Earthcore: Shattered Elements - Epic Card Battle Game (TCG)

 iOS
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83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
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  1. GamesBeat
    Jun 5, 2015
    90
    Card game enthusiasts, in particular, will probably find a lot to like here. Tequila Games has a great creation here, and if it continues to update Earthcore and add new cards and challenges, I only see it getting better.
  2. TouchArcade
    May 27, 2015
    90
    Even though it's not a perfect game, especially in some of the UI choices and the game's dark palette, this is a game I recommend without hesitation to any CCG player or any player who enjoys beautiful and clever games.
  3. CD-Action
    Jul 27, 2015
    85
    An engaging card game with simple rules that offers a decent single player campaign and does not shove microtransactions down your throat. [08/2015, p.80]
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  5. Gamezebo
    May 22, 2015
    80
    Perhaps best of all, there’s no energy system or other restriction on how much you can play at one time. That might be the ticket to figuring all of Earthcore out, sifting through the different layers of strategy and getting a handle on all the cards available.
  6. Pocket Gamer UK
    May 21, 2015
    80
    Creative new mechanics and a cracking solo option make this worth playing in spite of the occasional dull session.
  7. 148Apps
    May 21, 2015
    80
    Earthcore: Shattered Elements is slow to start, but it builds quite nicely.
  8. GRYOnline.pl
    May 25, 2015
    75
    Earthcore is a really well-made free card game. The rules are simple but you need to keep in mind that the game relies heavily on randomness and chaos (and that won't sit well with some of you). Still, the game is really fun and sooner or later you'll probably forget about these minor issues.
  9. GameCrate
    Jun 25, 2015
    73
    While it may be geared more towards hyper-competitive players with extra cash to burn, there’s still a lot to enjoy in EarthCore for even casual CCG fans. You may have to put up with some turbulence as you learn the ropes but the game’s seemingly simple yet addictingly fun premise is well worth the effort.

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#77 Best iOS Game of 2015
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#18 Most Discussed iOS Game of 2015
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#92 Most Shared iOS Game of 2015

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User Score
6.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 15 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 15
  3. Negative: 4 out of 15
  1. MissFog
    Jun 8, 2015
    10
    Good CCG, it doesn't nag you with continuous requests to buy stuff like other games do - and I actually didn't buy anything and kept levellingGood CCG, it doesn't nag you with continuous requests to buy stuff like other games do - and I actually didn't buy anything and kept levelling up anyway. Also a very dark story, got me intrigued.… Full Review »
  2. lilstrid
    Jun 8, 2015
    9
    A great beautiful and well balanced CCG. The single player campaign is extensive, and the lore is really in-depth. I really like how activeA great beautiful and well balanced CCG. The single player campaign is extensive, and the lore is really in-depth. I really like how active the developers are- regular updates to the game and engaged with fans on the forum/ social media.… Full Review »
  3. Jakuwis
    Jun 8, 2015
    9
    Perfect, almost perfect ;-)
    The game has everything a good DCG should: well balanced mechanics, beautiful illustrations and tons of content.    Perfect, almost perfect ;-)
    The game has everything a good DCG should: well balanced mechanics, beautiful illustrations and tons of content. It even has an interesting story if you're into reading; -) The F2P model is the best I have seen so far, if you have the time there is no need to spend a penny. There are some bugs but they keep getting fixed really quick and non of them are game breakers.    … Full Review »
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