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Balatro
Playstack · 26,314 ratings · ★ 4.7
4.7
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26,314 ratings
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Top complaints - extracted from 18 negative reviews
Recurring phrases mined from 1-2★ reviews. The bigger the percentage, the more users have the same problem. Fix the top 2-3 in your version and you have product-market fit on day one.
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"game"
12 negative reviews mention this · 67% of all complaints
★★★★★ "A very fun and addictive game. However, due to Google's Play Integrity API, Balatro cannot be installed nor run on devices running GrapheneOS. Play Integrity API allows insecure devices to install an app or game, while blocking installs on …" - First name Last name
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"play"
4 negative reviews mention this · 22% of all complaints
★★★★★ "A very fun and addictive game. However, due to Google's Play Integrity API, Balatro cannot be installed nor run on devices running GrapheneOS. Play Integrity API allows insecure devices to install an app or game, while blocking installs on …" - First name Last name
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"been"
3 negative reviews mention this · 17% of all complaints
★★★★★ "I was enjoying the game. i rsted it 5 stsrs since i had it. 10000 runs deep or so. its fun. But like i said there hasnt been any attention to the game to balance the core main grind issue of scaling % of dead rubber games. with just utter t…" - DrunkPauloCosta
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"issue"
3 negative reviews mention this · 17% of all complaints
★★★★★ "I was enjoying the game. i rsted it 5 stsrs since i had it. 10000 runs deep or so. its fun. But like i said there hasnt been any attention to the game to balance the core main grind issue of scaling % of dead rubber games. with just utter t…" - DrunkPauloCosta
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"android"
3 negative reviews mention this · 17% of all complaints
★★★★★ "this is a review not for the game itself but the android port cause it's outright bad. please playstack at least fix the insane battery drain and heating issue and my life is yours." - Krish
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"data"
3 negative reviews mention this · 17% of all complaints
★★★★★ "Been stuck on the "loading cloud data" screen for a couple weeks now. clearing data and cache, trying airplane mode and a complete wipe of data on the game hasn't worked." - noah hayes
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waste of money since there's BS bugs like letting me use my debuffed wild card to make a pair but NOT a flush
A very fun and addictive game. However, due to Google's Play Integrity API, Balatro cannot be installed nor run on devices running GrapheneOS. Play Integrity API allows insecure devices to install an app or game, while blocking installs on GrapheneOS, a Security-oriented OS, which proves Play Integrity API is NOT about security.
can't get past 2 boss blinds
I was enjoying the game. i rsted it 5 stsrs since i had it. 10000 runs deep or so. its fun. But like i said there hasnt been any attention to the game to balance the core main grind issue of scaling % of dead rubber games. with just utter trash rolls in most of them. At times towards the mid to end game it feels like regardless of the hand you get and how you play it. 99% of runs are unrealistic chances.
Not compatible with GrapheneOS, so I can't play it anymore.
can I get a refund?
this is a review not for the game itself but the android port cause it's outright bad. please playstack at least fix the insane battery drain and heating issue and my life is yours.
Been stuck on the "loading cloud data" screen for a couple weeks now. clearing data and cache, trying airplane mode and a complete wipe of data on the game hasn't worked.
I just wish it was multiplayer or something with out mods on mobile 😭
Amazing game obviously! This might just be a me issue but I haven't been able to play for weeks now because my save data won't load from the cloud, help!
Please allow the tutorial to be replayed without having to completely wipe all app data. I tried to use an extra profile to introduce this game to my wife just to discover that new profiles don't get the tutorial. It makes having multiple profiles feel pointless.
The game itself is fantastic, but do not bother getting the android app. I got used to the visual glitches and could handle that, but one day I started it up and it had just wiped my entire profile. Waiting to hear if there's a way to get it back, but I doubt it.
Big boss blinds run the game
This game is hard, and when you go to the discord for help, they call you stupid or a ragebaiter. Avoid this game if you are looking for a supportive community.
they updated it and now I can run it on my phone, but I am running it. ???
i love balatro so much, ive got multiple gold stakes on pc, but its still broken on android. please hurry up with a fix for it. ive paid for a copy of the game that worked for 3 months then shat the bed 3 UI updates ago.
Great game, poor optimization. Runs good on my old Moto 5G Ace (4GB RAM) However, looks like 20fps on my newer Moto Power G 2024 (8GB RAM) All power saving etc. settings off. 60hz or 120hz - same results. It's not really playable on my more powerful phone...
Great game... But progression is bugged. I have now defeated the Orange Stake stwice and won't unlock the next round, it was a difficult level too and its a bit heartbreaking to put in the work only for nothing to unlock like it's supposed to. I hope this bug gets fixed as I have enjoyed the progression so far.
Sentiment summary
92%
Positive (4-5★)
3%
Neutral (3★)
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Negative (1-2★)