Play station consoles have always had good card games thanks to the Final Fantasy spell. While the minigames in Final Fantasy 8 and Final Fantasy 9 are not the main attractions for most, they are well thought out card RPGs that are loved by a devoted audience. Which was better is still a heated debate among fans. Both minigames went even further than their original titles and made it to the MMOs.
Those two games are worth mentioning, but they don’t really count as pure card games on PS4. There are plenty of standalone titles that offer similar mechanics or are way off the beaten track. Some are well known, while others are a bit more hidden. Whatever type of card player you are, there is sure to be a game on PS4 for you, even if they may not seem traditional.
7/7 Cursed to wave
Cursed to play golf is a golf game with the twist that it is also a roguelike. The two genres fit together quite well. It could be played like a regular golf game in 2D, but players won’t get very far without using cards.
These cards can be purchased at the golf shop, ranging from ways to rewind time to awarding players an extra Par, similar to health. It’s not a traditional card game, but the cards are a big part of the game, making it a worthwhile entry.
6/7 Hand of Destiny 2
Both Hand of fate games are good, but the sequel is just a bit more refined. Players start by talking to a mysterious stranger who reads their fortunes through cards. Players go through a series of dialogue choices that create branching paths in the roguelike scenario.
When a battle starts, the perspective switches to an action RPG in a small arena. It’s a fun twist on the genre, as cards just set the stage for the action gameplay inside.
5/7 encryption
encryption is one of the wildest card games players will ever see. It’s part card games, part FMV adventure game, and part ARG. There are real world locations that players can travel to and unlock the best ending.
At least that was the case when the game first launched on PC. Meanwhile, devoted fans have poured themselves into every pixel to unlock the secrets within. Virtually all knowledge is now available, which is good for anyone who gets stuck. encryption is an almost impossible game to describe, but to put it bluntly, it’s just one of those games that you have to experience first hand.
4/7 Kingdom Hearts: Re:Chain Of Memories
Kingdom Hearts: Re:Chain of Memories was a remake of a Game Boy Advance game for the PS2 that was subsequently remastered on both the PS3 and PS4. It’s an interquel between Kingdom Hearts and Kingdom Hearts 2 in which Sora finds herself in a mysterious castle and travels to familiar but again mixed worlds. Instead of fighting traditionally, players must use cards to perform actions.
It may have unnecessarily complicated the series’ solid action combat, but the card-based gameplay at least made it stand out. In addition, thirsty fans could play Riku for the first time.
3/7 Randomly lost
Randomly lost has a similar gameplay setup to the Kingdom Hearts spin off. The gameplay is action based, with players rolling dice to determine which cards can be played. The overall game feels like a lost Tim Burton movie.
The designs are gruesome yet whimsical, creating one of 2021’s unique worlds. It’s a shame it got lost in the shuffle between bigger EA games from last year. However, it’s never too late to jump into a classic like this.
2/7 Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales
Gwent was a challenging minigame in The Witcher 3. Some fans loved it, while others threw it aside as something too complicated. ‘s standalone game Gwent got similar responses, though it was a little easier to figure out thanks to more helpful tutorials.
The game changer for the naysayers was Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales which added an in-depth story to the card-based gameplay. The story isn’t quite as captivating as the main game, but it’s easy to call it one of the best stories ever seen in a card game. The bar is not that high, but Thronebreaker jumped over it with flying colours.
1/7 Voice Of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars
Voice of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars is the first game in this series that started in 2021. It was seemingly successful enough to award not one, but two sequels in 2022. The first, The Forsaken Virginwas released in the early months of the year, while pack animals has just been released. All three games follow different heroes but offer similar gameplay mechanics. Players fight battles with cards, which are associated with certain characters in the turn-based gameplay.
They explore these worlds as if they were playing an elaborate board game. The art style and storytelling in each game are captivating thanks to Yoko Taro having a hand in the scenarios. For those unfamiliar, he is the acclaimed creator behind the Kidneyseries. Each of these games is worth checking out, but players might as well start with: The Island Dragon Roars as it offers the best balance of the three in terms of difficulty.
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