Grab The Games: Armello

A digital board game like no other, it really feels like Game of Thrones but with animals. But what is really Armello? Armello is a grand swashbuckling adventure that combines three styles of play; The deep tactics of card games with the rich strategy of table top board games, combined with a character role-playing system. As a hero from one of the clans of Armello, you'll quest, scheme, hire agents, explore, vanquish monsters, cast spells and face off against other players, with one ultimate end goal in mind storming the palace and becoming King or Queen of Armello.

The Kingdom of Armello is as dangerous as it is beautiful, perils, banes and bandits hide around every corner and a spreading corruption known as the rot is leaving no creature untouched. The first aspect that I loved about this game is that is not a simple board game but it has a solid and interesting story that makes the game experience even better! Moreover, the game features beautiful graphics and a really captivating soundtrack and in game music as well. The game is also fast with a high replay value.

The day and night cycle is a great addition to the game with both of these cycles affecting the game play. Everything is also so beautiful in this game from the animated cards that will be more than 100 in the game to the captivating board of the title. Furthermore, the game has a lot of heroes to choose from that each one represent a different clan. Each clan representative has different set of skills, advantages and weaknesses with more to come when the final version of the game will be out.

The heroes are also highly customizable with rings and amulets with impressive attribute. The title also features a dynamic sandbox. This means that every game you play will not be the game as the previous one because the maps and the quests are randomly generated. However, there are some negative aspects that I should mention. The biggest one for me is it lacks a good tutorial; I found it hard to get used to the title but after two or three games you will be able to learn it easily.

To sum up, if you love gorgeous games and tabletop title this is the game you must pick up without second thought. Totally recommend it despite the negative aspect. It has a great feature and more content will be implemented in the near feature.

Verdict: 8.5/10

+graphics

+customization

+sandbox aspect

+day and night cycle

+100+ animated cards

-desperately needs a better tutorial

Dionysis Spinos