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Card Shark – reviews and rating

Card Shark has an average rating of 75% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics are divided – the best rating was given by HardcoreGamer (4.5/5), the worst by Game Informer (6/10). The game was released on May 3, 2011 for PC, Nintendo Switch and macOS. Metacritic score is 80, players on RAWG rate the game 77%.

Updated

What critics praise
„In fact it’s that humble acknowledging of what it’s demanding of the player — let alone all the fine details to keep track of — that Card Shark successfully side-steps as a result.“
What critics criticize
„Card Shark offers an intriguing premise, but constant tutorials and tedious gameplay drag down the fun.“

Game info

Release date
May 3, 2011
Platforms
PCNintendo SwitchPS3PSP
Genres
CardAdventureSimulationIndie
Developer
Nerial, Laughing Jackal
Publisher
Devolver Digital
Age rating
ESRB: Everyone 10+
Average playtime
3 h
Reviews count
2

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FAQ

What is the rating of Card Shark?

Card Shark has an average rating of 75% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics are divided – the best rating was given by HardcoreGamer (4.5/5), the worst by Game Informer (6/10).

When was Card Shark released?

Card Shark was released on May 3, 2011.

What platforms is Card Shark available on?

Card Shark is available for PC, Nintendo Switch and macOS.

How long does it take to beat Card Shark?

Players on RAWG spend on average 3 hours playing Card Shark.

Is Card Shark worth playing?

Mostly yes. Card Shark has an average rating of 75% – it is a good game, but with some flaws. However, critics' opinions differ a lot, so it is worth reading the individual reviews.

What games are similar to Card Shark?

Games similar to Card Shark are for example Legend of Mana, LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4, Minecraft, Shovel Knight and Diablo 3.

Statistics

Critics consensus

Divided critics

Spread of ratings
30 percentage points
Standard deviation
± 15,0
Best rating
4,5/5 HardcoreGamer
Worst rating
6/10 Game Informer

The distribution of rating

Number of reviews in rating ranges (%)

Ranking

  • #282 of 661 games released in 2011 better than 57 % of games
  • #15 of 26 games released in 2011 on PC better than 44 % of games
  • #4 of 5 games released in 2011 on Nintendo Switch better than 25 % of games
  • #50 of 88 games released in 2011 on PS3 better than 44 % of games

By the average of all reviews

Comparison of ratings

  • Critics in this language2 reviews 75%
  • Foreign critics2 reviews 76%
  • MetacriticMetascore 80%
  • Players (RAWG)7 votes 77%

How players rate it

  • Exceptional 29 %
  • Recommended 57 %
  • Skip 14 %

7 votes · RAWG

Reviews

4,5/5
HardcoreGamer Jun 2, 2022
In fact it’s that humble acknowledging of what it’s demanding of the player — let alone all the fine details to keep track of — that Card Shark successfully side-steps as a result. Avoiding any such risk that its delivery is in anyway pretentious or otherwise insurmountable. It’s one thing to craft a game of such high stakes, but credit should be given to Nerial themselves for ensuring you seldom feel...

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