildfrost. Gather round for a tough-but-rewarding deckbuilding adventure."

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Robby Bisschop Life is Xbox Apr 2023
85.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

30.0

"Wildfrost is a welcome surprise that comes in an addictive package. The cute designs lure you in but then the game proceeds to kick your shiny gnome tush with its unforgiving difficulty. But that’s OK, because a new run is …"

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Robin Valentine PC Gamer Apr 2023
83.0 /100

Graphics

20.0

Gameplay

20.0

Story

20.0

"A perfect balance of accessibility and strategic depth, elevated by charming visuals and buckets of personality."

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Sam Diglett Expansive Apr 2023
60.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

30.0

"Wildfrost takes two of the most popular genres in gaming and mashes them into something quite different and mostly enjoyable. There’s a tough difficulty curve here, plus accessibility doesn’t appear to have been the game’s highest priority and there’s a …"

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Seth Hay Cat with Monocle Apr 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

32.0

"Wildfrost may look like a cute and cozy title, but that adorable surface belies its brutal challenges. Still, it&s;s a fun and incredibly addictive tactical card game. Travel into the wilderness at your own risk."

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Stephanie Liu Siliconera Apr 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

30.0

"Wildfrost is a challenging game that suffers from some balance issues."

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Zack Palm Gamepur Apr 2023
80.0 /100

"It’s a game with charm, gorgeous art, and soothing music, making jumping into the action extremely enjoyable. The strategy becomes even more delightful when you dive into it, slowly peeling back seemingly simple layers to show a more complex nature …"

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