Gloomhaven (2017)

This game is fun! This is an amazing game, with a lot of replayability. Finishing each campaign level leaves me wanting to come back for more, and more and more.

While the game is complex, it's not complicated, it needs to be played, but it's not difficult to understand. It's a game that will challenge you, engage you and keep you coming back for more.

The reviewer considers Gloomhaven a 'must-play' for fans of complex, tactical board games, praising it as one of the finest tactical deck-building board games ever created for those willing to persevere through its slower pace and higher difficulty.

The reviewer hails Gloomhaven as a masterpiece and the best dungeon crawl board game they've ever played, highlighting its balanced mechanics, thematic card play reflecting character fatigue, and robust tactical and strategic depth.

The reviewer expressed immense satisfaction with Gloomhaven, stating it was a fantastic experience that exceeded all expectations and his most anticipated game, despite a couple of minor nitpicks.

Gloomhaven is all these things and more and if it is not my game of the year I will be very, very surprised.

The reviewer enthusiastically recommends Gloomhaven, highlighting its unique legacy system, deep card-driven combat, and evolving narrative that creates a rich RPG experience without the need for a Dungeon Master.

The reviewer highly praises Gloomhaven, calling it a masterpiece and the best dungeon crawl board game they have ever played, highlighting its balanced mechanics and the urgent decision-making created by card loss.

Tom Vasel found Gloomhaven to be a phenomenal and impressive game, easily one of his favorites, praising its persistent world, engaging story, and unique characters despite some initial slow pacing and high difficulty.

The reviewer, Adam Smith of Rolling Solo, holds Gloomhaven in extremely high regard, as evidenced by his extensive coverage with over 140 videos dedicated to the game, showcasing a deep and lasting appreciation for its tactical combat and persistent world.

I spent more than 50 sessions over 3 years with that great game and I definitely feel this was a time well spent. Really, highly recommended!

It’s a reimagining, an artistic revision that allowed a team to apply the skills and experience they gained over the years to bring out the full potential of the initial catalyst that first ignited the flames of the Haven Games into the world.