★★★★★(4)
The Curse of Mantras
About The Curse of Mantras
The Curse of Mantras is a Ren'Py fantasy romance dating sim by Winter Wolves with optional card battles in 2D CG art. You play as Ace or Lily, waking in the supernatural Afterlife, where Mantras explains the rules and introduces companions who died under unknown causes. These companions represent elements and arcana, while Ace or Lily is the death avatar, able to activate a music box that restores past-life memories. Choosing Order or Chaos forms teams that fight opposing teams until all battles are won.
The current build is version 1.0.3, released July 6, 2022, for Windows, Linux, and Mac in English, with no censorship. This update added a Back button on the deck screen, moved Suggest Cards near Clear and renamed it Auto, and updated tutorial text. Partners can now be chosen by clicking a portrait, reducing deck problems when a hero cannot be used. Cards also show upgrading information and a notice if you attempt upgrades before the Third Awakening.
Developer's description
The Curse Of Mantras is a dating sim with an optional card-battle gameplay. You play as either Ace or Lily , as you wake up in a strange, supernatural world known as the Afterlife . A peculiar man, called Mantras , greets you and introduces you to the world's rules, along with your companions, all of whom have died under unknown circumstances, just like you, and represent avatars of one of the four elements: Water, Fire, Air, Earth, as well as one of the two arcana: Life and Death. Ace and Lily embody the avatar of death, the most powerful avatar, and the only one who holds the power to activate a strange music box-like device, that can make them remember their past lives and, most importantly, why and how they died... Each companion has an alignment: Order or Chaos . Ace or Lily (depending who you play as) will choose between one of the two alignments and form a team that will fight the opposite team until all the battles have been won and their memories restored... Spoiler: Trailer
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Player reviews
What players say
Mixed reviews lean negative, with one player praising options while others criticize story and card gameplay.
Players like
- Many romance and story choices
- Engaging story with attractive characters
- Polished character visuals
- Kept attention despite low expectations
Common complaints
- Story and character interactions feel underdeveloped
- Card battles lack tactical depth
- Meaningless choices and unappealing characters
Best for players who enjoy romance choices and polished character art.
Summarised from 4 written player reviews.
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