Is this game actually worth it?

[DimTheEnderman]

Or is it just the card game equivalent of random.org's True Random Number Generator

[ulzgoroth]

The game is very strategic.

Like most card games, it also is very concerned with randomness.

[DimTheEnderman]

Originally posted by ulzgoroth:

The game is very strategic.

Like most card games, it also is very concerned with randomness.

That doesn't answer my question

[ulzgoroth]

Originally posted by DimTheEnderman:

Originally posted by ulzgoroth:

The game is very strategic.

Like most card games, it also is very concerned with randomness.

That doesn't answer my question

I answered the part of your question that can be answered meaningfully.

Whether the game is worth it to you can only be determined by you. I don't even know you.

[Kibby]

Do you like Roguelikes? Then yes, it is one of the top tier.

Do you hate RNG and getting your ass handed to you because the Jokers didn't fall your way? Then no.

There's a reason it's one of the top games of 2024. Easy to learn, hard to master, and an incredibly satisfying gameplay loop that will have you playing "one more hand" deep into the night.

[DimTheEnderman]

Originally posted by Kibby:

Do you like Roguelikes? Then yes, it is one of the top tier.

Do you hate RNG and getting your ass handed to you because the Jokers didn't fall your way? Then no.

There's a reason it's one of the top games of 2024. Easy to learn, hard to master, and an incredibly satisfying gameplay loop that will have you playing "one more hand" deep into the night.

Then no it isnt

[DoctorPink]

judging by how annoying you sound in the replies, I'd assume you could just idk... watch a youtube video of someone playing it and decide for yourself? it would've been way quicker then waiting for replies on steam lol

[KondaBuddy (Live)]

If you treat the game more like Solitaire instead of poker then yes you will enjoy it.

[Xaelon]

Balatro only resembles poker during the first stage or so. After that it's all about making the best strategy out of what you're given, like other deckbuilders. You can add or remove cards from your deck. Enhance existing cards. And/or buy jokers to setup crazy combos.

It'll take some time for you to figure out how everything fits together but there are many things you can do to win. There's a lot of depth.

There are also a lot of unlockables, and challenges to beat.

I think it's very much worth the price assuming you like gameplay-focused roguelikes. There is no story and no progression beyond unlocking new decks to start with and new stuff to find during runs. Your knowledge as a player is what lets you win runs in Balatro, rather than meta-progression.

This game is the real deal though. I don't like deckbuilders, but I figured I'd give this one a shot because I liked the poker theme. Turns out it's really good. This is now my go-to game when I don't know what to play. It's chill, interesting and always enjoyable. The way all the different jokers and other mechanics fit together make the game a very compelling blend of strategy and risk management.

Do you take the safer, more consistent option that will help for early stages?
Or do you take the more risky option that would probably let you win for sure IF you can find the other part of the combo?

How much gold should you spend trying to find the last piece of the combo?
Or would it be better to change your strategy instead?

That other joker that just showed up is really good except you don't have enough money. Do you sell off some of your other jokers to get it? Or do you stick with your current strategy?

That's Balatro in a nutshell.

[Mel Gibson]

Originally posted by DimTheEnderman:

Then no it isnt

Hmm, I wonder why I have this strange feeling that this is not the last time we will see you posting here, despite your post clearly suggesting otherwise...

[Scrub]

Originally posted by DimTheEnderman:

Or is it just the card game equivalent of random.org's True Random Number Generator

What does this mean, how is it like a random number generator?

Are you unfamiliar with.... what card games are?

[JJ]

you could call the binding of isaac a random number generator. you could call risk of rain a random number generator. all of these games have some way to interface and manipulate your odds, balatro is no different. there are a grand total of absolutely zero games that dont have random numbers in them in some fashion, so id suggest getting over it.

[Thorstorm]

Maybe read the store page?
But I'm pretty sure it has nothing to do with whatever the ♥♥♥♥ you just said lol