If we've learned anything about rifts in our time writing about games, it's that they're usually bad news. Avid Games has fully embraced the awfulness of rifts with Eerie Worlds, its much anticipated follow-up to the charming tactical CCG, Cards, the Universe and Everything. This time, the theme revolves around monsters, aiming to provide both fun and educational experiences.
In Eerie Worlds, monsters emerge from rifts, and Avid Games has created a visually diverse range of creatures, all inspired by real-life horrors from mythology and folklore. From Japanese Yokai like Jikininki and Kuchisake to Slavic monsters such as Vodyanoy and Psoglav, the game covers a wide array of folklore. You'll also encounter iconic creatures like Bigfoot, Mothman, the Nandi Bear, El Chupacabra, and many more from around the world. Each card comes with a thoroughly researched description, ensuring you stay engaged and learn something new with every play.
Eerie Worlds features four Alliances—Grimbald, Zerrofel, Rivin, and Synnig—and various Hordes. This setup allows monsters to share certain properties while differing in others, adding significant tactical depth to the game. Your personal monster collection, known as your Grimoire, can be leveled up by merging duplicate cards. With 160 basic cards available, and the ability to unlock many more through merging, the game offers extensive possibilities. Avid Games has also promised the addition of two more Hordes in the coming months, ensuring that Eerie Worlds remains fresh and challenging.
In terms of gameplay, Eerie Worlds involves taking a deck of nine monster cards and one world card into battle. You'll play these out over nine 30-second turns, making high-stakes decisions about mana usage and exploiting synergies. With so much to learn and master, it's time to dive in. Eerie Worlds is available for free on the Google Play Store and the App Store—just click here to start your journey into this monstrously engaging world.
