WTMG’s Leo Faria: “I am not exaggerating when I state that Balatro is a masterpiece of a game, a bonafide achievement in gameplay design. A single developer was able to take the core principles of poker, add in a ton of roguelike elements on top a brand new gameplay loop, and come up with something so addictive it will possibly ruin your productivity at work. This damn thing is basically a virtual drug. Its so simple, so inviting, and downright impossible to put down. Congratulations, Balatro. You may have ruined my work schedule, but you sure made me smile all day long.”
Source: N4G PC Review – Balatro (PC) | WayTooManyGames