Artifact

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2.2

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 622 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 111 out of 622
  2. Mixed: 23 out of 622
  3. Negative: 488 out of 622

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  1. LincolnClay
    Jan 20, 2019
    0
    This game is one terrible cash grab from a beloved developer that used to give a damn about there product. now its just micro transactions or pay to win. this isn't what gamer's want... when all the wait and hype for games like left 4 dead and half life went into this.... jeez no one asked for a card game lmao. XD
  2. 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
  3. Novac531
    Dec 9, 2018
    0
    Купил игру за 20$, докупил карт, колода собрана, но в этой игре больше ничего нет, зашел поиграл 1-2 игры и все, сижу и думаю ну и чего дальше: закрыл, забыл.
    Хотели выкинуть из игры гринд, заработая при этом кучу денег, но и тут облажались.
    Итог: деньги на ветер. p.s. Лучшая карта в игре - кредитная.    Купил игру за 20$, докупил карт, колода собрана, но в этой игре больше ничего нет, зашел поиграл 1-2 игры и все, сижу и думаю ну и чего дальше: закрыл, забыл.
    Хотели выкинуть из игры гринд, заработая при этом кучу денег, но и тут облажались.
    Итог: деньги на ветер.
    p.s. Лучшая карта в игре - кредитная.
  4. Tvoi_batya
    Dec 13, 2018
    0
    My favorite pay-to-play pay-to-win pay-to-pay system. Great job valve, great job.
  5. kRECer
    Dec 3, 2018
    0
    Очередной донатный высер от Valve. Качают с игроков бабло как могут. Позор некогда великому разработчику!
  6. 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?
  7. nooblox85
    Dec 12, 2018
    0
    20$ for a virtual card game still pay to win
    there are even better free card game out there that is way better than this game
    this is the worst card game ever made

    Valve from massive success company to EA
  8. formulas666
    Dec 2, 2018
    0
    Do NOT buy this game. It is a very obvious scam. I refunded this after an hour.
    I paid almost $AU27 for this game, finished the 2 game tutorial vs bots and was told to claim my reward, 2 starter decks, 5 event tickets and some other stuff. At the very bottom in small print, the game tells you if you claim your starter items you give up your ability to refund the game. I declined claiming    Do NOT buy this game. It is a very obvious scam. I refunded this after an hour.
    I paid almost $AU27 for this game, finished the 2 game tutorial vs bots and was told to claim my reward, 2 starter decks, 5 event tickets and some other stuff. At the very bottom in small print, the game tells you if you claim your starter items you give up your ability to refund the game. I declined claiming the items so that i could try the game out a bit first before deciding if i would commit.
    And.... you are locked out of any social modes, competitive or casual until you claim your starting items and tell valve they can bend you over. Red flags.    … Expand
  9. 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.
  10. honeyGlow
    Dec 1, 2018
    0
    Hi, I'm Gabe Newell and i want more money. So i've made a donate simualtor. Thank you.
  11. Efesys
    Dec 9, 2018
    0
    I have 3 tables:
    At first you are Mastercard lodges:.
    On the second Visa you carefully lay out:
    On the third invoice for the house and for the desire .....
    Love Gabe
  12. 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.
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. kewl
    Dec 5, 2018
    0
    Donation simulator in 2018 non-free card game. Just pay to win. Shame on Valve. Donation simulator in 2018 non-free card game. Just pay to win. Shame on Valve. Donation simulator in 2018 non-free card game. Just pay to win. Shame on Valve. Donation simulator in 2018 non-free card game. Just pay to win. Shame on Valve.
  16. 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...
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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.
  20. 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.
  21. 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.
  22. 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
  23. TheTime
    Dec 13, 2018
    0
    Game for donators only
    its Pay2Win
    Dont waste your time and money.
    im disappointed
  24. 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
  25. R1seAndShine
    Nov 29, 2018
    0
    Pay to Pay
    Without Half-Life 3/Left 4 Dead 3/ Portal 3

    Valve, Resistance is coming
  26. harrosh221
    Nov 29, 2018
    0
    The worst game in human history
    Please put 0
    Made a pre-order, DO NOT BUY IT!
  27. 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
  28. 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.
  29. KillerViZ
    Nov 29, 2018
    0
    Габену тупо мало бабок, сначала купи игру, а потом еще донать чтоб нормально играть. 10/10 лучшая игра
  30. 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
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#60 Most Shared PC Game of 2018

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Metascore
76

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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