Zoeti

It is quite unique blend between visual novel and deck-builder, and its way better at the visual novel part, than the deck building part. I like it, but it is way too frustrating at times to recommend. If you are here for the visual novel RECOMMENDED If you are here for the deckbuilder NOT RECOMMENDED [h1]PROS [/h1] + nice artstyle + good music + good story + good gameplay (if you have a build that can ignore all the BS from later enemies) [h1]CONS [/h1] - boring gameplay (if you have a build that can ignore all the BS from later enemies) - frustrting gameplay (if you DONT have a build that can ignore all the BS from later enemies) - UI fights aganist you, it dosnt provide all required information, some UI elements overlap each other, it is easy to musclick/misselect cards with no confirmation, controlls are not consistent (sometimes ESC closes a window, sometimes you have to click specific "back" button), etc ... alot of smaller things that add up - Tutorials dont trigger when they should, they are staticly placed in specific places of the game, so often you get tutorial message for something you were using 1/2 of the game already. For example: bossess and strong ene…

Zoeti takes an unconventional approach to the roguelite genre by building its entire combat system around the language of poker. Developed by Dusklight CO., LTD. and published by Akupara Games, the title places players in a fantasy world threatened by creatures born from divine corruption. As one of several heroes empowered by celestial forces, your mission is to venture beyond the safety of the kingdom's walls and eliminate the growing menace before it consumes the land. While the story serves more as a framework than a centerpiece, it establishes enough context to support the game's adventurous tone and gives purpose to its repeated runs. What immediately distinguishes Zoeti from other turn-based roguelites is its replacement of traditional decks with standard playing cards. Every action in combat is tied to poker combinations, from simple pairs and three-of-a-kinds to more advanced hands like straights and flushes. Rather than constantly collecting cards to improve a deck, players are encouraged to think several turns ahead, weighing whether to spend a modest hand for survival or gamble on a stronger combination for greater rewards. This system creates a satisfying rhythm that …

Fun game good deckbuilding. Not far into progression but for a casual player seems very fun.

It's...fine. Like, gameplay is interesting even if I'm bad at it. Story is okay, but should be fleshed out more. Like, it seems like the characters are going through the exact same scenarios word for word (as of playing 1 character entirely and starting the second one) without offering any difference other than play style. Other than, it would be good if they fix the dialogues scenes since some just skip over the last line of dialogue without letting you read them but you can tell one for skipped. If you wanna play it for the deckbuilding aspect, it's not a bad choice.

It's got a really cool concept for its combat, but the overall execution isn't stellar. It gets surprisingly challenging depending on the character you select. If you can get it on a very deep discount then it's worth playing.

how much fun can you have with a game based on a deck of cards? balatro says yes to this question unfortunately zoeti pales in comparison to a lot of card deck based games, roguelikes, and deck builders