Cartomante

About

Cartomante casts you as a mystic in a bustling city, reading tarot for strange clients who need more than just predictions. Each session branches based on your answers to their cryptic questions, shaping the story through dialogue choices. The gameplay leans on absurd humor and tight writing, with outcomes ranging from mundane to bizarre. You shuffle through a deck of cards to navigate their chaotic lives, balancing truth, lies, and half-truths to keep the show running. The game stands out for its quirky character designs and unpredictable scenarios, many of which veer into surrealism. Players appreciate the compact yet layered narrative, where even minor decisions ripple into wildly different endings. With a 78% on Metacritic, it appeals to fans of choice-driven stories with a wink. The art style and punchy dialogue make each reading feel like a standalone comedy sketch, though the experimental tone might not land for everyone.

Storyline

In Cartomante, play one afternoon in the life of the mystic Miss Cartomante, a witch with the very important job of giving somewhat accurate and foretelling card readings to the eccentric residents of the Metropolis and helping solve their highly questionable problems.