We are in a very interesting historical moment if we talk about the video game market. Free-to-play titles for mobile devices have gained more and more prominence in recent years, taking a good part of the revenue pie of the entire market. However, fewer and fewer gamers are willing to download smartphone games due to the abusive practices that have been established in the industry lately. All this can be changed by Marvel Snap , a simple card game , with quick games and a business model that, for now, is not going to offend anyone.
Build your own ‘Civil War’ with Marvel Snap
Marvel Snap is the Hearthstone of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. And it is not that it is a copy or has been inspired by the famous mobile game, but that it is a new work by Ben Brode, the creator of Hearthstone himself .
If you have ever played a card video game , you already know a little about where the shots go. We are not going to escape having to build a good deck if we want to win most games, but Marvel Snap has managed to distance itself from the sector by offering a game that can change the landscape quite a bit. Come on, it’s not the classic pay-to-win .
Simple mechanics and quick games
It is a fairly simple game that can be mastered in a matter of minutes. We face another player in a face to face for the control of three different locations . Each player receives random superheroes from their deck. Each one has a different score and abilities that can move the game to one side or the other.
For 6 turns , we will decide which MCU superhero to play and which column is most useful. Each location has its rules, and although the game seems easy to win, things can get more complicated with each play. The contestant who manages to control 2 of 3 locations at the end of the sixth turn wins. Matches can only last a few minutes, but the game looks good and seems quite addictive.
An outstanding artistic direction
The designs have not been neglected either. When you play some superheroes, the interface of the application adapts to show the superpowers of said character. Spider-Man will shoot webs, Hulk will punch the board and The Punisher will shoot everywhere until we put the card in place.
What systems is it available for?
If you are interested in Marvel Snap, you can now download it. You have it for iPhone in the Apple App Store and for Android devices in the Play Store. If you prefer to enjoy this game on your computer, there is a version for Steam .
What is the business model based on?
Is this yet another game that’s brilliant for a couple of hours and then they take every penny out of us? Not really. Although many mobile games still have unethical business models, Marvel Snap is financed with a system more similar to that of Genshin Impact.
You will be able to play without going through the box . You can accelerate your growth by buying credits , but you can get quite a bit of progress naturally in each match, or even by buying its battle pass, the model that Fortnite invented, and which has proven to work very well on mobile devices. Regarding the latter, the pass is monthly, something that is not so common. Those who have it, will be able to unlock new cosmetics and content.