Griftlands: Nintendo Switch Edition

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Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 2
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 2
  3. Negative: 0 out of 2
  1. IGN
    Jun 13, 2021
    90
    This ingenious blend of RPG mechanics, visual novel-style storytelling, and deck-building roguelike gameplay is a beautiful recipe for a kind of game I never knew I wanted. Even though I’ve already spent the past week getting through each of Griftlands’ campaigns multiple times, I’m still looking forward to my next run – and the run after that. Campaigns are short and challenging, making them highly replayable and memorable adventures that reward your time. It’s kinda absurd that such an eclectic group of mechanics work together in such harmony, but once you’re bitten by their charms it’s quite hard to put Griftlands down.
  2. GameCritics
    Jul 26, 2021
    85
    Griftlands’ successful experiments in branching narrative, combined with a deckbuilding system that ranks among the genre’s richest, make it one of my favorite roguelikes to date. Whether I’d recommend it on Switch, however, is another matter. Roguelikes sing on handhelds, but anyone opting to experience Griftlands on Nintendo’s hardware is setting themselves up for a massive learning curve that may turn prospective players off. One way or another, though, Griftlands is a title that deserves every roguelike fan’s attention.

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6.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 12 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 12
  3. Negative: 3 out of 12
  1. abrus
    Jul 1, 2021
    10
    PLEASE disregard those other negative reviews! This game has now been successfully patched and you must try this if you are a fan of Slay thePLEASE disregard those other negative reviews! This game has now been successfully patched and you must try this if you are a fan of Slay the Spire! I love the art-style, the branching story, the dialogue, the characters! It is so much fun spending time in this world! There is so much depth here and it has all been thought out so carefully and thoroughly. Everything you do has consequences which prompts you to think carefully about every decision you make. While this game is deeper than Slay the Spire, the runs are also much longer (5-6 hours) so you will need to take breaks as you play. It also has a 'story' mode which allows you to explore the game under more forgiving conditions without having to obsess over all of the mechanics at once. If you like Slay the Spire, Griftlands is highly recommended!… Full Review »
  2. eridani
    Feb 8, 2023
    9
    Excellent rogue-like deck-builder with RPG elements. Three PCs, plenty of cards, equipment, and other goodies keep each run fresh. Add inExcellent rogue-like deck-builder with RPG elements. Three PCs, plenty of cards, equipment, and other goodies keep each run fresh. Add in witty dialogue and a great at style, and we have another masterclass software from Klei.… Full Review »
  3. NRD_Leodis
    Jul 6, 2021
    9
    If you're a bit thick like me, it might take you a while to understand what the heck's going on in regard to the gameplay mechanics. When itIf you're a bit thick like me, it might take you a while to understand what the heck's going on in regard to the gameplay mechanics. When it does all fall into place this really is a great game, the two types of battles are really involving and the dialogue between characters can be pretty funny.
    if you buy this game i'd say you need to spend a good couple of hours getting to grips with the terminology and gameplay etc. before deciding if it's **** or not.    … Full Review »
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