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Voice of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars
Voice of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars is an RPG set in a world of swords and sorcery, told entirely through the medium of cards. The story follows a self proclaimed hero as they set off to slay a recently awakened dragon, presented in the manner of a tabletop RPG and playing out through narration from the gamesmaster.
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- Released
- October 28, 2021
- Developer
- Alim, Square Enix Creative Business Unit II
- Genres
- Role-playing (RPG) · Simulator · Strategy · Card & Board Game
- Publisher
- Square Enix
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Voice of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars Reviews
Professional reviews from gaming critics
So, while Voice of Cards could be refined as a game, the vision is impeccable, and while the game’s not as outrageous or subversive as NieR and its sequel, it still represents Yoko Taro’s unique qualities as a game designer and narrative writer: he is forever experimenting and pushing boundaries. Voice of Cards is almost subtle in this, but the way that it aims to work collaboratively with players to share a story, rather than tell it, is a delightful departure from the norm for the JRPG. I don’t think anyone expected him to follow up NieR with a “card game,” but Yoko Taro has hit on…
Voice of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars is a strange mix of table top and video games that manages to add something new to the very traditional JRPG genre. It’s a short, cozy experience that doesn’t overstay its welcome while also feeling fully fleshed out.
Voice of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars is a quaint game that doesn't bring anything exceptionally new to the genre, but is undeniably charming.
When the issues of a game are rolled and stomped by its greatness, then it’s something to invest on if you have some spare.
Yoko Taro, most known for helming the NieR series, is certainly a unique figure in the gaming sphere. Often considered an auteur (something wrought with its own problems itself), entries that this man works on often have a unique style to them. NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139…, released earlier this year, for example, is something I describe as “by weirdos, for weirdos.” Voice of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars is a new RPG that he is responsible for both co-writing and creative directin...
Voice of Cards is effectively Baby's First Yoko Taro Game, though its approachable nature does make it a little less satisfying.
It's always interesting to play something unconventional and with that in mind, let me present Voice of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars.
More experienced gamers might bemoan the straightforward gameplay or lack of difficulty, but those who are interested in the charm and humour only need bring their cards to the table in Voice of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars.
A traditional JRPG by some of the key team members behind the Nier series. Presented in a tabletop game aesthetic, Voice of Cards delivers a fantastic story.
The Voice of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars is not what I expected and ultimately not what I wanted. I was hoping for a card game but a card game it is not. It's a classic RPG, simply presented solely in the medium of cards. But even taken for what it is, it falls too short of the running time of a good RPG, fails to deliver the challenge or strategy to make itself stand out in that genre, and tarnishes and excellent story with characters that struggle to redeem their faults.
Voice of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars represents the softer side of Yoko Taro & Co. Even though its latter half suffers from a too-simple execution, it has some great ideas to grow upon.
Voice Of Cards isn't so much a card game as it is a JRPG in card game clothing, but its simple, repetitive battle system fails to make much of an impression. Far from being a winning hand, this is sadly one for the discard pile.