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Card Hunter

Jul 13, 2015 11 years ago
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Type Base game 2013 Genres Card & Board GameRole-playing (RPG)StrategyTurn-based strategy (TBS) Companies Blue Manchu · Publisher Follow Log in to follow

Welcome, bold adventurer! Card Hunter is an online collectible card game which blends together card play, deck building, tactical combat and fantasy role-playing in a way you've never seen before. Grab your cards, miniatures, dice and snacks, then journey to a new world of adventure on the tabletop of your Game Master, Gary.

What it’s like

Card Hunter delivers a charming, nostalgic experience that feels like playing Dungeons & Dragons on a digital tabletop. The game merges the deck-building mechanics of collectible card games with the tactical grid-based movement of turn-based strategy titles. You guide a party of heroes through distinct modules, each featuring unique plotlines and enemies. The writing is witty and self-aware, often breaking the fourth wall with its 'Game Master' narrator, creating a lighthearted and engaging tone. Combat is the core strength, requiring careful resource management and positioning rather than brute force. While the visual style is clean and readable, it prioritizes clarity over immersion. The progression system allows for meaningful deck customization, though the experience can feel segmented by its module structure.

Strong in CombatGameplay / MechanicsAtmosphere / MoodCharactersCo-op / MultiplayerDifficulty / ChallengePacingSystems Depth / Build VarietyVisuals / ArtWriting / Dialogue

Keep in mind The free-to-play model can create a steep power gap for new players compared to veterans, making early progression grind-heavy. · Content updates have slowed significantly over time, potentially leaving players with limited long-term goals.

AI-generated from catalog data, informed by reviews from armchairdragoons.com, pcgamer.com, rockpapershotgun.com, herebegeeks.com, reddit.com, steamcommunity.com.

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Releases

PlatformRegionTypeDate
Web browser Worldwide Full release Sep 12, 201313 years ago
Mac Worldwide Full release Jul 13, 201511 years ago
PC (Microsoft Windows) Worldwide Full release Jul 13, 201511 years ago

Reviews

85Critics · 4 77Players · 13

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