Welcome to another post here in the community.
As you can see, I've recently been dedicating myself a bit to creating content outside my usual niche of #Animes and #Mangas. That is, I'm trying to expand my access to other curations and readers for my posts. So, Iâve been diving into the game Splinterlands and its entire ecosystem within Hive itself. Iâve been playing for a while now (probably just a full month), and Iâve already seen a lot of good stuff, but also some things that get in the way of playing regularly. So I decided to write my point of view here in a straight and honest way for those thinking about joining or who are already playing but want to better understand if itâs worth the daily time investment.
First of all, let me say: Splinterlands is good, fun, and full of potential. However, itâs not the kind of game that glues me to the screen all day long, you know? Iâll explain why, pointing out some aspects I think could be improved to make the game more addictive and Iâm not just talking about making money, but really keeping the player engaged through gameplay and experience.
Every day, we do the same things: build a deck, jump into daily battles, complete quests, check out new cards...
But that gets repetitive quickly.
The game has a lot of cool stuff, but the battle dynamics are always pretty much the same it doesnât really change much. I enjoy games that offer a more varied flow, constant surprises, new challenges, and a different reason to come back beyond just the rewards. In Splinterlands, the experience tends to become a bit monotonous. Of course, for those who enjoy strategy, building decks is great but not everyone has the patience for that every day. Anyone who follows the game market knows that the secret to keeping players hooked is fresh content and events that give good reasons to log in daily. Splinterlands gets updates, yes, but I don't see much that makes me go âwowâ often.
The game could launch more exciting seasonal events, weekly challenges that shake up strategies, alternative modes⌠That would help create that daily urge to log in different from just âdoing the routine.â
If you donât invest heavily, your progression can be way too slow.
Maybe thatâs my case?
Buying good cards costs money, and farming rewards by playing daily isnât as fast as other blockchain games promise. That can be discouraging for those who donât want to become pros or spend significant amounts. The feeling of âspinning your wheelsâ without quick progress is something that lowers daily engagement. And that matters because the daily grind depends on the feeling of advancement.
But hold up...
Iâm not just going to talk about the negatives. Splinterlands does have qualities that make me come back every day.
The idea of earning cryptocurrency or NFTs that are actually worth real money is a huge motivator. That gives it a flavor we donât get in regular games. When players realize their time can turn into cash, they build a discipline to play daily at least to avoid losing what theyâve already earned. And of course, thereâs the community aspect. You can find awesome people and content about Splinterlands in the #Splinterlands and #Praetoria communities.
In the end, Splinterlands is a good game with solid differentiators, but itâs not the kind of game that keeps you glued to your PC or phone 24/7. It has its space, especially for those who enjoy card games and blockchain, but it falls short in delivering that daily experience you feel like you just canât miss. Sure, a lot of people play daily and love it and thatâs totally valid. I just think itâs important to be realistic about the reasons why the game doesnât grab you that hard, especially for new players.
If youâre looking for something that makes you go âI canât stop playing,â you might end up a bit frustrated. But if you like strategy games, active communities, and a chance to earn real rewards, itâs definitely worth trying and fitting into your routine.