At first, I wondered if I could enjoy a game where almost all my teammates are useless. After 20 minutes, I had adapted to the idea of keeping a team of characters alive, who often seemed more obstacles than allies.

Master Healer Kale is an incremental game that puts you in the shoes of a healer on a vital mission. Your task is to keep a group of characters with skills as varied as ineffective alive.

Gameplay of Master Healer Kale with Useless Party
Kale healing a useless party

A large variety of skills and upgrades

The large variety of skills and upgrades available in the skill tree offers a wide range of playing approaches. You can focus on improving your healing skills, increasing your teammates' damage, or balancing both aspects.

The game is very short, completing in about 5 hours

The game is very short, completing in about 5 hours, which makes the price of 4.15 EUR seem a bit excessive.

Gameplay of Master Healer Kale with Useless Party
The skill tree offers a wide range of upgrades

Pros

  • Wide and varied skill tree
  • Slight and effective humor
  • Strategic decisions in upgrades

Cons

  • Short duration for the price
  • Specific strategy not intuitive in the final levels
  • Occasional crashes during combat
7.5

Verdict

Master Healer Kale is an incremental game that offers a unique experience with a touch of humor. Its varied skill tree and strategic decisions keep the interest, although its short duration and some technical issues may disappoint some players.