I hate to criticize a product which someone else spent a great deal of time and energy creating. However, I would say that API struck me as “cartoony” both in its concepts and artwork. Although the book mentions having a horror element, it didn’t really come across as a horror game.
Jeff reviews the new Seiji Kanai designed card game Love Letter from AEG.
Jeff shares his thoughts about the new Eurogame Courtier from AEG.
I really can’t say enough about DCC Classics as it’s quickly become one of my favorites! Goodman Games has supported the title with an incredible number of supplements and adventures (I believe 74 modules as of this writing) and outside companies are publishing material for the system as well.
Jeff reviews the new sourcebook for the Bolt Action miniatures system, Armies of Germany, from Warlord Games.
If you’re looking for a fantasy skirmish game where you can fight opponents without the need for a game master, then this is it. You have fighters, magic users, clerics, magic items, and opponents who react with basic artificial intelligence.
A.D. 30 is a game about the travels of Jesus, leading up to his arrival in Jerusalem and subsequent arrest and crucifixion.
Jeff takes on the coffee blending themed VivaJava from Dice Hate Me Games.
Shadows is certainly not the sort of RPG I’d recommend picking up for those who’ve never role played before simply because there’s too much left to the discretion of the person tasked with running the game and I believe that would overwhelm most. Yet for players looking for a more realistic, low fantasy setting filled with a lot potentially interesting ideas Shadows of Esteren is surely worthy of a purchase and I highly recommend this book.
Pittsburgh 68 is a fun and easy game for the most part though. You feel the theme throughout the game, and I’m just amazed with the amount of gameplay that is packed into a single deck of cards.
