I’m not usually a huge fan of rogue-likes, but I’ve enjoyed a few, like Hades. I bought Balatro last week and have been absolutely smashing it ever since then. I love the way the game works, each run being so different even within the same framework, and the feeling when your build starts to go off is so incredibly satisfying.
Anyone else hopelessly addicted to joker poker?
Absolutely addicted. Not as addicted as when I first got it, but still addicted. Spent the last few times playing just trying to beat the challenge of beating a game in 12 or less rounds. Only way I could beat it is by the throwback joker being in the shop for the first time. Definitely a fun game.
Not interested at all but I’m glad you’re enjoying it
I tried it repeatedly and just can’t stand the sudden-death approach to every blind. I guess I like health/hull points too much.
Love what I’ve played so far. Struggling on the increased difficulties, still struggling to get my first Orange win.
I’m in the same boat, I’ve made it all the way to Orange and just can’t seem to put together a winning run. Which deck have you been trying it with?
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I only really play it one run at a time to avoid burnout but I can see this becoming a distraction if i’m not careful.
when you get a god run with a good synergetic build this game is insanely satisfying
Love when that mult mults.
Saw couple of friends playing it and thought to give it a try… But oh boy… 45 hours in less than 2 weeks.
Send someone can say that I’m enjoying it.
I played the 2-3 demos before release, and have been continuing that trend since launch. “Nearly” at 100% achievements, though the remaining 3 are the big ones, so dunno how long it will take.
I have found that I enjoy the game more on low stakes (white/red), as the higher stakes are really just more annoying/RNG to me than anything.
Still, Stuntman will get me through.
I’m interested in hearing others opinions about it myself. I haven’t taken the plunge yet.
The hype is real. There’s no microtransactions, no multiplayer, it’s just about building the best deck with as many synergies as possible and getting the highest score you can. If you played Magic or even Inscryption, you’ll feel right at home.
Addicting, fun, loads of builds/options.
I do wish the early game was a bit more reliable. You can get stuck always playing catchup if you dont get a scoring joker in tge first couple shops
me me me! I started it with my partner, we now have 3 different profiles going - one for me, one for them, one for us together. I can’t get enough of it, the mystery of the jokers is so compelling and all the dings and boops and flames are so oddly satisfying.
Fun fact: the game actually isn’t based on Poker, but rather the Filipino card game Pusoy Dos, which is a variant of the Chinese card game Big Two.
Its soo good, Im really excited for the upcoming patch that the dev has been hinting at!
