Game Info
Year
2023
Players
2-4
Age
14+
Playtime
60 min
Collection
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Description
Players become Perceivers in the city of Kalena gathering resources building structures and chasing away Specters across three seasons
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Video IQ9KCCwMBZQ
Board Stupid Interview at 1:13 sentiment: positive
video_pk 40564 · mention_pk 122956
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Introduces players to Euro mechanics without excessive complexity
- Good as a family/friendlier entry point into heavier Euro games
Cons
none
Thematic elements
- Introductory Euro experience leading into heavier titles; family-friendly
- Fantasy/medieval city exploration (implied by demo context)
- n/a
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Euro-style resource management — Described as a lighter Euro designed as an introduction to a more complex title; focuses on accessible decision-making and streamlined play.
- Resource Management — Described as a lighter Euro designed as an introduction to a more complex title; focuses on accessible decision-making and streamlined play.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- I literally bought it
- the production looks insane
- it's almost ready to go
- replayability is very high
- this is definitely my stuff
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Video IQ9KCCwMBZQ
Board Stupid Interview at 1:48 sentiment: positive
video_pk 40564 · mention_pk 122957
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Gorgeous production value and polish
- Strong replayability through branching paths and variable party
- Fits a one-hour playtime with quick setup and approachable rules
Cons
- As a co-op game, it may require coordinated play; solo play may be less ideal
Thematic elements
- Cooperative adventure/dungeon-crawler with narrative focus
- City under threat with ghostly elements; rescue mission
- branching, Libra-inspired Choose Your Own Adventure elements
Comparison games
- Regim
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Branching narrative with variable endings — Story paths change with choices; high replayability as players may replay to see different outcomes.
- cooperative dungeon-crawl — Players cooperate to explore, fight, and progress through a city-infused dungeon environment with combat elements.
- Dungeon Crawl — Players cooperate to explore, fight, and progress through a city-infused dungeon environment with combat elements.
- Narrative Choice — Story paths change with choices; high replayability as players may replay to see different outcomes.
- Party composition and role specialization — Players can choose different party members, each contributing differently to the story and mechanics.
- Unique Player Powers — Players can choose different party members, each contributing differently to the story and mechanics.
- Variable objectives and card-driven play — Objectives are shuffled/altered through cards; different runs offer different end states.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- I literally bought it
- the production looks insane
- it's almost ready to go
- replayability is very high
- this is definitely my stuff
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Video 7D1Ew6e-F_A
Board Stupid Top 10 List at 13:14 sentiment: positive
video_pk 40221 · mention_pk 121648
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Intro to Euro mechanisms without heavy weight
- Fast play and clear rules
Cons
- A lot of moving parts can feel dense for complete beginners
Thematic elements
- Euro-style resource management with magical themes
- Haunted lands in a fantasy setting
- Accessible, bright thematic presentation with banishment and skill acquisition
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- banishment / skill acquisition — players banish ghosts and purchase new abilities to improve engines
- Euro-style resource management — generate resources, buy skills, banish ghosts to progress
- Resource Management — generate resources, buy skills, banish ghosts to progress
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- the bird is the word
- it's an engine building game
- Cooperative game
- Indiana Jones vibes
- open drafting in entire placement
- you only have one worker to worry about
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Video W-LCB8jIEAE
Board Stupid Top 5 List at 5:16 sentiment: positive
video_pk 33754 · mention_pk 100357
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- strong theme and production values
- accessible for players newer to Euros
- engaging power unlocks and improvements
Cons
- not as heavy as some Euro heavyweights; may feel lighter to some players
Thematic elements
- unlockable powers and production-focused mechanics
- euro-style game focused on building and powering a haunted landscape
- light narrative framing around exploration and development
Comparison games
- Wingspan
- Patchwork
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Building Construction — construct buildings to deepen scoring and capability
- Engine Building — develop powers and resources to improve future turns
- Resource Generation — collect and convert resources to unlock abilities
- Resource Management — collect and convert resources to unlock abilities
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- it's a gem
- it's absolutely a great game
- the production is over the top
- what a game what a great game
- it's absolutely fantastic
- it's a gem again absolutely
- the art design is great
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Board Stupid Top 5 List at 3:12 sentiment: positive
video_pk 33393 · mention_pk 99240
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- gorgeous art design
- whimsical yet thematic
Cons
- could be heavy for newcomers
Thematic elements
- ghost banishment and resource management
- haunted landscapes with ghosts
- whimsical Euro with a spooky vibe
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Hex Exploration — explore hex-based maps to uncover ghosts and objectives
- Resource Management — manage resources to banish ghosts and power actions
- tile/action tiles — flip or reveal tiles to access different actions
- Tile/Map Shifting — flip or reveal tiles to access different actions
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- it's absolutely fantastic
- underrated gem
- it's a hex exploration game you're doing a little bit of that
- Carnage it's a lot of fun
- dripping Star Wars in every single card
- this is my number one and Spiel is where it shone
- the buzz was hot for this game
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