Great overview :) Loving this 5 in Five series. Great quick overview of the high and low points and gives me a good idea if its for me. Gonna have to think more about this one though!
I played this in Essen last year with a group of strangers. We were very unlucky with the misfortunes, we were so devastated some of us believed we played some fundamental rule wrong. But it was just bad luck. Also due to floods and bad dicerolls, more than 50% of our actions did not come to pass. One of the players had jus one successful action out of 10 i think until we decided to stop (he prioritized to aquire new workers and failed his dice roll over and over) . I'm glad to see that we must have had the worst luck ever, because the game looked gorgeous and the theme was right down my alley, but after that play, i was very frustrated.
Possible randomness and lost actions is definitely THE thing that might make the game not work for a group. We discuss this more on an upcoming podcast episode.
The intent is for viewers to watch the Playthrough (we almost always have 1-2 for each game we review) if they want to get a sense of what the game looks like in action. The first 5-10 minutes usually give an overview of mechanics and such.
Been dying to play this one with my boyfriend and our group. I love ocean/aquatic themes and co-ops. I'm entering for sure. Great breakdown--I've enjoyed a lot of your 5 in 5 videos. Great format.
Wow. Looks stunning. I'll be making my way over to the full playthrough by way of the giveaway. Ill be most curious to see how the die rolling works...I love dice but doing nothing can be such a bummer.
To be a bit more explicit, you have 3 or more workers at all player counts. So your chances of losing 100% of your turn are miniscule. But you can sometimes miss with 2 out of 4 actions, and that can be frustrating enough.
Another great review. Feels like you disected the game perfectly. I've been personally on the verge for this game and I still am sadly. On one hand I love the worker placement and island sinking, but I get so much discouraged by luck in games (I get some terrible luck, especially with dice). I'll have to think about this one a bit more. Thanks for the insights!
SnowDragonka I will note that the luck element is significantly lessened in pure solo mode, because you have a bonus worker that gives a huge boost to rolls. If you are playing solo, it’s something to consider
@@OneStopCoopShop You're right, I know you mentioned it. That's why I'll think about it once more, I'd be playing it 1p or 2p, rarely with more. So maybe it'd be worth it. Thank you again.
Giveaway link - forms.gle/WNjPvtChARSzEpYK7
Really like the 5 in 5 commentary. Helped me decide on a couple purchases.
Tom Zebro awesome! That’s my favorite thing to hear. All I really hope is to provide gamers with useful info, which games they might love (or hate).
Great overview :) Loving this 5 in Five series. Great quick overview of the high and low points and gives me a good idea if its for me. Gonna have to think more about this one though!
It's a good game, but won't be for everyone. Glad you are enjoying the reviews!
Love your videos and why I support you guys....
Thanks Jared! We deeply appreciate it.
Good to finally hear your thoughts. Thanks!
Patrick Herlihy thanks!
Great review, I for one love dice luck/roll games. I'm a dice chucker at heart.
Oh, then my main cons will be pros for you ;)
Another great review. Looks like a fun game a quick game that i could bring to the table.
I'm enjoying it more and more!
I played this in Essen last year with a group of strangers. We were very unlucky with the misfortunes, we were so devastated some of us believed we played some fundamental rule wrong. But it was just bad luck. Also due to floods and bad dicerolls, more than 50% of our actions did not come to pass. One of the players had jus one successful action out of 10 i think until we decided to stop (he prioritized to aquire new workers and failed his dice roll over and over) . I'm glad to see that we must have had the worst luck ever, because the game looked gorgeous and the theme was right down my alley, but after that play, i was very frustrated.
Possible randomness and lost actions is definitely THE thing that might make the game not work for a group. We discuss this more on an upcoming podcast episode.
omg, you were my English teacher in 2009!!
WHATTT, that's awesome! Not sure if I'll remember, but what is your name :)
This could be good for my family....I will have to check this out
Gary Clarkson that’s Colin’s favorite way to play it, with casual groups.
Nice, quick vid. Thanks for the giveaway and good luck everyone!
Nathan Ware thank you!
These 5 in 5 videos are great! Thanks for the opportunity to win this!
Good luck!
I love the tight-five format, especially since it's pros and cons. I'd like to know more about overall game play before the five, perhaps.
The intent is for viewers to watch the Playthrough (we almost always have 1-2 for each game we review) if they want to get a sense of what the game looks like in action. The first 5-10 minutes usually give an overview of mechanics and such.
Great review Mike. This one is going on my watch list for sure. Thanks for the giveaway. Good luck to everyone that enters.
Thanks Jason!
Been dying to play this one with my boyfriend and our group. I love ocean/aquatic themes and co-ops. I'm entering for sure.
Great breakdown--I've enjoyed a lot of your 5 in 5 videos. Great format.
Thanks! And yes, I seem to enjoy oceans and sinking things too :)
Wow. Looks stunning. I'll be making my way over to the full playthrough by way of the giveaway.
Ill be most curious to see how the die rolling works...I love dice but doing nothing can be such a bummer.
To be a bit more explicit, you have 3 or more workers at all player counts. So your chances of losing 100% of your turn are miniscule. But you can sometimes miss with 2 out of 4 actions, and that can be frustrating enough.
@@OneStopCoopShop thanks for that clarification!
Another great review. Feels like you disected the game perfectly. I've been personally on the verge for this game and I still am sadly. On one hand I love the worker placement and island sinking, but I get so much discouraged by luck in games (I get some terrible luck, especially with dice). I'll have to think about this one a bit more. Thanks for the insights!
SnowDragonka I will note that the luck element is significantly lessened in pure solo mode, because you have a bonus worker that gives a huge boost to rolls. If you are playing solo, it’s something to consider
@@OneStopCoopShop You're right, I know you mentioned it. That's why I'll think about it once more, I'd be playing it 1p or 2p, rarely with more. So maybe it'd be worth it. Thank you again.
@@SnowDragonka maybe watch Colin's play, if you haven't already. Should give you a good feel for how the solo play goes.
Thanks for the giveaway! Great review as usual. :D
Shu-Chu Li thank you!
Looks like fun
cloud check out Colin’s playthrough from yesterday if you want to see it in action
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Great review! This game is at the top of my wish list.
Nice! I hope you get a chance to play it.
I wish I was living in the US...
Hybban :(
Thanks for sharing!
You're welcome!
Great video as always Mike, pity about the give away :(
Oh, where do you live Sean? Didn't realize you wouldn't be able to enter :(
@@OneStopCoopShop Wales, UK but no worries keeps happening on other sites too
This one was the company’s stipulation, though we usually do the same, shipping being what it is :(
@@OneStopCoopShop I know shipping is expensive, It makes me think about backing as it can almost double the price of games.