Card-en-Ciel

"Card-en-Ciel spoofs so hard, it spoofs itself, and doesn’t have much left to give after that. There’s plenty of entertainment to be found in the game, but it comes at the cost of not having much to offer as a …"

"I love how Card-en-Ciel combines characters from Inti Creates&s; games into one strategic campaign that&s;s impressively tough to put down. 🎴"

"Card-en-Ciel is a roguelite deckbuilder that teeters on the edge of feeling more like a rhythm game. Its audiovisuals are so peppy and animated that it’s hard to associate them with the dark tones roguelikes and roguelites usually embrace. In …"

"Card-en-Ciel strikes a perfect balance between challenge and enjoyment. Even with its roguelike elements, starting over doesn’t feel punitive. The music is pleasant, and the characters are visually appealing. The storyline offers an immersive visual novel-style experience. For those new …"

"Card-en-Ciel&s;s gameplay is incredibly fun, which makes it an easy recommendation for anyone who has liked games like Slay the Spire or Monster Train but wants an anime twist to it. However, if you&s;re looking for a more developed story …"

"But as it stands, Card-En-Ciel is just a decent time that will ultimately appeal to you more if you like Inti’s style a lot and are willing to deal with the bland barriers in the way of a very fun …"

"If it weren’t clear by this point, I did not care for Card-en-Ciel as an aggregate. Not because it’s a bad game, because the core game parts are actually pretty good… but every single part around that game makes me …"

"For a new IP, Card-en-Ciel shows potential. The premise is intriguing, the core rules and mechanics provide a strong foundation for tactical decision-making, and the replay value is absurdly high. Regrettably, the campaign that houses everything is a slight letdown, …"

"While a card-battling, roguelite RPG in the style of Mega Man Battle Network is not a wholly original idea, this game’s spin on the concept brings more than enough originality in its mechanics to stand on its own."

"Card-en-Ciel is a fantastic card battling title. I didn’t think I’d find myself so enamoured in playing a card game like this, but the plays at hand along with how the overworld plays into the battle system along with daily …"

"Card-en-Ciel is a game made better by how much it revels in its own excess. “How much is too much?” is a question that it proudly eschews in favor of throwing everything in the kitchen sink at participants. My primary …"

"Card-en-Ciel is an excellent representative of deckbuilders with roguelite elements, though it could have offered more diverse areas and has an entry barrier in the [poor] explanation of some mechanics. The result is addicting, with various synergy choices that are …"

"While individually Card-en-Ciel&s;s decks offer a fun and engaging time as you learn to play around them, if anything Grand Battle dungeons seem emblematic of the game&s;s own worst flaws. Inti-Creates had a great idea for a gameplay system, and …"

"I enjoyed Inti Creates’ approach to gameplay in Card-en-Ciel and appreciate how it built on the tactical deck-building found in the Mega Man Battle Network series. While it looks similar, it feels like its own thing. That’s great! Unfortunately, the …"

"Overall, while there are some decent downsides, the core gameplay loop of Card en Ciel certainly is fun. I liked building decks of cards to take out enemies and experimenting with the different card attributes. Though the story and design …"

"Card-en-Ciel is a fun dungeon-crawling deck-building roguelite that will provide hours of addictive gameplay that is easy to pick up and learn. While the system seems in-depth and daunting, its thoughtful design appeals to gamers or any skill level."

"A colorful, smart, refreshing, and surprisingly varied deck building RPG experience"

"Card-en-Ciel can be considered a great option for fans of deck-building roguelites and also JRPGs. The impressive variety of cards and the various mechanics involved mean that the game never becomes repetitive."

"My initial impression of Card-en-Ciel was a little negative: the campaign started without much of a context and the matches showed some visuals with poor polish. As I explored more of the deckbuilder, I could learn more about its universe, …"

"Card-en-Ciel manages to mix an interesting idea of a card-based RPG with some roguelike elements while still being able to pay homage to a majority of INTI CREATES&s; history. However, the lack of representation of and some minor technical aspects …"