Our Verdict
FOR GENRE FANS
A must-play for cyberpunk enthusiasts who enjoy heavy strategy and moral ambiguity.
Highlights
- Immersive futuristic noir atmosphere
- Innovative mental infiltration mechanic
- Ethical dilemmas that affect gameplay
- Strongly themed components
Keep in mind
- Slightly steep learning curve
- Moderate language dependency for cards
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About the game
What you do in a play session
Imagine it's 2087. Central governments have crumbled, leaving fragmented city-states like New Dawn City fighting to stave off total anarchy. In this power vacuum, the sinister Syndicate emerges, aiming for total domination by organizing and enhancing the criminal underworld. You aren't a field agent, but a specialist in a secret agency with a unique edge: the ability to hack into the minds of criminals via their cybernetic implants.
In In Too Deep, your physical body stays safe in a hidden lab, but your consciousness dives into the psyche of your targets. You'll 'hook into' criminals and manipulate their movements and actions across the city to gather critical evidence and foil the Syndicate's plot. The gameplay is a strategic blend of action point allowance, hand management, and set collection.
However, there's a catch: the deeper you dive into a criminal's mind, the more your own morality erodes. You'll be orchestrating crimes of increasing severity to get what you need, constantly wrestling with corrupting dilemmas. It's a high-stakes game of 'push your luck' where the reward is victory, but the cost is your own sanity. If you love futuristic noir vibes, ethical dilemmas, and a heavy layer of strategic planning, this is your game. Get ready to manipulate minds, collect evidence, and above all, try not to go 'in too deep' into the darkness.
In In Too Deep, your physical body stays safe in a hidden lab, but your consciousness dives into the psyche of your targets. You'll 'hook into' criminals and manipulate their movements and actions across the city to gather critical evidence and foil the Syndicate's plot. The gameplay is a strategic blend of action point allowance, hand management, and set collection.
However, there's a catch: the deeper you dive into a criminal's mind, the more your own morality erodes. You'll be orchestrating crimes of increasing severity to get what you need, constantly wrestling with corrupting dilemmas. It's a high-stakes game of 'push your luck' where the reward is victory, but the cost is your own sanity. If you love futuristic noir vibes, ethical dilemmas, and a heavy layer of strategic planning, this is your game. Get ready to manipulate minds, collect evidence, and above all, try not to go 'in too deep' into the darkness.
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Best player count
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
Mechanics
Categories
Families
Publisher
Burnt Island Games, Gen-X Games (GenX), TLAMA games
Designer
Daryl Chow, Josh Cappel
Artist
Dominik Mayer
Community
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2,357owners
573wishlist
59want to play
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
Is the game very complex?
It has a medium-high weight (3.48 on BGG), so it's not a party game. It requires planning and rule attention, though the theme helps guide the logic.
Is there a language barrier?
Yes, there's moderate language dependency due to card text and objectives. A translation sheet or translated cards are recommended.
Does it work well in solo mode?
Yes, the game supports 1 to 5 players, so you can take on the mission alone.
How long does a game take?
Expect to spend about 2 hours per session, depending on the player count and group experience.
Is it a cooperative game?
It's semi-cooperative. You work together to stop the Syndicate, but each agent pursues their own objectives and individual victory.
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