Voice of Cards: The Beasts of Burden

About

Voice of Cards: The Beasts of Burden is a turn-based RPG that layers strategy on top of a card-driven world. You control a girl seeking vengeance against monsters in a land torn by centuries of war. Battles unfold with tactical depth as you capture foes into cards, then deploy their abilities in real time. The grid-based combat mixes resource management with quick decision making, letting you swap between characters and summoned beasts mid-turn. The game leans into its artistic DNA with stark visuals and a haunting score. YOKO TARO’s signature storytelling weaves through sparse dialogue and environmental cues, while Keiichi Okabe’s soundtrack amplifies the tension. Though it received mixed reviews for uneven pacing, its inventive card system and moody atmosphere earned praise from fans of niche RPGs. The 78% Metacritic score hints at its polarizing charm. Shorter chapters and optional challenges add replayability without overwhelming.

Storyline

Follow a new tale set in a world where a millennia of hatred rages between monsters and humans, and a girl who loses her home swears revenge on monsters. She joins hands with a mysterious boy as they set out into the unknown and unravel the fate of this broken world.