# XenoShyft: Onslaught

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2015
- **BGG Rating**: 6.9
- **BGG Rank**: #1774
- **Players**: 1-4 (Best with: 2)
- **Duration**: 30-60 min
- **Weight**: 2.62 / 5
- **Designers**: Keren Philosophales, Michael Shinall
- **Artists**: Alejandro Mirabal, Jonathan Gonzalez
- **Publishers**: Cool Mini Or Not, Edge Entertainment
- **Categories**: Card Game, Horror, Science Fiction
- **Mechanics**: Cooperative Game, Deck, Bag, and Pool Building, Open Drafting, Variable Player Powers

## Verdict
If you love cooperative challenges with a horror twist, XenoShyft: Onslaught will keep you glued to the table.Unique blend of deck‑building and base defenseDivisions with distinct powers add depthFast pace and escalating tensionGreat for groups who enjoy strategyEngaging gameplay loopRequires attention to each division’s strengthsLearning curve for newcomersAverage component qualityHIGHLY RECOMMENDED

## Description
XenoShyft: Onslaught places you and your crew at the front of a futuristic military base, facing waves of alien attackers in a horror‑science fiction setting. Each game starts with an empty deck, but as you collect troop, equipment, and item cards, you build your own defense collection. The game blends classic deck‑building with resource management, requiring careful choices of which cards to draft from an open pool and which to keep. The twist is that each player receives a unique division – Med Bay, Weapons Research, Science Lab, or Armory – and these divisions grant special powers that alter how you can attack or defend. The goal is to survive nine increasingly intense rounds of attacks, coordinating strategies with teammates to keep the base intact. The tension rises with each wave, making survival never guaranteed. If you enjoy cooperative play, deck‑building, and a dash of horror, XenoShyft: Onslaught delivers a strategic, high‑stakes experience full of critical decisions.

## FAQ
### How long does a typical game last?
Usually takes about 30 to 45 minutes, depending on player experience and chosen difficulty.

### How many players can join?
The game supports 1 to 4 players, with the cooperative experience being richest with 3 or 4 participants.

### Is the game suitable for beginners?
Yes, but the learning curve can be a bit steep due to multiple mechanics, so starting with a short session is recommended.

### What are the main components?
Troop, equipment, and item cards; an open draft deck; resource tokens; and damage and base markers.

### Does the game have expansions or digital versions?
There is a digital version on Steam, and the game was funded via Kickstarter, but no official expansions are available yet.

### What is the complexity level?
Medium to high – involves deck management, team coordination, and rapid tactical decisions.

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