Wildfrost
April 12, 2023
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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"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! ❄️"
Read original review"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 …"
Read original review"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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"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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65.0
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78.0
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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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70.0
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"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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"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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"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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"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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30.0
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95.0
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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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85.0
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"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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"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."
Read original review"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."
Read original review"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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"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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"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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"In a genre crowded with excellent examples of smart, engaging roguelike deck-builders, Wildfrost fails to earn its place."
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"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 …"
Read original review"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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"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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"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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"A perfect balance of accessibility and strategic depth, elevated by charming visuals and buckets of personality."
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"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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"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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"Wildfrost is a challenging game that suffers from some balance issues."
Read original review"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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