Nine months later, its still the best game that Ive played this year.

Sure enough, I was drawn back in.

Y’all, what is this pricing?

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I could pay part of my rent with this.

It doesnt gain anything from a crossover with Balatro.

Thats besides the point, though.

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And now Balatro is on mobile.

It makes perfect sense.

The game works beautifully on mobile devices, and the port has been adapted perfectly for touchscreen controls.

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Press and hold to remind yourself of card effects.

Drag cards over to combine them with Arcana.

The problem is, now I have easier access to Balatro than ever before.

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I played most of my PC Balatro on the Steam Deck.

For sitting on the sofa, the toilet, or in bed?

Great, while the battery lasts.

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Commuting on the train?

I take my phone everywhere with me, however.

And now, I have Balatro.

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To be perfectly honest, I couldnt even count.

Im pushing Two Pair and Spades on this run.

Balatro just works so well.

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Its also a refreshing mobile experience.

But I worry that having such easy access to Balatro may ruin my life.

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Im worried my daughter will think of Jimbo as more of a father figure than me.

I dont know how to escape this spiral of torment.

I see Jimbos smile in my dreams, or are they nightmares?

I know what I have to do.

But before I throw my phone into the Mersey, Ill play one last round.

A quieter year for triple-A made room for indie games to make some noise.