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Our Verdict
If you love long, story-rich campaigns where your choices truly matter, "Fall of the Ancients" is an expansion that will hook you! Prepare for a dense and immersive cooperative adventure.
Highlights
- Rich, branching narrative
- High replayability guaranteed
- Engaging hero progression
- Deep cooperative experience
Keep in mind
- Extensive playtime
- High complexity
- Language dependency
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
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Get ready to dive headfirst into "The Forests of Adrimon – Fall of the Ancients," the expansion that takes the HEXplore It series to a whole new level! If you enjoy campaigns that hook you from start to finish and stories that unfold with every decision, this game is for you. Here, you don't just play; you live the adventure alongside your heroes, who are drawn into an epic and complex narrative. Every choice you make shapes the unfolding events, ensuring no two playthroughs are the same, as you'll only experience a fraction of the content each time.
The game's core mechanic allows you to equip your characters with unique campaign-specific gear and power them up throughout the journey. The alliances you forge and the items you collect can have a surprising and unpredictable impact on the story's future. It's a deep experience, blending the thrill of an RPG with the strategy of a board game, all set in the Greenflame Forest amidst the return of the goddess Adrimon. The complexity is high, playtime is extensive, and immersion is guaranteed. If you're already a fan of the series or seeking a cooperative adventure that truly challenges you and immerses you in a rich story, "Fall of the Ancients" is a sure bet. It expands the "The Forests of Adrimon" (Volume II) universe in a way that will leave you wanting more.
The game's core mechanic allows you to equip your characters with unique campaign-specific gear and power them up throughout the journey. The alliances you forge and the items you collect can have a surprising and unpredictable impact on the story's future. It's a deep experience, blending the thrill of an RPG with the strategy of a board game, all set in the Greenflame Forest amidst the return of the goddess Adrimon. The complexity is high, playtime is extensive, and immersion is guaranteed. If you're already a fan of the series or seeking a cooperative adventure that truly challenges you and immerses you in a rich story, "Fall of the Ancients" is a sure bet. It expands the "The Forests of Adrimon" (Volume II) universe in a way that will leave you wanting more.
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Publisher
Mariucci J. Designs, LLC
Designer
Frank Calcagno Jr, James Spaid, Jonathan Mariucci
Artist
Alvaro Nebot, Maximov Krasen, Renee LeCompte, The Creation Studio, Yanis Cardin
Do I need the base game 'The Forests of Adrimon' to play?
Yes, this is an expansion and requires the base game 'The Forests of Adrimon' to be played.
What is the average playtime for a campaign?
Campaigns can be quite long, ranging from 20 to 200 hours, depending on the number of players and how much you explore.
Is this a game for people who enjoy a lot of reading?
Absolutely! The game has a strong narrative book component, with many text choices that guide the story. If you don't enjoy reading, it might not be the best fit.
How many players can participate?
The game is for 1 to 6 players, working well both solo and in a group.
Is the game difficult?
It has a high complexity rating (4/5 on BGG), indicating a considerable strategic and rules complexity. It requires dedication.
Does the story change significantly each playthrough?
Yes! One of its great features is that you only experience a portion of the content in each campaign, ensuring that future playthroughs will be quite different.
Do I need to know English to play?
Yes, the game has extensive language dependency, and as of now, there is no official plan for a Portuguese translation.