First off, the name change. While the Adventure Card Game is definitely inspired by the physical version, it's not exactly the same thing. It uses a lot of the same ideas and mechanics, but it's not a 1-to-1 parallel. Given how much recognition the physical version has within the realm of tabletop games, there was probably a push to give it a little bit of a different brand. Disappointing that they won't be the exact same game, but if Asmodee Digital has done a decent enough job of translating some of the mechanics into the digital version, it still should be fun.

The main idea behind the game is that you construct a deck comprised of things like characters, equipment, and beneficial effects in order to guide three heroes through a preconstructed encounter deck. In other words, it's you vs a deck that plays itself. When playing with a buddy, each player constructs their own deck and chooses their own set of heroes. The game encourages table talk between allies so they can best plan out their strategy, and basically draws the line at having the players show one another their cards (in more formal tournament settings; when playing at home with a friend, anything goes!) There are a variety of encounters to play through, and more have been added over time via card packs.