Black Book

I just finished playing Black Book and it didn't disappoint, which is something these days. I have been looking for games that mix plot with gameplay but don't take too much time and this one fits the description very well. I didn't give it five stars because of some features (like the skill tree, trading, etc) could be better developed and more relevant to the gameplay but a small thing. Just for completeness, it's not a deep game that you should put all focus on. It's more like a casual game with good story telling, best played to chill out. That said, I recommend it.

I like it. It's chill and charismatic.

Basically fight demons and other creatures with cards you collect along a path of fighting into hell itself. It's pretty metal. I think for a first playthrough I'll see how hard a mostly holy build is.

The gameplay is above average, but what makes this game special is the story based around the slavic folklore. The lack of translation of the spoken parts on 1 side makes You read , since 99% of the world doesn't speak Russian or whatever the language is, on the other hand probably was kept this way to make it a more authentic feel.

I played this on Epic (it was a giveaway a while back) and love it. The card battles are simple enough to pick up and it's possible to make some ungodly broken combos if you get the right cards and items against the right enemies - very fun. At the same time, it does very well in selling the feeling of the culture and superstitions of the setting, without it getting in the way of the story. The game also does well in making the player feel like they are making real choices in the life of your character, and your decisions will affect how the story ultimately ends. I would highly recommend it, and I plan to buy it on GOG when it goes on sale (yes I am cheap, sorry not sorry).