# VoC: The Beasts of Burden — Discover an RPG built of cards

> Card-based RPG adventure with tabletop game mechanics and a unique visual style. (iPhone/iPad app by SQUARE ENIX.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voc-the-beasts-of-burden/id1642253592 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [SQUARE ENIX](https://appshunter.io/developer/300186801)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Card, Role Playing
- Price: $11.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 8 App Store ratings · 9 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 1.7 GB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, European Spanish
- Released: 2023-03-22
- Data updated: 2026-09-06
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voc-the-beasts-of-burden/id1642253592/reviews.md

## What is VoC?

Voice of Cards, a series inspired by tabletop RPGs and gamebooks told entirely through a medium of cards, is now available for smartphones! Enjoy a truly unique gaming experience from the minds of YOKO TARO, Keiichi Okabe, and Kimihiko Fujisaka, developers of the NieR and Drakengard series.

■Gameplay
Just like during a tabletop RPG, you're guided through the story by the game master as you journey through a world where all the field, town, and dungeon maps are depicted as cards.  At times, the outcome of events and battles may be determined by a roll of the dice...

In Voice of Cards: The Beasts of Burden, you can seal defeated monsters in cards and summon them during battle as monster cards. Monster cards are ranked up to 5 stars, and as you progress through the story and move to new areas, you’ll be able to get higher-ranked cards.

■Story
In this world, there are creatures known as monsters. Humans have long been in conflict with these beasts.

One day, a secure underground village is destroyed by monsters, and a girl loses her home.

A young boy appears before her amid the chaos and takes her hand, leading her above ground for the first time.

Having lost everything, the girl sets out on a journey with the boy, where she learns about the world and goes on to obtain something precious...

*Voice of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars Chapter 0, Voice of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars, Voice of Cards: The Forsaken Maiden, and Voice of Cards: The Beasts of Burden can be enjoyed as standalone adventures.
*This app is a one-time purchase. Once downloaded, the entirety of the game can be enjoyed without purchasing additional content. Cosmetic in-game purchases, such as changes to the aesthetic of cards and pieces or the BGM, are available.
*You may find that the gamemaster occasionally stumbles, corrects themselves or needs to clear their throat, in order to give you the most immersive and true to life Tabletop RPG experience.

[OS Compatibility]
iOS 16.0 or higher

[Applicable Devices]
iPhone 8, iPad (7th generation), iPad Air (3rd generation), iPad mini (5th generation), iPad Pro 10.5-inch, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation), iPad Pro 11-inch (1st generation) and higher

## Key features

- Card-based world and map exploration
- Dice rolls for event and battle outcomes
- Collect and use monster cards in battle
- Rank up monster cards
- Standalone story-driven adventure
- Cosmetic in-game purchases

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $11.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mama Avatar | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Cage Board | $0.99 | one-time |
| Melody of reincarnation | $1.99 | one-time |
| Decoration of Those in theCage | $0.99 | one-time |
| Story Collectors' Dice | $0.99 | one-time |
| Aid Table | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pixel Art Set | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mama's Collection Set | $4.99 | one-time |
| Handbook Pattern | Free | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #164 in Top Paid · Card (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (9 of 9)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voc-the-beasts-of-burden/id1642253592/reviews.md

### 1/5 — fix your ingame store bug

*2025-04-19*

Been months

### 5/5 — 開けない

*2025-01-18*

何度試してもアプリが起動しない、アプデもこない

ですがカスタマーサービスに連絡したところ丁寧に対応の方を行っていただき無事復旧しました。
対応ありがとうございました！！

### 1/5 — 開けない

*2024-08-14*

iOS17.6.1で開いても黒画面のまま動きません

### 5/5 — Great Game! Hidden Gem!

*2024-06-30*

Sad to see negative reviews due to technical issues. This is a great game. I have purchased all 3 and love them greatly. 

Quick and easy to pick up and play. The auto save helps when you have to abruptly close out. 

The story is really neat and I find the battle difficulty to be well balanced. 

Screen doesn’t rotate, but it has to be played in landscape mode and does it really matter if the camera notch is to the left instead of right? No!  It does not.

### 5/5 — ゲーム自体は面白い

*2024-05-30*

オフライン環境でもプレイできるようにして欲しいです。

### 5/5 — Great Game! Simple but fun design!

*2024-03-17*

The game is simple and straightforward. It has a wonderful and great voice acting by the game master. The game is short only taking about 12-15 hours. My only complaint is the skill upgrade system that requires you to catch monsters based on rng. However, there is no need to upgrade skills and all skills can be purchased at lv. 1 from a shop by the end of the game. Just jump in and enjoy the story! That is what this game is truly about!

### 4/5 — まだiCloudへの保存不可

*2023-12-29*

アプリをアンインストールすると、データがすべて消えてしまうので注意。

### 3/5 — オフライン対応を求む

*2023-08-21*

オフラインでプレイしようとしたらネット接続を強要されて オフライン環境でプレイできなかった… こういうゲームはオフラインでも出来ると思って買ったのに

### 1/5 — No Audio

*2023-03-23*

The game is bugged and has absolutely zero audio. Max volume, sound enabled in the game settings, nothing. iPhone 14 Pro

## Frequently asked questions about VoC

### What is the gameplay like in Voice of Cards: The Beasts of Burden?

Gameplay mimics a tabletop RPG where the world, towns, and dungeons are presented as cards. Battles and events can be influenced by dice rolls, and players can collect and use monster cards.

### Can I play Voice of Cards: The Beasts of Burden offline?

The application is a one-time purchase, and the entirety of the game can be enjoyed without additional content, suggesting offline play is possible after initial download.

### Does Voice of Cards: The Beasts of Burden have ads?

No, Voice of Cards: The Beasts of Burden does not contain advertisements.

### What is the price of Voice of Cards: The Beasts of Burden?

The game is available for a one-time purchase of $11.99.

### What are the age restrictions for Voice of Cards: The Beasts of Burden?

The app has an age rating of 9+, making it suitable for younger players.

### How often is Voice of Cards: The Beasts of Burden updated?

The latest version is 1.1.0, and the last update was on May 29, 2023, indicating relatively frequent updates.

### What devices are compatible with Voice of Cards: The Beasts of Burden?

The game requires iOS 16.0 or higher and is compatible with iPhone 8 and later, as well as specific iPad models like the 7th generation iPad and later.

### Are there any in-app purchases in Voice of Cards: The Beasts of Burden?

Yes, cosmetic in-game purchases are available for elements like card aesthetics, game pieces, and BGM, but these do not affect gameplay progression.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.1.0 — 2023-05-29

Bug fixes

### 1.0.1 — 2023-03-25

Adjust texts on the App Store.

### 1.0 — 2023-03-23

No release notes.

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