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Balatro

LocalThunk · Feb-2024
GG-0002811

About this game

Balatro is a deck-building roguelite in which players construct poker hands to earn chips and overcome enemy blinds. The game features mechanics for enhancing a deck of playing cards, purchasing Jokers that modify hand effects, and discovering synergies to progress through increasingly challenging encounters.

Released
Feb-2024
Developer
LocalThunk
Publisher
Playstack
Genres
StrategyTurn-based strategy (TBS)IndieCard & Board Game
Runs on
PC PlayStation Xbox Switch
Price
$14.99 $11.99 · −20%
Playtime value
$0.08/hr $0.06/hr · price ÷ avg hours
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The grades

Overall 9.5
Gameplay 9.5
Music 6
Narrative —

Community average of 2 ratings. Small samples move a lot.

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Balatro edition

The Daily Grade

Jsaber
Jsaber 206 RP
Small Business Supporter
Aug-13

Jsaber's review

Overall
9
Gameplay
9
Music
6
Narrative
—
Difficulty
Replayability
Style
Memorable
Graphics
Stylized
Jeff
Jeff 1 RP
Jan-19

Jeff's review

Overall
10
Gameplay
10
Music
—
Narrative
—
Difficulty
Replayability
Style
Unique
Graphics
Stylized