When I saw the game title and theme I immediately thought of the old TV series "Falling Skies".
@fearanarchy3 жыл бұрын
From PNP Winner to an expanded retail release, I am happy filler-length solo games are adding another great recommendation
@crimson903 жыл бұрын
To me, solo games aren't about win or lose; they're about the journey. The ending may come down to a single die roll, but did the game leading up to that ending feel like it had meaningful decisions and strategy, or did it just feel like tedious busy work that seems to have little to no effect on the outcome? It's an art to accomplish the former and not just in solo games, but for solo games especially where you aren't competing directly against other players, and it's just you versus the game, that's where the magic is.
@EriolNarquelion3 жыл бұрын
I'm going to disagree with you on this one, but hear me out. The "journey" approach has its place (IMO, especially in multiplayer games: learn to lose, behave like a decent human being, etc), but on the other hand, it doesn't feel good to know that you've done everything right up to the end, when a random element just ended the game for you. All the right decisions you've made, ultimately add up to nothing in the end. Is this some form of allegory of the futility of one's life...? Solitaire board games tend to go the way of perceived difficulty, that in reality is just an RNG-fueled ride. That is something I simply do not understand in solo board games vs. solo video games debate. Why can't the solo board games take more from the deterministic nature of single player video games? Is it too difficult to simply create mechanically satisfying loop in a board game, and then add variance on top of it? Rant over. Under the Falling Skies might be random, but its design looks fun. Might check it out to support solo board game design in the scene.
@Oneiroclast3 жыл бұрын
@@EriolNarquelion A game hinging on a final die roll usually doesn't mean you did everything right up until the end, it means you played sort of OK, making a bunch of minor mistakes that added up to you being right on the brink of losing but nothing major enough to make you lose outright.
@jeremiahhammer22823 жыл бұрын
Love this, and very much agree.
@Darddo07023 жыл бұрын
@@EriolNarquelion I enjoined reading what you said. Solo video games is less deterministic than you think because the random numbers happened behind the curtain while in board game is very obvious. But true, less random feels better because my decision are taking account. Nevertheless, randomness give board games more replay ability. So we need a diverse playroom to a better enjoy 😊
@play-it-or-not2 жыл бұрын
@@Oneiroclast I totally agree with you, if you depend on one die roll to lose or win the journey has not been successful.
@traceyshenanigans3 жыл бұрын
I liked this from when you played it at the summer spectacular. Really neat solo game.
@asiansolution120811 ай бұрын
9:40 the sound effect is hilarious! :)
@Hieronymus-Pseudonymous Жыл бұрын
Note: Each city has a different base arrangement - it's not simply swapping abilities. (Also, ships doing damage when they hit the city should've been mentioned before 19:31.)
@jeffzlatkin4692 жыл бұрын
"One click away from..." SURE it comes down to a die roll at THAT TIME! BUT don't forget the other rolls and rerolls that lead to that.
@82ndmi3 жыл бұрын
Love this version of the game it’s really clever and the big box adds a lot of variability over the pnp. The best version is the digital they developed to demo during con season though, hope they release that later.
@AthexTube3 жыл бұрын
Nice that theres a digital version coming, I like these solo games for airplane rides when we can get back to that...
@ntmetroid3 жыл бұрын
Just started playing the campaign. The additional variety introduced in there is awesome. All of the scenarios, people, and cities add so much variety. I see myself playing this one for awhile
@Wh0isTh3D0ct0r3 жыл бұрын
I heard about this during Gen Con Online 2020, and it quickly became my most anticipated game of 2020 (only if you don't count _Twilight Imperium: Prophecy of Kings_ because that's an expansion).
@tomasxfranco2 жыл бұрын
I was expecting a seal of excellence since every point was a positive.
@sashavukovic25863 жыл бұрын
the way he says 'LASTLY' at 18:53 Kills me -ahahahahaha.
@Hieronymus-Pseudonymous Жыл бұрын
What's the icon missing from the rules?
@stormy77223 жыл бұрын
Space Invaders the board game?
@Syncopator3 жыл бұрын
I was initially thinking of Missile Command, but you're right, looks more like Space Invaders.
@josstam3 жыл бұрын
Best & swift explanation I've seen so far
@rogerst-arneault35223 жыл бұрын
Thanks for saving Montreal!
@xshadowscreamx3 жыл бұрын
Flipships but with no flipping.
@spaztekwarrior3 жыл бұрын
I played and enjoyed the PNP of this. I’ll get this one I think :)
@MouseKing47523 жыл бұрын
Thanks zee for your review. It looks like one to buy.
@louism29703 жыл бұрын
Zee, how does this compareto Aerion? Which do you prefer?
@vonwoolf99633 жыл бұрын
Shouldn't the last section, Tactics luck etc, a neutral or a negative, considering what Zee had to say about the luck involved in king making dice throws?
@zippystar3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the review Zee. I am a little frustrated how you give + and yet explain how the game doesn't deserve a plus in some categories.
@minvictor Жыл бұрын
PLEASE, whats the name of the tune closing thís episode? Can't find it anywhere...😢
@PassionsGeek3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for that great video!
@DannyvanHolten3 жыл бұрын
Everything a +, plus it's not an excellent? How does this happen?
@Aaackermann3 жыл бұрын
And to quote him:"Best solo game ever..." Still no seal of excellence. wtf
@DannyvanHolten3 жыл бұрын
@@Aaackermann You heard that wrong. Zee said, and I quote: "I don't think it's the best solitaire game I've ever played."
@Aaackermann3 жыл бұрын
@@DannyvanHolten Oh! Facepalm! How embarrasing! You are right!
@BenCurran_173 жыл бұрын
He explains the issues he has with the game in each of the categories, they just weren't quite enough for him to knock any of them down
@pesmerga2753 жыл бұрын
Right, it's happened several times before, and some seal of excellence games have neutral/negative points. A game being all around well made doesn't mean it's perfect or a blast to play, and some incredible games may still have issues. However much he had fun/enjoyed the game is the final score modifier.. I like the system myself.
@MichaelM-ev9ek3 жыл бұрын
Wait, if this isn't the best solitaire game you've played, which one is it?
@Syncopator3 жыл бұрын
Onirim. He's put that at the top of several of his favorite lists-- unless he's got a new one, but I suspect that's still probably high on his list.
@markhaberfield70343 жыл бұрын
Great game. I’ll stick with my PNP 👍🏻
@Snippersly3 жыл бұрын
Its flip ships with no dexterity and complicated rules... more like a Space Invaders meets Independence Day
@RetroShock192 жыл бұрын
Its not complicated, but a little complex on choices, not the same :)
@JonReid013 жыл бұрын
Nice review, Zee. I remember this from a live playthrough during the summer spectacular. Here's a link for those interested: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ra6emr1_u7bXp2w.html Perhaps paste a link or mention of you've done live plays of games you review to get more views!
@aorakis57953 жыл бұрын
i'm most of the time with you, but, here, there's a lot of + where in fact, while listening, they should be more likely "Neutral" :D Still, i'm very interrested by this little game. Even if, i already got a solo space little game i like a lot called "Warp's Edge" wich got a really nice replay value out of the box and a funny bag building mechanic A friend of mine prefered UFS so might try this one and see wich one i like the most, but i think i'm not gonna get rid of such a funny solo game as "Warp's Edge" anytime soon Really like those little reviews and the final thoughts points per points ! It's always enjoyable to watch ! Cheers From belgium
@roger96852 жыл бұрын
I've been thinking about getting this game for single player or warps edge, so did you try it? How do they compare?
@martinlarouche44183 жыл бұрын
What his target system does not have is a tilt for what i would call the "fun factor". You can get perfect scores in theme, tactics, component quality, etc. But ultimately have a game that just feels "meh". On the opposite side, you can have a real crappy looking game, with a barely-there theme, that ends up being a great game. It's the reason his final scores does not necessarily match the + and - of each categories. Here we have a perfect game in each categories, but no seal of excellence. Other games have had seals of excellences, but no + in all categories. For example, tons of people are absolutely enamoured with Azul and love it a lot... yet i don't think anyone would give it a plus on thematic ties.
@RetroShock192 жыл бұрын
Under Falling Skies is an absolutely fun game, it become my favourite solo game actually. "meh" is not a word, i would use on this masterpiece.