Softpedia’s Andrei Dumitrescu duked it out with cards in a preview of Yomi 2, the sequel to the first “fighting card game” from Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix and Fantasy Strike lead designer David Sirlin, available now in Early Access on PC and Mac via Steam.
Yomi 2 wholly adopts the classic fighting game look, with characters that don’t quite conform to human proportions. The developers have done a good job of making the cards evocative, highlighting the various keywords, and adding the needed spectacle for special attacks.
A lot of the terminology and thought processes fighting game aficionados are familiar with translate into the language of Yomi 2 without bogging down newcomers lacking either an FGC background or card game knowledge. Dumitrescu’s preview recount shows that the mindset carries over well, “My chosen fighter can exchange two cards in his hand for two in the discard pile, which I do to make sure I have some pairs. I then use those to gain one super meter and get access to one of my specials. Dragonheart is unsafe on block, which might have big consequences if my opponent manages to choose the right card. But she doesn’t and I can deal some solid health damage.”
Yomi 2 manages to extract the best ideas from both the fighting and the card-driven game genres. It will take time and energy to master all its mechanics but for players who want time to think between choosing between kicks, punches, and specials, this is a great experience.
Read Softpedia’s full article here. Learn more about Yomi 2 on the official website and by following Sirlin Games on Twitter or Facebook. Yomi 2 is available now in Steam Early Access on PC and Mac.
