Cardpocalypse

by Gambrinous, Versus Evil

The Developer Says...

Make friends, play cards, twist the rules, become a Mega Mutant Power Pets master, and try to save the world in this single-player RPG about being a 90's kid.

Keywords

Card battler

Deck building

Collectible card game

Permanent card changes

Rules customization

Turn-based combat

Story campaign

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Players Like...

❤ Card Game Mechanics

Players wield a deck centered around a "Champion" card, aiming to reduce the opponent's Champion health to zero. The innovative system introduces increasing "food" resources each turn, allowing strategic card deployment. Distinctive elements include: Champions transforming into "MEGA" forms at half health, tactical keywords like Defender and Hiding, permanent card modifications through sticker application, and dynamic rule-changing mechanics throughout the campaign.

❤ Deck Building and Customization

Players explore deep strategic options by constructing decks across four distinct factions (Flame, Tech, Nature, Mystical), applying stickers that fundamentally alter card attributes, renaming cards to personalize their collection, trading cards with in-game characters for candy or alternative cards, and experimenting with intricate deck-building strategies.

❤ Game Modes

The game offers two primary modes: Story Mode, a narrative-driven campaign following Jess's school adventures that gradually unveils complex card mechanics and allows progressive strategic deck development, and Gauntlet Mode, a roguelike experience with procedurally generated challenges where players draft new cards and rules after each battle, providing extensive replayability.

❤ Unique Gameplay Features

Key features include an irreversible card modification system, mid-campaign rule transformation, sticker-based card customization, a strategic card trading economy, and challenge modes with unique win conditions.

❤ Difficulty and Progression

The gameplay begins challenging with starter decks, increases in complexity as players acquire more powerful cards, and offers optional hardcore challenges for skilled players.

❤ Player Feedback Highlights

Players praise the game for its innovative mechanical depth, authentic 90s school card game atmosphere, engaging progression system, and witty, nostalgic storytelling.