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[Dacvak]

Global productivity to crash to zero as Balatro announces it's coming to phones

Capitalism is done.

www.pcgamer.com

Coming September 26th to iOS and Android app stores. It’ll also be included free for anyone with an Apple Arcade subscription. No word on the standard cost of the app, but I’d guess it’ll be the same $15 it is everywhere else.

And just like that, my productivity has gone down the toilet.

 

[jshackles]

Awesome, this game is like crack cocaine

 

[StreetsofBeige]

Great game. I didn't play it after the big patch as I got burnt out playing it for weeks straight. One of my best Steam buys even at regular price!

Game has sold more than 2M units. Has a 90 metacritic score too. Well deserved. A game that looks like could be made on Windows 3.1 with VGA graphics (borderline EGA) put to shame 95% of games out there.

 

[Hookshot]

I made it to Gold stake on of the decks but fell off. It’s fun for sure but only certain jokers let you get to the high scores and when you don’t get them you realise it’s just wasting your time that run.

 

[Darkness_Arises]

I played quite a bit of this on Steam. I will play on my Android phone when (if) it gets included in Play Pass.

 

[MudoSkills]

The trailer for this is amazing.

 

[finalflame]

Guess I will finally play this, then.

 

[noobdoomguy8658]

I made it to Gold stake on of the decks but fell off. It’s fun for sure but only certain jokers let you get to the high scores and when you don’t get them you realise it’s just wasting your time that run.

Very true.

Still very fun and inventive in my opinion, although not exempt from the widespread roguelite mistakes.

 

[Trogdor1123]

Apple Arcade is a nice inclusion. Never tried so this is nice.

 

[Hookshot]

Very true.

Still very fun and inventive in my opinion, although not exempt from the widespread roguelite mistakes.

It's a great game for what it is. It takes a long time to get up to gold stake and unlock the good jokers.

I'm currently playing "Peglin" a Peggle RPG roguelite and some of the combinations of relics you get can allow you to murder a boss in 1 turn or some of them can make it so it's impossible for you to do any damage a turn, literally 0 each ball. I get that balance is difficult but Balatro is all about the X multipliers.

 

[ThesaurusRex]

Such a good game. I do wonder how fiddly the touch controls will be since you're often selecting individual cards from a pool of options. It's a no brainer to install if you've got Apple Arcade though.

 

[calistan]

I thought this would be perfect for Steam Deck but I managed about 30 minutes before hitting the refund button. Can't understand what anyone sees in it, it's stunningly dull.

 

[finalflame]

Such a good game. I do wonder how fiddly the touch controls will be since you're often selecting individual cards from a pool of options. It's a no brainer to install if you've got Apple Arcade though.

I thought this would be perfect for Steam Deck but I managed about 30 minutes before hitting the refund button. Can't understand what anyone sees in it, it's stunningly dull.

 

[GymWolf]

Such a good game. I do wonder how fiddly the touch controls will be since you're often selecting individual cards from a pool of options. It's a no brainer to install if you've got Apple Arcade though.

They just have to make it like heartstone where you needed a second tap confirmation to chose a card.

 

[Spukc]

They just have to make it like heartstone where you needed a second tap confirmation to chose a card.

Been playing it touch only on switch for a long time..

It’s perfect imo

 

[Portugeezer]

I stopped playing the Switch version because it seemed like a perfect phone game.

Can't wait.

 

[Spukc]

I stopped playing the Switch version because it seemed like a perfect phone game.

Can't wait.

Gotta be honest
Phone is the best for this game.

 

[GymWolf]

Been playing it touch only on switch for a long time..

It’s perfect imo

Doesn't switch have a much bigger screen than your average smartphone? (i think)

 

[Spukc]

Doesn't switch have a much bigger screen than your average smartphone? (i think)

Yup. But phones are even more portable.
Otherwise if not portable MKB on pc is best

 

[DoubleClutch]

What a great place. We can call each other idiots, strongly disagree, and still have mutual respect for one another.

 

[Come On Tars]

Was going to get it for deck but phone is gonna be better

 

[Nitty_Grimes]

For the uninitiated, you need a good understanding of the rules for poker or nah?

 

[The Incarnation]

Converted my steam version to an android apk awhile back. Works fine on phone, touch screen and all.

I'm surprised it took so long to come to mobile officially.

 

[Salmonboy]

If Apple announces a new iPad mini soon, it will for sure be a pure Balatro machine!

 

[MudoSkills]

For the uninitiated, you need a good understanding of the rules for poker or nah?

Not at all - there's an in game guide that shows what the different hand types are and what they score.

 

[Banjo64]

Global productivity to crash to zero as Balatro announces it's coming to phones

Capitalism is done.

www.pcgamer.com

Coming September 26th to iOS and Android app stores. It’ll also be included free for anyone with an Apple Arcade subscription. No word on the standard cost of the app, but I’d guess it’ll be the same $15 it is everywhere else.

And just like that, my productivity has gone down the toilet.

£9.99 on the IOS store in the UK. I’ve watched a video and it looks interesting, I will pick it up when it eventually discounts.

 

[finalflame]

What a great place. We can call each other idiots, strongly disagree, and still have mutual respect for one another.

 

[RPS37]

No disrespect why should I be hyped about what sounds like a card game?

 

[bender]

I made it to Gold stake on of the decks but fell off. It’s fun for sure but only certain jokers let you get to the high scores and when you don’t get them you realise it’s just wasting your time that run.

This isn't true at all. You don't even need Jokers to get high scores.

 

[jshackles]

It's out now!

Balatro - Apps on Google Play

When Poker Meets Solitaire

play.google.com

‎Balatro

‎Welcome to the official Balatro mobile game! Hypnotic and endlessly satisfying, Balatro is a magical mix of card games like Solitaire and Poker, that lets you twist the rules in ways never seen before! Your goal is to beat the Boss Blinds by making strong poker hands. Find new Jokers that...

apps.apple.com

 

[Spukc]

No disrespect why should I be hyped about what sounds like a card game?

Yes

 

[dottme]

I didn’t got a lot of time with it and I’m discovering, but it looks quite good.

 

[Portugeezer]

It's out now!

Balatro - Apps on Google Play

When Poker Meets Solitaire

play.google.com

‎Balatro

‎Welcome to the official Balatro mobile game! Hypnotic and endlessly satisfying, Balatro is a magical mix of card games like Solitaire and Poker, that lets you twist the rules in ways never seen before! Your goal is to beat the Boss Blinds by making strong poker hands. Find new Jokers that...

apps.apple.com

Lovely.

 

[Putosaure]

Mobile version is awesome but it's quite battery hungry which is unfortunate considering what's on screen

 

[RPS37]

Yes

Welp, I think I get it now.
Just played for like a half hour.
Making me not regret keeping Apple Arcade.

 

[thatJohann]

I’ve tried to play this game twice and just don’t understand it. Is it because I don’t know how to play poker?

 

[april6e]

I’ve tried to play this game twice and just don’t understand it. Is it because I don’t know how to play poker?

Turn on contrast mode in the options
use your discards until you get a playable hand
aim to have at least one chip joker, one + mult joker and one xmult joker. You buy these in the store after beating a round
Make sure your jokers are in the correct order as they score left to right (chips first, + mult second, x mult third)
after buying a couple of jokers, try to save to $25 as you get interest the more money you have banked. Only spend extra money and don't go below $25 unless you think you will lose
profit

You should be able to get past the first boss easily even if you are ignorant of poker rules by forcing flush using discards (5 cards of the same color [suit])

 

[Banjo64]

353 reviews, all 5 star.

 

[Spukc]

Welp, I think I get it now.
Just played for like a half hour.
Making me not regret keeping Apple Arcade.

Yes

 

[Majukun]

hmm, i was hoping for a freebie if you already have it on pc...I loved the game on PC, but would i play it on the go?

 

[thatJohann]

Turn on contrast mode in the options
use your discards until you get a playable hand
aim to have at least one chip joker, one + mult joker and one xmult joker. You buy these in the store after beating a round
Make sure your jokers are in the correct order as they score left to right (chips first, + mult second, x mult third)
after buying a couple of jokers, try to save to $25 as you get interest the more money you have banked. Only spend extra money and don't go below $25 unless you think you will lose
profit

You should be able to get past the first boss easily even if you are ignorant of poker rules by forcing flush using discards (5 cards of the same color [suit])

Omg I can’t even finish reading your post. Too complicated. But thx.

 

[Portugeezer]

hmm, i was hoping for a freebie if you already have it on pc...I loved the game on PC, but would i play it on the go?

It's perfect on mobile. I'm glad I waited for it.

 

[Bboy AJ]

This is an awesome drop on Apple Arcade. I'm able to play it on mobile and on my desktop. Sick!

I'm having a great time playing. This is a terrible turn of fate for my productivity. rip me

 

[bender]

This is an awesome drop on Apple Arcade. I'm able to play it on mobile and on my desktop. Sick!

I'm having a great time playing. This is a terrible turn of fate for my productivity. rip me

Glad you are enjoying the Game of the Year.

 

[Bboy AJ]

Glad you are enjoying the Game of the Year.

Is it a success? I hope so and suspect so. I haven't heard of it until now. To be fair, I am not as up to date on gaming as I used to be.

I just read about it being taken off of stores in March. That was some crap -- glad it was resolved. This game is awesome because it has that loot box satisfaction mechanic without you spending any IRL money. It's genius design. Meanwhile actual gambling games that create degenerate gambling addict 8 year olds get ignored.

 

[bender]

Is it a success? I hope so and suspect so. I haven't heard of it until now. To be fair, I am not as up to date on gaming as I used to be.

I just read about it being taken off of stores in March. That was some crap -- glad it was resolved. This game is awesome because it has that loot box satisfaction mechanic without you spending any IRL money. It's genius design. Meanwhile actual gambling games that create degenerate gambling addict 8 year olds get ignored.

No idea on sales but it generate a ton of buzz when it released earlier this year. That aside, it's probably my favorite game released this year. The Jokerless challenge did sap my will to live though.

 

[Sgt.Asher]

Got this recently on whim, perfect game for the phone.
Yea it does run into some rouge like issues of some jokers being useless, like a rare that resets after a boss whilst an uncommon doesn't(and is easier to activate).
Using the skips to pick up negatives and polychrome is necessary to get anywhere.

 

[clarky]

Hammered this on my windows tablet. Bought again. Awesome game.

 

[saintjules]

Awesome, this game is like crack cocaine

Where do you see that? That trailer was weird af.

 

[clarky]

Where do you see that? That trailer was weird af.

Hes right the game is addictive as hell.

Quite deep as well.