Sign up
Search
Advanced search settings

Search only in certain items:

Search results
All (280)
Content
People
Apps
Books
Orbs
Movies
Music
Podcasts
Shows
Tabletop Games
Tech
TV
Video Games
YouTube Channels
Videos
40x40

Peter Shephard (2822 KP) rated Star Saga in Tabletop Games

Feb 22, 2021  
Star Saga
Star Saga
2017 | Miniatures, Science Fiction
9
9.0 (1 Ratings)
Tabletop Game Rating
Dozens of miniatures (3 more)
Great detail
Great looking system
Customisable and adaptable
A couple of miniatures are slightly too flexible (minor damage) (1 more)
Limited replayability without going "alone"
Initial impressions and first play
I managed to pick up a copy of Star Saga by Mantic, initially because I wanted the accessories more than the game.

I opened the box and was blown away by the quality and quantity of the miniatures as well as the accessories. We are talking dozens of characters with great sculpts, as well as the doors and consoles etc which look fantastic (and to get these alone is a significant cost). Additionally, you get a couple of dozen deck tiles, which are perfect for many sci fi miniatures games, and can be used separately to the in-box missions, if you wanted to go it alone/freestyle for other players.

I watched one of the Play Through videos on YouTube, and decided to try it myself. The rules are pretty clear and easy to follow, and it does help that the first 2-3 suggested moves are spelled out in the rulebook.

The first mission is a 1-2 player mission; you can literally play the game on your own, and there is enough flex in the Nexus (read- GM) cards to give an unknown quality to the game. Controlling one Character only, it is fully meant to get you used to the game.

First time I played, I rolled poorly (with 4 dice, usually failing to hit, or having my hits blocked by armour/scenery) and eventually got swamped by lesser minions. The second time I tried it, I managed to get through to the objective and complete it; having said that, the first loss was still useful as it meant I could see what impact damage and wounds had on the character.

The second mission is a larger mission, controlling several characters with different rules, with locked doors and more enemies - the rulebook also suggest if you have 2 copies of the game, to play the 1st and 2nd missions at the same time - although I actually think there is enough pieces to play the 2 together from the one box with minimal adjustment (maybe a slightly shorter corridor, for example).

In short, although it doesn't have the same "freeflow" as something like the old gem Warhammer Quest, it is close, and is a great sci fi dungeon crawler. There are also lots of expansions, but I need to defeat these bad guys first...
  
40x40

Entertainment Editor (1988 KP) rated Twilight Struggle in Tabletop Games

Mar 7, 2018  
Twilight Struggle
Twilight Struggle
2005 | Modern Warfare, Political, Wargame
9
7.7 (3 Ratings)
Tabletop Game Rating
The Struggle Is Real
Generally when someone in the board game community talks about a “thematic” game, there is a particular archetype they’re referring to–the science fiction or fantasy themed game with minis, elaborate artwork, and the promise of action, narrative, and adventure. Twilight Struggle does not look this kind of game. It’s set in the Cold War, has a functional but not flashy art design, and provides cardboard chits instead of plastic miniatures. However, Twilight Struggle is perhaps the most thematic game ever made.

Critic: Marc Davis
Read the full review here: http://thethoughtfulgamer.com/2017/03/05/twilight-struggle-review/
  
40x40

Sam (4 KP) rated Hereditary (2018) in Movies

Jun 20, 2018  
Hereditary (2018)
Hereditary (2018)
2018 | Drama, Horror, Mystery
3
6.9 (64 Ratings)
Movie Rating Watch
Set design (0 more)
Length (1 more)
Pacing
After reading the amazing reviews this movie was getting, I had to see this. Sadly, I was left checking my watch, waiting for something to happen. Half this movie could have been cut and it wouldn't affect the pacing or the plot. There is a spooky atmosphere towards the end but not enough to chill me. This is the third movie but A24 studios I've seen and all suffer from the same fault. The only positive point i can make is the set design - comparing it/making it look like the miniatures that frequent the movie
  
40x40

The Marinated Meeple (1848 KP) rated Blood Bowl (Third Edition) in Tabletop Games

Mar 28, 2018  
Blood Bowl (Third Edition)
Blood Bowl (Third Edition)
1994 | Fantasy, Fighting, Miniatures, Sports, Wargame
8
8.4 (8 Ratings)
Tabletop Game Rating
Variable player powers (each player has different strengths and weaknesses) (3 more)
Good Basic Strategy in blocking, making tackles, and passing the ball from player to player
Your players evolve from match to match, they get better and they can also get hurt.
Miniatures (can be painted any colors you like)
Luck based rolls with some mitigation (1 more)
I hope your good at prioritizing what you need to do on a turn.
Just a damn good time. Fantasy Football with Orcs, Dwarfs, Lizards, Giant Rats, and much much more
This is a game about patience and if you can handle bad luck. ther is fun in losing, and fun in bad rolls if you understand it upfront... this is not the kind of game you play to win, but you play to have fun, and some of the fun is in watching you opponent fail miserably, and then you on the very next turn do the same thing. or you pull off a miracle. Both happen all the time. This is a head to head game, so play with people you like and have a good sense of humor. And it helps to have a beer to cry into when the first roll of your turn goes very wrongly. It will... I promise, but it'll happen to the other guy too. I've had this game since I was a kid and I've played in Leagues, it has a cult following. hence all the miniatures and video game versions out there. there are also website where you can play for free if you go looking for them. This game was very much ahead of its time, and still holds up. The sheer amount of customization in this game is amazing, and people are always doing amazing tings to dress it up and bling it out. just google "blood bowl miniatures painted" and see some amazing paint jobs.
  
40x40

Beetle Rider (341 KP) Mar 29, 2018

Great game!
40x40

Andrew Furlong (14 KP) rated Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979) in Movies

Sep 27, 2017  
Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979)
Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979)
1979 | Action, Mystery, Sci-Fi
7
6.4 (25 Ratings)
Movie Rating Watch
A more cerebral take on the franchise with lots of interesting ideas (2 more)
Amazing production design. Great miniatures and sets. The refited Enterprises is still quite possibly the best looking ship in all of Trek
Jerry Goldsmith's fantastic score
Moves at a snails pace. There's a reason people call this the "motionless picture" (1 more)
Characters feel kinda lifeless. They aren't as interesting as in the show despite being played by the same actors.
Interesting, but uneven
The Motion Picture is very much an acquired taste. Some will love it's slower, more cerebral approach, while others will find it boring and inert and neither interpretation is wrong.