🔬 VaporLens
Positives:
Charming theme, humorous references
Roguelike, blackjack blend well
Rewarding progression, engaging gameplay
Simple, easy to learn
Good art, music, and sound
Negatives:
Poor deck-building, limited card synergies
Excessive RNG diminishes player agency
Busting penalty too severe
Opponents have unfair advantages
Unfavorable comparisons to Balatro
Gameplay:
Deck-building is key mechanic
Core is modified Blackjack
Enemies have unique strategies
Roguelike elements present, uneven depth
Damage based on score difference
Performance:
Good performance and optimization
Poor controller support
Call card button gets stuck
Proton needed for Linux
Recommendations:
Balance and RNG issues
Similar to Balatro/Slay the Spire
Worth buying on sale
Fun and enjoyable experience
Needs more content/polish
Miscellaneous:
Compared to Balatro (mixed)
Hopes for future updates
Chaotic, slow-burn gameplay
Balancing issues being addressed
Unfair blackjack implementation