Rising Sun
Rising Sun is a game about honor, negotiation, and warfare in a feudal Japan where the ancient gods (kami) have returned to rebuild the empire.
90m - 120m
2 - 5 Players
Ages 14+
Rising Sun is a game about honor, negotiation, and warfare in a feudal Japan where the ancient gods (kami) have returned to rebuild the empire.
Aennea
Pasted on theme. Unbalanced to the point that it's essentially broken. Feels like the designer cared only about the miniatures (which are cool looking) but couldn't figure out how to streamline the play of the game so he tacked on negotiation as a mechanic. So glad I didn't back this game. Looks like it tanks at the retail level too as that version is incomplete. I've played a lot of games, many of which have left much to be desired. However I've never been inspired to rate s game before this one. Which makes this rating of a "1" that much more significant to me. Ugh. Tonight's game night was saved by the good company which is great because this game was absolutely awful.
Al Capwnd You
I enjoy the Area Control and seasonal mandate selection much more in Rising Sun compared to Blood Rage. The theme is also a bit different as Vikings are the flavor of the week compared to feudal Japan. The blind bidding I enjoy, but I do not like that you can invest so much into a large creature only to have it countered so easily. Amazing production that is hurt a bit by lackluster combat and questionable game balance.
AbyssinianSon
One of my favorite area control games. I enjoy each stage of the game and how it plays out. It sometimes feels a little longer than I would like but its not terribly long. And the player count makes it more swingy at 3 than at higher counts. Should be played at 5 imo which is also a rarely ideal count.