Why Balatro Is So Awesome

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  • Опубликовано: 25 авг 2024
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    Balatro is one of my FAVORITE roguelikes ever made, and it is one of the most addicting games I have played in a very long time. This video is a deep dive into WHY IT IS SO AWESOME!
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  • @robokast
    @robokast  2 месяца назад +9

    Thanks to HelloFresh for sponsoring today's video. Go to strms.net/hellofresh_robokast, use my code POGHF140763, and receive 10 free meals + free appetizers for life! One appetizer item per box while subscription is active if you’re in the US. The link and code are valid in all countries and the respective local discount will apply.

  • @drrichardew7878
    @drrichardew7878 2 месяца назад +49

    One of my favorite things about balatro is just how quick it is; a full run takes about 20-30 minutes tops assuming you're not going super fast, which is so refreshing compared to other roguelikes which can take almost up to an hour

  • @zed6016
    @zed6016 2 месяца назад +104

    Balatro mentioned, locked in

    • @robokast
      @robokast  2 месяца назад +8

      Locked into Balatro.

    • @ColinOBrien-iw6ke
      @ColinOBrien-iw6ke Месяц назад +3

      Balatro mentioned in the comments, allow me to lock in

    • @ducksstirling9597
      @ducksstirling9597 23 дня назад

      @@robokastgambling ////LOCKED IN\\\\

  • @ananashund4283
    @ananashund4283 2 месяца назад +40

    One of my favorite singleplayer games this year, roughly 100hrs in and still not tired of it. Also, after watching the whole video: Great overview of the game, maybe the best I've seen so far.

    • @robokast
      @robokast  2 месяца назад +7

      It is addictive on another level, unlike anything I have ever seen before.

    • @chuck176
      @chuck176 Месяц назад

      @@robokastI’ve never played a game like this before I usually play sports games, shooters and I never really understood poker, do you think I’ll like it! It’s on sale too

    • @Nibbsyy_
      @Nibbsyy_ 2 дня назад +1

      @@chuck176 I'm very late but I picked this game up yesterday with extremely little knowledge of poker and I'm loving it. You definitely don't need to know how to play poker to play this well, the game does a great job teaching you and honestly figuring it out as you play is the fun part. Plus, there is so much extra stuff that expands upon poker so it feels like a whole new thing.

  • @balchynz
    @balchynz Месяц назад +8

    This is by far the clearest and well laid out videos on Balatro. You set out the premise and mechanics in a way that made it clear and simple. Great vid!

  • @johnshank1051
    @johnshank1051 2 месяца назад +9

    I've got 100 hours on this game and I am still loving every second. Trying to 100% the game, it is so addicting

  • @bishopsfishops7440
    @bishopsfishops7440 2 месяца назад +7

    I never play card games but for some reason I bought balatro. It is basically always loaded up on my steam deck. I love just sitting down and playing to relax for a bit.

  • @isaaccarter2937
    @isaaccarter2937 Месяц назад +5

    That first comment, “burn out on gaming”. I fit the same criteria, been pushing through Elden ring because there is nothing else out and this hooked me for 5 hour straight today

  • @SNL5907
    @SNL5907 Месяц назад +5

    Missed this series, it is a shame youtube doesn't recommend them

  • @coldstuff9784
    @coldstuff9784 2 месяца назад +7

    Thanks for the recommendation, been meaning to check out more "card video games" but most that I've seen were RNG heavy and not fun to play because my choices didn't matter in winning. Love the shiny colours here too lol

  • @DFlaminberry
    @DFlaminberry 29 дней назад +1

    1:39 is true. I knew Balatro was right up alley, but my wife has never been into a deck builder or roguelite before and she got HOOKED on Balatro lmao

  • @the_procrastinator8606
    @the_procrastinator8606 7 дней назад +1

    the simpler the base premisse is, the more addictive it ends up being, I'd say. It's basically Luck be a Landlord on steroids for me... equally as simple, if not even more, and 10x more juicy

  • @KanesTemple
    @KanesTemple Месяц назад +1

    Your comment on how you were burnt out on gaming and this silly little game stoked the fire strongly resonated with me,

  • @Letaq_
    @Letaq_ Месяц назад +10

    I cant play rpgs anymore, with 50+ working hours and kids and all daily duties.This game is actually fitting well in my schedule, and I am very happy with it.Can anyone recommend similar game, game which respect your free time?

    • @mgman991
      @mgman991 Месяц назад +3

      He mentions slay the spire which is another good option if you have any nostalgia for any trading card games. Into the Breach is also a great option. It’s a tactics game that works more like a puzzle game with levels that just take a few minutes each.

    • @skullreda2762
      @skullreda2762 Месяц назад +2

      brotato is great for you

    • @dogevoadoriii
      @dogevoadoriii 29 дней назад +1

      I recommend Inscryption

    • @yu4rn
      @yu4rn 16 дней назад

      Buckshot Roulette

  • @FunkyFerretJr
    @FunkyFerretJr Месяц назад +9

    Not sure if someone has said already but you can change your game speed in options and it makes it go *much* faster! Game changer

  • @sethdouglas2765
    @sethdouglas2765 14 дней назад +1

    Perfect post apocalypse game. No internet or real money needed. Stock up on handhelds emulators and solar batteries!

  • @kusha811
    @kusha811 Месяц назад +1

    this game hooked me like when i first played vampire survivors when it came out probably even more, 80+ hours in and i just cant get enough of it

  • @davidfarrugia7646
    @davidfarrugia7646 Месяц назад +2

    Dude you stole the words right out of my mouth! I can’t even begin to explain to people how when I’m 80 I will still be playing this. I sank 22 hours into the game within the first 3 days I’m 47 hours into the game in less then a week I need help lol I still can’t seem to get past the red deck! This is so Hard and unbearable fun and frustrating at the same time. You are amazing for making this video 😂 I can just send this to my friends and say dude. Just watch this

  • @stuckinthe90sThegoldenera
    @stuckinthe90sThegoldenera Месяц назад +1

    This is my game of the year so far. I'm 30 hours in. I played this more than any other game I have.

  • @theslimvillain
    @theslimvillain 2 месяца назад +3

    Missed the "is so awesome" videos!

  • @aonghusofaolain8686
    @aonghusofaolain8686 2 месяца назад +2

    I wouldn't be into card games - I'm more of a story game kinda guy - but still interesting to see this

  • @Swat_Dennis
    @Swat_Dennis 2 месяца назад +2

    Man, I should get into this but I have hours into the demo of Dungeons & Degrenerate Gamblers, I don't want to overshadow that blackjack game

  • @DaGhost141
    @DaGhost141 Месяц назад +2

    Tarot cards are actually VERY VERY good. Jokers like Vagabond can lead to some insane deck manipulation where your deck might end up being all Kings!

    • @robokast
      @robokast  Месяц назад

      Gotta love the odds!

  • @Gamerkid124
    @Gamerkid124 2 месяца назад

    Great to see more exposure to Balatro, I am not kidding when I say that I will probably think about this game when I think of my game of the year later this year. It's just so good, and do not sleep on the tarot cards, they are so useful to modify your deck.
    To anyone reading, play Balatro

  • @priawanwibisono2261
    @priawanwibisono2261 Месяц назад +2

    WE DEMAND MOBILE VERSION!
    I heard it's on progress, i hope there is cross save from steam!

  • @Josh-bs1zc
    @Josh-bs1zc Месяц назад

    Just downloaded it and played it for the first time today. Immediately hooked has such a satisfying feel bouncing combos and mults off of the jokers man what a game.

  • @Mark-qj5kp
    @Mark-qj5kp Месяц назад +1

    Your review made me pick it up and give it a go! It was on my radar for a while but never looked that appealing - I don’t really play rogue-lites.
    Well, guess it was worth it - 16 hours logged since getting it on the weekend 😂

  • @portsilpa
    @portsilpa Месяц назад

    Long time fan of the channel always here to support reviews like this! Came from the community post

    • @robokast
      @robokast  Месяц назад

      Much appreciated!

  • @r3dsnow757
    @r3dsnow757 2 месяца назад +3

    Thanks for reminding me of my poker addiction.
    (Also btw would you ever review Into The Breach?)

    • @robokast
      @robokast  2 месяца назад +1

      I have heard a lot about Into The Breach - I will check it out!

    • @r3dsnow757
      @r3dsnow757 2 месяца назад

      @@robokast Beware it's another time sinker that one!

  • @vincelagasse-barrette4813
    @vincelagasse-barrette4813 3 дня назад

    Ok you got me. Im buying balatro

  • @spacegamedevsoftware
    @spacegamedevsoftware 2 месяца назад +1

    Looks cool, might check it out!

  • @Woupsme
    @Woupsme 2 месяца назад

    I've played 5 or so hours. It's fun, but I thought it got stale for me. Maybe I'm just not good at it.
    I get why it's compelling, though, and it's in no way a bad game.
    One QoL I do want to see is the jokers showing when you hover over a card that it's affecting, or have chosen a hand before playing it, and the jokers show that they'll affect that hand.
    When having multiple runs, destroying jokers, buying new ones and such, it gets a little tedious constantly hovering over the jokers to see their effects imo.

  • @qoganjacks146
    @qoganjacks146 Месяц назад

    Just here to push this one up in algorithm. I love your game reviews man. But i can't deny how much performance of a video mean to someone like you. Hope this one perform well.

    • @robokast
      @robokast  Месяц назад +1

      thank you ❤️

  • @derekegner1882
    @derekegner1882 Месяц назад

    Hey RoboKast! Happy to see this upload even if the algorithm doesn't push it :) Always been a big fan of your content and hope you're doing well!

  • @PatrickMartinez1
    @PatrickMartinez1 2 месяца назад

    Great video. The only thing I've heard about this game was that it was good. I hadn't seen a legit review and explanation of the mechanics, until now. I definitely need to get into it.

  • @tomdabomb1997
    @tomdabomb1997 4 дня назад

    I've been the same no motivation really to play games especially for longer than an hour recently seen my mate playing this on ps5 share play and can't get off it since

  • @Meddling_Mage
    @Meddling_Mage 2 месяца назад

    this game looks SO cool

  • @TheRPGDummy
    @TheRPGDummy Месяц назад +1

    Really is a great game

  • @remimk
    @remimk Месяц назад

    One day, This is gonna be a massive problem in the casinos for sure..

    • @soliniv1411
      @soliniv1411 19 дней назад

      The creators just made sure that that will never happen 😅

  • @tonytrufitt1180
    @tonytrufitt1180 Месяц назад

    Love your videos man! We have an unbelievably similar taste in games.

  • @YaBoiCiggy
    @YaBoiCiggy 2 месяца назад

    I’m sold, thanks

  • @KWPZ21
    @KWPZ21 7 дней назад

    I just want to ask if you think a newbie who knows little about poker (doesn't play poker) can get into this game? I'm willing to learn if the in game tutorial is good.

    • @kilnareth7970
      @kilnareth7970 7 дней назад +1

      You can definitely play it if you don't have any knowledge of poker, but don't expect to learn actual poker by playing this game.

    • @KWPZ21
      @KWPZ21 7 дней назад

      @@kilnareth7970 I don't mind not learning poker. It's not really my intention. I just like roguelike/roguelite games. Thanks for answering my question.

  • @Karma-bc5jo
    @Karma-bc5jo 21 день назад

    My best hand was over 700k chips it was so insane

  • @Tsuchinok0
    @Tsuchinok0 Месяц назад +1

    What's the game shown at ~5:38?

  • @colinderue8095
    @colinderue8095 Месяц назад +1

    Did you just say…. “Tarrot” cards? Lol

  • @ish..
    @ish.. Месяц назад

    We can all agree Balatro is awesome. But, if we could just come to a consensus about how to pronounce it. Is it Bala-tro or Ba-la-tro? I organically pronounced it as the content creator here has, until I watched another video in which it was pronounced the latter way. lol
    (edit) Also,since you showed a clip, Loop Hero is an absolutely slept on gem!

  • @nickhemstead6234
    @nickhemstead6234 Месяц назад

    How does it play on console without keyboard and mouse???

  • @geengeklooi
    @geengeklooi Месяц назад

    Nice video, thanks

  • @Purple_Pigeon_Gaming
    @Purple_Pigeon_Gaming 2 месяца назад

    Love this game!!

  • @perisemiotics3204
    @perisemiotics3204 Месяц назад

    Sounds a lot like Slay the Spire with the deck mechanics and RNG which, frankly, wore me out, though I'm willing to give this one a try :P

  • @phoquedisshit1710
    @phoquedisshit1710 2 месяца назад +2

    Comment for the algorithm

  • @RowingFrontal5
    @RowingFrontal5 2 месяца назад

    Magesterial

  • @ExodusDigital
    @ExodusDigital Месяц назад

    Came to support the algo ❤

  • @dekoinker
    @dekoinker 2 месяца назад

    good video

  • @MikeG3453
    @MikeG3453 Месяц назад

    FOR THE ALGORITHM!!!

  • @dekoinker
    @dekoinker 2 месяца назад

    nice

  • @Alessandro90933
    @Alessandro90933 Месяц назад

    GOTY

  • @Zvly521
    @Zvly521 11 дней назад

    Yikes. Maybe a black screen durring your paid add isnt the move. Im prremium so ill always skip it anways but yikes. Get more b roll brother

    • @kilnareth7970
      @kilnareth7970 7 дней назад

      You're saying that as if they have a choice.

  • @dekoinker
    @dekoinker 2 месяца назад

    😂😂🎉

  • @redscience2117
    @redscience2117 Месяц назад

    How can people get addicted to a card game?

    • @zilentis1835
      @zilentis1835 Месяц назад +7

      I mean, people literally have for centuries. In fact, some people so notoriously played card games so often, they were called “Gamers” (this is legit where the term originated, from poker and casinos).

    • @tingle2958
      @tingle2958 Месяц назад +1

      You mean like... gambling?

  • @ThisChannelIsAbandoned300
    @ThisChannelIsAbandoned300 25 дней назад

    Eh. Doesn't seem like my thing

  • @falsehoods.
    @falsehoods. Месяц назад

    I had you whining in the middle of my feed for THIS?

    • @robokast
      @robokast  Месяц назад +1

      thanks for the comment

    • @falsehoods.
      @falsehoods. Месяц назад

      @@robokast np hope your next vid is a banger :)

  • @kevin780313
    @kevin780313 Месяц назад

    thx now i am not interesting in this game no more

  • @Bozo---
    @Bozo--- Месяц назад

    who wants to spend 15 dollars on a crappy graphics game.

    • @markysumm72
      @markysumm72 Месяц назад +3

      Yeah it's not for you. It's too complex for simpletons. 🙄

    • @kilnareth7970
      @kilnareth7970 6 дней назад

      who wants to spend 50-70 dollar on a shitty game that only looks pretty?
      yeah, keep those games to yourselves.