Heck Deck

Heck Deck is yet another one of those "short-term addiction" games for me. it's one of those games I play on and off when i don't have time for others. while it does have its fair share of problems, i still do like it. first off, the main gameplay. you control a ghost who uses cards to attack, heal, and do other cool stuff. your opponents, which include shapes, bugs, and more, also use these cards as weapons. as you strategically play and get hit by cards to grow your arsenal, different enemies appear to slow your role, with a boss at the end of each level. after you beat said boss, you can spend your health at a shop to get new cards you might want for later. that's pretty much all there is to it. second, the pros. I really like the soundtrack, and the artstyle is very good-looking. the idea of dodging and playing cards in a bullet hell-style is really nice, too. but then, we get into the cons. my main gripes with this game come mainly from the controls and gameplay. there's no control scheme for both keyboard and mouse, instead requiring you to use WASD to move then stop in your tracks and switch to mouse for pinpoint aiming. Instead of being able to point yourself towards enemies, you have to rotate towards them in a circular motion; the same goes for movement, which kinda sucks in a game about avoiding attacks. these don't completely ruin the game, but they are noticeable. all in all, if you're a sucker for a good bullet-hell game, this could be worth your while. to my knowledge, it usually goes on sale for 79 cents USD, which is what I picked it up for. that price is honestly perfect for a game like this.

Very fun and simple game. It has interesting gameplay though it feels a bit at odds with itself. The bullet hell portion makes me wanna play fast but the strategy aspect makes me slow down. Still I enjoyed it non the less