
Review · RPG · iOS
Earthcore: Shattered Elements - Epic Card Battle Game (TCG)
By the LumiKin editors
Reviewed: 05 Jun 2026
iOS
Tequila Games · 2015
LumiScore
57/100
Good
Growth (BDS)
51
Risk (RIS)
35
Daily limit
60min
Age guidance
T
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.80 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.13 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.35 | |
Earthcore: Shattered Elements is a highly strategic and creative card battle game that challenges players with complex tactical decisions and deck building. Its innovative Card Crafting feature fosters creativity, while ranked PvP and special events provide an adaptive challenge. The game encourages critical thinking and problem-solving through its risk-based battles and strategic depth.
Design risks
| R1 | Dopamine pressure | 0.57 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.39 | |
While Earthcore offers deep strategic gameplay, its competitive PvP nature and special events may introduce some dopamine manipulation through variable rewards and the potential for social comparison. Although the game explicitly states 'NO paywalls' and 'No microtransactions', the inherent design of competitive card games can encourage extended play sessions. The 'dark fantasy' theme and ESRB T rating suggest mild fantasy violence.
Heads up
- Monthly spendTypical real-money spend by engaged players: $0–0/mo.