Balatro Developer Creates Surprise Roguelike Hit With New Perspective
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Balatro's creator intentionally avoided playing other roguelikes like Slay the Spire while making their game to have a fresh perspective.
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The main influence was Luck Be A Landlord YouTube videos, which inspired the non-fantasy theme and roguelike structure.
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The developer has never actually played Slay the Spire despite frequent comparisons.
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Balatro became a surprise hit, selling over 500k copies in 10 days, exceeding expectations.
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A recent gambling accusation from a ratings board was disappointing given lack of standards for actual gambling games.