Balatro Special Edition - Nintendo Switch
Customers are saying
Customers consistently note that Balatro's gameplay is fun and unique, offering an engaging experience. Many players find it highly addictive, easily consuming hours of playtime. The game's suitability for short gaming sessions is also highlighted. There are no reported negative customer experiences.
Compatible Platform(s)
Nintendo SwitchEndless possibilities
Endless possibilities - every pick-up, discard and joker can dramatically alter the course of your run.
Mode
In-depth campaign mode complete with 5 difficulties, as well as challenge, daily and seeded runs.
Break the game
Deftly deploy an array of potent tools: different Decks, Jokers, Tarot cards, Planet cards, Spectral cards, and Vouchers. Use these versatile instruments to ignite a combo frenzy and turbocharge your poker hands, crafting electrifying, adrenaline-fueled synergies.
Decks
There are 150 Jokers, each with their own unique abilities. Also 15 Decks with distinct modifiers to choose from for each run. There are 5 potential variants of each Joker which add further abilities.
Cards
There are 22 Tarot cards variants that can enhance your regular playing cards and 11 Planet cards that help level up your possible poker hands. The 32 Voucher cards to help provide permanent buffs for your current run.
Find your flow
Immerse yourself in Balatro’s distinctive psychedelic world. Let the synthwave soundtrack wash over you - wind down, escape the daily grind and prepare to enter the ultimate roguelike flow state.
Improve
Improve your collection and discover new cards and secrets with every single run.
Stats screen
Make use of the in-depth stats screen to study your best hands, most used Jokers, and more!
- EditionSpecial EditionESRB RatingE10+ (Everyone 10+)Compatible Platform(s)Nintendo SwitchSoftware FormatPhysical
Reviews
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 69 reviews
- Gameplay (19)
- Overall Performance (12)
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Balatro is a poker-inspired roguelike deck builder all about creating powerful synergies and winning big. The poker roguelike. Balatro is a hypnotically satisfying deckbuilder where you play illegal poker hands, discover game-changing jokers, and trigger adrenaline-pumping, outrageous combos.
Balatro is a poker-inspired roguelike deck builder all about creating powerful synergies and winning big. The poker roguelike. Balatro is a hypnotically satisfying deckbuilder where you play illegal poker hands, discover game-changing jokers, and trigger adrenaline-pumping, outrageous combos.
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| Pros for Balatro Special Edition - Nintendo Switch | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay, Overall Performance | Overall Performance, Gameplay | Overall Performance, Gameplay | Gameplay, Overall Performance, Difficulty, Fun |
| Cons for Balatro Special Edition - Nintendo Switch | |||
| There were no cons for this product— | There were no cons for this product— | There were no cons for this product— | Price |
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