[SUBS, PC, XSX, XB1] Balatro @ Xbox Game Pass

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[SUBS, PC, XSX, XB1] Balatro @ Xbox Game Pass
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Hiphopopotamus on 25/02/2025 - 06:04 xbox.com (104 clicks)
Last edited 25/02/2025 - 06:07

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.

Combine valid poker hands with unique Joker cards in order to create varied synergies and builds. Earn enough chips to beat devious blinds, all while uncovering hidden bonus hands and decks as you progress. You’re going to need every edge you can get in order to reach the boss blind, beat the final ante and secure victory.

Balatro – Out Today on Game Pass!

This award-winning roguelike poker sensation gets a surprise Game Pass release today, but that was far from the only announcement we got. Balatro is also headed to Windows PC, and we got the fourth Friends of Jimbo collaboration update, bringing themed cards based on (deep breath) Fallout, Assassin’s Creed, Civilization VII, Rust, Slay the Princess, Bugsnax, Dead By Daylight, and YouTube channel Critical Role.

https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2025/02/24/ign-id-xbox-showcase-…

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  • AtomuKirin on 25/02/2025 - 06:08

    PEGI 18+…..

    Addictions incoming

  • Hiphopopotamus on 25/02/2025 - 06:08

    Should go live soon. PC later.

  • conza on 25/02/2025 - 06:23

    Wow glad I waited, nice!

    • Mortgagetightass on 25/02/2025 - 07:47
      +2

      You've missed out, for $14 or whatever, it's probably one of the best and most addictive games I've ever played. Seriously good.

    • perfectlydark on 25/02/2025 - 07:52

      same, im sure its addictive but not the sort of game i usually play and didnt want to throw some coin at. this is handy

    • botchie on 25/02/2025 - 08:15

      its a single dev, if you like it buy it
      hes done an amazing job but I can never win these kind of games :)

  • jjcf on 25/02/2025 - 07:53
    +1

    I can’t imagine wanting to play Balatro on my tv. It’s a perfect phone game.

    • botchie on 25/02/2025 - 08:16

      or switch/steam deck

    • AngusD on 25/02/2025 - 08:45

      I've been playing it on PS5 since launch and love it. I like it more than the phone version (which I also bought). I generally prefer controller to touch screen for most things. Even the Android version I prefer to play on my Retroid Pocket 5 with controls rather than on the phone.

  • LostyJai on 25/02/2025 - 08:05

    Fantastic game, quite addictive.

  • Guybrush- Threepwood on 25/02/2025 - 08:35
    +1

    Is this the same as the card game in Dave the diver?

    • AngusD on 25/02/2025 - 08:45
      +1

      Dave the Diver did a crossover with it, which had a very, very cut down version of Balatro. So I guess that was kind of inspired by Balatro, but a long way from the full-fat Balatro.

  • Miss B on 25/02/2025 - 08:43

    Nice, now I can give it a go. I don't think it will be my thing so haven't bought it.

    • AngusD on 25/02/2025 - 08:46

      Don't do it! It will consume your life! It's too late for the rest of us but you can still be free! Run! Run for your life!

  • kalithreaver on 25/02/2025 - 08:45
    -1

    such a great game, very addicting

  • AnonyL on 25/02/2025 - 08:57

    My only gripe is that pressing the directions could be made to always move your cursor - why when you're over the far right do I need to specifically press either up or left (I forget which) rather than the button press being enough to indicate I want to move off my current selection?

    Also could be clearer with "R to buy, L to buy and use.. .but also L to sell when it's in your consumables area"

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