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Doomlings Mythlings Expansion spices up the inter-turn moments
The Doomlings Mythlings Expansion is all about playing out of order and building non-specialised decks. The Mythlings Expansions is one of a bundle of 'booster pack' style expansions available for Doomlings. In this case, it includes 16…
Ironhive is all about sacrifice for the survival of the city
Ironhive is a deckbuilding, engine-builder all about building a city and surviving a dying world. A deck- and engine-builder, Ironhive has you trading up citizens for buildings and resources to keep your city strong and to survive a dark,…
Best “Light” World War II board games to commemorate the 80th VE Day
War has never been a particularly lightweight topic, but it remains an important one. Human beings are fascinated by conflict and as a result, the global wars of the 20th Century remain some of the most popular themes for both board and…
CarGo! – Car Gone?
In CarGo!, you and your co-op buddies are tasked with delivering goods from location to location, with a goal of selling a product for profit. Make enough profit and you’ll earn stars that will unlock more levels for more silliness. You’ll…
I Have No Mouth and I Must Scream is a Sci-Fi Nightmare No-One Is Ready For
I first became interested in I Have No Mouth and I Must Scream about ten years or so ago when it had its first re-release on Steam (having originally been released almost thirty years ago on MS-DOS). I didn’t persevere for very long when I…
Wandering Galaxy is the next app-driven crossroads game from Plaid Hat Games
It’s been a long time since the first Crossroads game — Dead of Winter — was released. Since then, this choose your own adventure style system has been through a number of iterations, with settings that feature living toys, anamorphic…
Evolution: Another World is fun and pretty, but flirts too closely with extinction
It seems completely natural — excuse the pun — for board games to use natural history as a theme. The slow pace, the thematic concepts and the general appeal of animals and nature just seems to be a great fit for the medium. But what…
Nif Nif – Piggin’ lovely
Those familiar with Slay the Spire will know exactly how Nif Nif works. You go from node to node, taking on basic enemies or elites using attack and defence cards. When you aren’t doing that, you’ll be visiting shops or dealing with events.…
Repose – Old Internet
There’s an interesting tale to unravel here, and whilst a lot is presented to you by the occasional character you’ll meet, blanks can be filled in by finding notes left lying around. I won’t go deeper into the plot, but suffice to say it’s…
Wanderstop – Put the kettle on
There’s a lot to unpack in the story, and I feel that a lot of people, particularly in my age bracket, will get something from it. You have elements of loss of youth, acceptance of failure, and what I felt was the concept of mid-life…
Azul Duel takes the classic formula and transforms it to a tense head-to-head experience
Back in December 2017, the original Azul wowed the boardgaming world with its simple gameplay and beautiful yet straightforward components, and even became our best light to medium weight game of the year. Since then, Azul has spawned…
Thorgal blends adventure with clever tile placement mechanisms for a satisfying experience
If you’re a fan of Portal Games' Robinson Crusoe, then perhaps their latest release — Thorgal — might also appeal to you. This solo or cooperative game charts the adventures of a lesser known Belgian cartoon hero (the titular Thorgal), but…
Atomfall might just be the Bioshock of 2025
Immersive Sims like Thief, Deus Ex and later Bioshock and Dishonoured used to be some of my very favourites. First person games with non-linear ways to make your way through large, complex levels — often driven by a compelling narrative.…
Commandos Origins offers a long awaited return behind enemy lines
The original Commandos was one of the smartest, best looking and most innovative games of its time. Back in 1998, there was practically nothing like it, but in the nearly thirty years that have followed, various remakes and remasters of…
Amerzone is a fitting tribute to a much loved writer and designer, Benoît Sokal
When Amerzone landed in my inbox, I could hardly believe it. Not only was it only just a few months ago that Microids published a plush, incredibly well-crafted remake of the thirty year old Empire of the Ants, but now they’ve gone ahead…
Best Equipment for Video Podcasts
Want to start a video podcast but don’t know what gear you need? Good audio and video gear can make your podcast look professional and keep viewers interested. Picking microphones, cameras or lighting can seem confusing at first. This guide…
Doomlings rewards selective evolution with victory
Doomlings is a quick-play set collection game that plays out through several ages, with each player evolving their own little beasty to score big come the final sunset. We actually wrote about Doomlings about three years ago, when Jupiter…
SpyGuy Fantasy is a path-based race with an eye spy twist
Spy Guy's latest outing is into a fantasy setting that's quite often explored on the boardgame. Rather than Pizza and Traffic Cones, SpyGuy Fantasy has you collaboratively searching out Potions, Coins and Arrows. Before I start, I should…
Obstacle Overdrive is offroading in a child’s messy room
Where Micro Machines was a scrappy arcade rally title, Obstacle Overdrive is arguably the MudRunner of the toy driving games. Obstacle Overdrive is all about one word, GRIP. Well, it's also about toys, specifically when you'd get all of…
The Backrooms 1998 – This makes me feel old
Lost and alone, you find yourself stalked by a horrifying monster that seems to link to your past. The only option is to solve the riddles within to try and find a way out alive.