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Our Verdict
FOR GENRE FANS
If you're already a fan of Kingdom Death: Monster and crave more brutal challenges and powerful rewards, this expansion is a must-have! The Oblivion Mosquito brings fresh mechanics that will test your survivors to their limits.
Highlights
- Intense new challenges
- Powerful gear rewards
- New Encounter mechanic
- Deepens the campaign
Keep in mind
- High early risk
- Language dependent
- Increases difficulty
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About the game
What you do in a play session
The Oblivion Mosquito expansion for Kingdom Death: Monster introduces a new and dangerous foe to your dark and brutal world. This creature can be tackled as a second quarry, perfect for gearing up your survivors with powerful gear and armor, preparing them for even greater challenges like their first nemesis encounter. If you're playing aggressively enough, you might even try taking it on as your first high-tier hunt, but beware! Going after the Oblivion Mosquito too early can be a terrible idea, as too many survivors might end up becoming living incubators, leading to a swift game over. The expansion introduces the 'Encounters' mechanic, adding new layers of unpredictability and challenge to your campaigns. Prepare for tough narrative choices, tense dice rolls, and the constant threat of critical failures that can turn the tide of battle. To get the most out of this expansion, it's important to note its considerable language dependency, requiring the base game to be translated or players to be comfortable with English. Combat is tactical, featuring grid movement and the need to manage resources and the risk of injury. It's an addition that elevates the difficulty and depth of the base game, perfect for those seeking more challenges and a more immersive, adult RPG experience.
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
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Publisher
Kingdom Death
Designer
Adam Poots
Artist
Lokman Lam, Lorinda Tomko
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
Do I need the base game Kingdom Death: Monster to play this expansion?
Yes, absolutely! The Oblivion Mosquito is an expansion and requires the base game Kingdom Death: Monster to be played.
How many players can participate with this expansion?
Just like the base game, this expansion supports 1 to 6 players, maintaining the cooperative or solo experience.
What is the average playtime with this expansion?
Playtime varies greatly depending on the scenario and campaign progress, but expect something between 60 to 180 minutes per game session, similar to the base game.
Is the Oblivion Mosquito expansion very difficult?
Kingdom Death: Monster is already known for its difficulty, and this expansion is no different. The Oblivion Mosquito can be particularly risky if faced too early, but it offers rewarding loot for those who manage to overcome it.
Do I need to understand English to play this expansion?
Yes, the expansion has a considerable language dependency, especially in its narrative texts and event cards. It's recommended to have the base game translated or have players fluent in English.
What kinds of components come in this expansion?
Expect new miniatures, cards, tokens, and other pieces that expand the campaign options, enemies, and equipment from the base game.
Does this expansion introduce new mechanics?
Yes! The main new feature is the 'Encounters' mechanic, which adds more unpredictability and challenges to your game sessions.