Loved the first act and the overarching mystery of the game. The original card game is great, and when you figure out a strategy or combination it is very rewarding. The sound design also really worked for me, and I wanted to point it out as a highlight.

The second and third acts drag in the gameplay department, particularly in the third act. I do not know if this is universal, but I had amassed a strong deck by the end of the third act. I was steamrolling the last couple bosses and it just turned the end of the game into padding between story reveals.

The initial game loop, the wacky, overarching story, and the courage to totally change mechanics make this a standout title. If the card games could have remained equally enthralling throughout the three acts this would be a perfect game.