🔬 VaporLens
Positives:
High replayability, unique runs
Appealing graphics, polished presentation
Jokers: unique abilities, synergies
Unique card designs, animations
Easy to learn, accessible gameplay
Negatives:
Excessive RNG impacts player agency
Difficulty feels artificial and frustrating
Lacks depth and becomes repetitive
Initial impressions were underwhelming
Roguelike elements feel underdeveloped
Gameplay:
Poker-based roguelike deck-building
Jokers significantly modify gameplay
Varied cards enhance deck-building
Ante system with increasing difficulty
Shop upgrades and deck improvement
Performance:
Excellent optimization, low specs
Few bugs, polished gameplay
Great for portable gaming
High electricity consumption
Saving runs, compact UI
Recommendations:
Highly addictive and replayable experience
Innovative poker-roguelike hybrid
Modding enhances long-term enjoyment
Requires basic math skills
Great for Slay the Spire fans
Miscellaneous:
Poker-roguelike focused on card combos
Minimalist pixel art and soundtrack
Gameplay focused, minimal story
Accessible to a wide audience
Developed by solo developer LocalThunk