Massive Darkness 2: Enemy Box – War of Souls

CMON Global Limited, BoardM Factory, Guillotine Games · Board game · 2021
1–6 · best 2, 3, 4 Solo Weight 2.5/5
2.0 rating Ludopedia
8.2 rating BGG
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2.0 rating Ludopedia
8.2 rating BGG
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FOR GENRE FANS

Perfect for those seeking more challenge and imposing miniatures to populate the Underworld.

Highlights
  • New enemies with varied mechanics
  • Roaming Monster creates real tension
  • Incredible miniature visuals
  • Enhances narrative immersion
Keep in mind
  • Moderate language dependency
  • Requires Hellscape base game
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About the game

What you do in a play session

If you thought the Underworld was a peaceful place, think again, because the War of Souls expansion arrives to turn the Massive Darkness 2: Hellscape experience into a true nightmare. Here, the Lightbringers must traverse the Valley of Souls, a place of eternal sadness and violent storms that punish anyone who dares to enter. It is the final territory where lost souls gravitate and where Death itself watches every step of the heroes. To move forward in their mission and face the incarnation of Darkness, the group must fight their way through, battling powerful servants who refuse to accept the presence of the living in their domain.

From a component standpoint, this Enemy Box is a massive upgrade for those who love the tactical and visual side of the game. It introduces two new complete Mobs, meaning you get new Leaders and their respective Minions to populate your scenarios, along with specific items for these enemies, making combat more varied and challenging. But the real highlight is the new Roaming Monster: that terrifying creature that wanders the map, creating constant tension and forcing players to rethink their movement strategy to avoid being caught by surprise.

This is the ideal expansion for those looking to increase the difficulty and narrative immersion of the base game. If you enjoy feeling the pressure of facing hordes of demons and ghosts while trying to survive in a hostile environment, War of Souls delivers exactly that. Just keep in mind that, as Kickstarter-exclusive content, there is a moderate language dependency, so having a translation sheet or translated cards helps the game flow much better. Prepare your dice, gather your group, and try not to get lost in the Valley of Souls, because there, death is only the beginning of the torment.

Expansion for

Published additional content

1 items

Best player count

BGG community vote

1–6 players
1 REC
2 BEST
3 BEST
4 BEST
5 REC
6 REC

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Game details

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Creatures: Ghosts Creatures: Monsters Crowdfunding: Kickstarter Game: Massive Darkness
Publisher CMON Global Limited, BoardM Factory, Guillotine Games
Designer Alex Olteanu, Marco Portugal

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

5 questions
Do I need the base game to play?
Yes, this is an Enemy Box, meaning it adds new enemies and content to Massive Darkness 2: Hellscape, but it cannot be played standalone.
What new content is included?
You get two new Mobs (Leaders and Minions), items for these enemies, and a new Roaming Monster.
Is the game very difficult?
The BGG weight is 2.5/5, so it's accessible, but the expansion increases the challenge by adding more powerful enemies.
How many players can participate?
The game supports 1 to 6 players, maintaining the cooperative experience.
Is the language a problem?
There is a moderate language dependency. If you aren't fluent in English, using community translation sheets is recommended.