DeckMake Fantasy
Roleplaying
Ratings
Age
4+
Category
Roleplaying
Languages
English
Wed Mar 18 2015
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Adjusted to iOS8 and iPhone 6+.
DeckMake Fantasy combines the thrill of a rogue-lite RPG with the strategic depth of a deck-building card game. Players take on the role of a hero exploring ever-changing dungeons filled with monsters and loot. As you progress, you will collect new cards to add to your deck, allowing for powerful combos and unique strategies. With its charming pixel art and deep tactical gameplay, DeckMake Fantasy offers a challenging experience where every decision counts and every card play can lead to victory or defeat.
Dinsun Expert Review
Our Expert Score
DeckMake Fantasy is a deep and rewarding rogue-lite deck-building RPG that predates many of the genre's current giants. It manages to pack a surprising amount of strategy into a mobile-friendly format. You explore dungeons, battle monsters, and—most importantly—constantly refine your deck. The card synergies are well-thought-out, allowing for various 'builds' that keep each run feeling unique.
The art style is distinctly 'retro-Japanese RPG', which gives it a charming, nostalgic feel. While the UI can feel a bit cramped on smaller screens, the depth of the mechanics more than makes up for it. For players who enjoy games like Slay the Spire but want something with a bit more of a classic fantasy aesthetic, DeckMake Fantasy is a hidden gem. It’s a game that rewards patience and tactical thinking over quick reflexes.
Features
Over 100 unique cards to collect and use
Procedurally generated dungeons for endless replayability
Charming retro-inspired RPG art style
Multiple hero classes with different playstyles
Deep tactical combat with elemental strengths and weaknesses
Tips & Walkthrough
Start by picking a basic hero class. As you move through the dungeon floors, you'll encounter enemies. In combat, use your action points to play attack or defense cards. After each victory, you'll get to choose a new card for your deck—always look for cards that complement your existing strategy!
Gameplays
The gameplay is a mix of exploration and turn-based card battles. Players must manage their health and resources while deciding which paths to take in the dungeon. The core of the game is 'deck-thinning' and 'synergy'—finding the perfect balance of cards to defeat the boss.
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Q&A
Yes, DeckMake Fantasy is a single-player experience that can be played without an internet connection.
Ratings & Reviews
Solid game with little reward
Tue Sep 13 2016 Ploop99The game is easy to pick up and put down. Mostly played in between commutes. However, moving between different kingdoms creates power creeps from previously accessible cards. You'll never use magic attack or physical attack cards once you receive stronger ones. Your HP is the only stat you control, while attack is determined by specific card. Essentially, you level up by acquiring higher HP with the better cards in the new area. No elemental resistances for magical attacks, and physical attack cards reign supreme. Game can become a tad repetitive if you've figured out the optimal strategy. Final boss was surprisingly satisfying to destroy with triple power Ice Sword!!! Overall, would recommend if you want a short (took me about a week with 30-60 min sessions two to three times a day) and visually appealing game with little variation of strategy, but high on visuals and card collecting. The music is charming and fits with setting. The story is pretty light, as well as town exploration. Game follows pattern: Go to town, talk to shop owner for items in town, and guild owner for details on monsters in the area. Each area has 4 monsters. Rinse and repeat until you find Kingdom's Castle. Talk to King and receive cards, then fight whatever monster king wants you to slay (usually two strongest monster in their kingdom) and bring back item for him. You'll then be granted passage into the subsequent chronological kingdom. Continue process until reaching final 5th land. Favorite cards: Power Attack Replace Heavy Boomerang Fire Sword Spear
Glitches is a dealbreaker when giving money
Fri Oct 14 2022 stun 6They should seriously play test this, especially when grinding for gold/money in this game , because that’s where it starts glitching for me the most or in that case, glitches me out of the app game. Don’t get the wrong idea ,It is a great game. I just don’t tolerate glitches/dysfunctions if I spend my money on anything.
Bug if you beat a salamander before you talk to the king in the last area.
Thu Nov 26 2015 Kenjammin3I love the game, the artwork is fantastic. But I was unable to beat it due to a game breaking glitch that stopped me from advancing and fighting the final boss. Can't recommend a game that's broken at such a critical point, sorry.
Dead end, unbalanced game
Fri Jun 02 2023 thespaciousmindIf you dont spend coins wisely, you basically have to start over. Cant grind and redo levels for gold. Poorly balanced.
Great card battler
Sun Aug 16 2015 「Diver Down」Super fun, but gets a tad repetitive. Wish combat and the story had more to it.
Card farming
Fri Feb 08 2013 MrVariantThis game improved its translation over its initial release so the dialogue is ok save for the numbered town names. The quick mode also hastens battle speed which is good. The problem with Deckmake Fantasy is that it gets repetitive, especially in the beginning when you have a deck full of short swords that are terrible and have no combos. At least you get a couple of fireballs and the stronger cards make the game more interesting. You also need to be able to sell outdated cards too. I do like the fact there is some strategy, like using a buckler against hobgoblins, whose charge attack gets crippled when you raise your defense. The game is fairly underrated as a lot of online reviews do not include the most recent version of the game that is a nice improvement especially when you get going with some nice cards.
Good fun times
Sun May 01 2011 DC BuellerAs other reviews have mentioned the English is downright Engrishy, but I think it makes it a bit humorous rather than detracting from anything, although some situations will come up where it can be a bit confusing. That's about my only con in this game. It's enjoyable and nowhere NEAR as frustrating as the Culdcept series. I like the different card strategies, although at act 3, that I'm currently at now, I'm breeding through the fights fairly easily, and only lost one or two just in the beginning while trying to figure out the system. Definitely worth the purchase if you're looking for an easy fun card fighting game to get into.
10 stars and wow.. These guys get it
Sat Nov 16 2013 Knux64Im a school ff1,2,3,6,7,8,9,10,10-2,13,12-2,14, and in between workaholic antisocial, gym rat and this is the game to pass time when you chillin for no reason and smart enough to really distract you from the day and when your body is too sore to workout it will remind you that it likes you too so play with it.. Long story short I don't have to spend money one this game to have fun it's x10 stars for how smart it is and that whom ever did this has to be tired of paying for things to play because grinding is too hard on other games and I need to feed his kids too... Please make more games like this...
