A new game from solo developer LocalThunk combines the hand mechanics of poker with the thrilling loop of roguelikes.
In Casino Royale, James Bond gets a bit of poker advice: You never play your hand. You play the man sitting across from you. Okay, but what if you just played your hand? What if no one was sitting at the other end of the table? Balatro, a new turn-based card game available on most platforms, takes the mechanics of poker and turns them into the basis of a compelling roguelike, the subgenre of games where each playthrough is a single perilous attempt.
Similarly, stacking certain powers and buffs can give you the feeling that you’re cleverly breaking the game. But unlike many other roguelikes, the familiar logic of poker makes Balatro more accessible — and more immediately compelling. Some minor complaints: I’d describe Balatro’s vibe as “slightly eerie retro,” and part of me wished it had committed more strongly to a theme or idea. I don’t think every game needs a plot, but the UI of Balatro never stops feeling like exactly that.
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