What's interesting is how these characters feel after several sessions. At the start, King Arthur was constantly losing in our group until we began to understand when to boost correctly for killing blows. The game is also straightforward enough to be a great template for fan-made fighters
@solomodegames
5 жыл бұрын
I couldn't agree more with this. This was my biggest surprise of Dice Tower Con. I don't usually go for miniature skirmish games, but this one really knocked it out of the park.
@lorenzokarter4100
3 жыл бұрын
@Xzavier Lyle definitely, have been using Instaflixxer for years myself :D
@Tennethums1
4 жыл бұрын
That line-of-sight is genius! Not sure why more games don’t use that. You could easily use matching symbols or a kind of small “color wheel” icon if you didn’t want to sacrifice graphics on the spaces.
@jadedinosaur7573
5 жыл бұрын
As soon as I heard “Star Wars: Epic Duels” I was sold. :D
@sackofpeas2470
4 жыл бұрын
I just stumbled upon this at the local game store and am absolutely hooked! Already a wargamer, so I picked up just one Robin Hood and Bigfoot starter to get a taste, but will definitely be picking up the core box later this week. Excited to see what else comes of this series, as it looks like they've also licensed some expansions with a Jurassic Park and Bruce Lee packs coming out later this year.
@DrDribs
5 жыл бұрын
The designer mentions on the bbg forum it also works as a free-for-all, and formal rules for that are on the way. This looks perfect for when you're hungover and have an attention span of a goldfish.
@jamesparsons9918
5 жыл бұрын
At Origins I talked to the Restoration Games president, and he seemed to hint that they are working on a brick and mortar support program that very well could include some light organized play support for Unmatched. Either way, super looking forward to this game!
@andrebrynkus2055
5 жыл бұрын
For a minute I panicked. I thought this was going to Kickstarter and the review meant that I missed it. Straight to retail means no KS exclusive characters and I'm glad to hear this. It's great that there are publishers willing to do this again.
@SykoLiu
5 жыл бұрын
It’s one of the advantages of the simpler, more “mass-market” approach. Since they aren’t dealing with as niche a market, they don’t have to worry as much about losses and therefore don’t need to secure funding and sales ahead of time.
@chaojunteh3123
5 жыл бұрын
It's a l little disappointing that the Bruce Lee set will be mostly only available in the US due to needing to attend gen con to get a license to even sell them
@MrLordWeh
5 жыл бұрын
CHAO JUN TEH it'll be available via Mondo's online store after GenCon.
@chaojunteh3123
5 жыл бұрын
@@MrLordWeh I don't live in the US so shipping is gonna be an arse
@MrLordWeh
5 жыл бұрын
CHAO JUN TEH I don't live in the US either, but yes, but at least the option is there if you want it.
@timhipkiss
5 жыл бұрын
I agree that we need more games at this level - fun and accessible for kids and also enjoyable for us parents! I guess King of Tokyo and Castle Panic fit this bill nicely.
@johna6108
5 жыл бұрын
Someone else used the Tannhauser system. Someone call Sam!
@seraphonica
5 жыл бұрын
I was waiting for him to rush in and takeover this review, but I guess Tom was able to do it when he wasn't around
@Sweetestsadist
5 жыл бұрын
I want to see what Sam thinks considering he's been wanting the Tannhauser "line of sight" rules in other games for years.
@VeeeeryyyFaaaastSlooooth
2 жыл бұрын
Agree with the review, though I'm surprised Tom didn't include this game in his top 100 board games because he seemed pretty enthusiastic in this. Probably got bored of it quickly. I think only Zee really likes Unmatched from Dice Tower team as he included it in his top 30.
@keatontj
5 жыл бұрын
But Qui-Gon wasn't in Epic Duels... (nor was "Quee-Gon") :-)
@LeeroyPorkins
5 жыл бұрын
Looks like Heroscape + Dice Throne + Wildlands + League of Extraordinary Gentlemen
@RestorationGames
5 жыл бұрын
That sounds about right.
@dstroyanddcoy1932
4 жыл бұрын
Just wait till cobble and fog
@r.l.jeffries1091
5 жыл бұрын
This makes me wish Restoration Games would do a reboot of Tannhauser from Fantasy Flight Games. Obviously couldn't use the same lore/names, but easy enough to put a WWI/II + occult theme on it.
@meravl7615
5 жыл бұрын
Tom, why are you picking on Buffy? :(
@bobbyt2131
5 жыл бұрын
Because Eric is a Buffy fanboy :P
@meravl7615
5 жыл бұрын
@@bobbyt2131 Oh... That explains it a little bit.
@jasonzwink
5 жыл бұрын
What if they did do a Star Wars license set and Mondo used a McQuarrie/McQuarrie-esque art style on the figures and cards. Ooooooooooo boy!
@AkmalGameAtion
5 жыл бұрын
So glad this is straight to retail
@Tatsumaki7
5 жыл бұрын
What size card sleeves would I need for the cards?
@markusschmidt9260
5 жыл бұрын
Calling Merlin Arthur's minion? Not sure, if he'd like that! :D
@robsevendaysaweek
5 жыл бұрын
Looks like a fun little game. That board though... eek lol. Seems like a the board could be easily customized. For a decent price I’ll pick it up.
@Skarpo89
5 жыл бұрын
I think Alice's sword isn't necessary originally big, she was just ver small when she picked it up
@LeoLewis
5 жыл бұрын
Looks great. I really want this game!
@guocaipan5838
5 жыл бұрын
One of my concerns is whether the characters are balanced or not? Nice minis though...
@RestorationGames
5 жыл бұрын
Given how asymmetrical the decks are, that's a big concern for us too. We did over 500 playtests of just this first set.
@Skarpo89
5 жыл бұрын
Oh my god, this game looks so good! I really hope it's successful enough to come out in Spanish, it seems great to play with younger people but language could be an unavoidable barrier there.
@Skarpo89
5 жыл бұрын
Also, Buffy ftw
@RestorationGames
5 жыл бұрын
We're looking for localization partners. I think there's a good chance we'll see this in other languages, including Spanish.
@Skarpo89
5 жыл бұрын
@@RestorationGames Yay!
@franciscorojas8088
4 жыл бұрын
@@RestorationGames I'm sure DEVIR would be interested in this one
@thepeacockpodcast3880
5 жыл бұрын
Any idea of retail release?
@RestorationGames
5 жыл бұрын
Battle of Legends is September 18. (Robin Hood vs. Bigfoot is 10/16.)
@pqwhis
5 жыл бұрын
Restoration Games Will there be a release in Germany as well?
@matthewthemilkbender8095
5 жыл бұрын
Does anyone know when this will be available for purchase?
@RestorationGames
5 жыл бұрын
Battle of Legends street date is 10/16.
@Mendozam4
5 жыл бұрын
I love how when they dump the box I know immediately whether or not I have to own the game.
@Rimmsolin
3 жыл бұрын
Fun fact: they actually vacuum up the components and reverse the video.
@bulletsunderpressure
4 жыл бұрын
My brother keeps declaring when he defends with ‘momentous shift’ that he moved on his turn so his defense is a 5. Is this right? Or is he cheating?
@anakon
4 жыл бұрын
When the effect triggers, just check to see if the fighter is in the same space that they started their turn in or not. If they are, it stays at 3; if they're in a different space, it changes to 5. On defense, this can happen if your opponent has an effect that moves your fighter before the attack. For example, Merlin uses command the storms to move your fighter adjacent to Arthur for a big hit. When Arthur attacks and you play Momentous Shift in response, you're now defending with a 5 because your fighter was in a different space at the beginning of the turn.
@euphoricheavymetalpancakes8728
3 жыл бұрын
Hes cheating
@bulletsunderpressure
3 жыл бұрын
@@euphoricheavymetalpancakes8728 i eventually figured it out. 😂
@williamgarcia-medina9989
5 жыл бұрын
This game looks pretty cool.
@jeffreyscarbroughboardgame2822
4 жыл бұрын
Can you use star wars epic duels with unmatched?
@MsGinahidesout
3 жыл бұрын
Wow! Love the yellow shirt
@theearlyresetband
5 жыл бұрын
I just got Tannhäuser with the Novgorod expansion. Welp.
@moltenbullet
3 жыл бұрын
Man, I'm willing to throw down the cash for ALL the games. But it's SO hard to get in Singapore, and for some reason Mondo doesn't ship internationally for these games too.
@wonskrad7240
2 жыл бұрын
4 players can do royal rumble?
@goldengaruda8935
Жыл бұрын
Really fun game!
@FernandoCanoG
5 жыл бұрын
How does this game compares to Super Fantasy Brawl by Mythic Games?
@tarikzeytinci6120
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@hegdepuffin
5 жыл бұрын
Where did you get your hat Tom? I want one!
@cj1000
5 жыл бұрын
Awesome review!
@martingardnerii
5 жыл бұрын
this sounds like a lighter version of wildlands? in that level of complexity and skirmish I mean, not necessarily exact mechanics
@KristoVaher
5 жыл бұрын
Yup, I get the same feeling. I like the added depth in Wildlands though, even though rules are just as easy.
@KristoVaher
5 жыл бұрын
Isn't this like a smaller Wildlands?
@bygfoote
5 жыл бұрын
I was sorta like eh....and staring at the copies of MtG: Arena of the Planewalkers that I still haven't taught myself to play...then learned there's a Robin Hood vs Bigfoot expansion. Sold.
@RestorationGames
5 жыл бұрын
To be clear: Robin Hood vs. Bigfoot can play all on its own and is a great way to try out the system and see if it works for you. We assume most people won't buy every single set that comes out but might mix and match the ones that really interest them.
@bygfoote
5 жыл бұрын
@@RestorationGames Has it been announced when Unmatched is going to be available? This was kinda my first time hearing anything about it, they were talking about it on their recent Dice Tower Con video and I had to go find this, and after a cursory Googling, all I could find was "Fall 2019".
@425suzanne
5 жыл бұрын
@@bygfoote Battle of Legends will hit retail Sept 18 and Robin Hood vs Bigfoot hits shelves Oct 16.
@Stroggoii
5 жыл бұрын
I feel Dungeon Command was that perfect "enough strategy to entertain competitive players but simple enough for kids to play, understand and enjoy", shame WotC doesn't know how to let their babies grow.
@jawatrader6946
5 жыл бұрын
I could see Jack The Giant Slayer being one of the characters in this game. He lived in the same Era as King Arthur and worked for Arthur's son.
@TheRASDEL83
5 жыл бұрын
I gotta admit this got me interested. It looks SO freaking polish!!! My only issue... expansions... I hope we get 4 characters expansions, like stand alone expansion... I hope they do not put out fewer character expansions... it will make collective the game unnecesarily more expensive.... EDIT: Just saw the other videos and lost interest on this title :(
@Starshorts1234
3 жыл бұрын
Unmatched or Super Fantasy Brawl? 🤔
@JTrocks9
5 жыл бұрын
They should make a version of this featuring characters from Fate/Grand Order.
@d.aardent9382
5 жыл бұрын
Medusa seems underpowered for being a major Greek mythology antagonist. Her back story is true tragedy. Seems that her stone transformation gaze should be one of the strongest abilities as unless someone can fight her without looking at her, then she should be able to be unstoppable as she is a archer on top of that.
@RestorationGames
5 жыл бұрын
Her gaze of stone is the highest potential damage of any single card in the game. Obviously, we need to make everyone balanced, but she's plenty tough.
@maverickhunter1312
5 жыл бұрын
@@RestorationGames Yeah her attack has the potential to be OP if unblocked. I believe Darth Vader had a card in his deck called All Too Easy and if unblocked practically a K.O. I think there might have been other similar cards like that in Epic Duels too, like maybe in the Han & Chewy deck the card Never Tell Me The Odds. But I don't own that game no more and don't really remember.
@PandaOfElastic
4 жыл бұрын
So you want an unstoppable character in the game? Glad you weren't actually involved in the game's development...
@ericfinley220
5 жыл бұрын
Really disappointed in the loose hit point dials. I have put these type of dials together for years and I have never had any that fit so poorly until this game. Other than that it is very well put together and high quality.
@captaincanuck6738
2 жыл бұрын
when tom starts a video he almost explodes out of my screen lol
@Fissi0nChips
4 жыл бұрын
You didn't mention that this is the Tannhauser line of sight system.
@jeffreyscarbroughboardgame2822
4 жыл бұрын
Smart using public domain i.p in most of there games and also getting licenced i.p too Fictional characters of literature and mythology for the public domain and then movies & tv shows for the licenced i.p characters
@axlphishm6943
5 жыл бұрын
I still have star wars epic duels ;) one of the best games
@RollDiceTakeNames
5 жыл бұрын
Buffy takes down both Arthur and Alice ;-)
@MrJadude
5 жыл бұрын
i think they missed the mark on the characters in the first release. This game will live or die on the IP characters you will get ..
@keel1701
5 жыл бұрын
"You know I like these things, Duel of Ages, Heroscape..." Anachronism. *triggered Tom*
@DinobotTM2
5 жыл бұрын
I didnt know that. Tom doesn't like Anachronism??
@thedicetower
5 жыл бұрын
Yeah, but it's because I think it's a bad game, not the theme.
@MikeJohnson-xw9ig
5 жыл бұрын
talisman is talked down a lot on this channel I see lots of similarities ; ill take talisman
@thedicetower
5 жыл бұрын
Regardless of whether or not you like Talisman, this game really isn't like it at all.
@LEGnewTube
2 жыл бұрын
The artwork is pretty bland imo
@MikeJohnson-xw9ig
5 жыл бұрын
Cant get used to this board art ; strange mix of heroes chosen ; hero cards at 9:15 look strange hard to read and only 4?
@justinrrizzo
5 жыл бұрын
Sturwurz. Id rather take a nap.
@bopatterson14
5 жыл бұрын
I wish there was an IP attached to this. Tom might like random people fighting but I think it doesn’t make sense. Superheroes, sci-fi, fantasy or non-fiction but not all in one. Love the system but hate the characters chosen.
@nothing3376
5 жыл бұрын
That’s funny because I prefer it like thus
@RestorationGames
5 жыл бұрын
You'll be happy to know that there are IP sets coming soon. That's a big part of our partnership with Mondo Games. We've already announced a Buffy set. And we've got another big one we hope to announce real soon.
@maverickhunter1312
5 жыл бұрын
@@RestorationGames Where can I buy this game? I try to pre-order from Gamenerdz but soon after this review this product sold out.
@aowoodworks2408
5 жыл бұрын
That's funny, because I'm immediately turned off by games with an IP. I have to be really sold on a game like that before I'd try it.
@bopatterson14
5 жыл бұрын
Restoration Games great to hear. I’m not against public domain at all. Seeing Greek heroes fight monsters or Arthurian Legends duel all sounds awesome. Thanks also for the reply as it shows you care about what the players think. I hope you have a bright future restoring games from the past!
@jessechapman9347
5 жыл бұрын
As a fan of Epic Duels, calling this a remake of Epic Duels seems like a bit of a stretch... also, this seems to be similar enough to wild lands, and I'd rather play that instead.
@exiledsonofhawaii3934
5 жыл бұрын
Jesse Chapman Unfortunately I think this game will receive way more support than wild lands. I have all expansions for wildlands, but it seems to be losing momentum especially with the new non compatible judge Dredd version coming out.
@exiledsonofhawaii3934
5 жыл бұрын
Apparently a big box expansion is coming for wildlands in August 2020. Yup in 13 short months.....
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