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Game of the year but needs big fixingI love this game I’ve been waiting for it to come out on mobile and I’ve logged over 600 hours on steam not to mention the time I’ve played on PS5, but there are some bugs that are really frustrating, 1. I play on multiple devices (2 iPads and my phone) they’re all linked to the same Game Center account but one of my iPads didn’t track any of my progress on the other devices. 2. There’s a bug where I’ll beat a stake on a deck and it won’t track my progress at all. For example I just beat white stake on black deck which should’ve unlocked checkered deck, but when I went to play a new game right after, checkered deck was still locked and red stake on black deck wasn’t unlocked either. I also reached a new high score on that run and it didn’t track that either. That’s just one example but it’s happened many times on all my devices. If they fixed the progress issues between devices I think this would be the perfect game..GARR1SAUROUSVersion: 1.4.6

Bug with game not registering progressSUPER fun game! I’ve been absolutely sucked into it but it’s started not logging some of my progress. I beat a run twice with the magic deck and it still registered that I hadn’t yet. Sometimes a Joker or a Blind will not get added to the collection even though I bought the Joker or beat the Blind. It’s frustrating. I’ve seen people online suggest to uninstall and reinstall the app so I did that, lost all my progress, played the game up to the same point and it started not saving again at the magic deck. Some people recommended switching off allowing Balatro to use cellular data in settings, but that also has not fixed it. I just beat magic deck on base difficulty (again) on my 2nd playthrough and was excited because it was the first time I got up to Ante 12, but it showed me that I unlocked the associated voucher card then it was still locked in my collection and still showing I hadn’t beat magic deck. Imagine really enjoying a game and wanting to play it but the only reason not to is it just won’t save. Incredibly frustrating. Fix that bug and I’ll fix this review to 5 stars..PaytonHansenVersion: 1.4.7

Christmas has come early!The sneaky game of the year (imho) that’s insanely addictive, is finally here for Apple! Thank you to the developer, you deserve all the money you WILL earn from this game. For those that have not played Balatro yet…now is your opportunity. I describe it as solitaire poker with benefits and pitfalls. It has a small basic learning curve but loads of strategy to learn. It is supremely addictive once you start playing. The thrill of choosing the best build for a run, or getting the joker/card you have been waiting for, or finishing a run and then challenging your build in endless mode. To the absolute disgust of not getting the card/joker/tarot/planet you need, or crashing out in Ante 8. No run is the same!!! This is the perfect game to play while killing time. If you like card games, poker, or solitaire I would think you would love this game. If you are having strategic issues there is much to be learned watching some you tube players. Enjoy!.Applesauce1971Version: 1.4.1

Incredible game, but palm rejection needs serious workBalatro is an incredibly well-made game—it’s fun, addictive, and has that “just one more round” factor that keeps you coming back. The graphics and sound effects are cute, the gameplay mechanics are smooth, and the progression system feels rewarding without being overly grindy. If there’s a grind it’s worth it just because of how fun it is. It’s honestly one of the best mobile games I’ve played in a while if not ever. However, there’s one major flaw that dampens the experience: the lack of proper palm rejection. I don’t know if it’s because I’m fat-fingering the screen or what, but if any part of your hand besides your pointer finger touches the screen, it becomes completely unresponsive. It’s frustrating when the game just won’t register because your palm barely brushed the edge of the screen. Fixing this would make the game perfect. That said, the issue isn’t enough to stop me from playing, but it does detract from the overall experience. If they improve this aspect, Balatro will easily be a 5-star game!.Mark2102103Version: 1.4.3

Mobile Balatro = Goodbye LifeWhat is there to say? It’s Balatro, but now it’s always with me on my phone. Might as well quit my job now and just get it over with. In all seriousness, it’s an amazing game, and it’s just as good on iOS as it is on other platforms. The revised touch interface is easy to use and intuitive. My moonshot hope was that they would’ve figured out portrait-orientation and let us swap between them at will, but I’m not going pick nits here when I have BALATRO ON MY FREAKING PHONE! For the devs, one potential minor bug… when I had my phone plugged into CarPlay (I was parked while playing I swear), I got a text, and clearing the notification froze the game. This happened twice, so I was able to repeat it. It didn’t happen when I did the same while not plugged into CarPlay. I’ll try to repeat it again next time I’m waiting at the school to pick up my kid from practice. Because what else would I be doing to pass the time?.Justin WaltersVersion: 1.4.1

A new standard for roguelikesFor context, I bought this game on PC about 4 months ago and genuinely it has become one of my favorite games ever. Such a simple gameplay loop and a presentation on par with the most advanced inbuilt solitaire games but man, this game just does not get old. Incredibly well designed and engaging, with just enough randomness for it to not get stale. I’ve only played a handful of games so far in the mobile port, but this is clearly a fully fledged version of the game that seems to work well on mobile. Only real gripes I have is the readability isn’t the best, I find its likely not a big issue because I already know what these do but it may be an issue for a first timer and especially for the Arcade version this may have quite a lot of hoops but I would love Steam crosssaves. With that being said, there is no doubt in my mind that this is one of the best games of recent memory and the single best game on Apple Arcade. A must try..Daniel.413Version: 1.4.1

Balatro, My BelovedWhat is man that he, in his hubris, might find the foolish courage to put this into words. There is perhaps no beauty within the confines of the cosmos that could even dream of being compared with such a deep expression of art and majesty as Balatro. From the moment I laid my weak mortal eyes upon its splendor, my human greed came upon me. Until that moment, I realized, there had been no grasp in my feeble, limited mind of what unfathomable joy that, at its core, simple cards could bring to a man. This is not a mobile game. It is a testament to the word "masterpiece." Is it an amalgamation of all that is good and right on this small blue marble. It is perfection manifest. There is no need for man to try to create art; the most beautiful piece has already been created. To whomever first conceived this earth-shattering work, I salute you and am forever grateful for the unthinkably wonderful gift you have given to a world so undeserving..Big Lil ShizzleVersion: 1.4.8

10/10 with a few bugsI’ve been playing this game for a bit, and I have been enjoying it, but I have encountered a few bugs recently. I had beaten a black stake with the checkered deck, and unlocked the next deck, but when I went to play the checkered deck on blue stake, it wouldn’t show up and wouldn’t let me, yet I still have the next deck unlocked. (I also have the achievement for beating a deck on black stake). I also had the same issue playing on white stake on the double tag deck, I won but it won’t let me move to the next stake. It also said I unlocked a voucher for buying 10 vouchers in one run, but when I went to look at it in the collection, it says it’s still locked.i also experienced the same thing with a legendary joker, it says I never got it. I love this game to death and would love for these bugs to be fixed soon. Thanks for reading!.EnzohangVersion: 1.4.4

Very Creative Spin on Poker!What a wonderful spin on poker! I applaud the creativity of the developer. Definitely worth the time. With that said, there are a few issues with the game that new users will encounter: 1) Steep learning curve. It will take several loses to understand how the game works. I’d say after an hour or so, you will understand the concept. 2) The graphics are too blocky/chunky. On an iPhone 12 Pro Max, I experienced great difficulty trying to tell the difference between a club/spade and heart/diamond. This difficulty has caused me to lose many hands. SUGGESTIONS (for the developer): 1) Define “Run” - To unlock challenges, players must complete a “run”. I must of missed it, but I had to search the internet to define what Balatro defines as a “run”. I couldn’t find anything. Eventually, I made it past “Ante 8” to realize this was considered a “run”. I wish there was a better explanation of this. 2) Clubs/Spades and Hearts/Diamonds - I love the options to customize player decks (especially Dave the Diver!), but none offer a color/scheme with larger suit symbols. Since the graphics are lo-fi/retro, this would greatly improve the mobile user experience. I would like to see a deck with larger symbols or distinct four colors for each suit. This would make my flush hands a bit easier to play..SlowpokezzzVersion: 1.4.3

A Clever Poker Strategy VariationThis is basically classic Draw Poker but with Jokers and other special cards added where you try to make as high scoring hands as possible, it takes a couple games to learn but isn't too difficult once you understand how to play. A couple things I don't like-it can get too difficult too fast (it's completely random from game to game) and it devalues the best possible poker hand as Royal Flish is lumped in with Straight Flush (technically that's accurate but Royal Flish is the best Straight Flush), also figuring out how to use Tarot cards when inmediately used to enjance regular cards is too difficult at first. I also greatly appreciate there being an Apple TV version although sometimes it doesn't sync in-progress games between TV and my iPhone. Overall it's a unique addition to the card genre and for card/poker fans it's definitely worth trying. It can get quickly addicting though!.DCRageVersion: 1.4.3

An Amazing & High Quality GameI got into Balatro a few months ago one of my favorite Youtubers played it, and I’m SO glad that I tried it out for myself. It’s quickly become one of my favorite games and I regularly spend countless hours playing it because it’s so addictive. However, a good game doesn’t come without a few flaws, and Balatro is no exception. The main issue I have is that it’s extremely difficult to win, even on the easiest difficulty, and it’s preventing me from unlocking more content. I mean, I’ve done hours of research at this point on the best strategies, hand types and jokers but I still struggle with winning. I also wish some of the mods that the Balatro community has made were integrated into the base game for us IOS users, since we don’t have the ability to mod anything. But I also know that copyright is probably an issue in that case, and it might be difficult to integrate mods into the base game, so I’m not too upset about it. Overall though, Balatro is a wonderful game that completely lives up to all the hype it’s been getting, and I don’t hold any of my personal issues against the game or the developers, so I still feel like giving it 5 stars is only right since the pros heavily outweigh the cons. I’m excited to see what the future holds for Balatro!.FairynikiVersion: 1.4.7

Balatro: A Gem in the World of Deck-Building GamesBalatro is a refreshing and immersive take on the deck-building genre, and it absolutely shines in every aspect. Right from the start, the game captures your attention with its unique art style, combining vibrant colors with a hand-drawn aesthetic that gives it a distinct, whimsical feel. The gameplay itself is where Balatro truly excels. It offers a blend of strategy and adaptability, where players must think on their feet while building their deck to overcome cleverly designed challenges. The game mechanics are easy to grasp, yet they offer enough depth for even the most seasoned deck-building veterans to enjoy. The balance between card management, resource gathering, and decision-making makes each playthrough a rewarding experience. What sets Balatro apart from other games in the genre is its clever narrative integration. The story feels like an organic part of the game rather than just an afterthought, keeping players engaged not only with the mechanics but also with the world and characters within it. Every decision you make feels like it matters, and that sense of immersion is rare. Overall, Balatro is a must-play for fans of deck-building games or anyone looking for a creative, strategic challenge. With its perfect blend of style, story, and gameplay, it easily earns a 5/5..Officially6Version: 1.4.2

Fun game, but some cards need fixingI love the game play in general. It’s a refreshing change in card games and the bonus features from the various multipliers and other extra cards is super fun. However, multiple extras seem to be bugged or not clearly labelled. Ex: I have a screen shot of a joker that states all flushes and straights can be made by 4 cards, no other restrictions. Straights lacking any card not at beginning or end of straight are not recognized. So 2,3,4,5 would count, but 2,3,5,6 do not. So either the joker is not labelled clearly enough OR it needs to be fixed to cover ALL 4 card combos that would result in a straight. This is only one example. There are other jokers that don’t care what order they are used in and some that give significantly more benefit depending on order used. If this is working as designed then that info should be given during tutorial. Another issue I have found is the unlocked deck bonuses. Blue desk states +1 hand every round. This reads as a +1 hand added to hands per round but each round started only has 5 hands. There is a couch labelled the same thing and it clearly adds a +1 to the very next hand when that round starts but there is no add from using the blue deck. I even counted the cards in the hand I case it was just badly labelled but nope. No +1 of any kind. So either something else is intended that is not obvious or the deck isn’t working. Overall loving the game but it’s little things like this that change it from challenging to frustrating. The higher levels are hard enough to build for..MsBelladonnaVersion: 1.4.5

I love this gameI just love Balatro this game is incredibly fun and addictive too and yes I’m a real person I don’t know what peoples problems are with the game but some guy complain about the rng and stuff I mean the one stars are actually bogus i mean some boss blinds may make you question why you’re playing this game cough cough the eye and crimson heart cough sorry i just ate a some ramen and it got caught in my throat anyway people are complaining about how the bosses are hard and how they can’t get the right cards well don’t cry about it on a one star review just get good and keep playing until the game gives you a good seed don’t waste precious time writing a bad review complaining about the game being hard just play the game and don’t give up and uninstall just play the game over and over until you get lucky like a true Balatro player..SoundwavefanVersion: 1.4.9

Its a great game but…It could benefit from some alternative play styles! Like many others have mentioned, endless mode becomes nearly impossible by ante 13 and beyond and the heart of the cards always fails me (or maybe I fail the heart of the cards?). I can never amass enough money, add card buffs, and find the jokers I need to clear that hurdle. What if there were a way to build your own joker deck? Or a system where synergistic jokers appear together more often? I’d love the option to select jokers I want to experiment with and see how far I can push the build. There are some really clever combos in the game, but I almost never get the jokers I need to make them work—like Egg, Gift Card, and Swashbuckler, or Sock and Buskin with Smiley Face, Pareidolia, and Scary Face. Please consider adding more ways to explore and activate these combos!.UghokaythenVersion: 1.4.9

BEST GAME EVER!I found this game in the App Store by accident a few weeks ago, I don’t even remember what I was originally looking for & I have played EVERY👏SINGLE👏DAY👏 since! And now when I’m not playing Balatro, all I’m thinking of is when I can play Balatro again. There’s so many possibilities that it’s a different game every time, but fun fact, if you want to try & play the same game again if you had a successful run or even a bad run that you want to try over & make better choices, you can copy the seed & paste it into your next run which will give you the same cards & power-ups. I joined the Balatro Reddit group & seeing how far some advanced players have gotten has blown my mind, I hope I can reach those levels of awesome! Anyone that had a hand in developing this game are absolute LEGENDS! 🏆 I WILL PLAY THIS GAME FOREVER!!! 🤩.Jen.BeamVersion: 1.4.8

Best game everI bought Balatro on Steam some months ago. I got it with another game that the developer made and figured that I’d give it a shot at some point in the future. I got Apple Arcade for the Sudoku game that I play every single day and saw that Balatro was on here. I downloaded it and started playing it on my phone… yeah, my life is changed for good. I thought the game was cool and it winning some awards this past year made sense but I completely see the vision now, times 10. Wow, this game is so fun. I got it installed on my PC and started running it earlier today after it was unfortunately collecting dust in my library (Marvel Rivals took over for a good while)… went on a crazy 24-round run for the books. I’m having the time of my life and can see myself pour in countless hours across all of the platforms i have this on..NegassieVersion: 1.4.8

Amazing game, but…This game is fantastic and deserves all the awards and accolades it’s received. I don’t feel the need to harp on those further, beyond acknowledging it and giving the game 5 stars. Rather, I want to point out that the game desperately needs a restart option in the menu screen. On PC you can apparently use the R-key to restart, but that’s not possible on mobile. As a result, performing certain challenges and unlocks can become frustrating not because of actual gameplay, but because of the amount of navigation needed to restart. It’s not enough to make the game unplayable, but it is extremely frustrating the amount of time and number of clicks necessary if you need to frequently restart. Would love to see this addressed, because it’s literally my only complaint..EmiVioletVersion: 1.4.7

Best Game EverRain softly pitter-patters against the window. My family and I are gathered in the drawing room, by the fire. “I have some important news that I’ve been wanting to share with all of you”, I said. My wife began to speak but I shushed her so I could continue, “I am going to be leaving you all to embark on an adventure. I don’t know how long I’ll be gone, or even whether I shall return.” “Where are you going, papa”, asked my youngest daughter, Sarah. “I have decided to conquer Balatro.” Billy, (my oldest son), cried out, “What’s Balatro? Is it a dragon?” “No”, I replied. “Is it a tall mountain?” “No Billy, try again.” “I give up dad, what is Balatro?” “It’s a mobile game. A mobile game like no other. It is said that the man that created it signed a pact with the devil himself…it is NOT for the feint of heart.” Billy turned and asked, “Can I conquer Balatro with you?” “No Billy, I’m afraid that isn’t possible. You see, your generation doesn’t possess the ability to play a game such as this. There are no safe-spaces, it’s just you against the deck. There’s no flashy 3D graphics, no blood, no gore, and no multiplayer. You would surely perish.” I turned toward the window, stared into the dark rainy night, and quietly whispered, “Balatro”..Denver CoderVersion: 1.4.1

Definitely the best game ive played on mobileIf you havent played this game yet ITS WORTH PLAYING and its much more fun not knowing how the game works when you first play it and learning the crazy high score builds later on This game is incredible, it doesnt really get old either like as you understand and learn all the different mechanics you get crazier ideas of how to get a really good high score It is incredibly fun to learn at the beginning and its fun to try and get the highest score possible after youve learned the game some (probably play tbe game before reading this) I managed to get a build with baron blueprint and mime and fixed my deck to mostly be steel kings and got a score of 3.306e19 and ante 16 and like i know of ways i could’ve gotten a higher score too (backtrack, red seals, invis, showman) and the mistakes i made (i took a early ecto that landed on a joker that wasnt good late in the run) and i wanna go back and try and get that build again so i can get a higher score Other than getting high score runs there are also stakes (which are like different difficulties) and challenges and you can start with different decks for slight variation in strategy.AshManCanVersion: 1.4.8

Game is amazing, but my save corruptedIf you have not, I would 1000% recommend playing this game. Everything about it is extremely engaging and addictive. That being said, somehow my save corrupted and I am completely unable to play the game even after deleting and redownloading. It may have something to do with me skipping the tutorials and closing the app before I finished my first run. I then did a few more runs and the compendium had a bunch of bugs. Jokers and cards I’ve used wouldn’t appear and the joker unlock message for “oops all 6s” would re appear for every hand that I played. I then went on to win the run before closing the app. When I tried to reopen it it gave me an error message saying it couldn’t load my save. Might be a very specific issue so I still recommend trying the game yourself, but I hope this issue gets fixed soon..Joker EnjoyerVersion: 1.4.1

I’m paying for Apple Arcade monthly almost exclusively for BalatroApple devs should really take a hint with the explosive popularity of this game. It’s not just the fact that the game itself is great, it’s also an amazing port. I understand that predatory in-game purchase models make more money, but a game like this or STS can drive new and lasting arcade subscriptions. Backpack Battles is an example of a game needs a port like this, instead of the borderline copyright infringing, pay to win, garbage that forces players to spend upward of thousands to see any meaningful endgame. There are so many apps just like this, that get to stick around because their predatory models bring in cash for Apple. Get more games like this in the arcade and I’ll probably never cancel my sub..An Uncommon AuraVersion: 1.4.9

Fantastic Poker-Themed Strategy Game!I’ve been a fan of Balatro since it was released on other platforms, and I was thrilled to see it come to the iPhone! The poker-meets-deck-building mechanic is brilliant, blending strategy, luck, and creativity. The way you can combine traditional poker hands with Joker cards to create powerful synergies is incredibly satisfying, and it keeps the gameplay fresh with each session. The iPhone version runs smoothly, and the touch controls make it easy to navigate and enjoy on the go. It’s perfect for quick sessions or when you have time to dive deeper into building the perfect hand. Whether you’re a fan of poker, deck-builders, or strategy games, Balatro offers an experience that’s both challenging and fun. Highly recommended!.Dan LathamVersion: 1.4.1

AMAZING GAMEI now own this on mobile, PS5, and steam. This is the greatest time waster I’ve ever stumbled across. It will seem impossible at first, so make sure to look up tips for beginners. Cash is king in the early rounds, so save up. Also, make sure to move your jokers into the right order. You’ll want ones that add chips all the way to the left, followed by +multiplier, then Xmultiplier. Also move the cards in your hand around if you have, say, retrigger first card. If you put a bonus card there(to the left) it will retrigger the bonus. TONS of strategy involved that I wasn’t picking up on when I first started playing. Now, I almost always make it to at least ante 6 or 7 with no problem..CityofcharlotteVersion: 1.4.7

Awesome game - issuesAwesome, completely engrossing and addictive game. I’ll leave the details to others. Issues: I have a ‘21 (I think) iPad Pro 11”. Plays like a dream. I also have an iPhone 15 Pro 256 GB running iOS 17.6.1. The Apple Arcade + version freezes constantly. Swiping to close the app and then reopening will allow the game to continue until it decides to freeze again. I’m talking 5 freezes in less than 10 minutes. I’m running the latest update of the game closest to this review date. It’s a shame the difference in experience between these two devices. One runs like butter, the other is an exercise in frustration. iCloud saves. I have yet to see the ability to pick up playing a game left off from one device to the other. This was absolute magic years ago, now it’s standard and common place amongst iOS and iPad OS games. Why is this not available here? Finally, I’ll echo others, but start by adding - the in game music is excellent, and the composers should be proud of that work. But an option to play your own music would be welcomed. Great game that registers as must play..WilcoghostVersion: 1.4.3

Deep game with deeper customization and possibilitiesI love playing this game, I love to get into a headspace when everything sequences together and you get a massive payoff. A couple features for mid-level and advanced players would be nice: A “prediction” mechanic that tells you your final score for a hand before you you lock it in. I’ve lost some runs due to being a few percentage points under the goal, and I could have tweaked my game a little to improve it. The end screen happens too soon: I’m unable to see my final joker setup, and it would be nice to be able to export the details somehow, to share or research effective builds. Likewise, an undo / try the last round feature (turning your game into a seeded game maybe - no official scores recorded), either on the game over or after a hand, to see how different combinations play out and to learn how to get out of sticky situations, would be nice. A great game that you can sink hours into and still be unlocking new tools, completing new challenges, and discovering new strategies, which is the ultimate compliment of a logic-based puzzle game..22samuraiVersion: 1.4.9

This game is so awesome it compelled me to write my first AppStore reviewBalatro was made for mobile. It’s perfect for traveling. 7+ hour trips fly by. A full run can take up to an hour if you’re anything like me, and if you fail it’s super quick to start back up. I’ve never played a game so easy to pick up, yet can scale in its complexity with the addition of a few simple rules. If you like challenging experiences with satisfying sound design - you’ll be hooked too! TO THE DEVELOPERS: I wish my account could link across my iPhone, iPad, and PlayStation! I understand the console-to-mobile connection must be difficult to accomplish, but it would be nice. Everything else is awesome, great job!.RutRoeWraggyVersion: 1.4.9

Caution: Addiction AheadLet me start by saying, I’d never heard of Balatro before it appeared on Apple Arcade. I’m not typically into poker or card games, but this one hits differently. It’s ruined my life (in the best way possible). 1. **You don't need poker knowledge to enjoy this game.** In fact, I’d say throw almost everything you know about poker out the window. Balatro has its own unique mechanics that make it feel fresh and accessible. Instead of relying on traditional strategies, you’ll find yourself crafting insane combos and using joker abilities that keep every round exciting. 2. **The gameplayq is incredibly addictive.** Whether it’s the strategic decisions or the thrill of building the perfect deck, I find myself constantly coming back for “just one more game.” The variety of challenges and the different ways you can approach each hand mean it never gets old. 3. **The art style and soundtrack are fantastic.** The game’s visuals are vibrant and quirky, which makes the whole experience feel lively and engaging. The music is catchy without being intrusive, and it adds to the overall charm of the game. It’s one of those details that make you want to keep playing just to see what comes next. 4. **The difficulty curve is balanced perfectly.** Each new stage introduces just the right amount of challenge to keep things interesting. Whether you’re a casual player or a hardcore gamer, Balatro offers a satisfying experience without feeling overwhelming. 5. **The Jokers add a whole new layer of strategy.** These cards can/will completely change the outcome of a game. They force you to think on your feet and adapt your strategy, adding an exciting unpredictability to every hand. The feeling of pulling off an unexpected win thanks to a well-timed Joker. So all that to say, this game is incredible and it's borderline irresponsible how addictive it is.MlotmusicVersion: 1.4.1

Great game for a thinker’s thinkerA card game that turns to strategy the further you go within a deck. Has reached a level of super funness for me, playing daily whenever I find a moment. Love the cloud saves of unfinished games so you can come back later. All the cards eventually intertwine with others to make the perfect combo of traits - thinking of consequence -positive & negative-throughout will get you past oogie boogie boss blinds. Very clever game and I high five whomever spent the time to make it so intricate and intriguing. Hope to complete it one day so I can start again hen again. Thank you oh mighty Balatroian… you rocked so I may be on a roll. Heyo!.ZackismeVersion: 1.4.9

Finally Gave In to Peer PressureI’m in my forties and rarely play video games anymore, mostly due to lack of time. When I do, it’s usually a word game at the end of the day. I kept seeing Balatro recommended… here in the App Store, on Reddit, on Steam, etc. I didn’t have any interest because I’m not a poker or solitaire player. But, I finally tried it on Apple Arcade and cannot put it down! While the poker-meets-solitaire analogy is apt, it also feels a little like poker-meets-Magic-the-Gathering. In any case, it’s an amazing, thoughtfully designed game free of ads and micro-transactions. A must-try, in my opinion, especially if you have Apple Arcade..Nthdesign-v2Version: 1.4.8

Not my genre of choice, but I’m still hookedI probably wouldn’t have tried this game if it weren’t for all the awards it’s been getting. I’m honestly not really into poker or the casino aesthetic, however this is one polished card-based roguelite. The charming pixel art, the snappy micro-animations, and the mesmerizing music all come together to create a very satisfying experience. My only wish is that it supported portrait mode instead of just landscape. Another potential downside is that it’s also very addictive. But thankfully, it’s a premium game and doesn’t have any freemium gatcha mechanics. Great work dev. You deserve all the hype..Gameboy5LifeVersion: 1.4.7

Please fix progress bug!I LOVE this game, it’s so addictive and easy to pick up, the gameplay, art, combos, jokers are all amazing. And seeing that number go up is so satisfying. But the major flaw about this game is that sometimes it doesn’t save your progress after completing a run, which is really frustrating, like I’m trying to get of the decks in the game, I have completed to runs with the red deck and the magic deck isn’t playable afterwards. I know that this bug is easy to fix, so please do so. Still love the game though, just fix that bug :).ShadowMario847Version: 1.4.9

Great Game with Terrible Saving IssuesI really love this game. It’s addictive and fun. It is actually a 5 star game in terms of game play. That said, the reason for my 3 star rating is that randomly, the game will not track/count your win. I have not noticed a pattern that would help me prevent this from occurring. I won 5 challenges that it tracked, and on the 6th that I won, it didn’t show on the menu screen that it had been beaten. This has happened several times in various game modes. The other issue is that it drains battery life like crazy while playing, but I could overlook that if the game would always save when I win. Please help fix this, and then I can give this game the 5 stars it deserves..IPad869Version: 1.4.7

I keep discarding!There is little more to be said about Balatro than what is already available on the internet, I’ve rarely gone a week without playing at least 10 runs since its initial launch, and decided months ago that I’ll be voting for Balatro to win GOTY if it’s nominated. However, I would love an option to alternate the positions of the ‘play hand’ and ‘discard hand’ buttons as where they sit now is remarkably intuitive for right-handed play if your express goal is to discard good hands. This is just a nitpick, I have zero complaints besides that and am sincerely thrilled to have it in my pocket at last. Thank you, LocalThunk and Playstack!.RickstapositionVersion: 1.4.3

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING MUST DOWNLOADI found this game randomly, started playing it and was blown away by how chill it can be when it makes you want to wreck your device. It’s a love/hate relationship. So much fun. It almost never gets boring, and you can turn down the master volume and listen to music while playing it. I took it as a personal challenge to master the game completely, and I see it will take some time. If you’re new to the game and can’t seem to win any runs, give it some time to learn the game and then you’ll win some. Please download the game cuz it’s so much fun..Demon PigeonVersion: 1.4.9

Hate Poker, Love BalatroThis game takes the hands and vocabulary from poker, the solo player from solitaire, and a mishmash of deckbuilding and roguelike elements and turns it into a beautifully addictive game. For the past several months, I've been playing this game religiously. My friends know me for it. My girlfriend watches me play it. I was deeply depressed for a few of those months and Balatro was the only thing I could derive pleasure from on many occasions. Every night, I fall asleep to videos of Roffle playing Balatro. I've only got 28/31 achievements. This game has consumed my life and I gladly allowed it to..Dingus_dongusVersion: 1.4.9

WORTH EVERY PENNYIf you seem confused like I did the first time I played Balatro, it’s okay. I have zero idea how to play Poker or Solitaire, but the in-game tutorial is very helpful and having a friend sit next to you while you play was super fun! having your Jokers all lined up to increase your score is extremely satisfying, and even the small things like the Earthbound-style background, the trippy music, and collecting all the jokers like Pokémon… just dial the dopamine from 1 to 100. If you don’t like the game, it’s not something wrong with the game; there’s something wrong with you..TheRealcgmVersion: 1.4.9

If life is meaningless, play thisIf life is meaningless, play this well-designed game! But first read or listen to Man's Search for Meaning, by Viktor Frankl. One of the ways I find meaning is by rehabilitating and tending the land towards greater biodiversity (and thus more resilience as climate changes). I got distracted from realizing this by M:tG, then WoW, Hearthstone, many other games, and momentarily by Slay the Spire, and if I was more hopeless I would keep Balatro installed. Within the paradigm of games as a (fleeting) source of purpose, five stars! (got to Ante 4, and can see how all-consuming this diversion could be) Within the paradigm of caring for the many generations to come, and honoring the efforts of those who came before us? Balatro is a waste of time and resources..KiwiWrenVersion: 1.4.1

Just downloaded TodayI love card games and I am always looking for something new. I am thrilled I ran across this one. So far I love it. I am learning how to use the Jokers, Taro, and other misc cards. I know they can increase my score I am just trying to figure out how. Learning how to use other features to my advantage as well. One thing I would ask is an option to make the #’s & letters on the cards larger for those of us who have a little harder time seeing. Also the text in the pop up boxes if they could be larger - an option for that. I hate wearing my reading glasses when I am playing games on my IPad..TafennerVersion: 1.4.3

Top Tier Game (& Highly Addictive)I NEVER write reviews for apps, as I’ve never come across an app that stood out to me——until I played Balatro. I was VERY skeptical at first, hearing that it was “too addictive” and a Game of the Year nominee; I couldn’t help but feel that it was being overhyped. That is, however, until I finally caved in and tried it out. I found myself dedicating hours of my time to the game, and the spin it takes on traditional card games is something I feel I’ve been waiting on for years without even knowing that I was. I highly recommend Balatro!.AbsauriaVersion: 1.4.7

Does not syncLeaving at 5 stars since this is probably a Game Center issue. I can see achievements on both devices (the least important thing works… wow), but all the card unlocks from one device are unavailable on the other (the only reason you’d want Game Center logged in anyway duh). I am not trying to sync a run, but seems very basic to expect the same unlocks to be available across devices when logged in. Very very basic Apple. Super basic so basic like basic cost of entry to bothering to pretend to run a gaming service. Very basic..VblingerVersion: 1.4.3

The BestBalatro is one of the best games Ive played in a long time, and is absolutely the best mobile game Ive played in years. It’s the perfect game — simple to grasp the basic concept, but hard to master because it has amazing and well-designed strategic depth. It translate PERFECTLY to touch screen devices. It has a ton of replayability, and best of all, it’s included in Apple Arcade for free (there is also a standalone version and I love that it doesnt push IAP) This game is amazing. Dont joker around — do yourself favour and go all in and download it. It’s a sure bet youll like it..Andy.wsVersion: 1.4.4

Lost everything but worth itI had everything. I was a successful businessman with a loving wife and two beautiful children, living life to its fullest. One rainy day I encountered a deranged homeless man on the street that was ranting about losing everything to a game called “Balatro”. Later that night, curious, I decided to look it up and try it myself, blind to the consequences that would follow. I neglected sleep, work, family, my entire life. Balatro was my life now. My wife and kids decided to leave me for another man, and I was kicked from what was my home. Years pass and finally my phone gives up on me, causing me to lose my final string. Wet, homeless, and sleeping on the street I started cursing and ranting about this cursed game, as a nicely dressed man looks at me with curiosity. That man was me. 10/10 would play again..ToastsstuffVersion: 1.4.8

BrilliantAmazing mobile adaptation of the game. Perfect for a wide range of players. Love it..James070809Version: 1.4.6

WowThis game made me realize that gambling is good and that i should become a gambler!.Jounathan the onlyVersion: 1.4.8

Addicted, but…… the fonts are a bit too small. Please improve the screen estate usage for better readability. Amazing game!.Alexandre_savardVersion: 1.4.2

PeakI left my wife for this game.Huehuemaster666Version: 1.4.8

Quite the amazing gameI found the game to be quite amusing. It took a while to understand how it worked, but after I did, I found that it required both skill, luck, and strategy. I have spent countless hours playing this game. It is quite a masterpiece. It is an intermediate game I would say, it’s not too bad to start with, but to get proficient at the game, it would take a certain amount of time and strategy. One of my favourite games of the year..Insightful-goose24Version: 1.4.9

Great, I'd add one final thingThis game is the definition of addiciting. The amount of different boosters and Jokers to collect, among other knick knacks, is staggering. You can really get lost in this game for hours, trying to beat your all-time best run. It's relatively easy to learn, and the introductory mission will pretty much tell you all the basics you need ot know - the rest will come quickly. I think the developers missed a really fantastic opportunity to include another level of depth to the game by introducing an overall currency; one that could be used to increase the odds of certain Jokers spawning in the shop. This would promote playstyles and 'builds', if you will. Which, I think would have been a fantastic way to create replay value. Overall, a fantastic game that I am positive almost everyone can enjoy..DutDutNSVersion: 1.4.6

Black tar heroinBlack tar heroin.イェ一スVersion: 1.4.9

Fire gameI lost my only child to jumbo, but that’s ok. ☺️☺️.NoodledeVersion: 1.4.9

Peak gameThis game has given me the opportunity to experience what it’s like to be addicted to crack.I eat starsVersion: 1.4.9

Jonkler ate my bala lunch :(He ate my Cavendish and gave me +4 mult.Meme approver ultimusVersion: 1.4.9

Best thing to happen to apple arcadeI used to tell ppl apple arcade is only worth the subscription to if you’re looking to pay for 30 different apps of solitaire. now i can say at least there’s balatro!.Selkie ♡Version: 1.4.8

BalatroStory, Music, Characters, Graphics, Gameplay, and Accessibility are all 10/10. one of the Best Games in exitance if you ignore Higher Level Stakes. If you don’t then this game is like a decent to strong 8 transition have you given this album a listen did you love it did you hate it what would you rate it youre the best youre the best hit the like if you like please subscribe and dont cry hit the bell as well over here next to my head is another video you can check out hit that up if you like or subscribe to the channel, draingang 4 life.DeadCellsEnjoyer2007Version: 1.4.8

Could I transfer my data to the Balatro that’s not with Apple Arcade?I’d consider buying the Balatro not part of Apple Arcade if I can keep my progress from this one. Is this possible?.The.BigChrisVersion: 1.4.8

Day destroyerI play this so i dont have to gamble in real life..Baie_Version: 1.4.8

Ah, Combining gamblingA wonderful game that combines gambling into a rich pixel art, wonderfully executed. Jimbo is a fun fello to be with -Mr mayonnaise.Mr. mayonnaise1234Version: 1.4.8

A GOATThis game is awesome. The concept of it seems strange from the outside, and to the un-initiated may not seem like a game you want to sink some time into. But if you think that, let me tell you, you are wrong, so very wrong. Balatro is probably of the best new games I’ve played in years. Trying to find a good game that works on the phone well or rather a game that is well suited for the phone is hard these days, you got games that belong on consoles and shoved into the marketplace, free to play that turns into pay to win garbage , and overpriced re-hashed, no imagination or heart non sense. But then there is Balatro, and maybe you have watched the video for it on the marketplace and have no idea what the heck your watching, cards and chips and blinking and blonking, let me assure you though this thing is tight and right. Because of the simplicity of what the base game is, it’s easy to get into, the better part of the game is just figuring out how the heck it all works together, like the tarot cards, planet cards, joker cards etcetera. Then once you know what your dealing with, you then realize this game is frigging genius and deserves the 12.00 price tag ( when I bought it ). Perfect as well for when you need to put down the phone and take care of something or if you leave it alone for a couple days , you can instantly and easily just pick up from where you left off. This game is chilled and relaxed, smooth like butter and doesn’t insist upon itself. Trying to explain to people what the game is almost impossible sometimes, and people will ask when they see you playing the same game for so long. Just tell them to buy the game and figure it out yourself, I got no time for you, just enough time to squeeze in a few hands of Balatro..WordFitterVersion: 1.4.8

Free with apple arcade, and an incredibly addictive gamePeak peak peak peak she sock on my buskin till i triboulet she perkeo on my cryptid till i red seal steel king.SaltedNuggetVersion: 1.4.8

This game is greatI don’t get how they managed to make a game that has only like five 1 star reviews on the app star and has over 3.5k reviews that is insane.8leafcloverVersion: 1.4.7

One of the Bests On Apple ArcadeVery addictive rogue-like card game, I would say I like it better than Slay the Spire.Xun RuanVersion: 1.4.2

Blind bugThé blind are the same every time this is really frustrating because it’s a really good game.GregoirelevraisVersion: 1.4.4

Almost PerfectThis is easily one of the best mobile games and I have way too many hours playing it, everything runs great and it’s so fun. My only complaint with it is no portrait mode. It would be much easier to play with one hand (disability doesn’t always allow 2 handed play) and portrait mode would allow me to more comfortably enjoy playing (: otherwise it’s really an incredible game!.Mrsbatista13Version: 1.4.9

PerfectIt was perfect, perfect, everything, down to the last minute detail.RustyPotatoVersion: 1.4.9

Gamble goodVery good.HfurbsifhdbejxydgdVersion: 1.4.9

Lost my progressThe game is fun and super addictive. Sadly I lost all of my progress when I installed the game on another device..CgphotoVersion: 1.4.9

AmazingMan this is so cool, just spent an entire science block playing this.BalatroLoverUquwydghsuwheVersion: 1.4.9

Good, but buggedThe game is great! However, there is this very annoying bug that happens where the game will stop registering inputs until you either tap multiple times, or you exit and come back into the app, and it can do this as often as once every minute or two, it’s really frustrating and I wish it would be resolved..TonyBloodCherryVersion: 1.4.9

New addiction unlockedBalatro is a live style.Diepro1987Version: 1.4.9

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Where are my ballsWonderful game. Triangle.@tty@)Version: 1.4.9

AddictingLove every run.RamtinmVersion: 1.4.9

Simple creative conceptRead great reviews and wasn’t disappointed. If you understand poker you’ll pick it up quick. Easily sink hours into refining your approach..IMcconacVersion: 1.4.9

Best time wasterIt’s a good way to waste time and have a bit of fun!.ThatLeafsFan67Version: 1.4.9

Best phone gameHave played on my Pc, Xbox and PlayStation so was only a matter of time I picked this game up on my phone to scratch the unnatural itch this game gives me.ChiefChezVersion: 1.4.9

Fun GameEasy to learn, fun to play! Highly recommend!.Max CawellVersion: 1.4.9

It's great!I like it a lot.Potato Guy3049Version: 1.4.9

Awesome game!I love this game very much, it is fun to play and replayable. I just don't like a few of its bugs, like sometimes not acknowledging that I beat the game in a certain stake, and having to restart all over again to unlock the next deck. Also, why do I have to not be in silent mode to hear sounds? I dont want to be bombarded with notifications just to listen to the music and addictingh sound effects..MiguMotionVersion: 1.4.9

Excellent jeuxC’est un jeux superbe..Daleck7Version: 1.4.9

The game of all timeThe game of all time.Yale P. NismouVersion: 1.4.9

So funTwo of my favorite games combined!, amazing.MysteriiCarVersion: 1.4.9

FunCan’t Get Enough.JohnPaul88Version: 1.4.9

Don’t Start or Never StopIt’s like vampire survivors, but it’s poker. Ok, it’s nothing like vampire survivors except for some vibes and aesthetics. Roguelite progression, lots to unlock. Start beating your head against the wall or avoid it at all costs. There is no turning back..Blaze PascalVersion: 1.4.9

Innovative take on DeckbuildingIve had this game for a while on pc and I was hooked. Now I can play on the go. The adaptation from pc to mobile is also particularly good..-Dean64-Version: 1.4.9

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Balatro+ Negative Reviews

MiserableI put approximately 10 hours into this, and I don’t think more than 20 minutes of that was fun. It was just a constant miserable experience. I was able to “beat” the game twice, and to extremely little satisfaction. It far too dependent on luck on the shop. Unlike most rouge like, you don’t really have any kept progression that makes a new run a more enjoyable. In fact, the more I played and learned, the more it seemed I was getting the most awful choices the game could possibly give me. I had a run where I never once saw a planet card appear in the shop, not ever. Which of course severely affected my ability to have a viable shot at winning. Often times you are refed the same terrible and useless jokers over and over and it just becomes too disheartening. You realize you’re wasting so much time and it all is about the luck of the shop draw. Zero fun to be had because it’s not really about skill past a point. Addicting? Sure. Fun? Nearly zero..CWTVUserVersion: 1.4.9

Balatro is excellent, but this port is buggy, and RNG feels more riggedLoved this game on the PC. The main issue with this version that makes this score so low is it failed to load my account on occasion, and just recently it corrupted my data altogether, forcing me to start from scratch. Once the game gets rolling, it’s mostly the same top-tier gameplay, but one frustration is the RNG, particularly with certain builds, feels more deliberately rigged. You build a deck that’s reliant on certain hands, and it works well for 3 antes before your needed cards stop showing up at all. Unless you play poorly for a bit, then it seems to give you pity super-hands to eek you to the next level despite clearly playing sub-optimally. Also, Free buffed jokers are I feel 50% unpopular/un-fun jokers, and 50% jokers that only last a few games. This is not like in the original, and makes skipping (already not a great strategy) a really bad idea..KoyasakoVersion: 1.4.8

Cloud sync and unlocks are still brokenI’ve played quite a bit, restarted several times, and was hoping the game-breaking bugs would be fixed by now. Even after deleting it from all my devices, deleting my cloud data from iCloud, and starting over with a fresh install of 1.4.5, I have to relaunch the game with Wi-Fi turned off just to get past the “Loading Cloud Save” screen. I frequently will complete a blind on a new stake and receive the notification that I unlocked a new deck, the deck will still be locked. I’ll buy new jokers, but they won’t show in the collection. My save state doesn’t transfer between my iPad and iPhone (which is strange, since it used to a few weeks ago). It’s so disappointing. I love this game and have played it extensively on Steam, but this version is just broken. A game based around progression whose progression system literally does not progress is not fun..Lee🩶Version: 1.4.5

Outstanding game, disastrous cloud savesThis game is phenomenally well designed and addictive, the gameplay is great and the sound and art design are fantastic. HOWEVER, the developers have failed miserably at implementing a simple cloud save solution. If you open this game on multiple devices, be sure to close out completely before switching - the game will overwrite your save with the least-updated instance. EVEN WORSE, if you uninstall/reinstall on an iPad for instance, and have 82% completion progress on iPhone - everything goes back to 0. My Game Center achievements are still there, but my progress in an outwardly completionist-minded game is totally gone. The developers solution has been to “only play on one device”. To that I say - maybe fix your game before porting it to a new platform - especially one in which iCloud already freaking exists..SubatomicTemplarVersion: 1.4.3

Whats all the 5 stars for and where are they from???So I usually don’t write reviews but, when I first saw this game I thought that it was going to be fun. When I started playing it though, I was instantly bored and convinced that the 5 stars was a bot. I played the game for 3 days trying to see whats so good and I just found it like poker and poker only. We all know how actual poker works and it’s alright. But this, I played it and the rules were pretty complicated. The second time playing this it wanted me to score 2,000 points. I don’t know if there was some sort of glitch in the system or what so ever. But all I know is when I tried to get 2,000 points, It only letted me get up to 999. I kept trying again, and again and again but no matter how hard I tried it wouldn’t let me go about 999 points. Don’t waist your time on this game it is not worth the 3 days you play it..$0mę0ņêVersion: 1.4.7

A flat, non-emergent experience with very little in terms of player agencyI want to love the game, but there are some major flaws in the game design. As others have pointed out, there is absolutely no real progression and there’s no meaningful choices to be made outside of which cards to play. Most choices boil down to ‘Gee, do I want a higher or lower multiplier?’. As you play, you’ll start to get the familiar feeling that the game is designed to not be beat. This is why winning has a subdued effect on players, the one reason that kept them playing has been conquered and there’s nothing else to do except generate more random numbers and not win another 10-10,000 hands. Add the fact that you give absolutely no rewards that can be used in game and you end up with a very flat, non-emergent experience with very little in terms of player agency..Thanks_fartcopterVersion: 1.4.9

Syncing destroys all progress, bugged if using multiple devicesDO NOT USE MULTIPLE DEVICES. I love this game, but it's heart breaking to win two decks after three days of being terrible at it. I was using it on my Macbook and my iPhone just fine, but opening it on the iPad destroyed all progress. The Cloud Save refused to sync with my iPhone/Macbook on the iPad, which showed up as 0% progress. Instead, when I went back to my iPhone/Macbook, those devices synced with then iPad, and now I have lost all progress...Great game, but upon looking at the resources available for this game, the developers are not warning their users of this known bug. This issue has been occuring for months, well before release, and after release: it is not even mentioned specifically in their Twitter as a buyer-beware..LaurenhasforceVersion: 1.4.3

Where are my wins?In the past couple days I have gotten 2 wins. I have screenshots and achievements to show for it. The first time I continued in endless mode and the second time I did not. And don’t worry it was NOT a seeded run. When I get out of the game it congratulates me on unlocking a new deck. Then I go look and I have nothing. No wins..no unlocked deck..nothing. I tried deleting and reinstalling the app but that just made all my collections go to 0%. Glad to know that when I get a new iPad I’m just going to have to restart the game from scratch anyways. I give up. Fix the tracking of wins and what’s the point of logging into Game Center if it doesn’t work across multiple devices? This game is great but this is all super disappointing and won’t be playing anymore until something is fixed..Nikolai3893Version: 1.4.7

Serious bugs with Achievements and Play DataI wish I could rate this version of Balatro well but there are some terrible bugs currently. 1. I’ve won multiple runs including the tutorial run and my profile shows no wins. Play stats in general are wrong. 2. My previous play through unlocked new decks but upon coming back none of them are unlocked. This includes a few jokers, tarot cards, etc. 3. When you unlock something during a run the game repeatedly tells you endlessly that you unlocked that thing. For example, I unlocked a joker and about every 5-10 seconds I get notified again. If I then unlock more things I get notified repeatedly about both things until the run ends. It’s very annoying. I have this game on steam and none of the bugs I’m reporting here appear on the Steam release. Overall the games mechanics and play loop I love but you can’t screw up progression mechanics and save data on a rogue like otherwise playthroughs are meaningless. I wanted this on my iPhone because I can’t bring my steam deck with me all the time. Currently not worth playing in its current state..HatOnAFoxVersion: 1.4.8

Not debugged properlyIt s a nice game but it s full of bugs. If you throw your iphone by the window when your win is not registered correctly then don’t play if you don’t have apple care..Christ ( le vrai)Version: 1.4.2

Way too much luckAll in the title.SpeedviolinVersion: 1.4.9

Well made, pretty boring.I’ve heard a lot about how addictive this game is. While it is well made and the animations are slick, the game is quite boring. It’s just a rougelike card game. There’s really nothing special about it and is insanely repetitive. Playing poker hands over and over with various buffs is not what I would consider fun “gameplay”..SadSapperVersion: 1.4.3

The best card game I’ve ever playedThis game is not only the best card game I’ve ever played but one of the best rogue like games I’ve ever played.K2xjVersion: 1.4.9

Achievements not registeringWhile I love this game I’m quite frustrated with the fact it is not registering when I win stakes. The game is also will not register achievements I have gained example being I received the award for finding lol of the planet cards but the collection shows I’ve only found 11/12. If these bugs were takin care of this is a 5 star game..GDocherty83Version: 1.4.9

Too Small For Phone ScreenI absolutely love this game on my PS5 so I was excited to see it on iPhone but everything is so small and hard to ready. The GUI needs to be rethought for the phone version to avoid eye strain. I don't have a tablet so imagine this game works for the iPad but definitely not on my iPhone 15 Pro Max..StecnetVersion: 1.4.9

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