Yep, you read that right. I'm reviewing a card game. It's not in my usual wheelhouse or indeed our usual beat here at Windows Central. However, the term 'Console Wars' will be familiar to pretty much anyone following gaming news in any capacity, and this game cleverly flips that eye-roll-inducing concept on its head. As such, I had to try it out for myself.
Console Wars flips the script on gaming discourse with a tongue-in-cheek approach, poking fun at the online battleground that's rarely quite as entertaining when you are caught in the crossfire.
The premise is simple: you're a gaming corporation. Whether you want to embody Microsoft stepping on rakes at every juncture, Nintendo charging $90 for a game or create your fictional megacorp is up to you (I like to roleplay as Jentendo YoungStation when I'm playing this). Your mission is to amass game franchises and a loyal fan base.
These assets not only bolster your empire but also serve as your shield when the competition (aka your friends) try to sabotage you. With a little strategy and some well-timed moves, you might even ascend to the heights of charging $100 for some horse armor without losing fan loyalty.
It's part satire, part strategy, and about as ruthless as a game of Monopoly. Here's everything you need to know about Console Wars: The Card Game and whether it's worth your hard-earned cash.
