Others Freyline [v0.2.1 alpha] [Purple Octopus]
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bumbleking
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Played the game on Itch.io. I only played one run and didn't win. I just wanted to see what the game was all about.
Game was pretty jarring for a first time player that doesn't normally play card battlers. Got thrown straight into the thick of it with no explanations. It took me a minute to figure everything out, but that initial feeling of "what even is all this?" might turn off a less patient player. Your UI needs some reorganizing or labeling on the meters. Being able to see the numerical values without having to hover over the meters would be nice as a quality of life thing. Especially in those situations where a player is analyzing the cards in play and they have to weigh their options and count their resources. I believe someone else said something similar to this in the thread, but it bears repeating imo.
My biggest criticism of this game is that it doesn't feel like I'm "battling" so much as I am "managing." The enemies start with 3 cards and they just cycle through through them like a list. That is until they get aroused enough, then they get 3 extra cards or new cards. My point is there's not much "strategy" involved. It's more like "shit, they're going to do that one move after this one. I hope I draw the right card to deal with that one." The enemy doesn't strategize or prioritize moves, they just go through the motions. They aren't going to heal because they need to, it's just the next card that was on their checklist of cards to use during that turn. If the enemies had some kind of logic behind the cards they play, that'd feel a little more like a card battle for me.
All in all, I think the game's pretty good. Has room for improvement, but good nonetheless. I might play it again because I like rogue-like games and I know I haven't seen everything this game has to offer. Just wanted to share my first impression of the game in the hopes you can glean something helpful or insightful from it.
Game was pretty jarring for a first time player that doesn't normally play card battlers. Got thrown straight into the thick of it with no explanations. It took me a minute to figure everything out, but that initial feeling of "what even is all this?" might turn off a less patient player. Your UI needs some reorganizing or labeling on the meters. Being able to see the numerical values without having to hover over the meters would be nice as a quality of life thing. Especially in those situations where a player is analyzing the cards in play and they have to weigh their options and count their resources. I believe someone else said something similar to this in the thread, but it bears repeating imo.
My biggest criticism of this game is that it doesn't feel like I'm "battling" so much as I am "managing." The enemies start with 3 cards and they just cycle through through them like a list. That is until they get aroused enough, then they get 3 extra cards or new cards. My point is there's not much "strategy" involved. It's more like "shit, they're going to do that one move after this one. I hope I draw the right card to deal with that one." The enemy doesn't strategize or prioritize moves, they just go through the motions. They aren't going to heal because they need to, it's just the next card that was on their checklist of cards to use during that turn. If the enemies had some kind of logic behind the cards they play, that'd feel a little more like a card battle for me.
All in all, I think the game's pretty good. Has room for improvement, but good nonetheless. I might play it again because I like rogue-like games and I know I haven't seen everything this game has to offer. Just wanted to share my first impression of the game in the hopes you can glean something helpful or insightful from it.
From the moment I saw it was an .exe file, I knew it was hiding something. It has a virus. DO NOT INSTALL IT.
i loved this game, when he starts the patreon with real support to play more demos, i will totally support ^^
- Jan 12, 2026
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that SHA hash matches the one of the build from my machine so the exe is not comporomised if the sha hash there on screenshot is accurate (see SHA HASH spoiler in og post)
I can provide/distribute it as an installer instead if that is preferred?
New build going up soon maybe tmr. was hoping to do it today but i'm battling sound compression :\
- Jan 12, 2026
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Oh actually manged to pull it together
V0.2.1-alpha is the current build now
+Card gallery
+Enemy gallery
+Event gallery
+sound (bit rough around the edges)
+musics
enjoy!
V0.2.1-alpha is the current build now
+Card gallery
+Enemy gallery
+Event gallery
+sound (bit rough around the edges)
+musics
enjoy!
I have probably misinterpreted your post but I have downloaded the new version and there doesn't seem to be any sort of gallery?
Big fan of this genre in erotic video games.
Can't get it out of my head since I downloaded the demo. *Free Cardware* was a wonderful game but the pixel art kept me off it. I know this is something people are for, but for me it's hard to get into. I also know some people have a strong dislike for AI-generated images and art; but I've always found that good AI has a higher ceiling to make images that look "clearer" or in higher definition. I'm for AI-generated art and I've found a beautiful marriage between the two.
This project has so much potential and I've played the demo up and down. I'm excited to see development that gives player agency to give this game a stronger sub-theme of corruption (I'm thinking glass cannon playstyle where you have benefits from having high arousal). As I said in my review, I think the guts are all in place and now it's a matter of patience for the solo dev to get the work done.
Can't get it out of my head since I downloaded the demo. *Free Cardware* was a wonderful game but the pixel art kept me off it. I know this is something people are for, but for me it's hard to get into. I also know some people have a strong dislike for AI-generated images and art; but I've always found that good AI has a higher ceiling to make images that look "clearer" or in higher definition. I'm for AI-generated art and I've found a beautiful marriage between the two.
This project has so much potential and I've played the demo up and down. I'm excited to see development that gives player agency to give this game a stronger sub-theme of corruption (I'm thinking glass cannon playstyle where you have benefits from having high arousal). As I said in my review, I think the guts are all in place and now it's a matter of patience for the solo dev to get the work done.
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the MEGA link is working and the most recent - the other mirrors i've just asked for help they dont have the latest build..
by the way you can also grab an EXE on the itch page : )
I played now, looks amazing, and i noticed that there are hidden around 10 new enemies that looks like witch, wizards and goblins, i am hyped for this ^^ , you are doing a great job =D
agreed, this great so far, I love card battlers. (Jianshi is the best one so far, love our flat ladies)
Wait those are in the game already I thought they were just previews for the next version.