The Doom that Came to Atlantic City
Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2014 4:42 pm
Finally received my kickstarter-backer version of this game. I haven't played it yet, but here are some first impressions:
- Big props to Cryptozoic for doing this at their own cost and sending the KS backers their copies, for free. While I'm sure they have a business plan behind this, it shows some really good will on their part. Although I pledged at a level high enough to get pewter versions of the figurines, it's unclear if they are going to manufacture those. I don't know what the MSRP of the game will be when it hits retailers, but it's easily in the $40-$50 quality range of many current games.
- The resin figures included in the game are fantastic! They are very large and highly detailed. They are a grey plastic, I sort of wish they were made of a darker material, I think it would help bring out some of the detail, but this is a really minor nit. These are display quality and could probably be painted if you were up for it.
- The quality of the cardboard/chipboard is moderate. As with a lot of newer KS games printed in China, the boards warp almost immediately when taken out of the box due to humidity (or lack thereof). This shouldn't be an issue in the long term though. However, the main game board had an issue when I was folding it back up, the paper surface separated from the cardboard backing (hard to describe) - something that only happens with cheaper materials. Just handle the board with care when folding it.
- The graphic design is fun and evocative of the spirit of the game. Even though this is a game about the Elder Gods stomping on humanity, the flavor of the game is lighter and the visuals reflect that.
- Custom laser-engraved dice! This was a nice little surprise that definitely adds to the overall feel of quality.
- Custom people/house/tentacle tokens - another nice touch
I haven't played the game yet, but will post back here when I do.
Good stuff!
(Not my photo)
- Big props to Cryptozoic for doing this at their own cost and sending the KS backers their copies, for free. While I'm sure they have a business plan behind this, it shows some really good will on their part. Although I pledged at a level high enough to get pewter versions of the figurines, it's unclear if they are going to manufacture those. I don't know what the MSRP of the game will be when it hits retailers, but it's easily in the $40-$50 quality range of many current games.
- The resin figures included in the game are fantastic! They are very large and highly detailed. They are a grey plastic, I sort of wish they were made of a darker material, I think it would help bring out some of the detail, but this is a really minor nit. These are display quality and could probably be painted if you were up for it.
- The quality of the cardboard/chipboard is moderate. As with a lot of newer KS games printed in China, the boards warp almost immediately when taken out of the box due to humidity (or lack thereof). This shouldn't be an issue in the long term though. However, the main game board had an issue when I was folding it back up, the paper surface separated from the cardboard backing (hard to describe) - something that only happens with cheaper materials. Just handle the board with care when folding it.
- The graphic design is fun and evocative of the spirit of the game. Even though this is a game about the Elder Gods stomping on humanity, the flavor of the game is lighter and the visuals reflect that.
- Custom laser-engraved dice! This was a nice little surprise that definitely adds to the overall feel of quality.
- Custom people/house/tentacle tokens - another nice touch
I haven't played the game yet, but will post back here when I do.
Good stuff!
(Not my photo)