Latest Game Reviews
Final Fantasy II
Following up on Final Fantasy I, I chose to move right into Final Fantasy II to see how much changed from game to game. Released just a year after it’s predecesor in 1988 (still before I was born), Final Fantasy II at its core retains very little from the first game. The leveling mechanics, the party construction, the magic system, everything was tweaked and changed.
Iota – Board Game Review
At the end of the day, IOTA offers a more cerebral experience than Qwirkle. The potential for huge turns is much higher, if you manage to play 3 cards in a turn, and complete a lot, doubling your score for the whole round. But it’s less satisfying to play.
Roll Player – Board Game Review
I strangely remember Roll Player being quite popular when it came out. Some people proclaiming that creating a character is the best part of a D&D campaign, and how awesome it is that a dice game captures that feeling. I always thought that was more of a scathing indictment of D&D as a game than a compliment for Roll Player, but then again, I am an RPG luddite, so what do I know?
Final Fantasy – Revisiting the Classic
Armed with my trusty Retroid Pocket 4 Pro, I’ve embarked on a mission: to play through every mainline Final Fantasy game it can handle. And I’m starting right where it all began, albiet with the 2004 Game Boy Advance remake, Final Fantasy I, from the Dawn of Souls anthology.
Wingspan: Oceania Expansion – The Best Expansion
A copy of Wingspan: Oceania was provided by Stonemaier Games for review purposes. Wingspan has become a titan in the board game world. It’s by far Stonemaier Games’ most well-known and widely played title, earning recognition even from people outside the hobby, though...
A Little Wordy – Board Game Review
I've talked about a couple different word games on this blog. Mostly in the context Paperback and Paperback Adventures. Word games hold a special place in my heart, as my wife and I played a lot of Scrabble online when we were in a long distance relationship. My...
Re;Act: The Arts of War – Board Game Review
Re;Act: The Arts of War is a fast-paced, anime-inspired dueling game where clever card play and tight movement create high-stakes tactical showdowns. Its reaction chain system demands foresight, and each asymmetric character brings fresh challenges. Beautifully produced and deeply rewarding, it’s a must play for fans of head-to-head strategy who crave mastery over mayhem
Forest Shuffle – Board Game Review
In Forest Shuffle, designed by Kosch, with art by Toni Llobet and Judit Piella, and published by Lookout Games in 2023, players are competing to gather the most valuable trees and attract the best fauna to those trees, creating a mutually beneficial point generating engine.
