Voice of Cards: The Forsaken Maiden

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  • Summary: Set sail on a voyage to change destiny itself. Voice of Cards: The Forsaken Maiden is set on a remote chain of islands that have been protected by the maidens for generations, but which now face destruction. The hero of the story vows to save the islanders and sets sail for the high seas,Set sail on a voyage to change destiny itself. Voice of Cards: The Forsaken Maiden is set on a remote chain of islands that have been protected by the maidens for generations, but which now face destruction. The hero of the story vows to save the islanders and sets sail for the high seas, together with Laty, a girl who failed to become a maiden.

    The second game in the unique Voice of Cards series, where all elements are presented entirely through the medium of cards, in the tradition of tabletop RPGs and gamebooks.

    A touching tale set in a world of melancholic beauty, brought to you by YOKO TARO (Creative Director), Keiichi Okabe (Music Director) and Kimihiko Fujisaka (Character Designer).

    *This game is not a direct sequel to Voice of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars. Both stories can be enjoyed as standalone game experiences.
    *This product is also included in other bundles sold separately. Please take care not to re-purchase the same content.
    * Please be aware that parts of the game which require an internet connection may cease to be supported at any point.    … Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. TierraGamer
    Mar 10, 2022
    87
    Voice of Cards: The Forsaken Maiden is on the same level as its predecessor, with gameplay reminiscent of classic JRPGs, a unique presentation and a decent length, which makes it a highly recommended title.
  2. RPG Fan
    Feb 16, 2022
    80
    The quick turnaround of Voice of Cards: The Forsaken Maiden just a few months after the first game and the uniform presentation between the two seems to suggest there will be more to come in the series. While this is not on the level of quality of something like NieR: Automata, The Forsaken Maiden is a strong entry in its own right. Assuming there’s more Voice of Cards to come, I’m looking forward to whatever Yoko Taro has in store next. The sea beckons, won’t you answer its call?
  3. PSX Brasil
    May 7, 2022
    80
    Voice of Cards: The Forsaken Maiden is a great turn-based RPG, with a good story to tell and fun and challenging combat systems. There are some limitations that prevent it from reaching another level, but the game does everything it sets out to do with excellence.
  4. PlaySense
    Feb 26, 2022
    75
    The atmosphere and presentation in this sequel are again very good, just like the story and world design. However, the random encounters can become a bit annoying, just as the menus are annoying because of the way they work. These are some criticisms that get in the way of a smooth experience. That said, in terms of gameplay, it is otherwise more than good and if you liked the previous installment, you'll be fine again.
  5. Video Chums
    Mar 7, 2022
    74
    I found Voice of Cards: The Forsaken Maiden's story to be stronger than the first's yet when it comes to gameplay; it doesn't do much to make it feel fresh. It has me wondering how many of these titles there will be and how well future installments will hold up.
  6. LevelUp
    Feb 24, 2022
    73
    Voice of Cards: The Forsaken Maiden combines a classic JRPG with a board game. This format works naturally, however, turns tedious by random battles and the way you traverse the board. Expect a Yoko Taro-style story that takes advantage of random elements to give it a special touch.
  7. GameSpew
    Feb 16, 2022
    70
    I praised The Isle Dragon Roars for its ingenuity and design, and while Voice of Cards: The Forsaken Maiden is still a delight, a mere three months after playing the first game some of the charm has worn off. I’m glad Square Enix is continuing to invest in smaller, offbeat titles, but something to set it apart from The Isle Dragon Roars would have been nice. As it is, it’s entirely more of the same. That isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but if you’ve only just played the first, it may feel a little tiresome.

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  1. TitanOras
    Mar 10, 2022
    8
    A truly interesting game, overall.
    Maybe can be upgraded even more.
    But at least it is a new and original game, like the first

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