After reaping unexpected success on both consoles and PC, the controversial card game ‘Balatro‘ also will extend its addictive mechanics to the universe of mobile devices. Through a publication made on social networks, its developer, LocalThunkconfirms that the iOS and Android versions, They will debut on September 26thLuckily for iPhone and iPad users, the release will be included in the Apple Arcade subscription system on the same date. That is, Anyone with an active account on the service will be able to access the full titlewithout the need to shell out a single cent, or deal with micro-transactions.
Addictive combination of poker and roguelike
Along with the debut date of ‘Balatro’ on the mobile spectrum, the publisher PlayStack has published materials from the editions intended for these devices. Here we highlight the conversions applied to the format, which promises the public the Possibility of enjoying card challenges anytime, anywhere. Something that will undoubtedly impact the productivity and normal life of many more people.
Released in February of this year, ‘Balatro’ is A seemingly simple game, but it hides great complexityUsing poker rules, roguelike elements and multipliers, the format challenges players to deal with a series of modifiers to achieve the minimum score needed to advance through the different challenges.
Object of criticism
Since ‘Balatro’ made its debut and began devouring the time of its players, it has received a lot of criticism for its format, but its creator insists that The program is not intended as a “gambling experience, nor is it intended to promote circumstances involving luck”To demonstrate its intentions, it has taken measures to prevent bookmakers and casinos from obtaining a gambling license, even in the very distant future.
From the outside this might make 0 sense but I hate the thought of Balatro becoming a true gambling game so much that when I recently created my will I stipulated that the Balatro IP may never be sold or licensed to any gambling company/Casino https:/ /t.co/svKdhgjjm4
— localthunk (@LocalThunk) August 6, 2024
In a message posted on X (Twitter), The developer says he hates the idea that his game could open the door to the world of gambling. To prevent this from happening, He has established – in his own will – that intellectual property can never be sold or licensed to companies operating in the betting sector.The creator acknowledges that it may be a controversial decision, however, he guarantees that the stipulated terms are within the law and a team of specialized lawyers ensures that they are respected after his death.
A game with gambling problems
All these movements are partly due to the problems that it has been fomenting since its release. Shortly after its release, ‘Balatro’ was blocked in some stores following a multitude of lawsuits demanding a rating changewhich came about unexpectedly. At all times, the creator has had to reinforce his speech by claiming that, despite being a card game, his project “It has no element of chance, nor does it involve real money”.
Coming to iOS and Android at the end of September
One thing that is undeniable is that, despite being based on concepts of apparent simplicity, ‘Balatro’ has been a huge success since its debut on Steam, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and it will surely attract another multitude of users with its adaptations for iOS and Android. It has recently celebrated its 2 million units sold with the launch of a free updatewhich adds content from ‘The Witcher’, ‘Dave the Diver’ and ‘Vampire Survivors’, among others.