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‘Balatro’ completely overthrows the boring gameplay of traditional poker, allowing players to demonstrate their flexible strategic adjustments in fast-paced duels. The highlight of the game is its diverse card combinations. Players need to adjust their strategies according to the situation of each game, calculating the timing and combination of each card carefully, and maximizing the multiplier of their hands to achieve optimal chip growth. Master your own unique strategy and take full control of the game. Such an exciting game is definitely not to be missed - the best moment to show your wisdom and strategy, come explore and discover your own joker card combinations!
【♠ A New Masterpiece in Poker Games Proven by Numerous Leading Media!♠ 】
With its innovative gameplay and detailed graphic design, 'Balatro' has become one of the most talked-about titles of the year. It has sparked a lot of discussion and feedback on major gaming forums and social media. Since its release, 'Balatro' has sold over 250,000 units on the PC platform within 72 hours. In just a month of its release, it achieved a sales milestone of one million copies across major gaming platforms, making it a huge success and a bright spot in the gaming market.
‘Balatro’ has not only attracted a large number of loyal players but has also received unanimous favourable reviews on major game review websites in the industry. 97% of users on STEAM online game platform have given Joker overwhelmingly positive reviews. It has also received high ratings of 9 out of 10 from many well-known media (including Xbox Era, Nintendo Life and PC Gamer), and has been nominated as one of the best games of the year in 2024 by many game media, proving its great influence among gamers and media.
【♠ Magnetic Attractiveness: Taking Poker to the Next Level!♠ 】
The game is easy to learn, making players hard to stop once they have started. The joy of success, the continuous sense of achievement, and the thrill of rapidly increasing scores, they all motivate players to challenge further and become non-stoppable! Do be careful of the "Thief of Time" sneaking in!
【♠ You are the ONLY Master In the Unpredictable Table!♠ 】
Unlike traditional card games, ‘Balatro’ boldly pioneers by introducing innovative elements, including brand-new game mechanics and overlapping effect-stackable cards. The unexpected card combinations trigger continuous COMBO effects, boosting the score much higher and overturning the game situation instantly. Players can experience unprecedented excitement. Come join this poker adventure and create your OWN unique poker world!
【♠ Featuring with Retro Pixel Art Style: Bringing you back to the Golden Age of Classic Games!♠ 】
With its early 70s retro 8-bit game art style, it stands out from pools of high-resolution games. By just only using the most basic graphic design and colour application, it creates a nostalgic yet pleasing visual experience, rekindling players' fond memories of the early game era. Hop on the time machine and start a journey to the pixel universe!
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Product Information
Title：Balatro
Developer： LocalThunk
Asia and Japan Publisher： Game Source Entertainment
Genre： Poker-inspired roguelike deck builder
Platform： Nintendo Switch™／PlayStation®5
Game Release Date：24 October 2024
Rating：CERO A
Suggested Game Retail Price：HKD $238 / NTD $1090
Subtitle：English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Latin American Spanish, Dutch, Japanese, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese
Copyright：© 2024, Playstack and LocalThunk, all rights reserved. Licensed to and published by Game Source Entertainment in Japan and Asia.
