Dawncaster: Deckbuilding RPG

Name: Dawncaster: Deckbuilding RPG
Rating: 4.74476 (525 reviews)

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Dawncaster: Deckbuilding RPG

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User Reviews for Dawncaster: Deckbuilding RPG

My favorite phone game by far

I have spent probably 300+ hours on this game. I'm still discovering new builds, and that's the aspect of this game that I like the most. The developers are out of this world with regards to updating and balancing the game. From the discord, it is clear that they are very involved and receptive to feedback. I whip this game out whenever I’m in line, whenever I need to pass time, whenever I’m bored in bed, bored at work, etc. The game itself is balanced. For the most part. Hard difficulty is indeed hard, and impossible difficulty is appropriately satisfying. The game requires that you really do need to have at least some level of knowledge to really thrive at the higher difficulties, but the learning curve is appropriate. I’ve zero hesitation to buy any future expansions. The gameplay itself is very satisfying, and the animations and speed/responsiveness leaves nothing to be desired

88Zuko88, May 20, 2023

Great Deckbuilder, Great Devs

The devs are very active in the community and always welcoming change. Absolutely hop into the Discord. The game is easily worth the asking price as I've sunk probably 20-30 hours into it already. Still needs some tweaking, which they're always working on, so I'm not concerned at all.

Amber Killoran, Mar 18, 2022

Excellent game, active community

No microtransactions or ads!This game is challenging, highly engaging, and can be played one-handed. It strikes an intriguing balance between randomness and player control. Progression is linear from low to high numbered areas. Each combat area includes an encounter deck that consists of Enemies, Shops, Rests, and fleeting Opportunities. The player is presented with 3 cards from the encounter deck (similar to Night of the Full Moon) and must choose 1 to proceed. Each combat area has a boss at the end.Combat consists of playing cards. Each card had an energy color and cost. The player can generate energy in different colors based on stats (Dex, Int, Str). Pay the energy costs to play the cards. The enemy also has energy and a small deck of cards. Enemy actions are telegraphed by the cardback icons. Beware of black cardbacks! Upon victory, the player is presented with gold, XP, and 3 cards. Choose 1 card to add to your deck or skip.After the player XP bar fills, the player gains a Talent. Talents are ongoing passive effects. Talents may increase a stat, upgrade card damage, add or remove combat status effects, etc.I have played this game from early iterations and have now come to expect the developers to recognize, respond to, and incorporate good suggestions into future updates. The Discord (linked in the app) is an active and helpful place. Though the game is single-player, the Discord community adds a social element.

braktheitalian, Jan 28, 2022

One of the Best

I am very glad to have stumbled upon this great game with amazing dev support. The game is simple enough to jump into, but there are plenty of interesting mechanics that keep the game fun. I'm also a huge fan of the design.I've been playing similar games for the last few years - Roguelite deckbuilders are one of my favorite genres but it's been tough finding one with good support and replayability. I have found a few good ones out there but they seem to have been forgotten about, not having received updates in months/years. This is not only one of the best mobile games I've ever played but the care and attention the developer puts into this is unlike anything I have seen before.

Chunkington, Apr 22, 2023

Excellent!

I’m loving this deck builder so much, I wouldn’t hesitate to purchase expansions or maybe a variant on the gameplay formula such as a Sci-Fi Fantasy or possibly a Cyberpunk theme, if the Developer considers it. From playing various other card games, this game mostly reminds me of Ascension, MTG, and Fate Hunters. What works for me here is that I can play at it at my own leisure, solo without any human competition. The game has high replay value as you get to level up and unlock various items among the 7 classes you can choose from. Dying on your first few runs is not a penalty but rather a means of learning what your facing up against when it comes to the enemies you’ll encounter and the various card types you can choose from or whether or not you should accept certain cards as you’re building your deck. NO IAP IN ORDER TO PROGRESS IN THE GAME. It’s a pure premium game that screams the quality most mobile gamers are searching for. The atmosphere, music, sound effects, and artwork stand out and are very well done. I highly recommend it if you’re a fan of deck building games. It didn’t take me long to pick up the game’s first expansion, after doing a few runs. Trust that you will lose track of time playing it. Pure fun!

CorpseEater81, Mar 11, 2022

Like Magic the Gathering had a baby with Slay the Spire

As a rouge lite deck building junky, video game lover, and developer I have to give mad props on this impressive deck builder. The fast paced combat reminds me of slay the spire, and makes it easy to hop on and off. A lot of key words on the cards and beautiful card art that takes a mtg/hearthstone approach to combat. Tons of content, classes, and monsters. There are in app purchases, but you don’t need them to enjoy the experience and the game is always getting maintenance. The only thing that bummed me out is that this is only mobile and doesn’t get the shine it deserves. TLDR this is a super impressive and fun game . I’ve been on the look out for a deck builder that’s on par with slay the spire/monster train for a while now, and now I think I’ve found one.

DevDog593, Oct 08, 2023

The perfect game... For a small audience

I've played this game to death for about a year and have enjoyed earlier versions, but the long term vision for this game isn't what I enjoy in a deck builder. You should bee aware of that vision before making a purchase because the game will continue to move in that direction. From the discord, the developer has a vision for this game as one which offers a large variety of cards in which most runs end in failure. From the posts it seems like they feel that a 10% success rate is about right. It is also clear that the developer feels that "hard" game design means not only that you must master game mechanics but also be lucky to gain workable synergies and win (note: you can play on "story" difficulty in which it is impossible to lose. This is an option if you want to win even without a deck synergy--if you find that fun). The dev has been very active in making adjustments to achieve their vision and I would expect that to continue. I commend their integrity for pursuing what they want the game to be. Those who enjoy a punishing roguelite that rewards mastery of mechanics but sometimes still gates a successful finish behind lucky draws will find this the perfect game with many hours of enjoyment ahead.

dyspept1c, Dec 31, 2022

An absolute hidden gem!

I've been playing this game for about 3 months now and I'm absolutely obsessed with it. It's the type of game you can play for 3 minutes when you need to kill some time, or 3 hours if you want. The animation is beautiful, the classes are unique, the cards are so varied and have so many different synergies and builds you can play with every run. The one and only downside is that while every run is randomized, most of the story elements you encounter along the way are the same every time. But for me, I don't play these types of games for the story so it doesn't bother me too much. If you're looking for a fun and addicting roguelite, look no further.

Hwj1Chim, Jul 04, 2023

My favorite card rouge-like.

It’s the only one where I’ve put a 8+ hours into my first play through. It’s engaging and very well done. Idk what it is but I enjoyed this one more then any of the others I’ve tried(almost all the other card rouge-likes available). I hope they continue to build on it and perfect it. Good job guys, please don’t give up on this.

JeffsTrueReview, Feb 07, 2022

[Update] Dawncaster is a Gem, Despite Minor Hiccups

Just recently purchased this debut game from Wanderlost, and I have been enjoying it greatly. It’s been awhile since I’ve played a new mobile game from a new developer, and with Dawncaster, I’m glad I gave it a chance. Although there are a few writing errors and the occasional glitch, they are (as of yet) inconsequential to the overall enjoyment of the gameplay. I’m looking forward to future updates and how this game will be further refined.[Update: So, I’ve messed around with the difficulty settings and discovered that the “Story” setting does not work as listed. Characters still die once HP reaches 0. Needs addressing.]

K.B.T., Mar 14, 2021

Description

Play as a cunning rogue, a brutal warrior, or a mysterious Seeker wielding arcane magic. Or create your own class and play as who- or whatever you want to be! Start playing today, create a unique deck with access to over 600 cards and see how far you can venture into the corrupted lands of Umbris.

STRATEGICALLY CHALLENGING Every step of your heroic journey offers new tactical choices to improve your deck and strategy. Collect cards that match your playstyle, avoid disastrous events and build your strategy before the forces of evil overwhelm you. UNIQUE TAKE ON CARD GAMES Dawncaster offers unique mechanics to even the most veteran card game players. Though most of the gameplay should feel familiar, the ability to combine class mechanics into deck building, weapons, enchantments, and its unique energy system are exciting additions to the card game genre! VENTURE INTO DARKNESS Discover the mystery of the missing ‘Dawncaster’, a hero of legend who has been lost in the corrupted realm of Umbris. Slay monsters and explore the darkest depths of a desperate world through handcrafted illustrations, dialogue and shape its future through your choices. ACCESS TO ALL CARDS & CONTENT Dawncaster is offered as a complete deck builder cardgame. You get access to all cards, classes, and content with your purchase. No need to buy packs, tokens, or waste time on timers or ads. Future content will be offered through expansions at the same, single price per adventure kind of deal. ROGUELITE GAMEPLAY With randomized encounters, unique classes, and choices to explore, playtime could easily reach the tens of hours for those that enjoy a challenge! Additional difficulty options are available for those that seek to push the limits of their strategic insight (and/or luck). JOIN OUR COMMUNITY As a (very) small indie development studio we’d love to hear from you on our discord server. Drop in, give us your feedback and/or support, and get involved in the next step for Dawncaster. Discord: https://discord.com/invite/pfeMG9c Website: https://dawncaster.wanderlost.games