Looking at my Steam log, I am unashamed to say that I have spent 217 hours playing Slay The Spire. The game is still in early release, but that doesn't stop it from topping out the charts with its "Overwhelmingly Positive" reviews, which is a feat, as the gaming community can sometimes be unkind to Indie Style games.
A description from the developers says: "We fused card games and rogue-likes together to make the best single player deck-builder we could. Craft a unique deck, encounter bizarre creatures, discover relics of immense power, and Slay the Spire!"
The game is - as I mentioned - still in early development, which means: (1) it is currently on sale for a discounted rate - once the game comes out completely, the price will go up and (2) the game is not completely finished, meaning there are still things missing and bugs to be fixed.
Despite not being completely out, though, that doesn't mean the game is something you can run through once or twice and be bored with. As I said, I have played this game religiously for quite some time and I have yet to do around wherein I repeated myself. On top of the diversity of the game, there are biweekly patches that are coming out, constantly adding new features, which is rad as heck.
A description from the Steam page has the below attributes for the game:
- Three core characters that each have their own unique set of cards. (With more planned)
- 200+ fully implemented cards.
- 50+ unique combat encounters.
- 100+ different items to be found.
- Procedurally generated levels.
- Tons of unlockables
On top of all of that cool stuff, the Spire - the board that you as a player climb through - is ever-changing. Each game run is different and consists of three acts, totaling fifty diverse floors a run. And if you're in for a challenge, every day there is a competitive Daily Run wherein every player faces the same challenges with a variety of different adaptions.
In my personal opinion, this game is completely worth the $15.99 price tag. It is a self-paced game that you can pause, as well as being a diverse, enthralling game wherein you can kick monster butt and overcome the spire. It is highly recommended.
