Card Wars - Adventure Time

 iOS
Metascore
73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
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  1. MacLife
    Feb 18, 2014
    90
    Adventure Time: Card Wars is an impeccably designed card-battler with the show’s signature humor generously slathered over it. Don’t be turned off by the energy mechanics — this is one game that makes that minor annoyance worth tolerating.
  2. Gamezebo
    Feb 20, 2014
    80
    Card Wars – Adventure Time isn’t perfect, but as Finn and Jake might say, it’s a lot closer to being a cool guy than a dweeb. And no one likes being called a dweeb.
  3. Slide to Play
    Mar 3, 2014
    75
    In the end, if you enjoy Adventure Time and especially if you’ve seen the episode this game is based on, there’s a nice little game to enjoy here.
  5. 148Apps
    Feb 14, 2014
    70
    Card Wars is fantastic up until the free-to-play aspects become apparent, which is a problem in a game that has an up front cost.
  6. AppSpy
    Feb 20, 2014
    60
    A solid CCG, Card Wars – Adventure Time unfortunately undermines itself with poor implementation of its in-app purchases.
  7. Pocket Gamer UK
    Feb 18, 2014
    60
    A light but fun and well-presented game that struggles under the weight of gratuitous IAPs.

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#24 Most Discussed iOS Game of 2014
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#64 Most Shared iOS Game of 2014

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User Score
4.2

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 20 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 20
  3. Negative: 11 out of 20
  1. hagelt18
    Feb 27, 2014
    0
    The pay to play model used is a massive disservice to the franchise of a fine show, to the developers of an otherwise good game, to the videoThe pay to play model used is a massive disservice to the franchise of a fine show, to the developers of an otherwise good game, to the video game industry, and above all to the fans and would-be customers. You make people pay $3.99 for the game without any indication that they would potentially have to pay more money later. This is incredibly dishonest and greedy and shouldn't even be legal. If there are going to be pay to play fees then it should be free to start. Although honestly I would much rather pay $10-15 for a complete game to begin with.

    This is an anti-consumer money grab and its not at all mathematical.    … Full Review »
  2. BoingMan
    Feb 22, 2014
    1
    The in app purchases in this game make it absolutely terrible to play. You pay gems for energy, cards, retrying levels, etc. AnotherThe in app purchases in this game make it absolutely terrible to play. You pay gems for energy, cards, retrying levels, etc. Another potentially great game destroyed by in app purchases. The concept is good and the gameplay entertaining which is why I'm giving it 1.… Full Review »
  3. bobbythebrown
    Apr 23, 2014
    0
    Disgusting. Pay-to-play app that charges up front. This is a terrible trend in mobile gaming: half-baked tie-ins to gaming/tv/movie franchisesDisgusting. Pay-to-play app that charges up front. This is a terrible trend in mobile gaming: half-baked tie-ins to gaming/tv/movie franchises that are simply made to gouge fans. I feel sorry for the devs whose work is ruined by this kind of short-sighted greed.… Full Review »
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