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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
A roguelike that doesn't let you save mid-run should be a sin. Nothing sucks more than being in the middle of a God run while the kids want to use the Switch 😅
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.
@@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
@@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.
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.
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
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?
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.
That's how i know the game is good, when is gives me the option to end it as quickly as possible already as if it's a chore, or a daily dose of an addiction
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!
How is a somewhat fun poker game getting so many positive reviews and even getting a GOTY nomination, but not Silent Hill 2 remake? Am I missing something?
@@piresbot9832 Good game or not it's still essentially just poker. Also, Silent Hill 2 and Stellar Blade also got really positive reviews, yet they aren't nominated. It's strange.
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
One of my favorite things about balatro is that you can center your deck around any type of hand, I mean the first game I ever won was when I only played 3 of a kinds and pairs with my specialized jokers for playing under 4 cards.
Im all for indie games getting popular and being nominated for awards but they must have horrible marketing for this game. Never once seen it showcased it on steam, no reviewers talking about it, no videos recommended for it, nothing. Ill say without even playing it, it deserves a nomination over dragon age hands down.
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
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
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
Run 10,456, I’m down to my last hand, jokers are debuffed, and I have not eaten for 12 hours… I’m living my best life right now! (lol, jk, addiction to this game hasn’t progressed that far… yet, but I can definitely agree that this is one of the funnest rouge likes I’ve played in ages)
This came out on mobile recently. I fell in so hard. Combining the odds of poker with the building skill of Slay the Spire and econ management of TFT was a BANGER move
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 I don't mind not learning poker. It's not really my intention. I just like roguelike/roguelite games. Thanks for answering my question.
This game just released on Apple Arcade and I got it because I wasn’t sure if I would like it but I did one run and really liked it. Didn’t have time to do any more today but maybe tomorrow
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.
Here after this game got nominated for GOTY. It’s been all over my steam feed for weeks but I’m not a card game fan. After this video I think I’ll give it a try.
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.
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.
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.
This looks like a fun and addictive game, I'd definitely enjoy it a lot, but game of the year nomination? Come on, were there seriously no better titles than a card game?
Balatro is very dangerous game. Its very addictive and can break you mentally. You can be enjoy it time to time, but be careful. So many life ruined ´cause of Balatro.
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 😂
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!
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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
A roguelike that doesn't let you save mid-run should be a sin. Nothing sucks more than being in the middle of a God run while the kids want to use the Switch 😅
up to an hour? try 2 hour isaac breaks
*Laughs in Angband.*
Balatro mentioned, locked in
Locked into Balatro.
Balatro mentioned in the comments, allow me to lock in
@@robokastgambling ////LOCKED IN\\\\
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.
It is addictive on another level, unlike anything I have ever seen before.
@@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
@@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.
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.
Anyone here after the GOTY nom?
🙋
You got me
Lol me
Me and I'm dumbfounded on why this is up for goty
Me
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
Im also burned out on gaming but try Astro Bot its unique and very fun to play
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?
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.
brotato is great for you
I recommend Inscryption
Buckshot Roulette
Vampire Survivors is another good addictive game that you can play for small increments or long stretches depending on what you want
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
That's how i know the game is good, when is gives me the option to end it as quickly as possible already as if it's a chore, or a daily dose of an addiction
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!
How is a somewhat fun poker game getting so many positive reviews and even getting a GOTY nomination, but not Silent Hill 2 remake? Am I missing something?
I don't get it either
Because is a good game, and good games have a lot of positive reviews
@@piresbot9832 Good game or not it's still essentially just poker. Also, Silent Hill 2 and Stellar Blade also got really positive reviews, yet they aren't nominated. It's strange.
Missed this series, it is a shame youtube doesn't recommend them
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
Perfect post apocalypse game. No internet or real money needed. Stock up on handhelds emulators and solar batteries!
One of my favorite things about balatro is that you can center your deck around any type of hand, I mean the first game I ever won was when I only played 3 of a kinds and pairs with my specialized jokers for playing under 4 cards.
How tf is this game nominated for GOTY but not silent hill 2 ?
FR????
Because it’s a creative and new idea. FF7 took Silent Hills spot, not this game
It stole infinite wealths spot. Idc if it's a great game why was this even nominated over Yakuza and even Persona 3??
Stop crying dude lol
No bc like....... literally what is this, it's just poker on steroids 😭
I'm here after this game got nominated as Game of the year
I've got 100 hours on this game and I am still loving every second. Trying to 100% the game, it is so addicting
Ok but that sponser transition was so smooth, I actually watched the whole thing
Im all for indie games getting popular and being nominated for awards but they must have horrible marketing for this game. Never once seen it showcased it on steam, no reviewers talking about it, no videos recommended for it, nothing. Ill say without even playing it, it deserves a nomination over dragon age hands down.
"This may seem like a regular poker game, but it's different, you see, there are CARDS! And odds of getting certain hands!!!"
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
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
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
Not to be rude, How did game get GOTY instead of Silent hill?
This game deserved the goty nomination as much as silent hill does
One day, This is gonna be a massive problem in the casinos for sure..
The creators just made sure that that will never happen 😅
@@soliniv1411 how so?
@@RiinzL they made some legal moves that prohibit the use of this game in casinos
Your comment on how you were burnt out on gaming and this silly little game stoked the fire strongly resonated with me,
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
Run 10,456, I’m down to my last hand, jokers are debuffed, and I have not eaten for 12 hours… I’m living my best life right now! (lol, jk, addiction to this game hasn’t progressed that far… yet, but I can definitely agree that this is one of the funnest rouge likes I’ve played in ages)
This came out on mobile recently. I fell in so hard. Combining the odds of poker with the building skill of Slay the Spire and econ management of TFT was a BANGER move
after playing the game at 4x speed for weeks, watching you play this at 1x speed causes physical pain
Missed the "is so awesome" videos!
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
Ayyyyyy yoooooo WTF???
Is this game mentioned for GOTY awards????🤯🤯
Yes. Deserved
Dave the Diver brought me here....... I'm getting this game this weekend fml
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!
Gotta love the odds!
im here after watching the nominees for TGA
This is my game of the year so far. I'm 30 hours in. I played this more than any other game I have.
..........that's it? It's literally just poker with silly Joker cards? And it's nominated for GOTY? 😭😭😭
Over all these other good games too
better than all the other nominees at least.
@ so your telling me, a card game, is better than wukong, ff7, Astro bot, and Elden ring?
@@MightyWolf803 yes, "a card game" is a better game than 2 rpgs, a platformer and a dlc
@ 😐
You know you hooked when your dream consists of poker hands 😂😂
Saw that this game got nominated for GotY, and had to see what it was about. This video was an amazing help. Looks like a great game.
Best explanation I’ve seen yet. Some of our brains are basically toast so thanks!
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.
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.
@@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.
This game just released on Apple Arcade and I got it because I wasn’t sure if I would like it but I did one run and really liked it. Didn’t have time to do any more today but maybe tomorrow
Good but not goty
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.
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
Long time fan of the channel always here to support reviews like this! Came from the community post
Much appreciated!
Here after this game got nominated for GOTY. It’s been all over my steam feed for weeks but I’m not a card game fan. After this video I think I’ll give it a try.
WE DEMAND MOBILE VERSION!
I heard it's on progress, i hope there is cross save from steam!
its out btw but i think you know that
@@ShlamDunkkyesssss
Thanks for reminding me of my poker addiction.
(Also btw would you ever review Into The Breach?)
I have heard a lot about Into The Breach - I will check it out!
@@robokast Beware it's another time sinker that one!
So this could be the goty ? So this could be better than Black Myth: Wukong ?
Stop the planet im out xD
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.
thank you ❤️
It’s coming to Apple Arcade next week and I can’t wait 🎉🎉🎉
Maybe I have a different definition of what GOTY is
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!
Thanks!
Annnnnd mobile version coming out at the and of the month.
Human race productivity is about to take a vacation.
I sat down and wasn’t sure how to feel about it. Told my wife “it’s meh” then I lost two hours and was like “woah”.
It's a good indie game, but being nominated for Game of the Year is a huge pile of bullshit
They should make a chess/checkers version too
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.
Is that a freaking payd review because the only time i heard about this game is GAME AWARDS NOMONIE! WTF IS THIS GAME?!
How in God's name did this become a GOTY nominee?
Because its one of the highest rated and most sold games this year, that's how
@wyk997 Solitaire might as well be GOTY at that rate
The creator definitely spent hours playing video poker in Grand Theft Auto San Andreas 😂
Coming from GOTY nomination 🖐️
Yeah who picked this over so many other contenders. Guess I'll go back to Dragon Quest
this game nominated for GAME OF THE YEAR??? lmao hahahhahahah
Deserved lol. Did you know that non-action games exist?😂
@@gianmarco1496 you just know everyone hating on Balatro thinks the new black ops is goty lmao.
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.
Looks cool, might check it out!
I wouldn't be into card games - I'm more of a story game kinda guy - but still interesting to see this
this on goty is funny mext year will have candy crush
I’m here cuz I have no clue what the hell this game was when announced for game of the year
For you it was Balatro, for me it was Super Mario 64 DS mini games 😌
EVERYONE BALATRO IS ON APPLE ARCADE !!!!
Tarot = “Tare-Oh”
What's the game shown at ~5:38?
Loop Hero
Gonna swoop this up on switch
Here after the game awards nominees
this game looks SO cool
How tf does this get ah goty nomination wtf stellar blade was right there
Love your videos man! We have an unbelievably similar taste in games.
Great vid, had to stop watching 1 minute in, can’t gone from balatro for more than a minute
lol not the blue lock reference
I was confused why a poker like game was trending on Google play, I thought It has something to do with Nft's or crypto 😅
No offense but why is this goty?
This year was SUPER dry for gaming but I can still name 20 better releases
and 2 are already nominees lmao
This game shouldn't be in the nomination...wtf.
Game of the year? Psssh.
Numbers go up make brain happy
Ok you got me. Im buying balatro
You will regret it
You won't touch grass
I want it but I don't know poker hands
I’m sold, thanks
How does it play on console without keyboard and mouse???
How the hell? Goty nominee?
This looks like a fun and addictive game, I'd definitely enjoy it a lot, but game of the year nomination? Come on, were there seriously no better titles than a card game?
Balatro is very dangerous game. Its very addictive and can break you mentally. You can be enjoy it time to time, but be careful. So many life ruined ´cause of Balatro.
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 😂
Couldnt afford to buy the game so at first I pirated it but the second i could afford it I bought the full game
Get your money up big bro
Really is a great game
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!
but does it have ray tracing at 60fps?
Ehhhh I'm good I need story