expired Posted by Discombobulated | Staff • Nov 26, 2021
Nov 26, 2021 10:19 AM
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expired Posted by Discombobulated | Staff • Nov 26, 2021
Nov 26, 2021 10:19 AM
Gloomhaven Strategy Board Game
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5% back with Amazon prime CC brings it close to $80.
I've heard good things but I haven't actually played the game and at $80 I'm still hesitant to pull the trigger.
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It really is a puzzle game in an RPG skin. This is readily obvious when playing at higher character class levels and higher scenario difficulty levels. If you play to your perception of your character instead of playing to the class' mechanics the game won't be fun (and you will be liable to misinterpret the rules as several are counterintuitive to RPG players).
Gloomhaven is a huge game (also hugely in need of a storage solution). It is filled with fiddly bits and the mechanics, for the large part, are a novel and refreshing experience. It does have some roughness (some classes are not as polished, the narrative is rather lacking, many of the item cards are just not worth choosing (while some should just be stapled to every class). It is also a huge time investment -- expect it to take over a year to complete if you only play once a week.
That said, it really is a good game and worth the money even at the normal Amazon price and a no-brainer at this price. HOWEVER HOWEVER HOWEVER, it is a game for a stable gaming group that is willing to dedicate the time to finish at least the main storyline (the side scenarios are often better mechanically than the main scenarios BTW). If you don't have the time or a stable gaming group, Jaws of the Lion (though simpler) is the product to invest in.
Gloomhaven can be played solo (you just control at least 2 characters).
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