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Grand Archive: SEA Regionals Top 3 Decks & Where to Get Them

March 18, 2024 josechurape Leave a comment

This weekend was SEA Nationals at Agora Hobby, and we got to see some familiar faces. Zander and Toni seem to have carved their place into the meta, but Diana came out on top! I love to see how different regions of the world interact with the same card pool, so lets get into it! I’ll be leaving links to the singles for anyone who needs them. I try to pick the cheapest most available versions for each card.

I’ve only been tracking the top three because this is a bit of work, but I’ll suck it up if there is interest in a top five. Just let me know!

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1. Limelight #227: 9 – 1 – 0

Material Deck

Main Deck

Material Deck
1 Spirit of Fire
1 Diana, Keen Huntress
1 Diana, Deadly Duelist
1 Diana, Duskstalker
1 Bauble of Abundance
1 Flash Grenade
1 Grand Crusader’s Ring
1 Plated Bullet
1 Seeker’s Rifle
1 Tasershot
1 Viridian Protective Trinket
1 Shadow’s Twin

Main Deck
3 Backstep
3 Deploy Gunshield
4 Dungeon Guide
2 Evasive Maneuvers
4 Fast Cure
3 Library Witch
3 Reposition
3 Resolute Stand
3 Seeking Shot
4 Stalwart Shieldmate
3 Airship Engineer
3 Automaton Bomber
4 Creative Shock
3 Crimson Tear
3 Incendiary Shot
4 Carter, Synthetic Reaper
2 False Step
3 Mindbreak Bullet
3 Umbral Tithe

Sideboard
1 Spirit of Serene Fire
1 Nullifying Lantern
1 Quicksilver Grail
1 Smoke Bombs
1 Tariff Ring
3 Meltdown

2. ProAnnn #11332: 7 – 1 – 2

Material Deck

Main Deck

Material Deck
1 Spirit of Serene Fire
1 Zander, Prepared Scout
1 Zander, Deft Executor
1 Zander, Blinding Steel
1 Chalice of Blood
1 Grand Crusader’s Ring
1 Nullifying Lantern
1 Orb of Choking Fumes
1 Safeguard Amulet
1 Tariff Ring
1 Insignia of the Corhazi
1 Luxera’s Map

Main Deck
4 Dungeon Guide
4 Exorcise Curses
4 Fast Cure
2 Gawain, Chivalrous Thief
4 Juggle Knives
3 Resolute Stand
4 Scry the Skies
2 Serum of Wisdom
2 Stalwart Shieldmate
4 Thieving Cut
3 Vanish from Sight
4 Creative Shock
4 Excalibur, Cleansing Light
4 Gleaming Cut
4 Lightweaver’s Assault
4 Luxem Sight
4 Uncover the Plot

Sideboard
2 Blanche, Sheltering Saint
1 Fire Resonance Bauble
1 Orb of Regret
1 Quicksilver Grail
1 Resolute Stand
1 Vanish from Sight
1 Water Resonance Bauble

3. Alick #1951: 7 – 2 – 1

Material Deck

Main Deck

Material Deck
1 Spirit of Wind
1 Tonoris, Might of Humanity
1 Tonoris, Lone Mercenary
1 Bulwark Sword
1 Fire Resonance Bauble
1 Grand Crusader’s Ring
1 Nullifying Lantern
1 Ornamental Greatsword
1 Water Resonance Bauble
1 Wind Resonance Bauble
1 Viridian Protective Trinket
1 Tariff Ring

Main Deck

3 Deflecting Edge
4 Gildas, Chronicler of Aesa
4 Imperial Recruit
3 Inspiring Call
4 Lurking Assailant
4 Woodland Squirrels
4 Aesan Protector
3 Attune with the Winds
4 Dream Fairy
4 Shimmercloak Assassin
4 Swift Recruit
2 Trained Hawk
4 Windrider Vanguard
4 Heavy Swing
2 Esteemed Knight
2 Trained Sharpshooter
2 Rallied Advance
3 Seeking Shot

Sideboard

1 Eye of Argus
1 Poisoned Coating Oil
1 Quicksilver Grail
1 Azure Protective Trinket
1 Smoke Bombs
1 Safeguard Amulet
1 Life Essence Amulet
1 Sword of Seeking

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Pokemon TCG: Temporal Forces Dragon Type List & Translations

March 17, 2024 josechurape Leave a comment

Temporal Forces releases on March 22nd, so let’s get excited and look through the Steel Type cards it is bringing to the format. This set has some very cool art, and some cards you’re going to want in your collection. I do have the full list available for anyone interested. If you haven’t done so, make sure you go down to your LGS and get your preorders in. If you can’t find Temporal Forces, you can still preorder product on TCG Player using my affiliate link. And if you need accessories like sleeves or deck boxes, get them over at Gem Tech. Use discount churapereviews10 for 10% off your purchase. It really helps me out.

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Koraidon

[F][C] Primeval Battering: 30x damage. This attack does 30 damage for each of your Ancient Pokémon in play.

[F][F][C] Shred: 130 damage. This attack’s damage isn’t affected by any effects on your opponent’s Active Pokémon.

Koraidon ex

[C][C] Vengeful Hammer: 20+ damage. This attack does 10 more damage for each damage counter on this Pokémon.

[R][F][F] Kaiser Tackle: 280 damage. This Pokémon does 60 damage to itself.

Miraidon

[C] Accelerating Peak: 40 damage. Search your deck for up to 2 Basic Energy cards and attach them to your Future Pokémon in any way you like. Then, shuffle your deck.

[L][L][P] Sparking Strike: 160 damage.

Miraidon ex

[L][P] Repulsion Bolt: 60+ damage. If your opponent’s Active Pokémon already has any damage counters on it, this attack does 100 more damage.

[L][P][C] Cyber Drive: 220 damage. During your next turn, this Pokémon can’t use Cyber Drive.

Raging Bolt ex

[C] Bursting Roar: Discard your hand and draw 6 cards.

[L][F] Climactic Descent: 70x damage. You may discard any amount of Basic Energy from your Pokémon. This attack does 70 damage for each card you discarded in this way.

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New Temporal Forces Battle Pass Coming To PTCGL

March 17, 2024 josechurape Leave a comment

Temporal Forces hits PTCGL this week on March 22nd, which means we’re getting a new battle pass and two new decks. Get ready for the ladder to be flooded with Raging Bolt and Iron Crown decks.

The ladder is also getting a major revamp, which is fantastic news for those of us who like to climb. A post on the official Pokemon Reddit this week highlighted features from the upcoming update on the 19th. The post reads:

The current system sucks. I don’t even try to do the climb anymore because it isn’t worth it. If you’ve attempted to climb the ladder, you understand my frustration. Currently, you lose and gain 10 points per match depending on the results. Having a decent win rate helps you climb, but sometimes you do everything right but never pull the cards you need. It becomes a soul-crushing grind and I can’t wait to see what comes with the revamp.

Now if you don’t care about rank, but do want to play some pokemon, now is a great time to start. The start of the season will net you two new decks, and historically, these decks are solid, with some even becoming meta. The battlepass also has some nice treats to bling up your decks.

Raging Bolt ex

Pokemon

2 Raging Bolt ex TEF 123
2 Garganacl PAR 104
1 Naclstack PAL 122
3 Nacli PAR 102
1 Radiant Greninja ASR 046

Trainer

4 Arven SVI 166
2 Boss’s Orders (Ghetsis) PAL 172
2 Iono PAL 185
2 PokéStop PGO 068
4 Earthen Vessel PAR 163
4 Energy Sticker MEW 159
4 Gutsy Pickaxe ASR 145
4 Nest Ball SVI 181
4 Trekking Shoes ASR 156
3 Rare Candy SVI 191
3 Ultra Ball SVI 196
2 Switch SVI 194
1 Super Rod PAL 188
2 Ancient Booster Energy Capsule PAR 159

Energy

7 Basic Fighting Energy SVE 006
3 Basic Lightning Energy SVE 004

Iron Crown ex

Pokemon

2 Iron Crown ex TEF 081
4 Iron Thorns TEF 062
4 Iron Valiant TEF 079
3 Miraidon TEF 121

Trainers

4 Ciphermaniac’s Codebreaking TEF 145
4 Professor’s Research (Professor Turo) SVI 190
2 Boss’s Orders (Ghetsis) PAL 172
2 Iono PAL 185
4 Electric Generator SVI 170
4 Switch Cart ASR 154
4 Techno Radar PAR 180
2 Nest Ball SVI 181
2 Super Rod PAL 188
4 Future Booster Energy Capsule PAR 164

Energy

11 Basic Lightning Energy SVE 004
4 Basic Psychic Energy SVE 005

Reaching Level 50

Reaching level 50 on the Premium Battle Pass gets some very pretty alt arts

Conclusion

If you haven’t done so, start grinding for the Premium Pass because that is worth the grind. If you haven’t preorderd your Temporal Forces product, check with your LGS to see if they have any left. But if that isn’t an option, you can preorder Temporal Forces on TCG Player through my affiliate link!

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Grand Archive Official Store Championships List is up!

March 16, 2024 josechurape Leave a comment

If you’re trying to get into competitive Grand Archive, the Store Championships list has been published on the official site, along with dates and locations for upcoming regional events. I’ll leave the file here for your convenience.

ALC_Season_Store_Championship_List_3_12_SC_List_Updated_3_13_24_1_36a090b5fb Download

Prize Support

Store Championship events are a great way to play Grand Archive, make new friends, and most importantly, earn your regional invitation. Prize support will vary between locations, but Store Champions will receive the season’s playmat and promo card. This season features a very cool-looking Lurking Assailant.

Regionals Prizing

If you do make it to regionals, you’ll get to compete for some cool promos, playmats, and bragging rights. This season’s mats are pretty cool, so get out there and start grinding!

If you’re trying to get into Grand Archive, head over to your LGS and look for that scene. Competitive meta decks aren’t that expensive, and the game seems like a lot of fun. Always support your LGS, but you can always get any Grand Archive product, like the latest Alchemical Revolution set, get it over at TCG Player using my affiliate links. If you need accessories for your cards like decks, dice, or bags, get them over at Gem Tech. Use discount code churapereviews10 at checkout for 10% off your order.

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Sign ups are open for Akora TCG’s Official Online Tournament!

March 16, 2024 josechurape Leave a comment

I started collecting Akora for a series I am doing on YouTube. I do a pack opening after every workout as motivation. I enjoyed the art enough to look into the game and have been following its development ever since. I’ve sat in on a learn-to-play event, and lurk through general from time to time to ogle at people’s pulls. If you’re thinking of picking up Akora, the Discord is a great place to start.

Discord Tournament

If you’re trying to find a place to play Akora, there will be a free official tournament hosted this Sunday, March 17th, on the official Discord. The tournament will be online and played through the Tabletop Simulator through the official module. Make sure you have that installed and at least somewhat familiar with the program. The tournament marks the end of the Eternal Echoes season, which means it is too late to grind for those exclusive promos:

1st Place

2nd Place

3rd Place

Prizing

1st Place: 1x Legendary Prize Pack, 1x Epic Prize Pack, 1x Loot Prize Pack, 1x EE 1st Place Prize Playmat

2nd Place: 1x Epic Prize Pack, 1x Loot Prize Pack

3rd Place: 1x Epic Prize Pack, 1x Loot Prize Pack

Top 8: 1x Epic Prize Pack, 1x Loot Prize Pack

Participation: 1x Epic Prize Pack, 1x Loot Prize Pack

Disclaimer: Players must have an Akora Play account to participate and have their shipping address up to date on their Akora Play account to receive prizing!

Go Sign up now!

If you’re looking for a new TCG, looking for something to do, go sign up for the tournament! Tournaments are fun with more people. If you don’t know how to play Akora, the game is pretty easy to pick up. There is an official guide on YouTube, and there is always someone on Discord ready to help newbies.

While there will definitely be people trying to win, there will also be patient and understanding people trying to get more folks into the hobby. The game is interesting, it has cool art, and solid flavor. The event is free so if you have time, it doesn’t hurt to try it out. Check the official website for deck ideas. Go sign up today!

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Chronicles of Arcane is a Neat New Indie TCG with Passionate Devs

March 15, 2024 josechurape Leave a comment

In celebration of the Foundry of Existence set launch, the fine folks behind Chronicles of Arcane held a learn-to-play event with the community over on their official Discord. It is cool to see creators, developers, and artists share their passion for the game with the community.

The event was a three-hour affair where developers showcased gameplay, answered questions, and did a couple of giveaways. I didn’t win, but it is nice to see the company giving back to the community. A game can’t exist without its community, and the Discord is shaping into an active and passionate one. If you want to stay on top of all the news, join any future events, and meet some cool people, make sure you’re already joined.

Aside from the cool art and flavor, the game features mechanics that have me on board. Chronicles of Arcne has five factions a player can control: Air, Earth, Water, Fire, and Void. Each faction has its unique quirk and win conditions, and based on the showcase, water seems to be my favorite. I’ll need to try the game myself, so I’ll need to make time for the TTS mod.

What makes the game unique is its Floating essence mechanic. Essence is the game’s mana system. It is what is used to cast spells and summon creatures. Each player starts the game off with a free, non-target permanent known as an Ancient that generates a floating essence at the start of a turn. The Ancient has other abilities, but those make more sense when during actual play.

A floating essence disappears at the end of turn, so it’s best to always use it first. There are other ways to generate essence similar to MTG’s land system, but I love that you always have access to this free one. You can still encounter mana problems like in other games, but it doesn’t feel as bad when you can at least play your one drops.

Combat and casting are straightforward like you’ve seen in other TCGs but with the added position and movement mechanic. The battlefield is split into a front and back row. This affects who can block and attack based on what is in front or behind them on the field. There are only six slots (3 on each row) that you can fill with permanents, but you can use their action to move them around the battlefield for a tactical advantage. Movement in a trading card game isn’t a novel idea, but it is nice to see.

I don’t want to get too deeply into the gameplay because there is a rulebook available, and a video of gameplay on the way. I’ll try to update this post with the video as soon as it becomes available, but its a good idea to join the Discord to make sure you’re always up to date.

I was impressed by the presentation and I am interested in learning more about the game. The cards look very cool, and the devs seem passionate. If you want to pick up Chronicles of Arcane, there are still boxes and decks available on the official website.

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Highwater: The Quirky Little Satire That Could

March 15, 2024 josechurape Leave a comment

I want to give a huge shoutout to Fanny2pac for buying me coffee! Your support means so much to me. I need my caffeine to function and every little bit counts. I hope you continue to enjoy my content, and I’ll do my best to make sure is good! Thank you so much!

I was sent Highwater for free to review for my blog. While I am very grateful for the opportunity, I won’t let it sway my opinions. This will be my honest review of the game. If you enjoy my reviews, please leave a like, comment, and share this with your friends. Make sure you follow the socials, and you can always buy me coffee!

What is Highwater?

Highwater is an action turn-based RPG out now for on Xbox, PlayStation, Switch, PC via Steam and Epic Games, and on Netflix Games for Android and IOS devices.

A great flood has changed the course of human history. Society now exists on the few remaining high rises that peak over its endless oceans. For a time, survivors adjusted to this new normal. A new society birthed from the old, and those who fill it do what they can to survive.

But with each passing day, the situation grows dire. Hostility between the fragmented factions grows as the food and resources grow scarce. There are rumors of a rocket to Mars. Rumors of an elite controlling the narrative. Travel as Nikos and his companions over flooded terrain and uncover the truth. Can you find a better life behind the fortified walls that surround Alphaville, or is this endless suffering the hopeless conclusion of Highwater?

Gameplay

Maps will have items or special terrain that a player can interact with to gain a tactical advantage. For example, a player can pick up a rock to throw, knock an enemy into a hole, or run into them with a shopping cart. This gives players the unique freedom to solve a combat in creative and fun ways.

Highwater also has an exploration mechanic where players move through the flooded world to collect items and lore. Exploration is built on a railroad, but that doesn’t make exploration any less fun.

Thoughts

I loved Highwater. I am a huge fan of the art style, the tone was the perfect kind of quirky, and the gameplay is phenomenal. Most importatly, Highwater has one of the best soundtracks I’ve heard all year. If you enjoy Indie music, you need to play this game. I’ll leave you with a taste to get you hyped for this title.

I enjoyed the story and collecting all the bits of lore around the world. Some of the social commentary is a bit on the nose, but it is solid satire. Keep in mind that the story is short, but you’ll get $20 worth of fun.

Gameplay is simple when you compare it to other games in the genre. This could be because they needed to dumb it down so it could be played on mobile devices, or because they wanted to focus on the narrative. Either way, combat and exploration make for a relaxing and enjoyable experience.

If you’re looking for a game that isn’t a huge commitment and fun, check out Highwater. It’s a solid and unique experience that you should check out at least once, even if you have to wait for a sale.

You can pick up Highwater on Xbox, Playstation, Switch, and PC via Steam and Epic Games for $19.99. It is currently on sale on Xbox, Switch, Steam and Epic Games for $15.99 until March 21st. If you have Netflix, you can play it for free on your Android and IOS devices.

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Pokemon TCG: Temporal Forces Dark Type List & Translations

March 15, 2024 josechurape Leave a comment

Temporal Forces releases on March 22nd, so let’s get excited and look through the Dark Type cards it is bringing to the format. This set has some very cool art, and some cards you’re going to want in your collection. I do have the full list available for anyone interested. If you haven’t done so, make sure you go down to your LGS and get your preorders in. If you can’t find Temporal Forces, you can still preorder product on TCG Player using my affiliate link. And if you need accessories like sleeves or deck boxes, get them over at Gem Tech. Use discount churapereviews10 for 10% off your purchase. It really helps me out.

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Ekans

[D] Mixed Poison: Flip a coin. If heads, your opponent’s Active Pokémon is now Confused and Poisoned.

[D][D] Bite: 30 damage.

Arbok

[D] Panic Poison: Your opponent’s Active Pokémon is now Burned, Confused, and Poisoned.

[D][D] Darkness Fang: 70 damage.

Gastly

[D] Mysterious Beam: Flip a coin. If heads, discard an Energy attached to your opponent’s Active Pokémon.

[D][D] Suffocating Gas: 30 damage.

Haunter

[D][D] Super Poison Breath: 30 damage. Your opponent’s Active Pokémon is now Poisoned.

Gengar ex

Ability: Gnawing Curse
Whenever your opponent attaches an Energy card from their hand to 1 of their Pokémon, put 2 damage counters on that Pokémon.

[D][D] Tricky Steps: 160 damage. You may move an Energy from your opponent’s Active Pokémon to 1 of their Benched Pokémon.

Poochyena

[D][C] Gnaw Off: 30+ damage. Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 20 more damage.

Mightyena

[D][C] Kick Away: 50 damage. Switch out your opponent’s Active Pokémon to the Bench. (Your opponent chooses the new Active Pokémon.)

[D][D][C] Sharp Fang: 130 damage.

Sableye

[D] Claw Slash: 20 damage.

[C][C] Damage Collector: Move any number of damage counters from your opponent’s Benched Pokémon to their Active Pokémon.

Farigiraf ex

Ability: Armor Tail
Prevent all damage done to this Pokémon by attacks from your opponent’s Basic Pokémon ex.

[P][C][C] Dirty Beam: 160 damage. This attack also does 30 damage to 1 of your opponent’s Benched Pokémon. (Don’t apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)

Roaring Moon

[D][D] Vengeful Feathers: 70+ damage. This attack does 10 more damage for each Ancient card in your discard pile.

[D][C][C][C] Speed Wing: 120 damage.

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Pokemon TCG: Temporal Forces Fighting Type List & Translations

March 14, 2024 josechurape Leave a comment

Temporal Forces releases on March 22nd, so let’s get excited and look through the Fighting Type cards it is bringing to the format. This set has some very cool art, and some cards you’re going to want in your collection. I do have the full list available for anyone interested. If you haven’t done so, make sure you go down to your LGS and get your preorders in. If you can’t find Temporal Forces, you can still preorder product on TCG Player using my affiliate link. And if you need accessories like sleeves or deck boxes, get them over at Gem Tech. Use discount churapereviews10 for 10% off your purchase. It really helps me out.

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Meditite

[F] Slap: 10 damage.

[C][C] Kick: 30 damage.

Medicham

[F] Low Sweep: 40 damage.

[C][C][C] High Jump Kick: 110 damage.

Relicanth

Ability: Memory Dive
Each of your evolved Pokémon can use any attack from its previous Evolutions. (You still need the necessary Energy to use each attack.)

[R][C] Razor Fin: 30 damage.

Drilbur

Ability: Dig About
When you play this Pokémon from your hand onto your Bench during your turn, you may search your deck for up to 3 Basic [F] Energy and discard them. Then, shuffle your deck.

[F][C] Sand Spray: 20 damage.

Excadrill

[C] Mud Shot: 20 damage.

[F][F][C] Wild Tackle: 180 damage. This Pokémon also does 50 damage to itself.

Golett

[F] Iron Defense: Flip a coin. If heads, during your opponent’s next turn, prevent all damage done to this Pokémon by attacks.

[C][C][C] Punch: 40 damage.

Golurk

[F] Iron Defense: Flip a coin. If heads, during your opponent’s next turn, prevent all damage done to this Pokémon by attacks.

[C][C][C][C] Fighting Fist: 120+ damage. If your opponent’s Active Pokémon is a Pokémon ex or Pokémon V, this attack does 120 more damage.

Golurk

[F] Iron Defense: Flip a coin. If heads, during your opponent’s next turn, prevent all damage done to this Pokémon by attacks.

[C][C][C][C] Fighting Fist: 120+ damage. If your opponent’s Active Pokémon is a Pokémon ex or Pokémon V, this attack does 120 more damage.

Rockruff

[C] Paw Punch: 10 damage.

Lycanroc

[C] Turbo Edge: 50 damage. Attach up to 2 [F] Energy cards from your discard pile to your Benched Pokémon in any way you like.

Mudbray

[F] Smash Kick: 10 damage.

[F][C][C] Mud-Slap: 50 damage.

Mudsdale

[F] Mud Stock: Attach a Basic [F] Energy card from your discard pile to each of your Benched Pokémon.

[F][C][C] High Horsepower: 140 damage. This Pokémon also does 40 damage to itself.

Rolycoly

[F] Rolling Tackle: 10 damage.

[F][C] Power Gem: 30 damage.

Carkol

[F] Knock Away: 20+ damage. Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 40 more damage.

[F][C][C][C] Boulder Crush: 80

Coalossal

[F] Gatling Tar: 40+ damage. This attack does 80 more damage for each [R] Energy attached to this Pokémon.

[F][C][C][C] Cragalanche: 150 damage. Discard the top 2 cards of your opponent’s deck.

Great Tusk

[C][C] Ground Collapse: Discard the top card of your opponent’s deck. If you played an Ancient Supporter card from your hand during this turn, discard 3 more cards.

[F][F][C][C] Giant Fangs: 160 damage.

Great Tusk

[F][C] Lunge Out: 30 damage.

[F][C][C] Angry Charge: 80+ damage. If your Benched Pokémon have any damage counters on them, this attack does 80 more damage.

Sandy Shocks

[F] Magnetic Blast: 20+ damage. If you have 3 or more Energy in play, this attack does 70 more damage. This attack’s damage isn’t affected by Weakness.

[F][C] Power Gem: 60 damage.

Iron Boulder ex

[F][C] Repulsor Axe: 60 damage. During your opponent’s next turn, if this Pokémon is damaged by an attack (even if it is Knocked Out), put 8 damage counters on the Attacking Pokémon.

[F][F][C] Power Stomp: 200 damage. Discard 2 Energy from this Pokémon.

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Cat and the Ghostly Road is a Cute and Spooky Adventure

March 13, 2024 josechurape 2 Comments

I was sent Cat and Ghostly Road for free to review for my blog. While I am very grateful for the opportunity, I won’t let it sway my opinions. This will be my honest review of the game. If you enjoy my reviews, please leave a like, comment, follow, and share this with your friends. Don’t forget to follow the socials!

What is Cat and Ghostly Road?

Cat and Ghostly us a cute point & click 2D adventure out now for Xbox, Switch, and Steam.

An old painter rescues a white cat from certain death and takes it as his own. For a time, the painter and the cat lived peaceful lives in the countryside. But their peace is not permanent. One night, a spirit comes and steals the painter’s soul, leaving him to die slowly in his peaceful cottage. The white cat must now venture into the spirit world and bring him back. Can he find his way to the painter in time, or will the be another pair of lost souls in the Ghostly Road?

Gameplay

The game is a point-and-click narrative that you unlock by solving specific clues. As the cat travels through the spirit world, players will need to pick up objects and interact with the world in a specific way to progress through the story. It is like a visual novel with a few extra steps, a solid story, and cool artwork. Ironically, my Gato died so I wasn’t able to record, but I don’t think the gameplay was all that interesting unless you’re invested in the story.

Thoughts

Cat and Ghostly Road has a good story and fantastic lore. I was fully invested in the adventure, but the game isn’t without its issues. The game felt buggy at times, and the controls felt clunky and slow. There were points in this game where I got frustrated because of how tedious it is to pick up and combine objects. Other objects and objectives aren’t intuitive or easy to see. If you’re trying to complete the game and earn all the achievements, you’re going to need a guide. You should probably look up a guide for the more frustrating objectives.

That said, I enjoyed the game. I did need to take more breaks than usual because the gameplay destroyed my hands, but I didn’t have to convince myself too hard to come back and power through. I did play the Xbox version. The experience may be different on PC. It isn’t going be for everyone. The game is a little slow, and it involves a lot of reading. If you’re looking for a nice read, you can’t go wrong with Cat and Ghostly Road.

You can pick up Cat and the Ghostly Road on Xbox and Switch for $9.99 and Steam for $6.99.

1. Limelight #227: 9 – 1 – 0

Material Deck

Main Deck

2. ProAnnn #11332: 7 – 1 – 2

Material Deck

Main Deck

3. Alick #1951: 7 – 2 – 1

Material Deck

Main Deck

Raging Bolt ex

Pokemon

Trainer

Energy

Iron Crown ex

Pokemon

Trainers

Energy

Reaching Level 50

Conclusion

Prize Support

Regionals Prizing

Discord Tournament

1st Place

2nd Place

3rd Place

Prizing

Go Sign up now!

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