Lockdown is a new standalone episode in the ongoing saga that started with The Captain Is Dead. This time, our intrepid crew find themselves prisoners on their own ship. Hostile aliens have taken control, and the crew must work together and remain hidden while attempting to regain control of the ship.
You don’t need The Captain Is Dead base game to play Lockdown, which is a 1-7 player co-op game. Lockdown first appeared as "Episode 3" of the game when released by The Game Crafter, while Alderac Entertainment Group will release this expansion as "Episode 2".
JadedGamer
Seems very brittle: You need at least one character out of a small subset capable of either having 7 skills or inherent mechanic skill in order to do the launchpad action, and because so many aliens spawn, you need to research the tech that reduces alarm levels to one step per turn no matter the number of kills.
OrangeBatman
A great addition to AEG’s Captain is Dead series. This version takes gameplay to an entirely different level, using familiar game concepts and turning them on their head for an entirely different game play. Innovative game design and mechanics do not require the prior addition to play. This game would be my favorite so far, while my wife favors the original. The path to victory is yours!
pandatwin
In every way an improvement to the original game. Better character balance, alerts and anomalies are a lot more manageable, and the lose condition is a lot harder to come by. If you enjoyed the original version, you will definitely enjoy this one.