As you might have heard, provided you don’t live in an underground bunker somewhere, the much-anticipated roguelike deckbuilder sequel, Slay The Spire 2, enters early access on the 5th March.
According to sources close to us, we have heard that no press will be receiving the game ahead of time, a la Silksong, meaning we’ll be waiting just as long as all of you.
That’s a whole 13 days away, and if you’re anything like me, you’ll be insatiably hungry for deck-builder action. Which is why I have a fitting alternative that just might tide you over.
Placid Plastic Deck Is All It’s Quacked Up To Be
If you’re looking for a card-based romp that won’t take up too much of your time and bleed over post-March 5th, this could be the one for you.
To sell it succinctly, Placid Plastic Deck is a cute and cuddly affair somewhat reminiscent of a classic top-down GBA RPG at times, offering a unique brand of humor that keeps you hooked for the short run.
Meanwhile, you also have the boon of card-based gameplay that admittedly is a little less Slay The Spire and a little more Inscryption-coded. But nonetheless, scratches the itch for any deck-building fanatic without needing to engage with too many complex mechanics.
Basically, it’s a deckbuilding collect-a-thon of sorts that feels like a blast from the past, and a completely unique endeavor all in one. Picture the vibes of Golf Story, and the retro GBC feel of the Pokemon Trading Card game rolled into one.
Plus, it’s all packed into a 5-hour experience, serving as a little amuse-bouche before the main event on 5th March.
What To Expect From Slay The Spire 2
As much as we want to keep you occupied until the big day, nothing can quite match the real thing. So, if you’re wondering what you can expect from the much-anticipated sequel, here’s the skinny.
You can expect a similar format, but with more bells and whistles, more synergies, and new mechanics to add depth to each run.
You can also expect up to four-player Co-op, which is easily one of the coolest propositions the new game brings to the table, mimicking the setup of the Slay The Spire tabletop game.
And of course, you’ll have new characters to play as, alongside returning favorites to offer that sense of familiarity.
It’s a long wait until the big day, but we hope that this ducky delight can help get you there without going insane with deckbuilder fever.
