Does this have any progression?

[Newgel]

I saw a comment saying something like this around here:
"It's well worth 20 or 25$. It definitely has that fun long-term progression grind/difficulty climb that Slay the Spire and Binding of Isaac are known for."

I only played the demo some months ago and I find that quite hard to believe. There were 2 characters (starting decks) and that's it. I would even dare to call this guy a liar. Isaac and slay the spire are literally the two roguelikes with the most content ever

[malogoss]

Play the demo again.

As of now, we can choose from 3 decks of 15 (12 are locked in the demo).
The full game will also let you pick a difficulty level.

I would even dare to call this guy a liar

You're having a bad day right?

[Newgel]

Originally posted by malogoss:

Play the demo again.

As of now, we can choose from 3 decks of 15 (12 are locked in the demo).
The full game will also let you pick a difficulty level.

I would even dare to call this guy a liar

You're having a bad day right?

that is nothing compared to isaac that has 500+ items and 30+ characters or StS with 4 characters with tons of cards and relics that enable several playstyles each. I'll grant you that all 3 games are way different genres but still I don't see how this game can be compared to them content wise

[malogoss]

Supposing you got the quote about right, then what? It says Balatro has some elements that 2 other games have. I would agree with that. It does not say "Balatro offers 5x the progression Isaac does". It does not even say it offers the same amount of it.

still I don't see how this game can be compared to them content wise

How relevant is it to compare a small demo with full games anyway? Wait 24 hours, buy the game, play it for 20 hours, then make real comparisons. Other threads hint that the game will cost $15 only. Seems like the content to price ratio is pretty awesome, at least for me.

[Lieutenant Dan]

stop being weird

[Raflep]

🤡

[BenWah]

This is a fair question, does this game have something like ascension levels where greater challenges are unlocked later?

[Goblin]

There's a bunch of difficulties and decks to unlock, and a bunch of vouchers that require you to do specific things to unlock them. There's your progression.
You then also need to win at least once with every single joker in the game in your inventory at the end of the run, on either every or the highest difficulty to 100% it. That's grind, if you want it.

[cephalopoid]

I've heard some guy say the graphics on this game are up there with Elden Ring. From the demo it seems only 2D. What gives??

[Elwinbu]

Originally posted by BenWah:

This is a fair question, does this game have something like ascension levels where greater challenges are unlocked later?

yes, there are ascension levels as well as unique challenges that you can unlock

[johnnykol]

Apparently there is also a button to do the opposite in the menu if you are into that. A youtuber called GothicLordUK has the 1.0 version and his "Ten Balatro tips for new players" video shows that there is an unlock all cards/decks/items button on the achievements page. You cannot get certain achievements after pushing the button though.

I am still pushing it. Progression is stupid.

[Newgel]

Originally posted by johnnykol:

Apparently there is also a button to do the opposite in the menu if you are into that. A youtuber called GothicLordUK has the 1.0 version and his "Ten Balatro tips for new players" video shows that there is an unlock all cards/decks/items button on the achievements page. You cannot get certain achievements after pushing the button though.

I am still pushing it. Progression is stupid.

Ok now I'm sold

[Elwinbu]

Originally posted by johnnykol:

Apparently there is also a button to do the opposite in the menu if you are into that. A youtuber called GothicLordUK has the 1.0 version and his "Ten Balatro tips for new players" video shows that there is an unlock all cards/decks/items button on the achievements page. You cannot get certain achievements after pushing the button though.

I am still pushing it. Progression is stupid.

Thank you for this, that video by GothicLordUK is really helpful

[Selphios]

Originally posted by Newgel:

Originally posted by malogoss:

Play the demo again.

As of now, we can choose from 3 decks of 15 (12 are locked in the demo).
The full game will also let you pick a difficulty level.


You're having a bad day right?

that is nothing compared to isaac that has 500+ items and 30+ characters or StS with 4 characters with tons of cards and relics that enable several playstyles each. I'll grant you that all 3 games are way different genres but still I don't see how this game can be compared to them content wise

Kinda not fair to compare a game by a new dev to isaac that first realease 13 years ago and got patched, dlcs and a ground up remake

[Regular Human Bartender]

Originally posted by Newgel:

Originally posted by malogoss:

Play the demo again.

As of now, we can choose from 3 decks of 15 (12 are locked in the demo).
The full game will also let you pick a difficulty level.


You're having a bad day right?

that is nothing compared to isaac that has 500+ items and 30+ characters or StS with 4 characters with tons of cards and relics that enable several playstyles each. I'll grant you that all 3 games are way different genres but still I don't see how this game can be compared to them content wise

You've gotta be farming jesters.

Both of those games have been out for years and have had maaaaany content updates. They didn't release in those states, at all.

All 3 games will have their place in my rotation as they're very different and I'll be clock watching today and maybe doing a few demo runs whilst I wait. :)

[Newgel]

Originally posted by Enigma Machina:

Originally posted by Newgel:

that is nothing compared to isaac that has 500+ items and 30+ characters or StS with 4 characters with tons of cards and relics that enable several playstyles each. I'll grant you that all 3 games are way different genres but still I don't see how this game can be compared to them content wise

You've gotta be farming jesters.

Both of those games have been out for years and have had maaaaany content updates. They didn't release in those states, at all.

All 3 games will have their place in my rotation as they're very different and I'll be clock watching today and maybe doing a few demo runs whilst I wait. :)

Nah I'll buy it
I'm just too skeptical and not much hopeful that games like these will see much further development after full release. It's not an obligation the dev has but it leaves you wanting for more