Marvel Zombies: A Zombicide Game

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Pros

none

Cons

none

Thematic elements

Marvel superheroes infected with zombies, prioritizing hunger over saving the universe.

Comparison games

none

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Zombie — Players are the zombie superheroes, and the game uses elements of the Zombicide system.

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Quotes (from this video)

i mean who does that
makes it worse actually doesn't it
seriously that's an actual option
the worst kind of zombies
my brother has quoted the line they have a cave troll to me for the past 20 years
i got scared i want to relive the legacy experience when i'm old and deaf and angry
i don't like patrick stewart
7.6 tons is what's known in the business as a whole mess of cards
if kenitsia gets his hands on it and he'll do it don't test him and it'll be bloody excellent just out of spite
that's a lot just take the professor's advice by the singles you need from your local game store
went a bit off track there
you know that takes it slightly you know off the rails
if you're looking for a fun punch in the nostalgia then megaman adventures looks like a good way to go

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

Zombie version is really neat
Hunger mechanic adds a balancing act
Makes zombie side that much more interesting
Best zombie side game played
Silly and fun
Ton of fun

Cons

X-Men Resistance one is good, but not as good as Marvel Zombies one

Thematic elements

Zombie superheroes
Marvel Universe

Comparison games

X-Men Resistance
Green Horde
Black Plague

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Action Point Allowance — If hunger is maxed out, can only do one basic consume attack.
cooperative play — Zombie side co-op tactical spatial thing.
Dice Rolling — Rolling dice can amplify hunger.
Resource Management — The hunger mechanic requires balancing.

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Quotes (from this video)

I think it's my favorite coin game of all time now.
It's so Technical and crunchy and just immersive.
It comes with these really beautiful standies.
This is going to be part of the giveaway so just leave a comment below.
It feels like you're playing Skyrim or Fallout but in this Studio Ghibli style World post post apocalypse.
The way the mechanics and stuff which I'll talk about in the review which will be linked really lend itself to breathing life constantly through the course of the game.
And that to me is like such a new breath of fresh air.
So if you plucked me out of this universe somehow and you said you have a choice between you know Skyrim and Fallout no thanks and uh um you know this is like post postapocalyptic Earth I 100% I'm going to play in the world of the earthborne.

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

Still the best zombie side-scroller game to date in the reviewer's opinion
Interesting push and pull with the hunger track mechanic
Turns the typical zombie narrative on its head by playing as zombie heroes
Expansions allow playing as heroes and add content

Cons

A lot of setup required
Fell 11 spots in the ranking due to not being played much

Thematic elements

Zombies
Scenario-based

Comparison games

Pirates (upcoming)

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

action selection — Players manage a hunger track and decide whether to devour to regain capabilities or roll more dice.
Dice Rolling — Used for combat and potentially other actions.
Modular Board — Implied by the mention of playing on Galactus and different scenarios.
scenario-based — The game features various scenarios that players run through.

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No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

Sky Team is absolutely phenomenal.
This game is just awesome.
the gameplay itself is is super fun.
this was a super big surprise for me because I mean I never played Whistle Stop.
Second edition because it's just improved in literally every way.
This one is just absolutely fantastic.
This one is the simplest of the three games.
this one does a really cool system of like you actually lose.
It just they knew they knew the assignment with their writing.
this was I mean I know you like S. Corey if it wasn't so long. I think we both kind of settle on this one in current state being the best of the three.
it's a 7.3. I could have sworn this was at like a four at one point, which is fair cuz I think uh Portal Games kind of shat the bed on the game.
the actual gameplay of this one is one of the best uh cooperative survival games out there.
Awesome thing of like a good example is oh hey you actually when you're exploring you come across a shack that has some preserved food
this one remastered, they they condensed it down
The expansions for it um, Well, because now it's all cross compatible.
it literally is role to resolve. like you can be as strategic and tactile as you want. If dice if you roll blanks, you roll blanks and [censored] off.
This one's absolutely fantastic.
It's actually a digestible campaign game. Like you can finish it and feel satisfied
My only hiccup with this is its expansion. while as good as an expansion is a continuation of the main campaign story except you don't play with the characters that you were playing with.
The Cloud Spire one, I think you'll like though.
This game is literally luck the game
the Tangle Woods ones, I'm like, do I hate this game?

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Overall sentiment (raw)

Highly Positive

Pros

Fun and thematic
Lots of content
Unique take on Marvel characters
Flexible playstyles (zombie or hero)
Engaging leveling system

Cons

Challenging to set up despite inserts

Thematic elements

Zombie versions of Marvel heroes
Marvel Universe
Scenario-based

Comparison games

Marvel Zombies (Cowboy)
Black Plague
Marvel United

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

action selection — Players choose actions to move, attack, or fulfill objectives.
Card Play — Heroes and zombies use unique decks of cards.
Hunger Mechanic — A mechanic that increases power but can lead to negative consequences if not managed.
Level Up System — Killing enemies increases the level, unlocking unique abilities.
Player vs. Player (Optional) — Can be played cooperatively as zombies or as heroes against zombies.
scenario-based — Each game is a self-contained scenario with specific objectives.

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Quotes (from this video)

this one is, Hoplam is solo.
the Pandora's Ruin uh brought in several different little things like more scions and stuff like that. But the biggest thing was the Mercury Boots campaign mode, that new campaign mode, because it switch it switched from where instead of each act lasting 12 weeks, it made each act last six weeks.
this is my my second uh chip theory game in this segment, but you get that same deal. Chips, neoprene, plastic.
But now each act probably takes about two or so with the Mercury deal. And that was like one of the smartest things. They listened to their their their, fans or whatever and they added that and it was the perfect addition cuz it made it a nice swallowable uh deal at that point.
that expansion saved this game because if I had to go through it again with uh, you know, four hours per act, I it's it's miserable, dude.
four hours of die rolling.
I just try not to think about how much I spent.
It's so much fun, dude.
The amount of content definitely helps with how many heroes and villains there are.
And the plug-and-play nature of just being like, here's who we're going to throw in.
The system of you know this timeline element of like playing cards after other players to trigger different effects is such a cool thing.
It's just that plugandplay nature makes this one just so much fun to play.
I've had a blast with it.
the games still super fun.

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Overall sentiment (raw)

mixed

Pros

Most creative departure from the standard formula.
Delivers something genuinely different.
The hunger system creates constant tension.
Players play as zombified Marvel heroes.

Cons

24 out of 140 cards are not usable without X-Men Resistance.
The base box feels like half of a larger vision.
Noticeable gaps in the gameplay.

Thematic elements

Zombie superheroes
Marvel Universe with zombie heroes

Comparison games

X-Men Resistance

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Devour action — Allows zombie heroes to feed on victims.
Gain zombie trait — Players pick up special abilities instead of traditional weapons and equipment.
Hunger system — Hunger levels must be managed alongside health, affecting combat power.

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No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

Worst to best, no filler, and we're calling it on each one.
Every other game we're going to talk about today executes that skeleton better.
Completeness is not the same as excellence, especially when the underlying framework has been surpassed in every meaningful category since.
This is where the fantasy line really proved itself because instead of just re-skinning Black Plague, the design team took the system and made it harder.
The most mechanically streamlined Zombicide base game in the franchise's history and that streamlining cuts in multiple directions at once.
This is also the most difficult Zombicide game in the franchise. Brutal in every sense of the word.
The definitive modern Zombicide experience.
A dynamic power escalation arc and the feedback loop between growing stronger and becoming a bigger target captures the tone of the source material more precisely than anything season 1 through 3 ever achieved.
Black Plague is where the Zombicide formula reached its fullest expression for the widest range of players.
Creates a layer of priority management that was completely absent from every original era Zombicide game.
If you're new to Zombicide and you only buy one box ever, this is the one.

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

Was so fun.

Cons

none

Thematic elements

Marvel Zombies

Comparison games

none

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Mechanics unknown.

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

It's pretty awesome. Um, but we have been just so so busy.
I mean, you know, within reason, but what's really cool this year is the nominees really seem to fit their category.
Man, are we super busy.
This was supposed to be a regular game night stream but Nikki wasn't prepared.
I wish I could figure out what's going on with this base. It's gold, which I should have done before.

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Overall sentiment (raw)

Positive

Pros

Fun to play as the villains/zombies
Good blend of theme and mechanics
Similar to other zombie-themed games from the publisher

Cons

Upkeep can be high in solo play
Solo play involves two-handing

Thematic elements

Playing as zombies, hunting heroes
Marvel Universe

Comparison games

Marvel Champions
Zombie Side

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

action selection — Taking actions as zombie characters.
cooperative play — While playing zombies, it's a form of cooperative play against heroes.
Deck Building — Core mechanic, though can be complex in solo.

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

We're just redoing this because 5 years is when we did this last time and after looking at my list then and look at my list now, there was been a metric ton of changes.
Um so that changes a lot of it. Plus, companies are almost bullied into having a solo mode.
So, these are going to be like games I play by myself, whether it's, you know, two-handed or or strictly solo games.
It's a narrative game. Uh and uh you are running through you're like these these uh it's there's a lot of espionage like you're a spy.
The app doesn't like take away from the game. It's not an app game where you also have cards. It's Yeah, it's a it's a perfect blend with that app driven.
This has that Marvel Champions feel where you have your alter ego side.
This one is just a really good uh 40k um
Man, we we don't know how good we had it back then

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Overall sentiment (raw)

neutral

Pros

A Marvel cooperative mini-game.

Cons

none

Thematic elements

Marvel

Comparison games

Marvel Champions
Marvel United
Marvel Skirmish in New York

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Cooperative — Mentioned as a cooperative mini-game.

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

Every game I've ever bought, I've bought for a good reason. At least that's what I tell myself.
I don't watch playthroughs cuz playthroughs tend to be too long.
I think it's just the hype and how much money this project's making and all this buzz around it was making me think I should get on this now, and I just know that I'm going to get the cards, maybe play it twice, and then never play it again.
If it can fit in this 4x4 Kallax, then it will stay. If it doesn't fit, then something's got to go.
Will I still enjoy the game after 10 plays? It's not a question I ask myself.
Those are the 10 questions I ask myself before buying a game

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

was great
really fun

Cons

none

Thematic elements

Zombies

Comparison games

none

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Mechanics unknown.

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

We actually really enjoyed the turtle decks.
Too many tabs. Close some of these things.
Wow, that is not really helping.
I I kind of need to hear what's going on.
Um, I guess I could have him run it. It'd be kind of dull.
I did work on the uh collar. I kind of feel like I need to do a little bit more dark uh up into the V's of the fur.
It's pretty cool. I'm really excited for Deborah on that.
So, we mostly buy the games that we do on the show.
Well, we did the first level, but at a higher
This is not fun.
The way you do it for, um, at least the machine we use now, um, and we've always done that, we we, uh, use a, um, box that converts HDMI to um, dang it, paint is on the wrong side again.
My goal is to finish wave one for everybody that I have.
I fractured my heel a year and three months uh you and nine months ago.
And so, uh, so how many how much characters I have to paint? Oh, I have so many to paint, Chris.
But you get less brush strokes. And then what I do for the final thing, so I guess essentially it's going to be two stages since I'm doing two thin coats, um, is I also use a speed paint or contrast paint over this.
So, my goal is to get back around roughly before it's dry.
And that's 100% valid.
But you can see here it's rubbed through here. Hold on. It's rubbed through here a bit, but it's smooth and it looks pretty good.
Yeah, this one's actually pretty good already.
So, the rim of the base look. It looks really quite good.
My fingers need to be cleaned.
Wow, that black paint just coming off from my fingers too.
Boy, that is not a good intensity for these.
Well, awesome. Thanks for joining me today.
Thanks for putting up with the little technical glitches.
It's a Kenner nomination. I'm not sure. I don't know what will win.
Let's see here. Uh following. Hooray.

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

Really great
Really fun

Cons

none

Thematic elements

Comparison games

X-Men

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Cooperative — You can play the other way with the X-Men box expansion.
PvP — You play the zombies fighting the heroes.

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

The smoldiest smoldering ever.
Well, I'm a little jealous. I would like to be in winter.
It's bad if you do and it's bad if you don't. So, which one do you want to choose?
I mean, you need to do it, but we've been super busy.
My mom was telling us how terrible Toronto was, right? The other day
It's not a problem with Toronto. It's just mom, you know.
The crowdfunding stork visited my house the other day.
The princes are zombies. And it shows a picture of the princess shambling towards you, and it says, uh, we love you for your brains.
It's basically kind of like 40k kind of characters except we had an interesting thing there where you have a regular person that's not military that's got three vic hit points and then you got a military person that's got six hit points and they have to like be together. It's kind of a neat dynamic.
I think that's just our brains making up a rule. Sure. you know that doesn't exist.
We screw it up.
My concerns about madness are justified.
We need more crazy though. Like my concerns about madness are justified.
The harder one. I mean, the ones I think are hard that we've done every time.
We need more madness though. Like my concerns about madness are justified.

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

Favorite Zombie Side game
Cool twist of playing as zombies
Hunger mechanic adds a simple layer of crunch
Fighting against superheroes adds challenge
Devouring bystanders for upgrades is a neat thing
Good as a standalone game
Mechanics are much more interesting than Massive Darkness 2

Cons

Need X-Men expansion for the other mode
Teaser for another box can feel like a lead-in to buy another expensive box

Thematic elements

zombie side game with Marvel Zombies

Comparison games

Cthulhu: Death May Die
Massive Darkness 2
Zombie Side: Green Horde / Black Plague
Zombie Side: Night of Living Dead

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Action Points — Characters have actions per turn, and can perform actions like move, attack, interact, or mutate.
Character progression — Players gain experience points by defeating minions and heroes, which allows them to level up and unlock abilities.
Co-op Game — It's a co-op game where players work together.
Deck Building — Players can draw from a deck of mutations to gain new special abilities.
Dice Rolling — Attacks involve rolling a certain number of dice, with results determining hits and potential increases to hunger.
Miniatures combat — Hordes of miniatures attack heroes, and players fight against minions and superheroes.
scenario-based — There are 10 or so scenarios in the box with a little bit of a narrative arc.
Set Collection — Devouring specific bystanders grants permanent abilities.
Variable player powers — Zombie heroes have unique abilities and attacks, including a Devourer attack.

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Quotes (from this video)

this is my favorite zombie side game
it really reminds me of Cthulhu death may die with the whole hunger ravenous thing
the mechanics are just so much more interesting
this is just it's the same sort of concept it's just you know one shot little missions that you can just pick off and do
this is definitely my favorite one

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Overall sentiment (raw)

negative

Pros

none

Cons

Base game lacks variability.
Felt repetitive quickly.
Retail version lacks Kickstarter extras.

Thematic elements

Marvel Superheroes fighting zombified superheroes
city

Comparison games

Zombicide

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

cooperative play — Players work together to achieve a mission against enemy hordes.
scenario-based play — Played through 'tale style adventures' that felt repetitive.

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

My son is going to be excellent at those type of games we're talking chat we're talking uh yeah Chinatown we're talking bear raid we've already got strong negotiations skills.
I have a very compelling reason that it was my least favorite we only had the base game we had no Kickstarter extras we had no expansions we had no extra missions no extra cards no extra enemies.
It's just not singing songs.
If I'm sitting at an angle to the board where I can't read the names on the board very easily I struggle a lot.
My ability to recall names limited my ability to recall pictures stories and uh tell Tales is heightened because the way that words process in my brain unlike your brain is you use you you probably use the more if if you have a um non-dyslexic brain uh that means the part of the brain that deals with uh numbers memory um short-term and long-term recall uh deals with kind of analytics uh that part of the brain is the part of the brain that learned language for you.
My brain is the part of the brain that handles visuals is the part of the brain that learned language for me which means I cannot spell at all it affects your uh short-term kind of immediate recall but I can tell stories and I can see pictures and I can remember nicknames and all of that's kind of its own unique uh wonderful superpower.
Terraforming Mars best game out of these 6 and arguably the best with a newborn.
The important thing always find a scapegoat.
I know I'm going to think of it the moment I turn this off.

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Overall sentiment (raw)

mixed

Pros

Love what the game does when you get into the heavy nitty-gritty expansion universe.

Cons

The base game fell flat and left the reviewer not wanting to open the Kickstarter boxes.

Thematic elements

Zombie apocalypse

Comparison games

none

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Mechanics unknown.

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

This has ruined not only the evening but potentially some of my closest friendship style hate.
I mean, don't we have enough AI slop floating around the world and the internet as it is?
The third player AI that has to be run for a two-player game is one of the worst things about Dune Imperium.
I want to share with them. I want to brag. I want to boast. I want to win.
Put your best foot forward, please.
I don't want player elimination in my games.
My dyslexic brain will never be able to attach to that new rhythm you set and the pace of play and the strategy is thrown off entirely.

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

Enjoyed painting the miniatures, finding it calming.
Happy with the way the painted miniatures turned out.
Makes the game more fun and characters pop on the board.

Cons

none

Thematic elements

Zombies

Comparison games

Zombicide

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

miniature painting — The host discussed painting miniatures for the game using acrylic markers, focusing on table presence rather than perfection.

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

I don't really have an aptitude for that, but I thought, well, if it's just colored markers, I could probably make it work.
I was not painting for perfection. ... Rather, what I was painting for was table presence.
it's zen. I just feel so much better.
I really understand now better why people like to do this when they when they get that out of it.
I know they're not perfect, but they're mine and I'm and I'm and I'm happy I did it.

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

Incredibly creative
Laminated cards will stand up well
Excited about the figures and cards received

Cons

Glue came off on one figure during shipping
One figure came off its base during shipping

Thematic elements

Marvel characters as zombies

Comparison games

The Punisher
The Amazing Spiderman
Captain America
The Incredible Hulk
Black Widow

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

custom character figures — Custom figures representing Marvel characters were made and received.
custom equipment cards — Custom equipment cards for the characters like Caps Shield, Spider-Man's web shooters, and Hulk Smash were created.

Video topics + discussion points

No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

family first right
Almost like they had spies in our house to know what size shirts we wear scary
M of fluffies
Hulk smash spoiler don't read until you've opened the box

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Marvel Zombies: A Zombicide Game

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