Gloom Review
Life can be difficult, unfair, and depressing at times. Some believe these moments help us properly appreciate the good however, in Gloom, they serve the greater purpose of providing the backdrop for a fantastic story! Played with unique, clear cards Gloom combines solid gameplay with great social aspects totranscend the gimmick and provide an original and enjoyable experience. Your goal, in Gloom...[Read More]
Gloom
Gloom is a game for two to four players who each are given control of an eccentric family. The object of the game is to lower the self-worth points of the player's own family with cards that cause negative events, eventually killing them. At the same time, positive points are played on opponent's family members. After one family is completely killed off, the player with the lowest Family Value (th...[Read More]
Takenoko Review
A long time ago, in an Imperial Court far, far away (unless you’re reading this in Japan, of course)… Diplomatic relations between Japan and China are finally on the mend after a long period of civil unrest. To demonstrate China’s peaceful intentions the Emperor has gifted his Japanese counterpart a Giant Panda Bear – a sacred animal viewed as a symbol of peace. It is a wondrous ...[Read More]
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
You are Geralt of Rivia, mercenary monster slayer. Before you stands a war-torn, monster-infested continent you can explore at will. Your current contract? Tracking down Ciri — the Child of Prophecy, a living weapon that can alter the shape of the world.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Review
First introduced in Andrzej Sapkowski’s novels, the rich lore of the Witcher series immediately gained my admiration and respect. With a deep, detailed world, fully realised characters, and exceptional story, it provided a lore ripe for video game adaptation. CD Projeckt Red took on this task and not only managed to encompass the lore and “feel” of the books – they made two...[Read More]
Robots & Rockets Review
Every so often, I chance upon a game whose simplistic appearance belies its strategic potential – where simple yet well implemented mechanics make for an experience both enjoyable to play and strategically enticing. Games such as Sushi Go, No Thanks, and Coup, for example, earn themselves a regular spot in my play rotation for this very reason. Well, now I can add Robots & Rockets to thi...[Read More]
The Witcher Adventure Game
The Witcher Adventure Game takes players on a journey across the world of The Witcher, a detailed world, rich in lore and characters, fleshed out by Andrzej Sapkowski's famous series of novels, and honed by The Witcher video game trilogy.
The Witcher Adventure Game Review
As a huge fan of both Andrzej Sapkowski’s books and CD Projekt Red’s video games I couldn’t wait to get my hands on The Witcher Adventure Game. I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect but had faith Ignacy Trzewiczek would stay true to lore and not produce a lemon. Positioned somewhere between the novels and the video games The Witcher Adventure Game pits two to four players a...[Read More]
Adventure Time Card Wars
Card Wars is the most epic card game found in the Land of Ooo! Now you can battle just like Finn and Jake to decide who will be the Dweeb and who will be the Cool Guy. And don't forget to Floop the Pig!