When it comes to downloading a game for our iPhone or iPad, we look at the App Store, but we normally go to the free section, unless we want a specific one, so we are rarely going to pay for a game we don’t know, however, there are thousands published, and one has caught our attention.
Today we’ll look at the most expensive game in the App Store’s top 100 paid games. We understand that it should be the best, since it’s among the most downloaded, and on top of that, it’s the most expensive, right? We’ll see if it’s really worth it.
Balatro, the most downloaded card game
Balatro is a card game that combines the mechanics of poker and solitaire, but with a very unique approach. It’s not just about making good hands, but also about taking advantage of a huge variety of wild cards and items that completely change the game.
The main objective is to advance through different levels until you reach the “boss blind,” a challenge that will test your ability to create powerful hands and make the most of the resources you unlock. Throughout the game, you can encounter more than 150 different wild cards, each with unique effects that affect your cards, your score, and even the rules of the game.
Balatro stands out because no game is the same. Plus, everything is accompanied by a beautifully rendered pixel art visual style, full of detail and personality. It’s captivating because of the fun of experimenting, trying out combinations, and seeing how far you can go with each attempt.
It has a 5-star rating in the App Store, which, considering it has thousands of reviews and is a paid app, is quite unusual, so we understand it’s truly addictive. It costs €9.90, which seems a bit steep to us, although we’re talking about the most expensive app on the App Store, so it’s only natural.
