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Our Verdict
FOR GENRE FANS
If you enjoyed Purple Haze and want more tension and strategy, this expansion brings high-risk recon missions with new elements to keep you hooked!
Highlights
- Expansion focused on tension
- New movement mechanics
- Engaging mini-campaign
- More specializations and weapons
Keep in mind
- Requires Purple Haze base game
- More challenging experience
- Focus on stealth and intel
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About the game
What you do in a play session
If you enjoyed the tactical combat and tension of Purple Haze, get ready to dive headfirst into "Purple Haze: Force Recon – Keyhole"! This expansion puts you in command of a heavily armed, yet outnumbered, Marine Force Recon team on extremely dangerous patrols. The objective? Gather crucial intel on enemy positions, snatch valuable prisoners, and locate hidden bases, all while desperately trying to avoid any firefight you can't win.
"Keyhole" adds a three-mission mini-campaign that fits perfectly after you've completed the main Purple Haze campaign. The experience here is even more tense and challenging, featuring new movement mechanics that will make you think twice before advancing, brand-new specializations for your Marines, and an enhanced arsenal with new weapons. It's your chance to experience the adrenaline of infiltration and reconnaissance missions, where every misstep can be fatal and intelligence is your greatest weapon. If you enjoy games that keep you hooked from start to finish, with a good dose of strategy and an engaging story, this expansion is a must-have!
"Keyhole" adds a three-mission mini-campaign that fits perfectly after you've completed the main Purple Haze campaign. The experience here is even more tense and challenging, featuring new movement mechanics that will make you think twice before advancing, brand-new specializations for your Marines, and an enhanced arsenal with new weapons. It's your chance to experience the adrenaline of infiltration and reconnaissance missions, where every misstep can be fatal and intelligence is your greatest weapon. If you enjoy games that keep you hooked from start to finish, with a good dose of strategy and an engaging story, this expansion is a must-have!
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Publisher
PHALANX
Designer
Bernard Grzybowski, Srdjan Jovanovski
Artist
Bartek Jędrzejewski, Łukasz Strupiechowski
Community
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43wishlist
15want to play
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
Do I need the Purple Haze base game to play this expansion?
Yes, absolutely! "Purple Haze: Force Recon – Keyhole" is an expansion and requires the Purple Haze base game to be played.
How many missions does this expansion add?
The "Keyhole" expansion includes a mini-campaign with three new missions, which can be played right after you complete the main campaign of the base game.
What's new in terms of gameplay?
The expansion introduces new movement mechanics, unique specializations for your Force Recon team, and an expanded arsenal with new weapons, making the experience more tactical and challenging.
What is the estimated time to play the entire campaign of this expansion?
Considering that each base game takes 90 to 270 minutes, and there are 3 missions, expect a considerable amount of time to complete the mini-campaign, depending on your pace and the level of challenge you seek.
Is this expansion harder than the base game?
Yes, "Keyhole" aims to provide an even more tense and challenging experience, focusing on reconnaissance and infiltration missions where stealth and intelligence are crucial.
Can I play it solo?
Yes! Just like the base game, this expansion is also fully playable in solo mode, allowing you to experience these reconnaissance missions on your own.
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