Voice of Cards: The Forsaken Maiden

"The Forsaken Maiden is a gentle game that challenges JRPG narratives, but despite its unconventional appearance, it comfortably sticks to what works with its gameplay."

"I found Voice of Cards: The Forsaken Maiden&s;s story to be stronger than the first&s;s yet when it comes to gameplay; it doesn&s;t do much to make it feel fresh. It has me wondering how many of these titles there …"

"Its pacing and presentation makes for a relaxing and generally chilled experience that still comes with plenty of emotion in its bittersweet narrative. There’s definitely reason for Square Enix and Alim to return to the Voice of Cards world, and …"

"That of Voice of Cards is an operation of an uncertain nature: too little time between one chapter and another, too few changes, too much repetition of the same stumbles."

"Voice of Cards: The Forsaken Maiden now proves this is a viable franchise that Square Enix should hold onto. While it doesn’t exactly reinvent itself and sometimes has some technical hitches, it’s simply a great and fun follow-up to lose …"

"Voice of Cards: The Forsaken Maiden is a great follow up to the The Isle Dragon Roars. Many assets are reused and the core elements remain the same but the follow up makes some overall improvements."

"Anyone who liked Voice of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars will similarly find much to enjoy in Forsaken Maiden. Those who felt that Isle Dragon Roars was a little too monotonous in its early-going should still attempt Forsaken Maiden, since …"

"Taro follows in the footsteps of Shakespeare by following his masterful comedy with a breath-taking tragedy."

"Voice of Cards: The Forsaken Maiden combines a classic JRPG with a board game. This format works naturally, however, turns tedious by random battles and the way you traverse the board. Expect a Yoko Taro-style story that takes advantage of …"

"Finally, I recommend Voice of Cards: The Forsaken Maiden for those who enjoy more classic RPGs and want to experience an alternative evolution that maintains more of the essence of these games, and also for those willing to absorb a …"

"When coupled with its improved difficulty and fun visual surprises The Forsaken Maiden is a good tweak of a successful formula. Predictably, if you enjoyed the first Voice of Cards instalment, you’ll also enjoy this one. I certainly did!"

"It usually takes a while before we see a sequel to an RPG. Yet here we are with Voice of Cards: The Forsaken Maiden arriving four months after The Isle Dragon Roars. Which means, well, things are going to feel …"

"Voice of Cards is the typical product that the industry sometimes needs, that knows how to do the basics with an identity of its own, without necessarily having to reinvent the wheel, after all not every game needs to be …"

"The Forsaken Maiden is a fun, basic JRPG that tells an great story but ultimately falters by overstaying its welcome."

"Dividing the focus into multiple smaller stories may have hurt the overarching narrative, but this is still an RPG worth playing, with secrets and replay value for intrepid card sharks. I&s;ll be interested to see how, and how quickly, Square …"

"I praised The Isle Dragon Roars for its ingenuity and design, and while Voice of Cards: The Forsaken Maiden is still a delight, a mere three months after playing the first game some of the charm has worn off. I’m …"

"Four months after its first part, the Voice of Cards formula comes back with a new story that repeats many of the brilliant ideas of the first game --and most of its flaws."

"The Forsaken Maiden is not really a sequel or successor to the first Voice of Cards. There&s;s no effort to build on the previous game. Instead, The Forsaken Maiden exists in parallel to the first Voice of Cards, as another …"

"Arriving mere months after its predecessor, we&s;re happy to report that Voice of Cards: The Forsaken Maiden proves itself to be a satisfying and endearing sequel. It&s;s mechanically almost an exact copy of the first Voice of Cards, but things …"

"An evolution too timid of the previous game: practically a missed opportunity for Yoko Taro."

"With a fresh formula, despite the release being so close with the previous game, The Forsaken Maiden manages to entertain and it&s;s a fun and well told JRPG."

"The Forsaken Maiden is too similar to its predecessor to declare it as being significantly improved, with the greater difference lying largely in its narrative. It is a complementary experience that fans of the first are likely to enjoy just …"

"Voice of Cards: The Forsaken Maiden is a delivery in which the sensation of a game made in a hurry and with little work to take advantage of its commercial pull is present at all times. There is no major …"

"Although Voice of Cards: The Forsaken Maiden looks like more of the same, Yoko Taro&s;s new card has a couple of interesting details for fans of the genre."

"There are other small differences; some equipment is more readily available, you earn gold faster, and there are some fun presentational changes that occur alongside the story. The narrator is different, too, which is perhaps the most notable difference. All …"

"Voice of Cards: The Forsaken Maiden is a great turn-based RPG, with a good story to tell and fun and challenging combat systems. There are some limitations that prevent it from reaching another level, but the game does everything it …"

"Unlike The Isle Dragon Roars, Voice of Cards: The Forsaken Maiden&s;s artistic and narrative choices make this title a much easier recommendation for fans of Yoko Taro, especially the NieR subseries. Although The Forsaken Maiden visually reuses a lot of …"