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Hit deck-builder Balatro is now available for mobile [VGC]
Submitted 1 month ago by theangriestbird@beehaw.org to gaming@beehaw.org
https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/hit-deck-builder-balatro-is-now-available-for-mobile/
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cRazi_man@lemm.ee 1 month ago
tal@lemmy.today 1 month ago
I’d kind of like to see a Balatro HD DLC option.
I don’t have a problem with low-resolution artwork; I think that it’s often an effective way to reduce asset costs. But when a game makes it big, as Balatro has, I’d generally like to have the option to get a higher-resolution version of it. For some games, say, Noita, that’s hard, as the resolution is tightly tied to the gameplay. But for Balatro, the art consists in significant part of about 150 jokers. That’s not all that much material to upscale.
theangriestbird@beehaw.org 1 month ago
they DID add those crossover decks recently, and the dev has indicated that there is more additional content coming. Idk, I think having the cards in HD wouldn’t look right, because the entire game has a specific kind of pixel art. Even the smooth, swirly background has a pixel art filter on it, bc that’s the vibe that the dev really wants the game to have. Mixing them would be like when pixel art rpgs have super hi-res fonts. It just doesn’t fit right.
OutlierBlue@lemmy.ca 1 month ago
Yikes, kinda expensive on mobile. I already repackaged it from my Steam copy and side-loaded it on to my phone so I’ll stick with that. It would be nice if I could keep my progress from one to the other though.
chloyster@beehaw.org 1 month ago
I continue to be a little perplexed by views like this. If the game is $15 on steam, why is $10 on mobile viewed as expensive?
I understand that mobile games typically are cheaper or freemium, but I feel mobile games would be higher quality overall if people actually wanted to spend money on them
toxicbubble420@beehaw.org 1 month ago
seems fair to me, same price as Slay the Spire without the famous steam sales
OutlierBlue@lemmy.ca 1 month ago
Because I already bought the game. Why should I have to pay more based on where I play it? That’s ridiculous. If I buy it, I should be able to play it how and where I want.
Telorand@reddthat.com 1 month ago
I can’t hear about this game and not remember that some boomer actor thinks Belatro is going to destroy humanity, because it’s addictive.
chloyster@beehaw.org 1 month ago
Worth noting Google play store is having issues processing payments. So if you are unable to purchase it, this is why
SnotFlickerman@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 month ago
Thanks for the heads up, I thought it was just me and gave up.