Slay the Spire 2 probably still has at least a year left in early access. Mega Crit's deckbuilding roguelike might not be as beloved as its predecessor yet, but it has one of the biggest concurrent player counts of all time, and its developers are continuously balancing and updating the game.
Launched earlier this year, the game just received its biggest update yet, with two new game modes—Blitz and Dread—plus new buffs, nerfs, events, and a brand-new character: The Fool. After a few hours of testing, players are convinced that Fool nerfs aren't far off, with some describing them as "absolutely busted."
The Fool is a bard with a bow. They use arrows for their standard attacks, but can call on the power of tarot for exceedingly powerful moves. One, shared on Reddit, has a cost of 0 and deals 3 damage for each floor traveled. It has to be exhausted, but late in a run, you can potentially deal upwards of 60 damage without spending any energy. They also have a Power card that plays the least expensive card in your hand at the end of your turn.
The character is an awful lot of fun to play,...
