Balantica

Balantica is a card-based journey in which you manage the hope of twins by assigning cards to each side of a scale. Keep their hope balanced and meet each trial’s despair threshold to preserve the scale’s health; if it runs out, the journey ends.

Balance the twins’ hope

Cards add hope to the side of the scale belonging to the twin they are assigned to. If the difference between the twins’ hope grows too large, the scale tips and its balance falters. If it tips completely and you cannot restore balance, the scale loses health. The scale also loses health if you fail to gather enough hope to surpass a trial’s set despair value.

After each trial, the scale’s tilt affects the twins’ relationship. Strong Rapport makes it easier to build hope, while Conflict makes it harder.

Build your deck

Cards assigned to the twins can have effects beyond adding hope. Plan your deck around the synergies between those effects, while accounting for cards that can only be assigned to one twin.

Choose your route

The path to the altar, the journey’s final destination, branches at crossroads. The twins meet various individuals and face unexpected situations along the way.