Voice of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars

 PlayStation 4
User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 30 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 30
  3. Negative: 3 out of 30

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  1. SWERY_51
    Nov 2, 2021
    6
    Voice of Cards is a little JRPG with a nice art style where the world, monsters and characters are pictured with cards. Be warned, it is not a card game at all, but a classical turn based JRPG. The game is nice but very simple and basic despite its world made of cards.

    Positives : + Nice art style with pretty well drawn cards + OST is a blast (close to NieR OST) + Discovering the    Voice of Cards is a little JRPG with a nice art style where the world, monsters and characters are pictured with cards. Be warned, it is not a card game at all, but a classical turn based JRPG. The game is nice but very simple and basic despite its world made of cards.

    Positives :
    + Nice art style with pretty well drawn cards
    + OST is a blast (close to NieR OST)
    + Discovering the world map with cards which are unveiling themselves around you
    + Narrator's voice is excellent (either English or Japanese)

    Negatives:
    - Mechanics are too simple
    - Way too easy with no difficulty setting
    - Rather short (about 12 hours to see a first ending)
    - Story is very classical    … Expand
  2. Maugaran
    Mar 16, 2022
    8
    Wonderful underrated JRG. One of the best Soundtracks since Nier and Chrono Cross. Very lucky Minigame
  3. YakuzaSansa
    Nov 20, 2021
    8
    basic & classic JRBG game on cards still, nice and relaxing music by Keiichi Okabe, and a multiplayer mini game ab to 4 players locally, I really enjoy the game but I advise to buy it on sale.
  4. Quetzalty
    Nov 3, 2021
    10
    Voice of Cards is a true breath of fresh air when it comes to traditional RPG's. The card and tabletop aesthetic is very pleasing, and very well done. I love the use of the various dice to show %, chances of effects happening. It feels like an elaborate D&D session with the narrator voicing everything. The gameplay itself is pretty simple, dungeons aren't anything crazy, but it is thisVoice of Cards is a true breath of fresh air when it comes to traditional RPG's. The card and tabletop aesthetic is very pleasing, and very well done. I love the use of the various dice to show %, chances of effects happening. It feels like an elaborate D&D session with the narrator voicing everything. The gameplay itself is pretty simple, dungeons aren't anything crazy, but it is this simplicity I truly enjoy. When many games try to go bigger and grander, Voice of Cards keeps itself focused and is just a fun experience. The music is also fantastic all around. It all fits so well into the areas. I definitely recommend checking out this game. I feel $30 might be a bit steep, I think it should've been a $20 game, but the polish and experience is there to back it up at least.… Expand
  5. Awanka
    May 27, 2023
    6
    A short and basic JRPG that has an aesthetic built around playing cards that is mostly cosmetic, as you don't actually draw cards like most card games, and there isn't much of a random element other than some overworld encounters.

    It's charming, the gameplay is relaxing, and the story by Yoko Taro is interesting enough. I liked Voice of Cards, and recommend it for an easy-going JRPG    A short and basic JRPG that has an aesthetic built around playing cards that is mostly cosmetic, as you don't actually draw cards like most card games, and there isn't much of a random element other than some overworld encounters.

    It's charming, the gameplay is relaxing, and the story by Yoko Taro is interesting enough. I liked Voice of Cards, and recommend it for an easy-going JRPG experience. I just didn't think there was anything special here, and it took about 20 hours to complete everything there was to see. Do yourself a favor, and change the game speed to "high speed" early on or the slow interface will feel like you're playing with an 800 ms internet connection.    … Expand
  6. TheGameGatsby
    Nov 3, 2021
    10
    First of all; this is not a Cardgame! Its a Mix between a D&D Tabletop and a classic JRPG with a Cardartstyle something like Paper Mario. It took me around 18hours to see everything the game has to offer. I'm not a fan of Sidequest but i squeezed everything out of the game because i really loved it so much. I recommend to play the Demo because it is a Sidestory of the game which is not inFirst of all; this is not a Cardgame! Its a Mix between a D&D Tabletop and a classic JRPG with a Cardartstyle something like Paper Mario. It took me around 18hours to see everything the game has to offer. I'm not a fan of Sidequest but i squeezed everything out of the game because i really loved it so much. I recommend to play the Demo because it is a Sidestory of the game which is not in the game itself. As a Nier Fan download the Nier DLC you will like it. The Game is a bit easy that's all that could be better. Hopping for a Sequel or a DLC. Story was great the Music was even better. There is also a little Cardgame in the Game, would be nice if it's getting an Onlineplay Option to playing with friends.… Expand
  7. Werili
    Jan 18, 2022
    8
    One of the most original game of the 2021.
    The entire concept is the cards itself are pretty interesting.
    And I think that it was strangely ignored by many people
  8. Nmaa18
    Mar 27, 2023
    6
    I agree with another reviewer here. OST nice, art is very nice, Japanese VA nice, the writing is nice, and imo the maps and card games are new and interesting to me. However, it is kind of easy, and the combat card game could be deeper. I cant think of anything bad... the game is well presented and structured, but there is not much to do and dissect here... 67/100

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Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 28 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 28
  3. Negative: 0 out of 28
  1. GameMAG
    Jan 10, 2022
    80
    Voice of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars is a comfy little game with a nostalgic vibes for an old era of jRPG-genre, unique visuals and great music. Not revolutionary or thought-provoking, but good enough to spend a couple of evenings with, in between other gaming releases.
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  2. Eurogamer Italy
    Dec 21, 2021
    70
    A card RPG with a great presentation and soundtrack; unfortunately the gameplay lacks in depth and, above all, Yoko Taro's special sauce.
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  3. RPGamer
    Dec 9, 2021
    60
    Voice of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars is an entertaining and creative diversion while it lasts. It certainly sets itself apart with relative ease but it does suffer a bit from diminishing returns. It’s by no means lacking in merit and feels like much could be built around its robust framework in the future. But it is an experience limited by its own arbitrary boundaries, like the negligible challenge and the disproportionate amount of time one will needlessly spend in repetitive battles for few worthwhile rewards, particularly once all skills have been learned and levels are maxed out. Still, there are many lovely ideas at work here, and the package in which they’re presented is even lovelier, leaving me eagerly looking forward to further tales of this style that can be told down the road.
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