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The Captain Is Dead: Dangerous Planet
60m - 90m
2 - 5 Players
Ages 14+
lordlongsword
Set up took a bit longer than I wanted to but once we were playing and the entire mechanics clicked the set up seemed very easy as everything is labeled where it goes. Very fun and can easily turn into an argument every turn depending on who you play with. Will play again.
OrangeBatman
I own all 3 series games and by far this is my favorite. I am amazed how each game feature utilizes stand alone game mechanics in such different ways. The modular board is a huge win as every game is different. Another reviewer mentioned it was hard to flip over, the board pieces only flip once so it’s really a non-issue. The best game mechanic I enjoyed was deploying automated guns/shields that shot the endless bugs trying to attack your shuttle. It honestly took me back to Red Alert Command & Conquer days. This game is a lot less system intensive so if you are new, I suggest this as it’s easier to get a hold of. The rules can be difficult and a good video review would save you frustration as conceptually it can be difficult to understand small details that realistically are minor parts of the game. I would recommend you pickup a copy and get playing to defend yourself from the endless hoards of bugs while trying to get all the relics! Get gaming!
Valcurdra
Another great addition to this franchise, a very good tower defence style co op that diverges pretty significantly from the other episodes, but still feels like a captain is dead game. This game is a little more simple and a lot easier than the previous games, I immediately went to the hardest difficulty to get the challenge right. That was really my only negative though, other than that it is a very solid game. Its also kind of a positive too as the game is a little more relaxing than the pressure cooker environment of the first two. It was a bit of a shame that this doesn't follow directly from the previous games, but not big deal. If your a fan of the series, then get this, if you are curious about the series I definitely recommend this as your first purchase, it gives you a feel for the franchise and is a more comfortable entry point to ramp up from.