Trading Swords and Bullets for Stress Balls and Hugs
Neurodeck is a clever deck building game that tackles big ideas and mature themes — all while turning a genre on its head
Of all the themes I would have expected for the deckbuilding genre, mental health wasn’t one of them. Developed by Tavrox Games and releasing on Steam on March 18th, Neurodeck lets you play as one of two available protagonists, loading up your deck with cards from one of their different emotions before setting out on a quest to help vanquish different recurring phobias. Rather than fighting monsters with swords and magic missiles, players use everyday cards like hugs, stress balls, and even pizza. Different life events, issues, items, and walks of life provide different ways to conquer phobias and progress through the game.
Disclaimer: I was provided a free press review copy of this game by the developer, however, I have no financial stake in the company and received no compensation to write this. This article represents only my personal opinion and views. My review is based on the intended launch version of the game.
