Our Verdict
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Essential for those wanting the full experience and who love seeing the table crowded with bizarre monsters.
Highlights
- Incredible amount of new miniatures
- New classes bring tactical freshness
- Massively increases game variability
- The Insider expansion is great
Keep in mind
- Requires Retaliation base game
- Lots of components to organize
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What you do in a play session
If you already find the Nemesis experience intense, get ready, because the Retaliation Stretch Goals pack arrives to crank up the chaos. This content gathers everything promised during the Gamefound campaign, turning the game into an even more varied space nightmare. The main highlight is the introduction of the Neoflesh race, a bizarre army of creatures including shield robots, exploders, and the dreaded Cult Queen, adding over 50 new miniatures (or standees, depending on your edition) to populate the ship's corridors.
But it's not just about new monsters; the expansion also expands tactical possibilities with 'The Insider' mini-expansion, which adds new event, exploration, and objective cards, along with brand new gear to help you survive (or sabotage your teammates). Regarding characters, the Bioenhancement Expert and Medical Support packs introduce new support and enhancement dynamics that change how you face the threats.
This bundle is a feast for those who love the sci-fi horror setting, adding layers of complexity with new attack cards, malfunction markers, and even a Space Platypus first player marker (because, why not?). It is the definitive addition for those who want to maximize the variability of Nemesis: Retaliation, ensuring that no two games are the same, especially when betrayal strikes and you realize your 'ally' has very different plans from yours.
But it's not just about new monsters; the expansion also expands tactical possibilities with 'The Insider' mini-expansion, which adds new event, exploration, and objective cards, along with brand new gear to help you survive (or sabotage your teammates). Regarding characters, the Bioenhancement Expert and Medical Support packs introduce new support and enhancement dynamics that change how you face the threats.
This bundle is a feast for those who love the sci-fi horror setting, adding layers of complexity with new attack cards, malfunction markers, and even a Space Platypus first player marker (because, why not?). It is the definitive addition for those who want to maximize the variability of Nemesis: Retaliation, ensuring that no two games are the same, especially when betrayal strikes and you realize your 'ally' has very different plans from yours.
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Publisher
Awaken Realms, Geekach LLC, MINDOK, Rebel Sp. z o.o.
Designer
Adam Kwapiński
Artist
Ewa Labak, Patryk Jędraszek, Piotr Foksowicz
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4,615owners
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
Which game do I need to use this content?
You must own the Nemesis: Retaliation base game.
Does it come with miniatures or standees?
It depends on your version: the Special Edition includes miniatures, while the Standard Edition includes standees.
What does the Neoflesh race add to the game?
It adds over 50 new figures, including various combatant types and the Queen, making encounters much more dangerous.
Do the new classes change the gameplay significantly?
Yes, the Bioenhancement Expert and Medical Support bring unique abilities that alter the group's survival strategy.
Is it hard to learn?
If you already know Nemesis: Retaliation, the learning curve is low, as these are content additions and variants rather than a total rule overhaul.
What is included in The Insider expansion?
New event, exploration, and objective cards, as well as new gear and a special die.