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Wondering what your thoughts are on this game

My first impresions:
1. It's a simple game
2. It's fun
3. I'm afraid that the simple mechs will make the game boring after being played like 20 matches

Those are my toughts.

Haven't played it yet but I did back the game and watch all the videos available. Its a simple game that has enough tweeks to each character and map to make each match feel different. I don't think each character is drastically different, but different enough that it will take different playstyles each time you play other characters. I like the head games and that there isn't a paragraph of text in each card. It will be fast to teach and fast to play. I have high hopes even though im only buying the base game for now.

I think this game should have the option for more players at once. I dont see that hard to implement. the street fighter miniature game had options for tag mode, free for all, and teams. if this game doesn't have them ill probably just adopt those rules over.

Hi:) I have played over 20 battles with these two characters. What I really like in this game is the gradual discovery of this game. The rules are simple, laid out almost like on a plate, but there are still many dependencies and potential premises that can be used to point you which area attack should you block. An experienced player, as in the video game, should have no problem defeating a player who is just getting to know the game. It is literally easy to learn hard to master game. I also really like the ‘reading your opponent's moves’ aspect, which I am familiar with from various fighting games. For example, when my opponent is at the blasting wall, I know that they will expect me to play the mid (to push them against that wall). So I can use this knowledge and play the attack area, which will allow me to activate my combo. Of course, this is just the tip of the iceberg. I have participated in the development of this game, so I know, what I'm saying:)

xAntex wrote: ↑11 August 2025, 22:47 My first impresions:
1. It's a simple game
2. It's fun
3. I'm afraid that the simple mechs will make the game boring after being played like 20 matches

Those are my toughts.

I'm also quite worried about the simplicity of the game now. It sort of makes the whole 'choose your fighter' aspect less fun.
I just played a game, and I ended up quitting midway though the 2nd round just because of how boring it felt. Im still going to back for the figures!
There isnt anything fun about 'move move push' - '2 damage' - so on.. I wonder if having many more 'key words' would do the trick'. I really dont know - I just know it's way too simple.

I REALLY want to address the health bar - instead of just having a bead, a slider that would cover over lost health would be much better in my opinion.

Is there a plan to include the rest of the characters in the BGA version of the game?

I´d agree. The game mechanic is verry simple and one does not make very interresting decissions. Yes, there ist some anticipation, but predominantly it feels more like wild guessing. And I dont see that adding more Charakters and special effects would make the gameplay more interresting for me.

@Markus1711

It's very easy to check. One of us will play this game with you, and if they win, it means that experience and skill in this game matter, not "wild guessing". Are you up for the challenge?

Khaki_Baron wrote: ↑16 August 2025, 20:14 One of us will play this game with you, and if they win, it means that experience and skill in this game matter, not "wild guessing".

Hmm... It only 50% (at most) means that