Faeria

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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 40 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 40
  3. Negative: 6 out of 40

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  1. nitorita
    Sep 9, 2017
    7
    INTRO
    After playing this game extensively and enjoying it quite a bit, I ultimately decided to uninstall it.
    At first glance, Faeria is a beautiful card battling game that is "F2P" and doesn't require you to pay anything to access any of its features. However, the game does have microtransactions, and they are primarily of the "pay to save time" sort. GAMEPLAY Since the game is    INTRO
    After playing this game extensively and enjoying it quite a bit, I ultimately decided to uninstall it.

    At first glance, Faeria is a beautiful card battling game that is "F2P" and doesn't require you to pay anything to access any of its features. However, the game does have microtransactions, and they are primarily of the "pay to save time" sort.

    GAMEPLAY
    Since the game is relatively new, there aren't that many cards out, so you will come across a ton of repeats. Because many of the cards have their own animations and effects, expansions take a while to release.

    The game doesn't only feature card battling; there is a small field control strategy mechanic as well which gives the player a bit more to do and differentiates it from other card games.

    The number one issue with the game is that it is a massive unrewarding grind where most of the cards you receive are pretty much garbage. The only things actually worth spending currency on are the expensive unlockables.

    Overall, the gameplay itself is fine and it's nice to spend some free time playing Faerie on the side.

    MULTIPLAYER
    There isn't really any multiplayer in the game besides battling against random people on the Internet. I haven't tried it out yet myself (I enjoy playing against the AI more), but I assume everyone who is battling probably has the best decks in the game already. (Which you won't get for a very long time.)

    Co-op does exist, but it's so, so minor that you can pretty much assume it doesn't exist.

    "PANDORA"
    There is a unique mode in this game called "Pandora" which is very enjoyable to play and is pretty much the only reason why I've managed to convince myself that the game isn't just a cash cow.

    Essentially, Pandora is a "roulette" card battling system. You're given random cards to form a deck and you play against "waves" of enemies who get progressively harder with each win. This tests your ability to figure out strategies on the spot using unfamiliar cards.

    Unfortunately, Pandora is also placed behind a paywall where you're only limited to one sample run each day (three wins at most) unless you pay currency for it. A full run is limited to nine wins, which also sucks since you can't keep playing after that. Meh.

    SUMMARY
    In summary, my score of 7/10 isn't because the game is bad per se, but because of all the paywalls that exist which force you to either spend dozens of hours grinding currency or spend significant amount of real money (easily the cost of an AAA game at release) to unlock extra features. If the developers made it easier to farm currency, I would give this game an 8 or maybe 9 instead.

    At its current state, it's pretty much an Early Access game. It's "finished," yes, but the lack of content doesn't warrant a recommendation. I highly suggest holding off for a year or so until the game has matured and the developers have made it easier to grind currency.    … Expand

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#57 Best PC Game of 2016

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Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. GameSpace
    Jul 8, 2019
    90
    If you’re looking for a new TCG to scratch that itch, but burnt out over the constant round and repetition of player versus player or player versus AI battles, it’s most definitely worth the purchase price.
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  2. DarkStation
    May 15, 2019
    80
    Faeria is a solid card game that has enough depth, and unique features to make it standout in a overcrowded genre. Despite a low total number of cards, the vast singleplayer options, coupled with a generous economy and very interesting mechanics, makes this one of the better games in the genre.
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  3. CD-Action
    Jun 7, 2017
    80
    Faeria falls somewhere between Hearthstone and some more tactical card games like Scrolls or Duelest. I wish its artistic direction was farther from Blizzard’s hit, but at least Belgians managed to evolve gameplay to some degree. A nice touch is that Faeria can be enjoyed without resorting to microtransactions. [06/2017, p.75]
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