"collector"

2024 · Card Game / Strategy

Pokémon TCG Pocket successfully condenses the trading card game into a mobile-friendly format with streamlined rules, gorgeous card art, and a daily pack-opening ritual that nails the collector's dopamine loop. The simplified combat creates fast, satisfying matches that capture the TCG's strategic essence without its complexity barrier. The energy system for card acquisition is restrictive, trading functionality was slow to arrive, and the simplified rules limit competitive depth for experienced TCG players.

2017 · Shoot 'em Up / Gacha

Azur Lane is one of the most generous gacha games on the market, with a collection system that lets free players build impressive rosters without constant frustration. The character designs are the clear star, and the sheer volume of content keeps long-term players engaged. But the gameplay underneath that collection layer never evolves into anything demanding, and autoplay turns most battles into background noise. It's a collector's game first and a strategy game second, and how much you enjoy it depends entirely on which of those two things you came for.