While Kamifuda has gameplay resembling competitive CCGs, it is strictly a singleplayer experience. It has lore explaining why NPC versions of spells are stronger and the player canonically travels back in time upon losing so he can build a deck to specifically counter what the current opponent is throwing at him. There are many interesting mechanics to deal with and are multiple methods of overcoming most challenges. After many complaints of the game being too difficult, the developers added an easy mode.

The story takes place at a magic school for folks who are pact-sworn to eldritch entities. There are plenty of social interactions with fun banter along with unsettling encounters with the school's dark secrets and the occasional creepy tale of eldritch lore from Evy. While certain events are time limited, time only advances when clearing story events and you can complete everything before advancing.

As someone who enjoys CCGs, comedy, and unsettling stories involving elder gods from beyond the stars, I thoroughly enjoyed my time with Kamifuda.