John Bedford (Modojo): Whether you prefer the deep, strategic challenge of games like Magic 2012, or the less elegant but equally absorbing gameplay of Rage of Bahamut, it's safe to say that 2012 was a bit of a vintage year for card battling games. Touchscreens, and tablets in particular, seem like the natural new home for what can be fiddly affairs on paper, so we're intrigued to see what 2013 brings for the genre.
Pocket Gamer: In many ways, playing a card battler on your swanky blower is the best way to enjoy the compelling hobby - it means you don't have to walk around with more decks stuffed in your trousers than a poker cheat in the Wild West.
Yet not having the tactile pleasure of rifling through your prized collection for the perfect warrior can make it feel like a less satisfying experience.
John Bedford (Modojo): Spellstorm is the latest in a long line of card-battlers to hit the app stores, and we gave the game 4 out of 5 stars in our review earlier today. If you're new to the genre, or just want a few pointers for the game, we've pulled together some top hints and tips to get you on the path to victory.
GameZebo: Spellstorm is an iOS-based collectable card game that features plenty of monsters, warriors, and combat. Frankly, that’s a lot less frightening than the other image that the game’s moniker conjures up—namely, a maelstrom of spelling tests sprung upon an unprepared class.
