Inscryption vs The Greedy Cave 2: Time Gate
Inscryption
Inscryption is turning out to be one of the biggest surprise hits of 2021, and it’s no surprise as to why. This roguelike card game blends deep deck-building elements merged with escape room puzzles and psychological horror. Paired with its rather unique and terrifying art style, it provides a gaming experience that just can’t be compared with anything else.The game is composed of three acts; one and three are card battlers, while the 2nd is a pixel-art, top-down RPG. You will be able to grow and strengthen your deck throughout your adventures. However, to get this done, you’ll need to go head-to-head against bosses and other opponents, taking part in highly-contested card battles. Don’t be intimidated by its status as a card game: it’s relatively simple to play yet has a certain depth to it.
Inscryption further impresses via its overall art direction. Every aspect, ranging from the environment to the card designs, looks like it can give even those with strong hearts the goosebumps. In addition, its story revolves around the card game and provides a feeling of both mystery and madness.
All in all, Inscryption is undoubtedly something both card game enthusiasts and those who love the thrill of horror experiences should dive into. Give it a shot and experience a card game horror story you never thought you’d ever encounter.
The Greedy Cave 2: Time Gate
The Greedy Cave 2: Time Gate is the highly-anticipated sequel to the roguelike dungeon crawler niche hit of the same name. The gameplay is pretty much similar to the latter - it can get rather grindy after a while. This also means turn-based combat supplemented by skills, gear that can be upgraded, and loot that you can only bring out of the dungeon if it has a grade that's gold or above.What's different about this game though is the fact that you can team up with other players and head into the dungeon together in real time! The game is also a lot more social since it has a guild feature which allows players-slash-adventurers to find reliable buddies to raid dungeons with. Although there isn't exactly a story per se in the original game, this time around, the game showcases a short yet well-described introduction which explains the presence of a so-called time gate which appeared in town one day.
The social features in The Greedy Cave 2: Time Gate is definitely a step in the right direction for the game franchise. However, the game is still in development and hence, many (other) aspects of the game aren't as nice as they should be right now. With feedback from the players and changes to the game, hopefully, this sequel will turn out to be as great as the original!