I've had this game for a while now. A little less than a year but it's been shelved. I need to hammer out the rules and get it to the table after watching this review because I think my group will really enjoy it!
@thescrollmaster7512
6 жыл бұрын
I've been painting up Super Dungeon Explore: Forgotten King minis for the last few weeks with the anticipation to play it especially in coop mode. Interestingly I was in my local game store tonight to play X Wing and while waiting for my opponent, I spotted Arcadia, which looked like Super Dungeon Explore. Now hearing your review it sounds like Arcadia is takes less time and has a cleaner set of rules... all in all, more suitable for a the casual gamer. I will be playing Forgotten King, but I think Arcadia just feels like a more approachable game for a wider audience so I'm pretty sure I'll trek down to the store tomorrow to get the box I saw there
@billybobbills
8 жыл бұрын
I finally broke down and ordered my copy. It will be here Monday and I am looking forward to playing it
@superkrmlalalalala
10 жыл бұрын
I backed out of this at the last minute, but I didn't hear anything about eric lang being associated at the time. Also the gameplay videos were blah. This is quite the surprise. Kind of regret not backing it.
@JackTisgoindown
10 жыл бұрын
So happy I backed this game. I went all in with more tokens, the expansion, and the optional mini's as well and judging by your review I will not regret it, so excited for this game! thanks Tom for another awesome review!
@adampalesch4515
10 жыл бұрын
I am SO excited for this game!! I played and hated Super Dungeon Explorer (just a terrible rule book, and being the dungeon master and not getting to roll dice for defense... dumb) - but I LOVE Eric Lang, and I cannot wait for this to show up at my door!!!! Just... so excited!
@azraelswrd
10 жыл бұрын
First impression was definitely echoing SDE, which he addresses at 13:50..
@TheGameFatha
10 жыл бұрын
Wow, an automatic top 25. You must be really impressed with this Tom. I look forward to playing it.
@watanabex
Жыл бұрын
I just got this game and i loved your review, i cant wait to play this
@dkyzar
10 жыл бұрын
Very different from SDE IMO. Much deeper and a campaign for persistent characters. I love the rolling for monsters and crit mechanic. Keeps other people involved.
@songofblood
10 жыл бұрын
You mentioned playing earlier in the year. Is there video of that? I would love to see gameplay. Also Rodney Smith said he did well but everyone has seen how he rolls dice.
@takahata101
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this review man! Gonna pick this up!
@stevewojcik7607
3 жыл бұрын
Love the enthusiasm Tom!
@dwculp
9 жыл бұрын
This is the best game I have played in the last few years!
@lukebatchelor717
Жыл бұрын
hoiw about now
@rockxhero
9 жыл бұрын
I agree my fav. part of the game was also the burst symbol. I liked the art, but not the chili big head as much. I also like how the game is more of a skirmish game & not so much a dungeon crawl.
@Awesome_Force
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for mentioning Super Dungeon Explore. I've been wanting a co op game like that.
@kathycoleman4648
5 жыл бұрын
Seems kinda like a boardgame version of a PVP or RvR game you might play if you were inside an MMO. Love the graphics. Also seems like a fun way to get a group into painting some minis if they wanted to try that. I am very intrigued.
@rcoughlin2399
10 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to receiving this game and everything extra they added during the kickstarter. I think everyone should give this game a try and not just assume it is ripping off SDE. I like both games, but this one has a very different feel.
@Wolfie64
10 жыл бұрын
I already have Super Dungeon Explore and Krosmaster Arena. Not only that but SDE's upcoming new expansions in the Forgotten King have PVP rules (which I went all-in on the KS). If that wasn't enough Krosmaster now has Krosmaster Quest coming around the corner (which I pre-ordered). While I'm definitely a fan of Eric Lang's designs, the KS for Arcadia Quest did not impress me, and I can't afford to get another game from this vein.
@steveptacek2520
10 жыл бұрын
Great review. Can't wait to get my Kickstarter set and play with my boys.
@davidbator429
10 жыл бұрын
Seems like a decent enough game though I don't share Tom's excitement about it. I would play it if I had a chance, but that's it. The "Burst" mechanism is a pretty neat idea for the combat system!
@homelessjoe
10 жыл бұрын
I have this preordered but also plan on keeping my SDE. To me the nastyness of AQ doesn't jive well with kids. SDE is great for kids but a little light for adults. Both to me have a place in my collection.
@wckdtrb
10 жыл бұрын
So, nice review. I appreciate excitement especially when it seems genuine. Now, I must admit, I'm jealous you received your copy, because I want to play too. SDE is still a big favorite for me, but it scratches a slightly different itch. Thanks again Tom.
@TavoElChingon
10 жыл бұрын
Definitely picking this one up. Thanks, Tom.
@orthianz
10 жыл бұрын
Awesome review, Tom!
@Bacms
10 жыл бұрын
Glad I backed this one on Kickstarter was worried about CMON after the failure of Sedition Wars but glad to see it getting good reviews
@Thegoldenspartan
9 жыл бұрын
Just picked this up, can't wait to play it!
@mightyhallzy
10 жыл бұрын
Waiting patiently for my kickstarter to arrive!
@brianlelas172
10 жыл бұрын
This review could be used as an advert for your favourite coffee, Tom! :) You seem so energised and excited, it's actually making this game appealing to me.
@a1investigations433
10 жыл бұрын
I'm thinking of picking this up, but have kickstarted the new SDE. It is a coop dungeoncrawl, or you can use a dungeon master, and the rules have been streamlined from before. I'm curious to see what Tom will think of the new SDE when it comes out. I still may pick this up, because it isn't a dungeoncrawl anyone, and looks fun.
@Trueflights
9 жыл бұрын
Curious as to which Tom prefers, Arcadia Quest or Super Dungeon Explore: Forgotten King? I realize they are each different in their own way, but they have enough similarities to be compared. Which is more fun to play? I know SDE:FK in Arcade mode is an extremely long game so the time difference makes me want to lean towards Arcadia Quest, but at the same time, I'm not a fan of the need to attack and kill other players. I much prefer the co-op type play in this type of game, but the length of SDE:FK tends to shelve it when time is short.
@Robubie
8 жыл бұрын
+Trueflight Silverwing I know Tom prefers Arcadia Quest, cause he almost never talks about SDE:FK, it's not even on his top 100, where AQ is. For me, I think they are different enough to exist in the same collection, one is an all vs one dungeon crawl without a campaign. and the other is PvPvE game. I'd even play Arcadia Quest as a quick game before a game night of Super Dungeon Explore.
@Trueflights
8 жыл бұрын
+Robubie I own and have done reviews on both. I understand that they are different types of games, but honestly after playing AQ, I haven't even taken SDE out of the box since.
@TylerDeLisle
10 жыл бұрын
Game looks like fantastic fun, can't wait! Think they really struck a neat balance of having the basic enjoymen of killing things in a Dungeon Crawler, with some goaded PvP thrown in also, but not to the point where you're ganging up too much. Enough to encourage a lot of trash talking and vendetta's, which I love! The idea of drafting gear really gets me pumped also. Really seems like there's tense, enjoyable dice chucking in every element of this game.
@chanm01
10 жыл бұрын
I just don't see the comparison to SDE, other than the art style and the theme. There's no player controlled monsters, no spawn points to bash, and the heroes are actually encouraged to beat each other up instead of working together... Kinda sounds like Dungeon Run by Plaidhat... except that the combat system is completely different, and the exploration aspect is gone. I remember quite enjoying Dungeon Run and would love to give this one a try!
@tribalguy2
10 жыл бұрын
Actually, that may be the best "Shut the door" yet.
@MarcelinoSoliz
9 жыл бұрын
I can't say it gets rid of Super Dungeon Explore, I backed both of them when they came out and I will play both of them because they are both fun. It's weird how Super dungeon Explore and Cool Mini or Not don't seem to be working together anymore because SDE is one of my top 10 and Arcadia Quest is up there. Guess I'll have to see when the game comes out. Sorry I'm all over the place.
@DiceyGuy
10 жыл бұрын
Giddety I can't wait to get this in my postbox!
@catman-hi5cn
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely adore this game! Addicting strategy depth and bad luck :)
@teongchian
10 жыл бұрын
Hi Tom does this game feels incomplete without those kickstarter character?
@PwndNewbie
10 жыл бұрын
His review was for the base game without the extras, so I would say yes he still loved it.
@nin_the_destroyer2602
6 жыл бұрын
Hello Tom. Thanks for the review. Can this game be solo'ed?
@BenBoersma
10 жыл бұрын
Looks like alot of fun. I missed the kickstarter though and so miss out on half the content that has been released for it. That is the only thing stopping me from picking this up and it makes me sad. :( Great review Tom!
@TheWoodsworth
10 жыл бұрын
Felt the same about Zombicide when I first found out about it. Until I actually played the game and love it. I realize that the extras I missed were more overwhelming that required to make the game fun. Sorry you missed the compaign. Hope you get to try it somewhere down the line.
@PwndNewbie
10 жыл бұрын
I agree with TheWoodsworth. I backed every instance of Zombicide, and every time I simply sold the exclusives so that I ended up getting the base game for free. All the extras just seemed to be over the top and didn't add any enjoyment to the game.
@MarcelinoSoliz
9 жыл бұрын
You don't miss out on anything. Tom one reviewed the base game and you don't need the extra characters and the Beyond the Grave campaign is not a KS exclusive. The characters can all use the weapons so it's all looks and not about substance when it comes to the characters. I don't know what I'm saying lol. It's fun try it.
@frankytunggaldjaja210
7 жыл бұрын
Hi, can we play Arcadia Quest with more than 4 players? For example 8 players (using 4 guilds with 2 coop players each guild) or maybe 12 players (using 4 guilds with 3 coop players each guild). Does it work well with the rules, card distributions and everything? Because if it is then it would be a very appealing feature for larger gaming groups. Hope you reply soon (with solutions if possible). Thanks!
@XShrike0
10 жыл бұрын
I am not sure how I feel about the curse system. Seems like there is a chance that once you get cursed you will continue to be so as you will be easier to kill.
@JonasErik
4 жыл бұрын
Great review! Thanks
@jankristianotterstad6619
5 жыл бұрын
Hi :) really appreciate your reviews and always find them heplful if I´m considering a game. Do you think this would fit kids at age 10, 11 and 13 and is "wife friendly" ? My 10 year old catches rules quickly, but the others get frustrated and bored if its too many strategic options and variables to remember. I however love fantasy theme dungeon crawlers (I know it not the typical crawler) and dont mind having an overview over the rules and explaining the odd rule if they catch the general concept quickly... Do you think its worth a try ?
@davidblake8053
10 жыл бұрын
Good Review Tom, keep up the good work.
@BenThorp
10 жыл бұрын
Seems like a more competitive version of "Of Mice and Mystics".
@pablomoon.t1812
6 жыл бұрын
can you play this game without campaign? in a more casual way?
@shibumi8
8 жыл бұрын
This sounds like alot of fun.
@Redfoxe
10 жыл бұрын
Another game that goes into my shelf :). Looks more fun than SDE (Wich i kinda liked :P) Really expensive though, but hey, many figures!
@BoardGameSanctuary
8 жыл бұрын
What is the storytelling aspect of the campaign like in this game?
@ccggenius
8 жыл бұрын
+Board Game Sanctuary It's not really story driven. Basically, the city has a layout, and after each scenario, the winner of that one get's to pick which of the adjacent ones to go to. (unless it's the last one, that one always ends up in the center). Basically, a full campaign won't use all of the scenarios, but they all start and end the same way. From a plot standpoint, the whole thing is literally just, "the guild who kicks out the monsters gets to run the town," so yeah... Also, the Arcadia Quest: Inferno kickstarter ended a couple months ago, and it features the radically different plot, "the ground under the town those guys saved collapsed and it is now in Hell. The guild that kicks out the demons gets to run the town".
@swegjedi1695
8 жыл бұрын
Little to none
@julielane3073
5 жыл бұрын
Do you think this game can be tweaked into coop without ruining the gameplay?
@rayb8974
10 жыл бұрын
I think CMON is freakin great and I don't really understand the animosity towards them some feel. I didn't back this on KS because it didn't really speak to me, but I may have to peep it now. But then, I love Zombicide to DEATH and I know you (Tom) kinda hate it, so maybe we're on opposite sides of the CMON spectrum.
@rutgurt83
10 жыл бұрын
which is more fun? This or Krosmaster Arena?
@snowren24
10 жыл бұрын
not even close to the same game, just similar chibi art style. Beware, Krosmaster is nothing but a money grab CCG in miniature form though. the monis are not close to being balanced, so who ever has the more rare figures will win 99.9% of the time.
@TylerDeLisle
10 жыл бұрын
Krosmaster Arena is a 2 player, tactical skirmish game. Arcadia Quest is a 4 player all out dice-chucking fest. You can go to 4 with Krosmaster Arena, and you can go to 2 with Arcaida Quest, but I think both are better at the opposite player ranges. Because of this, I think there's room for both in your colleciton. I wouldn't worry so much about imbalance like snowren mentioned, if you're not playing competitively then it doesn't really matter what characters you play with your friends.
@javierper3z
10 жыл бұрын
Am I wrong considering this as a Wiz War replacement? for some reason it looks like that kind of game to me...
@javierper3z
10 жыл бұрын
Also, the art doesn't really bother me in the game, but how awesome are boardgames going to be when we can 3D print minis a la carte for our boardgames... "No, good sir, I will play arcadia quest with this nasty looking orks on the board! No chibis for me, thank you very much."
@chang1910
8 жыл бұрын
hi, thanks for ur review. could u tell me if: 1. i read in BGG that on 2p games once one player goes ahead the other can catch up in an campaign. what do u think? would it be possible to do 2p with 2 guild each to fix this? 2. seem that PvP is not used/good in 2p, am i correct on that? thx
@CrystalUsagi
8 жыл бұрын
You can catch up, as long as you were able to pick up some coins/treasures even if you didn't win. I lost the first scenario and still managed to beat my husband to the win on the second.
@annawalo3129
10 жыл бұрын
Can you tell how good will it be with 2 players?
@yoshi4tube
10 жыл бұрын
I am keeping my SDE, the miniature look are really a turn off for me.
@marcodavinci3150
2 жыл бұрын
I'd much rather play Krosmaster as their miniatures are painted and much more detailed!
@Ghalaghor_McAllistor
4 жыл бұрын
Should be Time: 60+ minutes
@KabukiKid
10 жыл бұрын
Haaaaate the art style in this game. Takes me out of the theme a bit.
@Jhoratio
10 жыл бұрын
Yes I agree this goofy art style sucks. Dungeon Petz is the same thing. Bad to the point of distraction.
@KanakXT
10 жыл бұрын
I'm the opposite, I love the chibi/anime art style. of course everyone has different tastes ^_^
@KabukiKid
10 жыл бұрын
Kanak True... different strokes for different folks. I guess I just don't like it with a fantasy theme... I might be more receptive to it with a different type of game.
@markjohnson3510
9 жыл бұрын
I prefer the more realistic them myself too. That said I also like this BECAUSE it's different. I got the new SDE all in bundle as well. I also have Rivet Wars which is somewhat related to Chibi style but with it's own take. IMO it's good to have some variety in not just theme or gameplay, but also imagery and concept. I just received my KS bundle today and have been debating on keeping or selling recently. Based on reviews such as this I think I'll be keeping it now!
@Jhoratio
10 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure I can detect a single original thing about this game
@TylerDeLisle
10 жыл бұрын
Why does it have to be original? Why can't it just take multiple elements from a lot of other games and mix them together into a new experience? All the mechanics have been done before, but they've never been done in this way.
@Jhoratio
10 жыл бұрын
If I'm going to spend $100 bucks, I'd much rather buy Star Wars Armada. Maybe you like these kinds of games, which is great - I'm glad you'll have a chance to buy it and play it and probably have loads of fun. Just not up my alley and if it's not offering anything unique then I'm definitely going to pass.
@TylerDeLisle
10 жыл бұрын
Joseph Harrison That's fine, I just don't really understand the idea that every game has to have something original. And isn't Armada very similar to X-Wing? There's nothing wrong with mixing up pre-existing mechanisms in different ways to appeal to different people. This seems like the pinacle in beer and pretzel games to me. Easy to teach, lot's of mocking and goading eachother and laughing at the results, that's something these mechanisms in similar games haven't offered.
@TheWoodsworth
10 жыл бұрын
Different strokes for different folks my friend. And I'm glad you didn't catch any negativity from your initial post. Some people can be quite defensive when if comes to opinions. I think this drawn of this game is that it streamlines mechanics from other games into fluid, easy to explain gameplay. Enjoy whatever game you get though.
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