Note: I deleted my old review because with so many updates since last Octobers release, it was simply too out of date to warrant an edit. So here is a new one, reviewing the game as of V1.10, released today!

Chaos Reborn is a hex based, turn based, card based strategy game where you are a wizard and you have to kill the other wizards. This is done by casting spells which can either summon creatures to attack other creatures and wizards, cast magic attack spells to kill almost anything, or create growth spells that hinders mobility. You'll soon learn that different creatures have different strengths and weaknesses, far too many to list here but you'll learn them.

You have a choice of what kind of game you want to play - if you love managing risk and playing with lots of RNG, there is Chaos Mode. This is the mode that was not only the only way to play the original, but was the only mode when the game was in development, so it has a strong following from many of the core players. It's also my favourite. Basically, every spell has a % chance of being cast, and there are many factors that can affect what that % is going to be. Stronger spells have a lower chance of being cast than the weaker ones. Killing creatures also has % chance, based again on many factors but the main one being attack + defence of the creatures in combat.

In v1.8, a new mode was introduced called Law Mode. Law Mode is a more standard affair, a lot of the RNG is stripped away for players who are not comfortable with playing with a lot of RNG. So, instead of % chance of being cast, spells have a mana cost to being cast. The more powerful ones are more expensive than the less powerful ones. Combat is also very different - everything now has Health Points, and the amount of damage dealt is influenced by attack + defence of the creatures in combat.

In amongst Law and Chaos Mode, you have two ways of playing (so much choice!) - Classic or Equipped. Classic gives all wizards the same bodygear and staff with equal stats for a truly level playing field. Equipped mode however gives you the chance to be creative, allows for customisation and creates far more exciting games - you get staffs and bodygears that have special features and particular alignments to certain spells, and so allows you to customise your wizard based on your play style.


But wait, there's more! There is an Offline Mode where you can play offline games and a single player campaign. There are also some tutorials. Use these to familiarise yourself with the game first before jumping into Multiplayer.

Multiplayer offers up to 4 different ways of playing - PvP Matchmaker (Friendlies and Ranked), PvP Private Games with your mates, Online Realms (with ally and invading options, where you can help your friends or fight them), and the all new Duels mode - jump into a 1v1 match to win Forge crystals so you can build your own staffs and bodygear.

But wait, there is EVEN MORE. There are social ranks - so at the end of each month, if you've met certain criteria, you level up to a new rank. Apprentice is your base rank - which goes up to Lord, where you can offer yourself up as a Lord defender for a King and his realm - which goes up to King, where you can make your own Realm, and then up to Demi God and God, which I understand that in the future, you can create guilds and tournaments, but no details on this as of yet, which has disappointed some, certainly those who participated in the Kickstarter, but hasn't bothered most (at least, that is the impression I get).

So is the game any good? In a word, yes absolutely. It looks gorgeous, it sounds good - it's easy to play but difficult to master. Lots of stats to learn, lots of spells to choose from, great community, and above all a lot of fun. I highly recommend Chaos Mode as that is the most exciting, but if you don't like its outcome dependancy on RNG, there is Law mode that may be more to your taste.

However, the game does suffer from minor balance issues here and there. Also, the tutorials don't do a fantastic job in selling the game as well as it could. Plus, personally, I think the offline campaign is boring as hell. However, Julian and the Snapshot team do their best to address the most serious issues with regular updates, which now and again come with new features. And yes, there are still issues.

But overall, yes I sing the praises much of this game, but 900+ hours and still enjoying it everytime I login, I have much to praise. Great game, highly recommended.

This is my favorite game in my library... I didn't think much of it when I first saw it on sale, or when I read the mixed reviews (at the time), but after each session I still yearn for more. Everyone I have chatted with in the community (which is the nicest one I have came across) all said the same thing more or less- that this game is enjoyeable enough to keep you continually interested in the game.

This game oozes maturity, class and strategy. You can tell it was designed by oldschool seasoned developers. I took the next day off work after i bought it, so thats the review in itself i guess.

The online play is seamless and sports a very helpful community. It begins with a tough fun tutorial training session to get you summoning, zapping, and using your sneaky wizard brain, then you jump straight into your online character, duels, RPG mode, co-op, xp and LOOT. Did i mention loot?

The game feels fully polished already, rare for a newish steam game. Its a bit of a hidden gem right now, get on it.

- Friendly, active, and a fast growing community.
- Developers work with the community.
- Wicked graphics.
- Balanced meta.
- A lot of customization, and tons of possible wizard setups / builds.
- 2 way, 3 way, 4 way, 5 way, 6 way, 2v2, 2v2v2, 3v3 battles.
- Ability to create your own armor and staffs in the forge.

This game is awesome, guys! It has many options.
The base situation is simple. You have cards and you can summon or enhance summons, yourself even. There are two sides. Law and Chaos. If the scales tip to one side, those spells become easier to cast and the opposite remains the same. There is Law and Chaos mode. In Law mode, you work strongly with mana and outcomes are much more predictable. In Chaos Mode however, which was earlier in the game, you have chance to summon, chance to hit and chance to die! (Or be victorious.)
There is duel mode, where you can play equipped, so that you have a Bodygear and a Staff and Talismans to enhance them. The talismans range from casting an extra "spell" having in the random deck of yours certain cards and buffing the summons too! Or yourself, I always add this, because you can be a badass mage, who kills a dragon!
These are the rules, no complication, just pure fun! I wouldn't add more, hoping that more of you read it.

This is a gem. The gameplay is great and tactical. The art direction is amazing. I bought it on sale but it is worth the normal asking price.

I've been waiting for this game all my life. If you like turn-based strategy, you will love this.

Play the tutorial, but skip the single-player campaign. Jump straight into multiplayer, duels (short) or realm (long). The community is great, and will help you out with anything you need.

Absolutely worth buying at full price.

best game for playing with buddies. a modern chess, much better than card games.

The game recieved a rework after the initial release. Many things was changed, most importantly RNG is now manageble.
Visuals and audio are still very nice, community is friendly (cause it's small). If you had a bad impression about the game in the past - give it another try now.

I have only been playing the game a short time, but I can tell already it's going to be a keeper because it's just so addictive! The gameplay is so strategic and usually I have the attention span of a goldfish and give up playing these kinds of games, but Chaos Reborn really grabs me and keeps me coming back for me. The tutorial is thorough, there is a single player campaign and a multiplayer one and they have just added duels and the forge for crafting your own weapons and equipment. The community are really friendly and helpful too. Highly recommended!