When Balatro launched in early 2024, I had absolutely no interest in playing it. My friends did nothing but sing its praises, the internet told me it was the must-play game of the year, and every day when walking back from the shops I’d see my neighbor playing it – I’m not weird, he just always has his curtains open. After a while, the Balatro fever died down, and I figured it would become yet another critically acclaimed indie I just don’t have the time for.

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