Gordian Quest

 PC
Metascore
84

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. Checkpoint Gaming
    Jun 17, 2022
    70
    With inspirations like Ultima, Dungeons and Dragons, and other deckbuilding and roguelike titles, Gordian Quest will feel familiar to any card game fan. However, if you’re a seasoned deckbuilder looking for a hardcore strategic gameplay experience, be warned: the in-game difficulty can vary wildly from battle to battle, and at times combat feels a tad too easy. On top of this, Gordian Quest’s extra features make the overall gameplay experience a little unwieldy. With that said, if you enjoy a casual card game and are keen for some variety, Gordian Quest will likely keep you entertained with a range of enemies to defeat and story maps to explore.
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  1. GameSpace
    Apr 15, 2020
    Even in the Early Access phase, Gordian Quest is a polished, solid game. If you enjoy the genre, you will get a few hours of enthusiastic card-slinging in the first Act as your party of brave heroes struggles to remove the curse plaguing the land. The game already features plenty of content to keep players happy and manages to carve its own little niche by combining CCG gameplay with roguelite and RPG elements. [Early Access Provisional Score = 80]
  2. GameStar
    Nov 23, 2021
    I've been playing Gordian Quest way longer than necessary. [Early Access Review]
  3. God is a Geek
    Apr 2, 2020
    Blending together a turn-based RPG with card battles and roguelite mechanics, Gordian Quest has a certain magic to it, despite its repetitive gameplay loop. [Early Access Score = 75]
  5. The Indie Game Website
    Mar 27, 2020
    Mixed Realms have done a fine job with Gordian Quest. It may borrow a lot from D&D and Slay The Spire, so it’s hardly a unique experience, but it holds its own and proves highly engaging. Whilst combat was slightly limited by the randomised card system, it’s addictive and provides tactical fun, with the randomised maps keeping the experience fresh in additional playthroughs. It’s got a lot on offer, and with further updates to come, it’s one to look out for. [Early Access Score = 80]

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#35 Best PC Game of 2022

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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 12 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. Pteromyin0
    Sep 4, 2023
    8
    Deep, varied turn-based deckbuilding RPG with accessability options to switch off permadeath. I like the non-grim style and the perfectlyDeep, varied turn-based deckbuilding RPG with accessability options to switch off permadeath. I like the non-grim style and the perfectly polished UI works great with remote play on tablets. Story mode with 2D maps and quests is a great addition to the linear and repetitive structure of Slay the spire, which playstyle is covered with "realm mode". It's hard to put the game down.

    However, the many (many!) mechanics are not perfectly balanced yet, a lot of the options thrown at you are not properly introduced and kind of overwhelming, as it is very easy to **** up your build while progressing, at least the first time you play. Has a steep difficulty curve too, the first two acts are easy-peasy but then it may start to become really difficult.    … Full Review »
  2. Michaston
    Aug 28, 2023
    9
    Schöner deckbuilder, der gute Motivation erzeugt und sehr stimmig ist.
    9 von 10
  3. Sepherim
    Oct 26, 2022
    9
    Gordian Quest sin duda es un juego excelente, uno de los mejores juegos de cartas para un jugador que he jugado y ya van unos cuantos. LaGordian Quest sin duda es un juego excelente, uno de los mejores juegos de cartas para un jugador que he jugado y ya van unos cuantos. La campaña no tiene una historia memorable, es cierto, pero cumple bien. Y fuera de eso, todo lo que es la jugabilidad, la diferencia entre los distintos personajes, la mejora de los mismos y las barajas, etc. Todo ello es simplemente inmejorable, y además tiene básicamente contenido infinito, siempre puedes ir haciendo más cosas, subiendo más niveles, haciendo dungeons y cosas así aleatorias y más difíciles. Los enemigos también están muy bien diseñados, con variedad de estilos y ataques. Y, finalmente, creo que es de los pocos juegos de cartas que consiguen hacer que el posicionamiento en el mapa de combate realmente sea muy significativo, interesante y divertido.

    Gráficamente el juego peca un poco en el sector de las animaciones, pero las ilustraciones de personajes y escenarios están muy bien. El sonido también cumple bien, con una música que acompaña bien a los eventos y efectos de sonido apropiados. Y, al menos en mi experiencia, no me he encontrado con ningún bug.

    Por todo ello, sin duda Gordian Quest es muy recomendable. Un 9.    … Full Review »
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