CloverPit

Avid Balatro player here! I’ve been poking around to try and find new games to play around with; most games I’ve played in this “roguelite take on classic games” genre either fail to stand out from bigger names within the category, or have mechanics which fail to capture the essence of this genre of game. This game toes this line perfectly, creating its own identity through its unique visual style, well-balanced but still intriguingly complex mechanics, and execution, while still fitting into the core of what these types of roguelites seem to be. Genuinely no major complaints - I found the UI a bit difficult to navigate when first starting, but after a few rounds I had no issues. The only “bug” I encountered was when picking up a charm that decreased charm slots by 1 when you have only 1 slot left, you end up over the charm limit (i.e. 7/6 charms); though, that being said, I think it works well mechanically. Fantastic game, and I look forward to seeing more of what the game has to offer!

Absolutely fantastic game. This is easily one of the most addictive and cleverly designed roguelikes I’ve played on iOS. It scratches the same itch as Balatro and Luck Be a Landlord while still feeling completely original. There are so many interesting mechanics and interactions to discover that every run teaches you something new. I’ve already put a lot of hours into it, and I’m still finding new combinations and hidden systems. My one request is for a higher animation speed—or even better, an option to skip the scoring animations entirely. Once you get into the late game and builds are producing 40+ Ultra Jackpots or massive pattern chains every spin, the game becomes animation-bound rather than gameplay-bound. Even at 4× speed, a single spin can easily take over a minute to resolve. During your first successful run that’s exciting, but once you’ve already experienced it, those long waits become the biggest obstacle to replayability. A 10× or 20× speed option, or a simple “Instant Resolve” / “Skip Scoring Animations” toggle, would make a huge difference for experienced players who want to keep pushing longer runs and experimenting with new builds without spending most of their time waiting for animations. Other than that, this is an outstanding game and one of the best premium roguelikes available on iOS. Highly recommended.

Purchasing this app before cloud save is even available because I’m just so excited about it! I have this game on Steam and it is so fun and addicting and really lets you get that true gamble vibe and “anxiety” (for lack of a better word) without your real bank account taking a hit. Plus, as someone whose gameplay is truly affected by the game audio, I have to say the sound effects are *chef’s kiss* If you haven’t played this yet, even if you aren’t into gambling games (I never was), you should still try it! There’s nothing truly scary about this game, for anyone worried about the “horror” aspect, but the stakes will have you at the edge of your seat never knowing if the next pull of the lever will lead to you gaining millions and being able to progress, or forcing you to restart with a new game plan.