Voice of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars

"Voice of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars is the sort of game that you&s;ll play when you want a slow-paced and relaxing adventure; for that, it&s;s an excellent experience. However, it can sometimes be bogged down by its gameplay&s;s own …"

"A great way to use cards for everything (playing and storytelling), while embarking on an old-school RPG adventure. However, Yoko Taro&s;s magic is only found in small glimpses."

"Voice of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars is a great wasted opportunity: a triumph of playing cards accompanied by a wonderful soundtrack and a wonderful atmosphere, which however does not have time to breathe and arrives too quickly at the …"

"Voice of Cards makes its particular staging its main highlight. The game remains a good RPG, but if you&s;re numb to its aesthetic appeal, you can safely move on."

"Voice of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars is a great little gem to come out of this year. Where NieR is a good series though not quite for me, this absolutely is. The team have created a true sleeper hit …"

"Voice of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars isn&s;t truly a card game, but a traditional RPG that uses cards for everything."

"A traditional JRPG by some of the key team members behind the Nier series. Presented in a tabletop game aesthetic, Voice of Cards delivers a fantastic story."

"While Voice of Cards does stumble in spots, it shines as a brilliantly told story that successfully replicates the feeling of the best tabletop gaming sessions, with a game master whose engaging voice carries much of the emotion and tension …"

"Despite its enticing visual style and standout soundtrack, Voice of Cards doesn’t rival Yoko Taro’s past works and is unlikely to charm RPG veterans."

"If you’re looking for an enjoyable RPG with some novel ideas and strong presentation behind it, Voice of Cards can easily eat up a weekend or two. It’s sweet and doesn’t overstay its welcome, even when I wished it would. …"

"Voice of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars is a creative and unique RPG from an art and design standpoint, without a doubt. The D&a;D campaign feeling and unique card world might just be enough to keep you pushing through as …"

"Voice of Cards is effectively Baby&s;s First Yoko Taro Game, though its approachable nature does make it a little less satisfying."

"In concept, Voice of Cards is exciting: a small game from a major designer (Yoko Taro is the game&s;s creative director), released with little fanfare. It offers a lean framework for other RPGs and narrative games to come. Ultimately, though, …"

"Voice of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars is a quaint game that doesn&s;t bring anything exceptionally new to the genre, but is undeniably charming."

"But those who take a chance on Voice of Cards might be surprised. Its tabletop style is endearing and a testament to the idea that gripping adventure transcends the need for cinematic cutscenes. Voice of Cards puts the "game" back …"

"Voice of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars cloaks a very traditional JRPG in an alluring tabletop veneer. Sure, it doesn&s;t really shake up the genre in any real meaningful way, but the unique presentation and laid back approach to player …"

"There aren&s;t many places to explore, random card events in dungeons and the overworld are repeated frequently, and everything comes to a close too soon. Without question, Voice of Cards represents a great entry point for RPG newcomers that employs …"

"Yoko Taro&s;s storytelling is laid out on the table in a card-based adventure that&s;ll appeal to tabletop and JRPG fans alike in Voice of Cards."

"Voice of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars may be simple, but it does a fantastic job of delivering a card game RPG hybrid that’s an absolute delight to play. Its aesthetic is second-to-none, its storytelling is excellent (largely due to …"

"Strip away the framing and this is a throwaway JRPG that never finds its bite."

"So, while Voice of Cards could be refined as a game, the vision is impeccable, and while the game&s;s not as outrageous or subversive as NieR and its sequel, it still represents Yoko Taro&s;s unique qualities as a game designer …"

"Voice of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars features a striking and quirky tabletop style with delightful gameplay that doesn’t overcomplicate things. While the storyline won’t necessarily grip you, it’s told in a fun and interactive way and this is an …"

"Voice of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars is like an 8-bit RPG if the bits were made out of several cards themselves. It is very much a throwback to older classic RPG genres like Dragon Quest. The story presented is …"

"Voice of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars is a game that certainly won&s;t appeal to everyone; this is one that you have to come into with an open mind. It&s;s pretty short compared to most RPGs and doesn&s;t take many …"

"Voice of Cards mixed JRPG&s;s and board games&s; elements to offer a fun pretty unique experience. It is improvable in and far from perfect, but its originality and world deserve appreciation."

"Voice of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars is one of two recently released smaller scale games dropped by Square Enix last October with minimal promotion. More experienced gamers might bemoan the straightforward gameplay or lack of difficulty, but those who …"

"Voice of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars is an entertaining and creative diversion while it lasts. It certainly sets itself apart with relative ease but it does suffer a bit from diminishing returns."

"Voice of Cards is a neat little RPG that, thanks to its excellent presentation, makes for a fun experience despite a tedious encounter rate and boring dungeon design."

"Thankfully, the game&s;s excellent presentation holds everything together, and at around 12 hours in length, Voice of Cards doesn&s;t quite outstay its welcome. There are multiple endings to unlock as well, but additional playthroughs may be a tall order. Voice …"

"The Voice of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars is not what I expected and ultimately not what I wanted. I was hoping for a card game but a card game it is not. It&s;s a classic RPG, simply presented solely …"

"Square Enix&s;s attempt at a card-based game has come up all Aces! The spoken story and card mechanics are relaxing and entertaining. The JRPG-like artwork is beautiful and fits the presentation well. Everything about the game retains that Square Enix …"

"Voice of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars is a great JRPG with a very eye-catching visual style. The experience is full of quality, and it is a good introduction to Yoko Taro&s;s creative mind."

"Voice of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars is another good game by Yoko Taro, with well-executed concepts worthy of the director&s;s other works, although it doesn&s;t reach the level established by bigger games due to its limitations."

"At the end of the day, the game is still full of personality, and Yoko Taro&s;s signature touches can be seen, especially in the narrative, even with a more humorous script. The experience is unique and engaging enough to recommend …"