Riftforce (2021)
(2021)Capstone Games, La Boite de Jeu, 1 More Time Games
Riftforce is a fast-paced two-player duel card game where players draft different elemental guilds, combine their unique powers, and battle for control of the rifts. Players lay down cards and trigger powerful combos using numbers and colors to attack specific rows and score points.
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The Verdict
based on 21 reviews
“What a delightful surprise. One of my favorite styles of play, and Riftforce has shown me a whole new way to think about a battle line.”
“I really really really love real force honestly like the the biggest the and i mean i should say the only criticism i can come up with and i mentioned with you is personally i don't i i would have found a different way to differentiate the lanes”(25:52)
“These guys knocked out of the park, honestly. Uh, One More Time Games, this is really solid, and I'm really glad we had a chance, uh, to check it out.”(12:35)
“I'm happy to say that Riftforce is a welcome addition to my collection. With its quick gameplay, beautiful art, and simple rules it is sure to make it to my table frequently.”
“Riftforce contains a huge amount of potential replayability. The variety of the powers, the simplicity of the rules, and the depth of play will see me backing it for sure and being a game I pull out to show people the potential of finely honed small box games.”
“Ray and I just had an absolute ball with Rift Force so the recommendation for Rift force is buy it”(4:58)
“We've hugely enjoyed our plays of Riftforce. We loved the fact that the game has simple rules yet it allows for depth through the interplay of the various guild powers.”
“If you are into 2-player games, Riftforce is a solid choice for your lunchtime entertainment.”
“Riftforce checks all of these boxes: it's replayable, the interaction is constant, it's in a small box and could easily be carried without it, since it's just a large deck of cards and some damage point tokens.”
“My shelf of two-player only games is pretty sparse. Even some of my favorites, like Sekigahara, have left my collection just because the opportunity to play a 3+ hour game with just one other player never arises. Riftforce, however, is going to stick around for now.”
“Overall, Riftforce may not offer enough depth to keep seasoned gamers engaged long-term. However, it's probably just the right game for new gamers that are looking to experience a tight head-to-head card battle game with their spouse or child.”
“Riftforce has some nice and compelling back-and-forth play with lots of combat and damage for players who enjoy a little bit of violence in their two-player spaces. If that's you, you like modular games, or you just wanna be a crystal guy, you'll probably enjoy Riftforce! I think it's fun.”
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