Artifact

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2.2

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 622 Ratings

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  1. AlexFinger
    Dec 1, 2018
    0
    -Looks worse than hearthstone
    -Lots of stupid random
    -Buy game does not give you the opportunity to fully play it
    -Tightened uninteresting matches
    -dull gameplay
    -Meta of the game is not reduced to a personal skill, but to getting the necessary cards
  2. AMbifull
    Dec 1, 2018
    9
    Review personal y completa...
    Experiencia personal: Magic, hearthstone, poker... desde hace anyos. Ambos me encantan y son complementarios a artifact, aunque creo que hemos subido un peldanyo con este juego (perdon por los acentos y faltas, no tengo teclado esp)
    Artifact es genial, estratejico, facil y a la vez complejo en cuanto a sus nuevas mecanicas y muy bien pensado en general.    Review personal y completa...
    Experiencia personal: Magic, hearthstone, poker... desde hace anyos. Ambos me encantan y son complementarios a artifact, aunque creo que hemos subido un peldanyo con este juego (perdon por los acentos y faltas, no tengo teclado esp)

    Artifact es genial, estratejico, facil y a la vez complejo en cuanto a sus nuevas mecanicas y muy bien pensado en general.
    Han suprimido la mecanica de robo de mana de antiguos juegos de cartas, no hay limite de cartas en la mano, no mueres si te quedas ya sin cartas de robo, hay objetos de complemento para tus heroes, los heroes reviven, han anadido mecanicas de iniciativa, robo, capacidades nuevas... la curva de aprendizaje es muy buena. todo es intuitivo y facil pero a la vez profundo y dificil de ser master.
    asi como en hearthsone o magic ya sabes de antemano cuando empieza la partida si tienes mas o menos porcentaje de posibilidades de ganar, aqui todo recae mas en la qualidad de tu juego.
    hay un minimo de aleatorio, como en los buenos juegos de cartas. no es ajedrez, es mas bien poker, en el sentido en el que la parte pssicologica tambien aporta un plus en las victorias o derrotas.
    ademas al contrario de hearthstone, donde mis 50€ invertidos en 4anyos se devaluan poco a poco. las cartas no te pertenecen, y sy descrafteas un heros te devuelven en polvo arcano 1/4. En este puedes invertir 20-30 euros y revender tus cartas para comprar nuevas, igual para con las nuevas expansiones. Pierdes 0 o poco segun tu habilidad de escojer cuando vender tus cartas claro.
    Y encima con un monton de modos de juego, vs, drafts, e incluso puedes crear torneos propios.
    Sinceramente el mejor juego de cartas, a igual nivel que el poker (mas serio) o hearthstone (mas facil y rapido = partidas cuando cocinas o estas en el trono, o contra amigos que no se quieren comer el coco)
    con este juego tienes las dos facetas. facil y despreocupado y version mas competitiva donde la adrenalina te da un plus de felicidad cuando ganas.
    No hablo de la parte en la que puedes ganar dinero porque no es mi objetivo. un juego es para divertirse y con este hay disfrute para anyos. ejemplo el poker, puedes jugar un torneo con amigos y poner diner para generar esa adrenalina plus. No hablo de la parte profesional de los pros, solo del disfrute. Puro disfrute    … Expand
  3. bortnessundine
    Dec 1, 2018
    0
    I'm going to be real with you. This is a pay to win game. I spent over 100 dollars buying packs and if I didn't I wouldn't be competitive at all. I'm still not competitive. If I spent that 100 dollars buying packs on Hearthstone, which I have done when a new expansion is out, I could have dusted the repeat cards and gotten the legendaries I wanted. Here, you dust to get event tickets.I'm going to be real with you. This is a pay to win game. I spent over 100 dollars buying packs and if I didn't I wouldn't be competitive at all. I'm still not competitive. If I spent that 100 dollars buying packs on Hearthstone, which I have done when a new expansion is out, I could have dusted the repeat cards and gotten the legendaries I wanted. Here, you dust to get event tickets. Also only 20 or so cards are actually more worth .03 or more cents. This isn't a "Trading" Card Game, it's Magic Online (Not Arena) with Valve being the seller instead of 3rd party robots. You gotta pay to play here. I'm sorry, but it's the truth.… Expand
  4. TheBluray
    Dec 1, 2018
    0
    Не покупайте! Это слишком! 1400р игра + еще пару десятов тысяч чтоб собрать колоды! Деликов нет! Отдельные карты стоят свыше 700р! Игра только для магнатов!
  5. honeyGlow
    Dec 1, 2018
    0
    Hi, I'm Gabe Newell and i want more money. So i've made a donate simualtor. Thank you.
  6. Iliyahelvegen
    Dec 1, 2018
    0
    Это ужасно. Я зарегистрировался на этом сайте ради этого отзыва. Я купил игру за 1500 рублей и получил тонну негатива. Баланса нет, донат везде и всюду. Чтобы выигрывать, нужны нормальные колоды, которые не собрать без доната никак, про рейтинг забудьте. Ежедневных или еженедельных заданий нет ,как в гвинте и хс, поэтому на карты вы не выбьете и не получите задротством, а только донатом.Это ужасно. Я зарегистрировался на этом сайте ради этого отзыва. Я купил игру за 1500 рублей и получил тонну негатива. Баланса нет, донат везде и всюду. Чтобы выигрывать, нужны нормальные колоды, которые не собрать без доната никак, про рейтинг забудьте. Ежедневных или еженедельных заданий нет ,как в гвинте и хс, поэтому на карты вы не выбьете и не получите задротством, а только донатом. Это отродье не должно существовать. Мечатю о том, чтобы валв в один день сказали что это пранк и вернули всем деньги, Досих пор настроение испорчено.… Expand
  7. randytaylor69
    Dec 1, 2018
    1
    Ну вот и всё, ребята. Больше на свете не существует идеальных игроделов после такого. Лучше бы и дальше без игр сидели, чем позориться.
  8. Greatinquisit
    Dec 1, 2018
    0
    2 eur booster.
    1 eur arena.
    No ladder.
    There are no awards for ladder (there is no ladder)
    No balance.
    No in-game currency.
    No external customization.
    No progress tracking
    No move history, Carl
    Random in mechanics
    Pay2win
    1 game - 40 minutes
  9. itook
    Dec 1, 2018
    1
    Игра слишком сырая и поломанная своей экономической моделью.
    В ней нет ни-че-го кроме драфтов. Рейтинг отсутствует, статистика тоже, баланс хромает, а от кол-ва рандома хочется плакать(как бы его не защищали адепты валв, прикрывая красивыми, но пустыми фразами вроде "рандом можно контролировать"), но если это еще можно простить, то монетизация просто убила игру. Людям нужны стимулы, но в    Игра слишком сырая и поломанная своей экономической моделью.
    В ней нет ни-че-го кроме драфтов. Рейтинг отсутствует, статистика тоже, баланс хромает, а от кол-ва рандома хочется плакать(как бы его не защищали адепты валв, прикрывая красивыми, но пустыми фразами вроде "рандом можно контролировать"), но если это еще можно простить, то монетизация просто убила игру. Людям нужны стимулы, но в игре их нет.    … Expand
  10. Triarier
    Dec 1, 2018
    10
    Surprisingly deep card game.
    Enjoyed more than anticipated.
    Expensive computer game, but one of the cheapest TCGs
  11. Jerrido
    Dec 1, 2018
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Маленький кусочек донатного нечто, и прямо в карман габену.… Expand
  12. kislorod
    Dec 1, 2018
    1
    Минусы:
    - За обычные игры не дают никаких плюшек, какой смысл теребить впустую? Даже нет никаких ежедневных заданий аля хс, чтобы как-то можно было колоду собирать
    - Рандом лютый, ну вы поняли где так же и где не попросят с вас 1390 рублей - Донаты зверские. Бесплатно ты сможешь что-то получать, только если купишь себе деку имбовую и начнешь с ней каждый день рандомить, так себе    Минусы:
    - За обычные игры не дают никаких плюшек, какой смысл теребить впустую? Даже нет никаких ежедневных заданий аля хс, чтобы как-то можно было колоду собирать
    - Рандом лютый, ну вы поняли где так же и где не попросят с вас 1390 рублей
    - Донаты зверские. Бесплатно ты сможешь что-то получать, только если купишь себе деку имбовую и начнешь с ней каждый день рандомить, так себе мотивация
    - Игры вольво и так выходят редко, теперь еще на это дно будут ресурсы расходовать
    - Никакой статистики, по ощущениям это все альфа и сон собаки

    Плюсы:
    - Вернул 700 рублей с 4 рарных карт, но вливать эти деньги обратно в игру нет никакого желания    … Expand
  13. hubi123
    Dec 1, 2018
    0
    wow, V$lve invented the pay2pay2win ...
    this game probably contains more gambling and RNG than any casino
  14. Selek
    Nov 30, 2018
    10
    A terrific card game: challenging, complex, fun, different. The gameplay is tense and challenging; games often go down to the last card. The UI is terrific. Deckbuilding is fun. The draft modes are awesome.

    I like the monetization system: it's cheap to buy singles, and making a competitive deck is much quicker (and perhaps cheaper) than in Hearthstone. It's nice to be able to buy    A terrific card game: challenging, complex, fun, different. The gameplay is tense and challenging; games often go down to the last card. The UI is terrific. Deckbuilding is fun. The draft modes are awesome.

    I like the monetization system: it's cheap to buy singles, and making a competitive deck is much quicker (and perhaps cheaper) than in Hearthstone. It's nice to be able to buy singles for a few cents rather than grinding for them incessantly. That said, I'm glad Valve says adding some form of "progression" is its top priority. It'd be fun to see stats, and perhaps to earn foil cards, avatars, or other cosmetic items. But even without that, I'm having a blast with this game.    … Expand
  15. Valmk
    Nov 30, 2018
    6
    Всё бы хорошо в этой игре, если бы не анально-принудительная система доната и отсутствие игрового прогресса как такового. Добавьте банально ту же стату винов-лузов, уровни профиля, ранкед, достижения и т.п. Замотивируйте людей играть в вашу игру. И добавьте в игру возможность получения карт без доната. Тот же гринд на дейликах. Пусть даже карты из купленных за золото паков нельзя будетВсё бы хорошо в этой игре, если бы не анально-принудительная система доната и отсутствие игрового прогресса как такового. Добавьте банально ту же стату винов-лузов, уровни профиля, ранкед, достижения и т.п. Замотивируйте людей играть в вашу игру. И добавьте в игру возможность получения карт без доната. Тот же гринд на дейликах. Пусть даже карты из купленных за золото паков нельзя будет продать на торговой площадке. Дайте возможность людям полноценно играть и наслаждаться этой игрой. А так геймплей мне очень понравился… Expand
  16. Tamarizz
    Nov 30, 2018
    10
    This is by far the best DIGITAL Card Game, visually it is the best of all, amazing art, amazing animations, gameplay is so depth and so simple at the same time that makes every match quite interesting. I'm sure THIS IS NOT A CASUAL CARD GAME and in no way it's a game FOR DOTA players. Kids are crying about business model, but that's just because they don't know that in real life card gamesThis is by far the best DIGITAL Card Game, visually it is the best of all, amazing art, amazing animations, gameplay is so depth and so simple at the same time that makes every match quite interesting. I'm sure THIS IS NOT A CASUAL CARD GAME and in no way it's a game FOR DOTA players. Kids are crying about business model, but that's just because they don't know that in real life card games has almost this same business model, also the "Free to play" era brainwashed a lot of kids and nowadays if game isn't free they will tauntrum till death. But leaving aside the business model (which to be honest fits perfectly): Visuals 10/10, Gameplay 10/10, Game modes 9/10, Music and Sound 10/10, Market 9/10, Price 9/10.… Expand
  17. qiuxu0727
    Nov 30, 2018
    0
    pay to play
    pay to win
    pay to pay
    f**k you Gabe
    We want HL3, L4D3 ,Portal3
    not this f**king money-sucking ccg
  18. fastik11211
    Nov 30, 2018
    0
    Thanks you Gabe ((( Убил доту , убил кс , артифакт с самого начала говном вышел , пожалуй мы без half life 3 обойдемся((!!!!
  19. o_0Mimizu
    Nov 30, 2018
    1
    pay to win! game

    Valve let their game go to their head. I won't be buying any more Valve games.
  20. Surenos57
    Nov 30, 2018
    0
    Nice game gaben

    Buy, then buy inside the game, then buy again

    its not p2w yep ahahaha, fk u gaben, very bad game, valve
    very bad company in the eyes of society
  21. ItsSuffy
    Nov 30, 2018
    0
    An absolutely cash grab, having to pay a fee of R$ 78,00 just to play ($20), just to be surprised with the fact that every card has a price, making it already competitive broken (Strongest card is R$ 80, more expensive than the game itself).
  22. blablablaeins
    Nov 30, 2018
    0
    well valve got so damn greedy now , just stay away from valve products , example you are now forced to watch artifact advertisement in there other games without a choice to skip that, thanks valve
  23. Breathtaker
    Nov 30, 2018
    0
    Донатом обмазана вся игра, вы платите за вход, вы платите за выход...просто за все. Геймплей никакой, арты намалеваны пятилетним ребенком. Мы ждали убийцу Hearthstone а получили нечто вобравшее из него самое худшее и ничего хорошего от себя. Не тратьте свое время и свои средства, игра точно того не стоит.Донатом обмазана вся игра, вы платите за вход, вы платите за выход...просто за все. Геймплей никакой, арты намалеваны пятилетним ребенком. Мы ждали убийцу Hearthstone а получили нечто вобравшее из него самое худшее и ничего хорошего от себя. Не тратьте свое время и свои средства, игра точно того не стоит.
  24. rulezfin
    Nov 30, 2018
    0
    While a card game from the Dota Univer may have its appeal to some people, there is no excuse for how this game is.
    Overall, Artifact is too complicated and too heavily botched with bad RNG.
    Not to mention, the only currency in the game is your wallet. On the long run, this game is more expensive than HS and that is never a good thing.
  25. Numitor
    Nov 30, 2018
    10
    One of the best CCG on the market. For the thinking player. Sadly, but Artifact will not be accepted by the mass market accustomed to a bunch of second-rate but free ****
  26. vikingfenn
    Nov 30, 2018
    10
    Artifact is a game with a high skill ceiling. The price is low compared to other games in the genre. One of the high points of the game is the diversity of strategies possible to win. Because of this it is somewhat common for games to end very close. As in a wrong move or passing at the wrong time can decide a game. It is very mentally taxing and enjoyable!
  27. GantOs
    Nov 30, 2018
    0
    Piece of **** + pay to win!
    Don't even think about buying it.
    You will be very sorry, this is a failure
  28. rogerroger
    Nov 30, 2018
    2
    It's a decent enough card game. But it's Pay 2 Play, Pay 2 Win, Pay 2 Anything. There's no way to earn cards without paying real money, and the $20 intial price does not give you enough cards.
  29. IPostForMoney
    Nov 30, 2018
    0
    **** game, no doubt, pay2win games always fail, nobody will talk about this game passed 2 months.
  30. artyak
    Nov 30, 2018
    0
    Не покупайте, деньги будете нести гейбу вечно.
  31. Movistar
    Nov 30, 2018
    0
    Bottom Line: This games hope is that you, the everyday gamer, will fund this games e sports evolution. It is not intended for the casual gamer looking for a bit of fun and challenge. It is intended for the elite streamers and competitive players that they had the nerve to provide most all the beta keys to. You the casual gamer were not invited because had you been, you would see it inBottom Line: This games hope is that you, the everyday gamer, will fund this games e sports evolution. It is not intended for the casual gamer looking for a bit of fun and challenge. It is intended for the elite streamers and competitive players that they had the nerve to provide most all the beta keys to. You the casual gamer were not invited because had you been, you would see it in it's true form, and not purchase it. For the casual gamer it is an enticement to sink your dollars into in hopes to create a few decks. You will have no incentive to play. No rewards. No quest. No Ladder. No nothing, even the visual cards are unexciting. Play HS or another form of entertainment don't waste your time funding the tournaments in which you are most unlikely to play in. I hope the game fails so hard and that all the streamers pumping it up, for them fall flat on their ass.… Expand
  32. new4or
    Nov 30, 2018
    1
    Basically loot simulator in a nut shell. First you buy the game, then you pay to win. P2W is somewhat acceptible in F2P games, but Artifact is just a waste of your time and money.
    And that is contributed by the very odd return politics.
  33. Aseptik
    Nov 30, 2018
    3
    Prey "pay" to win. Vavle did good game with an interesting mechanics by i need to pay to play in this game.
  34. Arogvat
    Nov 30, 2018
    1
    Classic pay-to-pay service, just give Gaber more money and THEN you can play you game. Moneyfarm for Valve.
  35. RightZ
    Nov 29, 2018
    0
    Pay to win, pay to play, pay to pay. Pay for card packs, pay for heroes, pay for ranked. You want to make a refund? Oh, sorry, you've played more than 2 games, so you cant take your money back. Great game.
  36. Brizovsky
    Nov 29, 2018
    0
    EN:
    It's just some piece of junk! There is no complex 3D environment, however, the game is insanely slow on my laptop, on which I can normally play, for example, in a much more complex "Witcher 3". By default, the game starts at the maximum resolution (which is 4K). In order to improve performance, I decided to try to reduce the resolution, but the game does not have a full-screen mode.    EN:
    It's just some piece of junk! There is no complex 3D environment, however, the game is insanely slow on my laptop, on which I can normally play, for example, in a much more complex "Witcher 3". By default, the game starts at the maximum resolution (which is 4K). In order to improve performance, I decided to try to reduce the resolution, but the game does not have a full-screen mode. So, it launched in a small window on 1/4 of the screen. It is impossible to see anything on such a little screen. Can't use this! Wasted money. And can't get my money back. Thanks Valve for this disaster!

    RU: Это просто какой-то кусок дерьма. В игре нет никакого сложного 3D-окружения, однако игра тормозит у меня на ноутбуке, на котором прекрасно идет даже Ведьмак 3. А знаете почему? Потому что в игре нельзя поменять разрешение. У меня 4К дисплей на ноутбуке и игра запускается в этом разрешении. При попытке уменьшить разрешения до 2К, например, игра запускается в окне. У нее нет полноэкранного режима! Это нонсенс! В итоге, у меня игра показывается на четверть экрана и всё настолько мелкое, что прочитать ничего невозможно. Полный бред. Зря выкинутые деньги. Не покупайте это дерьмо. Я запросил возврат средств, при том, что соблюдены все условия, я играл меньше 2 часов, я не трогал внутриигровые предметы. Но мне было отказано. Видимо, слишком много кто пытается вернуть деньги за эту поделку и они устали возвращать.    … Expand
  37. raskeks
    Nov 29, 2018
    10
    Game pays for itself after one keepers draf while you still have countless possible game modes.
  38. KillerViZ
    Nov 29, 2018
    0
    Габену тупо мало бабок, сначала купи игру, а потом еще донать чтоб нормально играть. 10/10 лучшая игра
  39. Hatchepsut
    Nov 29, 2018
    10
    I love this game, ignore the cheap jerks. They want a free game AND free cards??? WHo gives you a free game NINTENDO???? This is my first card game, i am a long time dota player, and this is becoming my favorite game of all time. Its like dota but without the toxic rage quitters xD. Its a strategy card game, if you dont want that just ignore it, but it hits the sweet spot for me. Much moreI love this game, ignore the cheap jerks. They want a free game AND free cards??? WHo gives you a free game NINTENDO???? This is my first card game, i am a long time dota player, and this is becoming my favorite game of all time. Its like dota but without the toxic rage quitters xD. Its a strategy card game, if you dont want that just ignore it, but it hits the sweet spot for me. Much more fun than eu4 or civ6. So far I have played the game for free(20$ purchase fee). they give you 10 card packs to make a constructed deck + two basic full 50+ card decks. So i have so many cards idk what these guys crying. You dont even need the cards to play. I have been playing casual draft mode, and its ridiculous fun. you dont have to pay tickets or anything. So i just dont get why people criticize a company for not being free to play???? it costs 20$. then you can get all the cards besides the rares for probably 15$ or less. its less than 10 cents a card on the market. This is my first card game, so i dont even care about building a full deck, i just want to play the drafts. But even if you did its so cheap just dont by the 1-2 cards that cost 40$ lol. THis is not some micro transactions or something, this is literally how card games usually work. How did those kids get the magic decks?? magic the gathering. i think they payed and collected them. stop acting like everything has to be free or its "greed" they are a business they make money. think of your favorite game right now and ask yourself "does it cost money" lol yes it does. If its not for you just dont play it. I have like years in dota 2 and i spent like 40$ total on skins and stuff because it enhanced my experience. IF YOU DONT WANT TO DO THAT, JUST PLAY THE CASUAL MODES. ITS FREE AFTER BUYING THE GAME FOR 20$… Expand
  40. Critiqian
    Nov 29, 2018
    0
    The premise of the game is good but the actual gameplay is both somewhat monotonous and overly luck based.

    Combined with a new monetization model that is Pay2Pay2Win made me get turned off this game. Wish I could have refunded it but they've smartly done it so that's not possible.
  41. blaicefreeze
    Nov 29, 2018
    1
    Valve is continuously becoming a worse company, and this game attests perfectly to their egregious monetization and refund policies.

    P2W without any type of F2P isn't fun, valve. Why did I waste 20 bucks on a game that is RNG based inherently, and even more RNG based economically? **** you valve, you abysmal piece of **** company. I am never buying another valve game again, and    Valve is continuously becoming a worse company, and this game attests perfectly to their egregious monetization and refund policies.

    P2W without any type of F2P isn't fun, valve. Why did I waste 20 bucks on a game that is RNG based inherently, and even more RNG based economically?

    **** you valve, you abysmal piece of **** company. I am never buying another valve game again, and maybe a steam game for that matter. Their stance on refunds is fraudulent and quite possible illegal. I wish nothing but the worst for this horrendous, anti-consumer company.    … Expand
  42. Grenshinimo
    Nov 29, 2018
    0
    I'm a casual player, who not pay for game content very often (I prefer f2p system), but in my opinion Artifact is a well design and much more accessible card game than somebody of You thinking. You had to remember that there is some in game currency. You need a real cash to play this game, but on the other side You can earn that cash cause that game, and this isn't too hard.
  43. Astridius
    Nov 29, 2018
    8
    The community hears 'no grinding for cards' and loses its **** I agree that would be a nice addition, but this is supposed to be a TCG, not a CCG, by allowing all the grinding that would just crash the economy of the game. Looking at other games like MTG, why the hell is no one putting a fuss up about its 'monetization' it is a card game this **** is expected. If you are ok with spendingThe community hears 'no grinding for cards' and loses its **** I agree that would be a nice addition, but this is supposed to be a TCG, not a CCG, by allowing all the grinding that would just crash the economy of the game. Looking at other games like MTG, why the hell is no one putting a fuss up about its 'monetization' it is a card game this **** is expected. If you are ok with spending some money like literally every other TCG than you are in for a complex amazingly designed experience. When compared to Hearthstone Artifact is massively more reliant on skill and less on rng. A lot of people are complaining about the 'RNG' in Artifact, all this really amounts to is the drop of the first three heroes, but this is more of a shakeup and testament to the skill of the player as any adversity if at all will not decide the match. I find it insane people are complaining about the rng in this game, Hearthstone is unplayable to a skilled TCG player because once you reach a cap of strategy, where in ladder you are somewhat level with your peers, it is entirely up to RN-Jesus. This game requires money, but its one that requires skill and if you have that you are in for some fun. I hope Valve implements some solution to the inflamed community, for now, get **** gud.… Expand
  44. saitansky
    Nov 29, 2018
    9
    Its funny how people rate the game didn't rly played it or try to tell you they have played it... You can play with every card just for fun or pay to buy card to play competitively and since the beta close they change it a lot.

    To have fun with friend i will suggest it anytime, if you want to compete and put money into the game, nothing bad there too. I was a big player of magic    Its funny how people rate the game didn't rly played it or try to tell you they have played it... You can play with every card just for fun or pay to buy card to play competitively and since the beta close they change it a lot.

    To have fun with friend i will suggest it anytime, if you want to compete and put money into the game, nothing bad there too.

    I was a big player of magic (IRL) and this game bring something fresh but conventional. I hope they continue ptting more card and maybe some mode (created by player) like dota 2 do.    … Expand
  45. nnlocke
    Nov 29, 2018
    8
    YOU CAN PLAY USING ALL CARDS WITHOUT BUYING CARD PACKS. In caps for all the haters.

    The draft mode (both casual and expert) allows you to draft a deck from all cards with no requirement that you own any cards beforehand. I personally think draft mode is better than min/maxed crafted decks mode, and I say that as someone who HAS spent money on cards and has 95% of the card collection.    YOU CAN PLAY USING ALL CARDS WITHOUT BUYING CARD PACKS. In caps for all the haters.

    The draft mode (both casual and expert) allows you to draft a deck from all cards with no requirement that you own any cards beforehand. I personally think draft mode is better than min/maxed crafted decks mode, and I say that as someone who HAS spent money on cards and has 95% of the card collection. Other than the initial cost, you DO NOT HAVE TO PAY (in casual).

    As to the actual game itself, I enjoy the complexity of the multiple lanes, the graphics are fantastic, but the balance between colors is a bit lacking at the moment (blue/green creep decks are monsters). This is to be expected since the game just released. The matches do run a bit long, so it's not as good of a 'pooping' game as Hearthstone, since it takes a bit and is fairly involved.

    Don't listen to the 'this is a cash grab' haters giving the game a 0. You do not have to buy cards to enjoy this game, and 0 is a stupid score to give - hell, at the very least the graphics merit a 1.    … Expand
  46. MACondooa
    Nov 29, 2018
    0
    A complicated card game with poor onboarding guide and terrible monetization
    - You have to pay for the competitive matches to get so called "free" packs even though you have paid 20 bucks for this game.
    - Although there are some free ways to play with evey card, you cannot obtain any of them without buying **** packs. - Almost impossible to "go infinite" in draft because the mmr system    A complicated card game with poor onboarding guide and terrible monetization
    - You have to pay for the competitive matches to get so called "free" packs even though you have paid 20 bucks for this game.
    - Although there are some free ways to play with evey card, you cannot obtain any of them without buying **** packs.
    - Almost impossible to "go infinite" in draft because the mmr system guaranteeing a half-half win rate.
    - Very complicated system. Too hard for new players who never played TCG or DOTA before.
    - Lots of essential gaming mechanics are not mentioned in the guidance.
    - Do not accept your "free" rewards! YOU WILL BE INELIGIBLE TO GET THE REFUND, IF YOU HAVE CLAIMED YOUR STARTER PACKS.    … Expand
  47. harrosh221
    Nov 29, 2018
    0
    The worst game in human history
    Please put 0
    Made a pre-order, DO NOT BUY IT!
  48. Sigfrid0s
    Nov 29, 2018
    1
    No suelo dar notas muy bajas ya que creo que todo juego merece por lo menos una oportunidad, pero realmente es increíble como Valve esta intentando que la gente gaste su dinero pagando para ganar... ni siquiera se molestaron en ocultarlo.
  49. R1seAndShine
    Nov 29, 2018
    0
    Pay to Pay
    Without Half-Life 3/Left 4 Dead 3/ Portal 3

    Valve, Resistance is coming
  50. astefanyshyn
    Nov 29, 2018
    0
    After 6 years waiting i d like to see Portal 3 , Left 4 dead 3, or ****ing half life 3. And we have to see this donate pay to pay **** really?
  51. youngck
    Nov 29, 2018
    10
    User score is worst system. This score misleads people. Artifact is so good game. Beautiful graphic, deep game.
  52. MaroBaro
    Nov 29, 2018
    0
    Games take way too long without much meaningful interactions or chances to outplay your opponent. everything is random from positioning to who your heroes attack. and a lot of the cards also have random effects.

    there is something bad to say just about every design decision in this game, and very very little good. couple that with no progression system and there is very little reason to    Games take way too long without much meaningful interactions or chances to outplay your opponent. everything is random from positioning to who your heroes attack. and a lot of the cards also have random effects.

    there is something bad to say just about every design decision in this game, and very very little good. couple that with no progression system and there is very little reason to play this game. like you get zilch if you play a game in constructed, not even a freaking icon or something you know.

    very disappointed, i always thought valve would cancel a bad game (like bliz does sometimes) but they just went with this.    … Expand
  53. Struyk
    Nov 29, 2018
    3
    Pro's:
    Dota Universe
    High Skillcap
    Richard Garfield
    Awesome deckbuilding
    Smooth gameplay and UI
    Moba-like

    Cons:
    Pay2Play
    Pay2Win
    Unbalanced
    Lots of luck involved
    Not Half-Life 3
    Semi-Slow Games

    Luck:
    Drawing the right Cards
    Minions entering the right lane
    Minions / Heroes entering the right combat lane
    Getting the right combat direction
    Pack opening ( especially in draft )
  54. chekmate
    Nov 29, 2018
    10
    An incredibly well designed game for the hardcore TCG player. It's the kind of game that demands several hours of learning in order to appreciate all of its intricacies, but once you put the time in, Artifact rewards you with a rich, complex, and competitive experience.
  55. edrobot
    Nov 29, 2018
    8
    Artifact is a promising game, but it's steep learning curve and unusual business model might turn off potential players.

    If nothing else, the fundamentals are solid. The gameplay loop is satisfying, the interface clearly communicates all the information the player needs to know overloading them, and while there are some heavy RNG elements, the player has ample tools at their disposal to    Artifact is a promising game, but it's steep learning curve and unusual business model might turn off potential players.

    If nothing else, the fundamentals are solid. The gameplay loop is satisfying, the interface clearly communicates all the information the player needs to know overloading them, and while there are some heavy RNG elements, the player has ample tools at their disposal to tweak the odds in their favor.

    The bigger issue with the game is it's business model and integration with the Steam Marketplace, which I'm of two minds about. Eschewing the manipulative, free-to-play mechanics of Hearthstone or Gwent, It works like an old-school card game wherein you can only get new card packs by buying them with real money. There are no bonus packs from leveling up, daily quests to preform or daily login rewards; the only prizes you can earn are through winning sets of matches in constructed or draft formats. To make up for this, you can buy and sell your cards on the steam marketplace for real money via a very clear and straightforward interface.

    As I said, I'm of two minds about this. While you don't really feel a sense of progression, it's refreshing to see a game treat your you actually own your cards. It's the difference between Magic the Gathering Online and Magic the Gathering Arena.

    Thankfully, there is one feature that I'm quite happy to see; free-play "phantom drafts", where you can play card draft at your leisure without spending game tickets or whatever. You don't get to keep the cards you draft in this mode, but it's a good way to get a look at the broader scope of the game.

    Ultimately, I'm cautiously optimistic about Artifact. I hope it catches on, but I am worried that it's buisness model will keep it from finding a long-term playerbase. It's not for everyone, but there's a kind of person out there who's going to love this game.    … Expand
  56. Basu
    Nov 29, 2018
    0
    One of the best CCGs out there, tied with one of the worst bussiness models posible.
  57. belsel
    Nov 29, 2018
    0
    Valve, you have what you diserved.

    And remember, you cant silent all, the damage control have its limits. Said that, the game is not nothing super special, lets say its fine. But if you add a paywall entry, pay to play, pay to win (to stay such a competitive), 0% feeling of progression...among other things, like for example, launching the market before the global release of the game,    Valve, you have what you diserved.

    And remember, you cant silent all, the damage control have its limits.

    Said that, the game is not nothing super special, lets say its fine. But if you add a paywall entry, pay to play, pay to win (to stay such a competitive), 0% feeling of progression...among other things, like for example, launching the market before the global release of the game, letting some initial privilege players to sell their cards at high prices...well, after all those at least questionable practices (for me bad practices), then you have a 2.9/10 in metacritic or a 58% mixed in steam (with damage control).

    So...now, lets put this example. If you give this game F2P, you put some progression system, even if farming is unlanced long, you put your microtransaction to get the tickets and create a coin to the game...I am sure you would get at leas a 70%-80% rating, because the game isnt bad. And of course, I think you would get more potential money from 200k of players. I never though I would say someday that I want microtransactions LOL XD

    I am not a hater, but I put you 0 because it is the only way to punish you and of course, for counter fanboys (and rich blind people who support these practices). And of course, I refunded my game after knowing all these bad decisions, just in my point of view...

    Anyway, respect for all, have fun and I hope Valve learn from this.    … Expand
  58. 4125MakeItSo
    Nov 29, 2018
    0
    So greedy game. You have to pay for game, you have to pay for lootboxes and you also have to pay for tickets.
  59. Volviq
    Nov 29, 2018
    9
    Valve made a great game with peffect mechanics. In it's core it is the best digital card game ever created. A lot of people compain about monetisation, but most of them just hadn't understood the system. Acually it is less pay2win than in other games cause you can trade cards directly.
  60. xlmaelstrom
    Nov 29, 2018
    2
    I actually got into the beta through a friend and it was very,very fun while we had access to all cards.Draft versus good players, try out every constructed deck you'd want.
    Then the "public" beta opened and the true nature of the game showed up. You pay2pay2pay2pay2 eventually ,possibly win something little if you maintain 60-70% win rate.
    I stopped playing Magic, because of it's ****    I actually got into the beta through a friend and it was very,very fun while we had access to all cards.Draft versus good players, try out every constructed deck you'd want.
    Then the "public" beta opened and the true nature of the game showed up. You pay2pay2pay2pay2 eventually ,possibly win something little if you maintain 60-70% win rate.
    I stopped playing Magic, because of it's **** economy and now this thing is even worse. You have a market where the tax is 60% of the card value for some of the cheaper cards.There is no direct trading. If someone like the Gwent developers can profit off something that is essentially a dead game by now and give good prize pools, then there is no reason for Valve to pick-up MTG economy.
    In Gwent you can have pretty much full collection while being f2p and shell out some money on animated(premium) cards.
    Here, if you want to play constructed and play the 2 of the strongest colours - well ,get ready to shell out the price of an AAA game for 2 cards on the market. Full collection price is at least 150 pounds (200$) and you can't try the game for free.
    You have to pay to try it out, you have to pay for the competitive modes, you have to pay for constructed since you can't own all the cards even if you payed for the game already.If you decide to pay for competitive, well getting any reward is happening at 60% win-rate and you still don't get your money back at this point. Going 3-2 in a competitive, for which you have payed already to enter , you win just your ticket back LOL, not even a pack for a 2$ entry.
    Rewards are a joke ,competitive modes are behind a paywall, constructed collection costs what you would spend for 1 year ahead on AAA titles.
    I am not even sure if it's only Valve's fault as Garfield has defended MTG Economy multiple times, but still **** Gaben, **** Garfield for ruining a beautiful, fun , high-skill cap game with their greed.    … Expand
  61. cycledance
    Nov 29, 2018
    0
    Overcomplicated. RNG heavy. Unrewarding. And the most predatory pay2win business model where players are expected to fiddle around constantly with buying/selling and fluctuating prices. It's the fun envisioned by a bean counter like Gaben. As of right now the full set of cards costs around 300 dollars. This is what you are expected to pay every time a new set arrives (every 3-4 months.) AOvercomplicated. RNG heavy. Unrewarding. And the most predatory pay2win business model where players are expected to fiddle around constantly with buying/selling and fluctuating prices. It's the fun envisioned by a bean counter like Gaben. As of right now the full set of cards costs around 300 dollars. This is what you are expected to pay every time a new set arrives (every 3-4 months.) A real test for valve fanboys.… Expand
  62. DirtyBeef
    Nov 29, 2018
    0
    Greedy fawkers.

    Other digital CCGs seem to manage without making you pay to win.

    This monetization means you can't pick up and play with friends. You can't try it out to see how it's going to be. And you can't just play casually.

    Valve let their game go to their head. I won't be buying any more Valve games.
  63. HalPete
    Nov 28, 2018
    0
    Awful gambling-based economy. Other card games relying on gambling as a card acquisition mechanic doesn't mean it's an acceptable model.
  64. sarge945
    Nov 28, 2018
    0
    I really wish I could give this game a higher score. It is very fun to play, and has all the hallmarks of Valve's insane amount of polish. It's very skill-based and enjoyable.

    But then there's the monetization. First you buy the game. That's fine. Then you buy packs containing a lot of duplicates. Sure you can sell them on the Steam Marketplace, but they are only worth a penny since the    I really wish I could give this game a higher score. It is very fun to play, and has all the hallmarks of Valve's insane amount of polish. It's very skill-based and enjoyable.

    But then there's the monetization. First you buy the game. That's fine. Then you buy packs containing a lot of duplicates. Sure you can sell them on the Steam Marketplace, but they are only worth a penny since the rare - and good - cards that everyone wants are the only ones people are looking for. At upwards of $30 for a single good card (like Axe), this absolutely reeks of pay-to-win. If this game instead had a way for everyone to be on a level playing field, but also allowed monetization on the side (such as opening packs for a chance of foil cards, which would be ultra-rare and high-value), it would be less on the nose and less offensive. Other digital TCG's, such as hearthstone, also have annoying monetization schemes, but with one key difference - there is a way to get card packs while playing, albeit slowly. This means that theoretically, everyone is on an even playing field since given enough playtime, everyone can eventually get all the needed cards. This game doesn't offer that, and as such has no way for any player to get any needed cards without paying - either through the market, or through card packs.

    I honestly believe that this game's overall legacy, longevity, competitiveness, and overall quality are all being effected by a system which is, at it's core fundamental level, worthless and adds nothing to an otherwise amazing game.

    It's a real shame, since it's obvious Valve put a lot of effort and polish into this, but tying the good cards to rarity seems to completely undermine the skill and balance of the game at it's core, something I expected from a lesser company. This is egregious, and unfortunate.    … Expand
  65. HobusTobu
    Nov 28, 2018
    3
    The game is enjoyable on the surface for any TCG players out there. However, the game is clearly a desperate hail Mary from Valve to find a foot in a market by spinning off one of their most popular IPs at the moment.
    I think somewhere along the development pipeline, Gaben saw the game and said, "I'm not paying to promote this." Because this game really, super quieltly eeked out of the    The game is enjoyable on the surface for any TCG players out there. However, the game is clearly a desperate hail Mary from Valve to find a foot in a market by spinning off one of their most popular IPs at the moment.
    I think somewhere along the development pipeline, Gaben saw the game and said, "I'm not paying to promote this." Because this game really, super quieltly eeked out of the woodwork. I didn't know the release date until it was out. They added an update to Dota just to show the release trailer for artifact.
    Other reviewers have touched on why the pay to win model is dumb, but let me add something, I genuinely can't comprehend why someone would pay for digital cards. Physical cards, sure. I can physically trade those in a few years and they may increase in value because they're physical. But digital TCG, I can only trade Steam Wallet dollars. Which is about as useful as trading Dave N Buster's bucks at the Car Dealership. So, you're paying as much as you would for other TCG, you get less, and the experience is only online. I shouldn't have to explain why that's dumb.
    The game has cool features at first, until you realize that outside of the most basic matchmaking features, the game requires you to buy tickets to play the other features.
    The game as is, is the polar oppostie of Dota. It's absolute horse **** that they attatched Dota's name to this game. The art design is the same, but outside of that, they're nothing alike.

    Lastly, the consequences of this game directly impact Dota 2, the game that we actually give a **** about. Many of the changes to heroes in Artifact recently showed up in the 7.20 update for Dota. Expect to see hero buffs and nerfs take place purely based on how Valve wants to inflate or deflate the value of Artifact cards. If you think that supporting this game is all's well that ends well, peep how complacency empowers lazy, fearful, greedy companies like Activision, Bethesda and EA pays out.
    Pro tip: You get **** games in the future.

    To all those who are saying this game is good for trying something new, keep in mind that new ideas aren't always the best. And all the pro Dota players or Dotacasters that are sucking this game off are totally biased. They're paid by Valve to promote the game. And being able to stream a game before everyone else gets their hands on it will guarantee you views/donations. That's just the law of averages.

    AVOID if you can.    … Expand
  66. ZGiSH
    Nov 28, 2018
    0
    As a long time Magic: The Gathering player, it's a shame that other game developers see that monetization model as something to adopt and not something to avoid. It's a terrible system that has people sinking thousands, even tens of thousands of dollars into. To this day, the playerbase is still combating with the "MTG Finance" community that limits the ability for new players to engage inAs a long time Magic: The Gathering player, it's a shame that other game developers see that monetization model as something to adopt and not something to avoid. It's a terrible system that has people sinking thousands, even tens of thousands of dollars into. To this day, the playerbase is still combating with the "MTG Finance" community that limits the ability for new players to engage in competitive play.

    For Valve to see this and go "yep, this is what we should do" should be highly alarming to any fans of the company.    … Expand
  67. wagllgaw
    Nov 28, 2018
    4
    This game could have been a real interesting competitor to HS / MTG Arena / Eternal but unfortunately it cripples itself with pay-to-win, total lack of progression system, and a real focus on gambling as the core mechanic. This game is interesting if physical MTG was your only competitor but cardgames are a crowded space and I don't see how I could justify any more $s on this game.

    It    This game could have been a real interesting competitor to HS / MTG Arena / Eternal but unfortunately it cripples itself with pay-to-win, total lack of progression system, and a real focus on gambling as the core mechanic. This game is interesting if physical MTG was your only competitor but cardgames are a crowded space and I don't see how I could justify any more $s on this game.

    It is a real pity because their are positives. They really looked to innovate on the core card game formula and that should be worth a few points just by itself.    … Expand
  68. satory
    Nov 28, 2018
    0
    Pros:
    - Cool visual
    - DotA universe, it is good for people who actually playing DotA 2 - Less RNG than hearthstone has - Requires lots of skills from player Cons - Paywall - No in-game currency to craft cards, only USD is - I always complained how Hearthstone expensive but Artifact is going to be even more expensive in long run - Game can't bring people who don't like DotA and    Pros:
    - Cool visual
    - DotA universe, it is good for people who actually playing DotA 2
    - Less RNG than hearthstone has
    - Requires lots of skills from player
    Cons
    - Paywall
    - No in-game currency to craft cards, only USD is
    - I always complained how Hearthstone expensive but Artifact is going to be even more expensive in long run
    - Game can't bring people who don't like DotA and moba games
    - We should get HL3 instead another card game    … Expand
  69. Bobito8000
    Nov 28, 2018
    1
    There is little to compare between this and Hearthstone (another CCG).
    Artifact is very slow paced, it has a lot of luck involved in its gameplay, a lot of cards are broken, it is very confusing at the start and it will take a lot of time an effort to get yourself going into this card's game mechanics. It is just not good, requested a refund asap.
  70. kazkovsky
    Nov 28, 2018
    2
    The best card in this game is your credit card. I love Dota 2, I love the concept that you have all heores and pay only for cosmetics. Here you have pay 2 win scheme.
  71. Frying1Pans
    Nov 28, 2018
    9
    Very ****ing fun. This game doesn't have that distinct valve charm, though.
  72. iMarbot
    Nov 28, 2018
    0
    Awful mess of a pay 2 win game. Paid game, and then you need to pay even more to play anything that lets you progress...
  73. CoryClark
    Nov 28, 2018
    10
    Artifact is probably the best card game out there beating out uno, and cards against humanity
  74. WNxWind
    Nov 28, 2018
    9
    Artifact is a masterclass of innovation in a stale genre. Valve alongside "Lord" Garfield, the creator of Magic: The Gathering have adapted DOTA 2 into a MUST BUY CCG. Expect large cash esports events!
  75. alsione
    Nov 28, 2018
    10
    Великолепная игра! Очень глубокая, сложная и интересная. всем рекомендую. Самая лучшая кки на данный момент и ее ждёт огромное будущее.
  76. Sminky
    Nov 28, 2018
    0
    It's a decent enough card game. But it's Pay 2 Play, Pay 2 Win, Pay 2 Anything. There's no way to earn cards without paying real money, and the $20 intial price does not give you enough cards.
  77. Daniel_Ahab
    Nov 28, 2018
    10
    Yesterday, I wanted to go to sleep at around midnight. Then I noticed day9 is streaming artifact, so I checked out his games. Mono blue, interesting (especially after watching lifecoach's youtube video describing blue as useless). Then I thought I'll just watch one more game. Then he went for a break.

    However Savjz was streaming as well, and at this point I probably have to admit, I    Yesterday, I wanted to go to sleep at around midnight. Then I noticed day9 is streaming artifact, so I checked out his games. Mono blue, interesting (especially after watching lifecoach's youtube video describing blue as useless). Then I thought I'll just watch one more game. Then he went for a break.

    However Savjz was streaming as well, and at this point I probably have to admit, I adore the nordic english accent. I just melt whenever I hear it. So yeah... And even though he went 0-2, that second game was so freaking intense, I was literally sitting on the edge of my seat. Just watching some random game, not even a tournament.

    Now I am a **** zombie, but I can't wait to get home and watch some more artifact (have to survive 7 more days)

    in other words i like it    … Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 20
  3. Negative: 1 out of 20
  1. PLAY! Zine
    Mar 5, 2019
    75
    Complex and challenging card game, but with some fundamental flaws and bad monetization system that basically killed the game even before it went out.
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  2. CD-Action
    Feb 6, 2019
    80
    Innovative mechanics designed by Richard Garfield (Magic: The Gathering), rules that you can grasp after just a couple of minutes, clear interface – Artifact is a great game. It’s a shame that it’s huge esports potential can be squandered, because Valve doesn’t seem to care for it enough to implement progression systems, leagues, rankings or means to comfortably communicate with rivals outside an invitation-only friendly tournament. [01/2019, p.58]
  3. Games.cz
    Jan 15, 2019
    50
    In theory, a brilliant card game for a demanding audience. In reality, a concept heavily damaged by bad balancing and a truly terrible monetization system. It may yet prove to be a success in the future - but right now, this is a game for wealthy masochists only.
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