Wild Card

Wild Card is a game that stands out from classic Asian RPGs developed by Square. It doesn't follow a traditional story-driven approach, instead focusing on quests that are not connected by a narrative arc. You play as a nameless character with no background information, and the only plot development is through your own progress with the quests.

Gameplay revolves around playing cards, which represent locations, characters, inventory, movement, and more. When you start the game, an enigmatic woman named Maria asks you a series of questions to determine the cards in your deck. Your character then begins an adventure in a town, where you can interact with other characters and receive quests.

Quests are fulfilled by choosing corresponding cards when encountering people or objects. You can buy weapons and equipment, as well as engage in turn-based combat against enemies by selecting cards from your deck. As you gain levels and strengthen your character, you progress through the game in a traditional RPG style.