Iris and the Giant

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  • Summary: Ready to face your inner demons? Iris and the Giant is a fusion of a collectible card game with RPG and roguelike elements. You play as Iris, who must brave her fears in her imaginary world. Behind the game's unique minimalist art style players will explore a touching story of a young womanReady to face your inner demons? Iris and the Giant is a fusion of a collectible card game with RPG and roguelike elements. You play as Iris, who must brave her fears in her imaginary world. Behind the game's unique minimalist art style players will explore a touching story of a young woman facing her inner demons and soothing the raging giant inside. Build your deck
    With every encounter, unlock new cards and earn points to boost Iris. Each attempt makes you stronger, and lets you go further!

    A poetic, melancholic story
    Throughout the game, you can uncover fragments of Iris' memories, giving you new insight into the reasons behind your adventure in her mind.

    FEATURES

    Tactical battles: Face monsters in fights mixing CCG mechanics with RPG and roguelike elements
    Deckbuilding: build a deck as you progress. Choose the best options for your long-term strategy out of a wide variety of cards
    Deep customisation: The game is packed with 51 cards and choices in how to specialise your character, your deck, and your playstyle
    A touching adventure: A lot of care was put into adding a compelling and emotive story to a genre traditionally light on narrative
    A progressive difficulty curve: Makes the game accessible to all, but offers a challenge to even the most hardened of players

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  1. GameCritics
    Nov 17, 2020
    100
    Every aspect of Iris and the Giant is honed to perfection and polished to a blinding sheen. It looks great, it plays great, it has all of the amenities I could ask for in a modern roguelike, and on top of it all, it’s got a touching emotional theme that made the journey more than worthwhile by the end. Iris and the Giant is a masterclass in all aspects, and they just don’t come better than this.
  2. NintendoWorldReport
    Nov 5, 2020
    90
    Iris and the Giant is an excellent roguelite experience wherever you play it, but the simple presentation and mechanics help it find a fitting home on Switch. Three difficulty modes, the hardest of which is unlocked after completing the main dungeon, two secondary dungeons after the first, and dozens of cards, enemies, and more to unlock give the game some real staying power. The watercolor aesthetic and haunting soundtrack contribute beautifully to the endearing story and satisfying gameplay. Some menu issues and the inability to adjust difficulty level within a save file shouldn’t hold back another strong contender for a spot in your Switch library, especially those craving that “one more run” loving feeling.

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  1. thedstrat
    Dec 25, 2020
    8
    This games a lot of fun! I really like the unique rules and the fact that it’s easy to pickup yet has a lot of depth.
  2. Tspeed
    Feb 2, 2021
    6
    It’s ok. The graphics are nice and the gameplay is passable but it feels strangely sterile and doesn’t have a lot of character. It also lacksIt’s ok. The graphics are nice and the gameplay is passable but it feels strangely sterile and doesn’t have a lot of character. It also lacks depth compared to other card games I’ve played.… Expand

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