Power Chord

Power Chord

January 26, 2023

RoguelikeStrategyTurn-Based Strategy PC

Power Chord is a rock&s;n roguelite deck-building time-resetting battle against the demon gangs of Helmoth. Assemble Earth&s;s mightiest musicians, each with their own unique cards and gear, to fight your way through the hordes and destroy the only guitar powerful enough to reopen the scratch between worlds. Choose from a …

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70.6

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Ali Hashmi Prima Games Jan 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

25.0

Gameplay

25.0

Story

25.0

"All in all, I’m having a great time with Power Chord. I really like the playable characters, their designs, and how I have to account for multiple synergies. The presentation and attention to detail put it way above most other …"

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Chris "Atom" DeAngelus Worth Playing Jan 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

65.0

"Power Chord is a perfectly competent but entirely unexceptional roguelike deck builder. Once you take away the rock &s;n&s; roll theme, it&s;s pretty much another Slay the Spire clone that doesn&s;t do enough to differentiate itself from the rest. It …"

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Farley Santos GameBlast Jan 2023
85.0 /100

"Power Chord mixes rock and cards in a great roguelike. Facing demons in the company of musician-warriors is pretty exciting, mainly because of the solid turn-based combat and elaborate setting. In addition, numerous accessories, events and skills make runs distinctive …"

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Jordan Dube GameLuster Jan 2023
60.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

60.0

"While there are better deck building games out, Power Chord nailed the heavy metal theme and rocking gameplay, the design choices just didn’t land on the beat."

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Kyle LeClair Hardcore Gamer Jan 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

50.0

Story

50.0

"If you can get past its more grind-y elements, Power Chord can still be a fun deckbuilding roguelike game thanks to its impressive blend of influence that makes great use of its "Battle of the Bands" setup. It&s;s something for …"

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Nikola Loncar Prima Games Jan 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

65.0

"It was a lovely experience all in all. If I spoke about the story of the game more than I already did I would just outright spoil it, but it’s a short and simple premise that just serves to provide …"

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Noah Smith PC Gamer Jan 2023
50.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

50.0

Story

50.0

"Power Chord&s;s slick card-slinging combat is weighed down by a gaudy aesthetic and lack of variety."

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Omi Koulas Checkpoint Gaming Jan 2023
65.0 /100

Graphics

45.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

35.0

"Power Chord unleashes its loud style upon deckbuilding roguelites. The game introduces a creative band format with strategic roles for each member to play, adding a new layer to the familiar gameplay structure. Still, it&s;s more style over substance with …"

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Steve Esposito Seasoned Gaming Jan 2023
85.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

45.0

"Much like playing an instrument, Power Chord is all about learning, adapting, and creating beautiful music to the beat of slaying demons."

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