# Street Masters II: Aftershock

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2025
- **BGG Rating**: 8.5
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 1-4
- **Duration**: —
- **Weight**: —
- **Designers**: Adam Sadler, Brady Sadler
- **Publishers**: Steamforged Games Ltd.
- **Categories**: Expansion for Base-game, Fighting, Miniatures, Video Game Theme
- **Mechanics**: Cooperative Game, Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, Hand Management

## Verdict
Perfect for those wanting to turn the base game into an epic fighting experience with tons of content. The amount of new characters and villains is impressive!Massive and varied contentEnhanced cooperative synergyDeeper story modeHigh-quality miniatures and componentsModerate language dependenceRequires base game to playHIGHLY RECOMMENDED

## Description
If you're already a fan of the brawling in Street Masters, get ready because Aftershock is here to crank up the intensity! This isn't just any expansion; it's a luxury pack that injects a massive dose of new content into the base game. We're talking about four new fighter decks to vary your combat style, four stage decks to change the fight's scenery, and two enemy decks to make things significantly more challenging. But the real magic lies in the modularity.

Aftershock introduces Missions and Confrontations, which completely shift the table dynamics. Missions are perfect for multiplayer groups, allowing you to support your teammates with powerful tokens, creating that team synergy we all love. Meanwhile, Confrontations bring that 'villain in the shadows' vibe. They add narrative layers to the story mode, introducing antagonists who manipulate events and upgrade cards that will push your group of fighters to their absolute limits. It's the kind of challenge that forces you to rethink your entire deck strategy.

For collectors, this SteamForged version is a true treasure, as it condenses Aftershock, the Kickstarter stretch goals, the Essence of Evil expansion, and Redemption pack II into one single package. It's essentially the 'ultimate combo' for those who want the full urban fighting experience. Just a heads-up: since there's a fair amount of text on the cards, you might need a translation or a reference sheet to keep the action flowing. If you're looking to turn your game nights into real-life video game tournaments, featuring epic bosses and devastating combos, this is the upgrade you've been waiting for.

## FAQ
### Do I need the base game to play Aftershock?
Yes, it is a luxury expansion and does not work standalone. You need the Street Masters base game.

### What's included in this SteamForged package?
It's a huge bundle: it includes Aftershock, the Kickstarter stretch goals, Essence of Evil, and Redemption pack II.

### Is the game hard to learn?
If you already know the base game, it's straightforward. It adds new layers (missions and confrontations), but the core fighting logic remains the same.

### Can I play it solo?
Yes, the game has solitaire rules, and the Aftershock content expands the possibilities for solo challenges.

### Is the game available in English?
Yes, but be aware that some players use reference sheets to speed up gameplay due to the amount of text on cards.