All aboard for a cruise where the stakes are higher than ever before. It’s time to take in a Dance of Cards!
Pineapple Works, the publisher behind the likes of Stilt Fella, is dealing a new hand with Dance of Cards.
This tactical gambling RPG, available now on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC and Nintendo Switch, invites players to embark on a deadly voyage where poker skills and cunning strategies are their only hope for survival.
There’s some Xbox Play Anywhere support in place too.
A Gamble for Survival
In Dance of Cards, sixteen passengers set sail for the New World aboard the transatlantic liner Magnific, seeking a better life.
But their dreams are shattered when they find themselves trapped in a deadly game of survival, forced to compete in high-stakes poker matches where the loser faces a grim fate.
Features That Will Make You Raise the Stakes
- Tactical Gambling: Master the art of poker, bluffing, and strategizing your way through intense card games where your life hangs in the balance.
- RPG Elements: Develop your character’s skills and abilities, build relationships with other passengers, and uncover the secrets of the Magnific as you navigate this thrilling narrative.
- Roguelite Twists: Embrace the unpredictable nature of roguelite gameplay, where every decision has consequences and death can be permanent.
- Atmospheric Setting: Immerse yourself in the tense and claustrophobic atmosphere of the Magnific, where danger lurks around every corner and the stakes are higher than ever before.
- Unique Soundtrack: Enjoy a captivating soundtrack that blends anxiety-inducing melodies with dance-worthy beats, creating a unique and immersive auditory experience.
Xbox Play Anywhere Support
For those who prefer to play on PC, Dance of Cards is also available on PC and supports Xbox Play Anywhere. This means that if you purchase the game digitally on Xbox, you can also play it on your Windows PC at no extra cost. Your progress and achievements will be seamlessly synced between platforms, allowing you to continue your high-stakes poker adventure wherever you prefer.
Your save data and achievements are stored in the cloud, so you can seamlessly switch between platforms without losing your progress. This convenient feature offers flexibility and value for gamers who enjoy playing on both Xbox and PC.
A Dance with Death
Dance of Cards offers a unique and thrilling blend of poker, RPG, and roguelite elements, creating a game that’s as challenging as it is captivating. With its strategic gameplay, immersive narrative, and atmospheric setting, this game is sure to appeal to fans of card games, survival adventures, and those who enjoy a good dose of suspense.
We’ll let you know if that is how it plays in a full review, coming soon.
Dance of Cards is available now on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC and Nintendo Switch for around £8.39. Let us send you the way of the Xbox Store. Grab your chips, put on your poker face, and prepare to gamble with your life in this thrilling new adventure!
Dance of Cards Description
Dance of Cards is a tactical gambling RPG where you try to survive seven days of a deadly cruise by playing poker. With no option to escape, they are forced to accept the rules and put their lives at stake for a fleeting hope of salvation. During the seven days, players will face each other at the poker table to decide whose life will be taken next. Cheat, bluff and build trust with others to survive until the end of the cruise – and don’t forget that everything is up to chance.
