Under Falling Skies is a solo dice placement and action selection game where you defend Earth against an alien invasion reminiscent of classic arcade shooters. You place dice to activate base rooms to gather energy, conduct research, and shoot down descending enemy ships, all while balancing the movement of the menacing mothership.
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The Verdict
based on 34 reviews
“If the most important aspect of a game is that it facilitates interesting and meaningful decisions, then Under Falling Skies truly is a perfect game. It’s nothing but interesting decisions. The fact that it has fantastic table presence and a killer theme is just a bonus.”
“It is an absolutely fantastic solo game i know you can go out there and get the pmp and by all means you know continue to do that but i would heartily recommend for the price point of 20 pounds”(28:44)
“Simple in its ruleset, easy setup, yet tough and seriously difficult choices makes this a game that I just love getting to the table. Games are always tight and often come down to the wire and I love the tension that Under Falling Skies provides.”
“Well, I am really glad I found that game and was able to bring it to the table. Such a small brain teaser, which makes you want to try again and again! I will be for sure playing the campaign”
“Between its brilliant use of chance and its willingness to throw me into the action and hard decisions of its campaign with nary a pause, Under Falling Skies has entered the ranks of my favorite solo games.”
“So, as I said at the beginning, the bar was set really high for me, but Under Falling Skies has smashed it. As it’s a solo game, I don’t often get to play it, but when I do, I really enjoy it”
“Under Falling Skies is a game that I am, well, absolutely thrilled with. I'm really enjoying this game. I am very happy to add some to my collection and I believe it will stay in my collection for quite some time.”(9:02)
“It's a solid solo game and probably one of the best solo games that there is out for players and certainly one of the best games that came out in 2020.”(11:48)
“Under Falling Skies is the meatier of the two games – the decisions are trickier to make than Warp's Edge. It also has a slightly longer playing time – most of my games run about 35-40 minutes (compared to Warp's Edge at 20-30 minutes). But I'm glad to have both games – and recommend them both to you if you're looking for excellent solo gaming experiences.”
“It’s an unfortunate production flaw in a game whose design is near flawless. If you enjoy solo gaming, Under Falling Skies is a strong candidate for your new go-to game.”
“I don't have the attention span for solitary games, I can't do it, I just get distracted and wander off or look at my phone, but this kept me enthralled for days and days. I'm gonna recommend it easy. This is a fabulous thing.”(16:14)
“It is an excellent solo game with some very uh very good design uh cge i believe uh put some great work into this and they did an excellent job and there's a lot to keep coming back to”(10:28)
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