Gloomhaven

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Summary

"In Gloomhaven, you play as a team of mercenaries on their own personal quests to go conquer a world of gloomy and wicked decadence. Choose your group members wisely, because in the turmoil of battle you can only rely on your wits, skills and spells to fight your way through the putrid dungeons and forgotten ruins. In this rogue-like dungeon-crawling adaptation of the famous board game, you will journey through terrifying randomly generated dungeons, fight against increasingly horrific and powerful foes…or die trying. "


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Gloomhaven Reviews & Ratings

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Review by ComandanteCobra [user]
May 18, 2022

Good game from a superb tabletop Game.Keep in mind that is a simulation of a board-game...so it isn't like a deep massive strategicGood game from a superb tabletop Game.Keep in mind that is a simulation of a board-game...so it isn't like a deep massive strategic videogame for pc.It's a good substitute if you can't play the tabletop version of if you want to learn some of the rules of the game.Nice deal if you want to try a cheaper version before buiyng the tabletop game.it could cost a little less maybe ...and needs some patches to correct some issues ....and it's missing other player interaction....but still a good product

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Review by LEVEL (Czech Republic)
February 18, 2022

Even if you have never heard of the legendary board game Gloomhaven, you should not miss its digital adaptation. If you enjoy ingenious turn-based strategies and dark fantasy, Gloomhaven is the game for you. In addition, thanks to multiplayer, you don't have to go on dangerous expeditions alone, and thanks to the support of creating new scenarios, the game offers an endless number of adventures and rotten dungeons.

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Review by Games.cz
November 30, 2021

The best-reviewed board game in the world gets its own digital adaptation - and it’s excellent. The board game comes to life thanks to beautiful animations and sounds. This is a true treat for any strategy game enthusiast.

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Review by Eurogamer Italy
November 22, 2021

Gloomhaven tries to bring the experience of the board game on our screens, but fails to recreate the feel of being around a table. The game, although very loyal to the source, lacks pacing and the missions (very repetitive after a while), even at the lowest levels, are incredibly hard and for the most part frustrating. It is definitely overwhelming for a new player, and way too much relying on RNG for a good result. A good opportunity that sadly doesn’t really deliver.

90
Review by MandatoryQuest [user]
November 8, 2021

As a super fan of the board game I have to tip my hat to the devs for an outstanding effort in bringing the game to life. It’s not easyAs a super fan of the board game I have to tip my hat to the devs for an outstanding effort in bringing the game to life. It’s not easy translating a game this fiddly in both rules and mechanics to the screen, but for the most part they have done an excellent job and in some areas even over delivered. My experience is heavily influenced by my time with the board game which does mean some small bugs or rules inconsistencies don’t pass me by unnoticed. There’s nothing game breaking, but a veteran of the board game can find nits to pick. The game isn’t quite perfect in this area, but the devs have communicated excellently throughout early access and now into release and continue to improve the game with weekly patches, so I don’t expect these issues to persist much longer. Gloomhaven is notorious in the board game world as a brutal, unforgiving, and deeply strategic game. This is not a jolly romp through a dungeon like similar titles. It is instead a thoughtful action management game that will challenge you right from scenario 1. You have to pick your fights and your actions carefully, and the game often takes on a more puzzly feel as you try to react and deal with the threats as presented. This makes it very unique in the dungeon crawl genre, and people used to a more traditional DnD style system will be in for a shock. Often the answer is not to always run in and swing your axe if you are a warrior for example. Gloomhaven really rewards thoughtful play making it difficult at first to grasp for some players. For those with a bit of patience and willingness to learn there’s an ocean of depth here to explore, but those of you looking for a more casual affair might find the game difficult and sometimes frustrating. I adore this game in any form, but I can safely say that Digital (when bug free) is the best way to play Gloomhaven in my eyes.

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Game Information
Release Date July 17, 2019
Publisher Flaming Fowl Studios, Asmodee Digital
Content Rated T (Teen)
Game Modes Single player, Co-operative, Multiplayer
Player Perspectives Third person, Bird view / Isometric
Genres Role-playing (RPG), Turn-based strategy (TBS), Tactical, Adventure, Strategy
Themes Fantasy, Historical
Platforms PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S