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Our Verdict
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
For those who love Descent but want to play cooperatively with friends, Forgotten Souls is the perfect fit! This expansion turns the game into an epic cooperative adventure where the challenge is escaping a dragon.
Highlights
- Unique cooperative experience
- Modular board adds variety
- Single-night mini-campaign
- Game-controlled challenge
Keep in mind
- Requires base Descent game
- Moderate language dependency
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About the game
What you do in a play session
If you dig the vibe of Descent but prefer an adventure where everyone plays together against the board, the Forgotten Souls expansion is for you! This gem transforms the classic one-vs-many game into a fully cooperative experience, where heroes face challenges as a team to escape imminent danger. Forget the Overlord, because now a card deck and an 'Overlord' track will set the pace and dictate the perils you'll encounter. Get ready to explore dungeons that change with each playthrough, thanks to the modular board, and face bizarre creatures controlled by the game. Each hero has their unique talents, and you'll need to use them together to overcome obstacles, collect loot, and gain experience, all while time is ticking and a sinister force advances. The goal is to escape a dragon's lair, but beware: if the 'Fate' and 'Doom' tokens meet on the track, defeat is certain! It's a mini-campaign ready for a single night's play, packed with action and dungeon-crawling thrills, but with the camaraderie of a cooperative game. Perfect for those who want Descent's depth without the hassle of one player always being at a disadvantage. Language dependency is moderate, so translated cards or a reference sheet will help the adventure flow smoothly.
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Publisher
Fantasy Flight Games, Edge Entertainment, Galakta, Giochi Uniti, Heidelberger Spieleverlag, Hobby World, Wargames Club Publishing
Designer
Jonathan E Bove
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
Do I need the base game Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) to play Forgotten Souls?
Yes, Forgotten Souls is an expansion and requires the base game to be played.
How many players can participate?
The Forgotten Souls expansion is for 1 to 4 players, all playing cooperatively.
What is the average playtime for a session?
A full session of Forgotten Souls, which functions as a mini-campaign, typically takes around 150 minutes (2.5 hours).
Does the Overlord still exist in this expansion?
No, the Overlord's role is replaced by a card system and a game track, making the experience fully cooperative.
Is the complexity high?
With a medium weight of 2.76/5 on BGG, the game is considered moderately complex, suitable for those already familiar with adventure and campaign games.
Do I need to translate any components?
Language dependency is considered moderate. It's recommended to have translated cards or a reference sheet to facilitate gameplay.
Is it a long campaign?
Forgotten Souls is designed as a mini-campaign, ideal for playing in a single evening or over a few sessions.