What is Hundred Tribulations?
If you've ever wanted to experience the xianxia fantasy of ascending to godhood through sheer willpower, you need to try Hundred Tribulations. It's a cultivation-themed deckbuilder where you don't just build a deck—you evolve your powers into divine arts.
Gameplay
You're essentially ascending to godhood through a deck of cards. The core loop isn't just about hunting for rare cards; it's all about collecting effect modifiers to kit out your existing hand. You take a basic attack and stack modifiers on it until it transforms into a powerful divine art. It's got a similar vibe to Balatro where you're changing how the game fundamentally works rather than just playing a hand. You'll spend your runs experimenting with power combinations to see what actually breaks the game, which gives you a ton of variety. One run you're a tanky monk, the next you're a glass cannon nuking enemies from across the screen.
It's not all smooth sailing, though. Since it's from a smaller indie studio, you'll run into some clunky UI and a tutorial that basically leaves you to figure it out on your own. Don't be surprised if you spend your first few runs dying and wondering why. It lacks the polish of Slay the Spire, but the depth of the customization makes up for the rough edges. At $6.99, it's a cheap entry point for the amount of tinkering you get to do with your builds.
Key Features
- Combine effect modifiers for divine arts
- Xianxia cultivation theme
- High build synergy potential
- Diverse playstyle transformations
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Verdict
Grab this if you love tinkering with complex builds and want a fresh break from the usual deckbuilder recommendations. Skip it if you can't stand clunky UIs or need a hand-holding tutorial to get started. 7.5/10.
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