- Publisher: Grey Alien Games
- Release Date: Apr 9, 2020
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Aug 10, 2020Ancient Enemy is a chilled out take on Solitaire underneath a RPG card battler. It’s not the longest of games, the narrative is a little rote and if you really dig into the mechanics early on, you can find combinations of attacks and special abilities that make the game a touch too early. That being said, it looks fantastic, sets a brooding tone through its music and writing and, as card battlers go, is really quite enjoyable to play. This game won’t be for anyone but if you’re into the niche, or you’ve enjoyed Grey Aliens other games like Shadowhand, this is certainly worth a look.
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Apr 9, 2020Ancient Enemy isn’t bad, and is one of the better ways you can reinvent Solitaire-esque games. But it is still a Solitaire-esque game, and that makes it hard to recommend to anyone who isn’t a fan of the genre. Add that with the resistances and inventory mechanics slowing down the game proper, and it’s a tough sell. If everything I mentioned here sounds appealing, give it a shot. Everyone else, proceed with caution.
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Positive: 2 out of 4
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Mixed: 1 out of 4
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Negative: 1 out of 4
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Jan 15, 2023I don't usually enjoy card games, but Ancient Enemy was enjoyable and relaxing. The game is quick to learn and plays easy.