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It has outpaced some of the year's heaviest hitters including Resident Evil Requiem, Mewgenics, and Marathon.

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[–] afromustache@lemmy.world 14 points 15 hours ago (3 children)

Should I play the first first or is starting with this one ok?

I used to be very anti-card game but Inscryption was very fun and I'm trying to branch out to some stuff outside of my comfort zone. Any other recommendations for card games?

[–] LucidNightmare@anarchist.nexus 3 points 3 hours ago

God, Inscryption was so good!

[–] SweatyFireBalls@lemmy.world 6 points 4 hours ago* (last edited 4 hours ago) (1 children)

As a mechanical game sts(1+2) is superior to inscryption, however do not expect any kind of narrative driven gameplay, gameplay element changes, or real interaction with the opposite side other than fighting.

I really really enjoyed inscryption, but I only played it through once. I currently have around 20 hours in sts2 and I have no idea how much in 1.

All of that being said, I do think that you can get the feel of a puzzler from slay the spire, at least in its most intense moments. Trying to find the right solution to survive. If you enjoyed the card based elements of inscryption, you will enjoy slay the spire.

Also, just skip to 2 instead of playing one. If you have any friends that like the series, try the coop too! It's really fun and well done.

Edit: I seen you asked for other recommendations, and I would suggest monster train 2. Again, no real story so it doesn't matter that you're picking it up at 2.

Unfortunately inscryption is pretty unique in the genre, which is what made it so great.

[–] WhoIsTheDrizzle@lemmy.world 2 points 1 hour ago

Monster Train was fantastic and Monster Train 2 is even better. I love the challenge modes and the new hellspawn.

[–] dtrain@lemmy.world 15 points 14 hours ago (1 children)

Sts2 ,in every conceivable way, supersedes its predecessor , rendering it obsolete.

There’s minimal story, so you’re not missing anything.

Just jump in and play.

[–] scutiger@lemmy.world 13 points 14 hours ago

That said, Slay the Spire regularly goes on sale for like 90% off. You can pick the game up for under $3.