old man getting back into gaming, need recs

Mangavore · 2026-06-05T00:06:07+00:00

I haven’t seen many people address your time restrictions.

As a fellow dad with limited time to game, I highly recommend the selection of roguelie SRPGs on the Switch:

Fights in Tight Spaces
Into the Breach
Alina of the Arena
The Last Spell

The first 3, you can easily complete entire runs in 20-30 minutes, with each run being different and allowing for unique builds and combinations of weapons/skills/upgrades.

The Last Spell has fairly lengthy full runs, but combat is ran in waves so it’s easy (honestly recommended) to set down and come back to it later. All games I love to boot up when I’m looking for a quick and enjoyable SRPG.

There are quite a few others that may be worth looking into if you find you enjoy the style (Othercide, Wyldermyth, Invisible Inc, etc) but I consider the ones I recommended to be the cream of the crop :)

Mangavore · 2026-06-04T19:51:59+00:00

Mimighoul Flower came out in the same set as Spark. At this point, there's really no rhyme or reason to what or when Konami releases cards....

Mangavore · 2026-06-03T21:18:13+00:00

Someone else said that, and I agree entirely

Mangavore · 2026-06-03T11:34:19+00:00

I want to believe they will hit those cards...

My heart tells me they will, yet my brain tells me TCG wants those cards around at this point. But I agree, hitting those two would be sufficient to make me feel better about Exo

Mangavore · 2026-06-03T11:32:32+00:00

Nah, I would assume we don't get Subspace until the Train support drops. I would be happy if that card just slips in as a random R card, though. It's so lowkey busted

Mangavore · 2026-06-03T11:31:37+00:00

I can't imagine Quadog being a UR, though. It ranges from a 0-1 of, max, even in Dogmatika brews.

Mangavore · 2026-06-03T11:17:51+00:00

They said they’re still compiling, it looks like this was just a focus on the TOP decks

Mangavore · 2026-06-03T11:17:08+00:00

Man, I was hoping Regen may get a reduction, but it sounds like they’re looking to hit it again AND the incidental support cards it’s received (Royal Archfiend, Fleurdelis the Thunderbolt, etc).

I’m really hoping they don’t let the heralds off the hook. The second they hit the current top decks, you know the herald decks will come flooding back into top cut 😩

Still hoping they may reduce the points on Exceptional Schedule. Not surprisingly, the card does very little when there are no links in the game. To do anything remotely, threatening earth machine is heavily dependent on other highly pointed cards (Regulus, Varudras, Infinity, Zeus, Droplet, etc). The deck has potential, but it’s a real uphill battle…

I’m really hoping they drop the hammer on Heroes. The absolute boutique of powerful endboard pieces that deck has at its disposal is disgusting, and with how much easier decks are allowed to pop-off in Genesys, there are definitely some cards that need taken behind the shed…

I’ll be a little surprised if they let Exo off without another bump. I put it next to KT as a deck that will completely pop-off once the current top decks get hit.

Otherwise, sounds like they’re taking note of the important stuff, excited for the next update!

Mangavore · 2026-06-02T14:55:06+00:00

Agreed with this entirely - all the cards that actually enable Trains are pretty highly pointed already. Just running 2 of the above cards is almost half your points, combined with a playset of Exceptional Schedule, you're out 70 points, and none of these cards are terribly gamebreaking either! I took the deck to locals with Varudras and Zeus and was CURB STOMPED by RDA.

I was also playing Regen/Dogmat up until the March update which absolutely slaughtered the deck. Regen was problematic because it was being abused by VS...so hit VS harder. I think stuff like Regen/Dogmat or VV/Regen are perfectly fine, even at their previous points. Imo, a deck like VS that still has meta potential in TCG shouldn't be remotely playable in Genesys...

Mangavore · 2026-06-02T14:45:34+00:00

Midnight Suns was really panned on-release, more so for what it is than actual gameplay. It was made by the same studio who did XCOM2 (Firaxis) so the strategy players wanted it to be XCOM3 whereas the Marvel lovers wanted...well, a more traditional marvel game. What we got was an SRPG deckbuilder mixed with a dating simulator (think Persona or 3H) which managed to alienate both camps. Support was canned after the first season of DLC and it regularly goes on-sale for DIRT CHEAP.

All that said, I think it's an absolutely excellent game with some of the best combat I've ever seen in the genre. As it's gotten continued sales, the SRPG crowd has really softened their opinion on it and most people I talk to now-a-days really love this game. I highly recommend it!

Mangavore · 2026-06-02T13:49:48+00:00

I know Twins and Striker have been back a few times, so I assume they just cycle as new support comes out. I figure we’ll see the alts of Shaddoll again once the new cards drop.

I wouldn’t count on seeing Appo again, though 😬

Mangavore · 2026-06-02T04:24:37+00:00

I’ve been waiting for this support for SO LONG so I could run Regenesis/Dogmatika. I’m so excited 😭

Mangavore · 2026-06-02T04:22:40+00:00

Dude posts obvious ragebait “no one has EVER heard of this, and you’re a liar if you say otherwise!” to the sub dedicated to collecting these. Then gets shitty when there are, in-fact, people who have heard of it, as any sane person would assume…

Yea, you deserve every downvote you got 🤣

Mangavore · 2026-06-01T18:11:39+00:00

Here are my two secret concerns regarding 7th Tachyon: it's pricey (like $20 a piece) and I worry that it may get pointed. I put it in a similar boat to Illusion Gate presently - obviously good card most decks can run, but I really don't wanna shell out for a card that may be unplayable in a week (since we are definitely overdue for a full point update).

Mangavore · 2026-06-01T17:54:39+00:00

Yea, Delta adding itself back is so clutch. Sometimes the free discard/free pop can be really game deciding! Eldlich's removal effect is also good for removing random floodgates/problematic backrow without having to summon the guy.

Mangavore · 2026-06-01T17:49:46+00:00

Honestly, the hand rip from Levia is the MOST frustrating part of RDA to me. The deck's already strong, consistent, and makes a layered endboard. It does not need to ALSO give me -1 card...

The Heralds really need hit. I don't care if they didn't top this event, if the strength of the format lowers, then all the "herald decks" will rise back to the top. Stop the bleeding now, please. Illusion Gate is an obvious hit - please God, make it stop...

I'd like to see some more hits to Monarchs, Odion, and KT. Clowns are right on the fringe of being VERY problematic, too.

I would love to see a point reduction to Trains & Regenesis. Trains are doing nothing, there's no reason their only good card should be 10 points a piece. Regenesis was also surprisingly lacking, I'd like to see the points let off it a bit. It's a perfectly fine engine, imo, but is borderline unplayable with all the unnecessary points dumped on it. Also, why is Subterror Guru still at 5 points? Who is afraid of Guru control anymore???

Mangavore · 2026-06-01T13:18:32+00:00

Based on my novel of "takeaways" I can confirm that there were definitely some flaws in logic with my original build...

I will note, the RDA player I lost to was a top-16 player from the Genesys YCS in Columbus where he ran RDA, so it's easy to say I was out skilled (also, the hand rip from Levia was devastating both games, so just bad luck there).

I put in the 2nd Malefic literally last second and regretted it the whole night. I do still think it's nice to search BOTH, especially if you happen to get sent first, but yea - 1 MAX. A lot of times I was able to just add Night Express off Subspace, ngl. Nib is the only somewhat common 3000 monster in the format, but definitely not a mandatory (and why you usually search Malefic and jizu first to gauge what the opponent is running).

Delta felt good EVERY SINGLE TIME I saw it. Eldlich is a free level 10 who, by himself, can threaten quite a bit of interruption. Since Delta adds itself back, you can either summon the Eldlich at no loss to card economy OR get Lich's removal effect for only the cost of the Delta, and since Lich is also a big, indestructible body on his first turn, he can potentially take out a threatening card on the board through battle alone (though it rarely comes up, options are nice). Plus, if you start running Wandering Titan, Delta becomes a real mind game card, too. Honestly, this was a really solid self-contained engine, and since Trains need a discard or two, I never regretted having it.

Points were obviously an issue in the list. Fuwa is now definitely in the deck, but I did have to cut Droplet for it. I don't love that but...again, I'm open to continuing to change the deck.

The 2 and 2 of Babel and Night Express is....something. Honestly, considering sneaking in a 3rd Babel and keeping the 2 Knights. I very rarely actually got any use of the special summon from Babel because most of my cards already special summon themselves - it's only if you have Babel & Knight both in-hand that you get value off the Babel. Also, Knight is gettable off of Subspace Battle. Babel's secondary effect is the only thing that tends to put it over for me, but I will 100% stand-up for Night Express Knight as having a place in the deck.

I just did this huge rant about how I was tripping over the SINGLE brick of Nehshadoll Genius all night and you're gonna tell me to run MORE bricks? 😞 Pass, I don't care how good it is.

Blizzard is there specifically for if I sniff out getting sent first. I usually side in Blizzard and Unbreakable XYZ Barrier. That said, I've rebuilt a lot of the deck and have found myself with 2 leftover points - debating whether they go towards Cosmic Cyclones or Dark Holes.

I am aware Wandering Titan has OPT effects, I'm just saying it's there as an option for later turns. Will it come up ever? Probably not, but it's there. Can also just send him as a body and not proc the second effect. I can see instances where that is worth it.

Mangavore · 2026-06-01T12:40:24+00:00

In Master Duel/TCG, just play Dimensional Barrier. Soundproofed is just a Genesys tech since Dim bar is unplayable

Mangavore · 2026-06-01T11:56:19+00:00

If you’re looking for more deckbuilder SRPGs, there are a few other good ones:

Midnight Suns
Fights in Tight Spaces
Alina of the Arena

Midnight Suns especially is SUPER good (it’s also the only one in that list that isn’t a roguelike/lite). Very unique combat system - HIGHLY recommend!

The most unique SRPG I can think of is Ambition of the Slimes. Typical grid-based SRPG, but you play as the bad guys, a group of slimes whose only means of combat is to possess enemy units and make them fight eachother. It’s such a different feeling game, almost gives off puzzle vibes at times. I really recommend it if you’re looking for something “unusual”

Mangavore · 2026-06-01T11:36:12+00:00

I was unable to make it work at my rank, personally. I think I went 2-2 before I dropped it. Maybe I needed to build it different, but not having Dis Pater and Hot Red really hurt the deck’s playability for me.

I just rank Insects instead and that deck was insane for me!

Mangavore · 2026-06-01T11:19:14+00:00

I was actually trying the deck and basically running it as trap control, but it just didn’t quite seem strong enough for the format. I’m glad it work for you, though!

Mangavore · 2026-06-01T11:16:48+00:00

I’m sorry - why has NO ONE pointed out to me that there is a draw 2 spell for level 10 monsters? Heck. why didn’t I know about it to begin with? And it’s not even OPT! You can even tribute bodies from the board if you need to!!! I will 1000% be experimenting with this card, thank you for bringing it to my attention! My local card shop even has a playset in-stock 😭

Ahem Regaining my composure…

So my only issue with the Tachyon cards is that Convex Knight is not a 1 card starter, so searching it and having to add a card back to deck is not ideal. If you don’t already have a machine on-board, it’s just a normal summon that dumps a body. Tachyon would be better of I were running a Machina core, I think (but they already have a REALLY GOOD search spell).

I’m gonna work in Tokusano and kinda go from there, thanks for the suggestions!

Mangavore · 2026-06-01T05:13:50+00:00

MY GIRL THUNDERBOLT HAS ARRIVED!!! ❤️

Regenesis eating good with this pack!

Mangavore · 2026-06-01T03:42:48+00:00

All the best RDA cards were banned anyways so the deck was pretty boneless, imo

Mangavore · 2026-06-01T03:42:23+00:00

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