Should You Back It: HEXPLORE IT: The Valley of the Dead King
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In what seems like an
ambitious attempt to combine a board game with video game, MMORPG elements,
comes Hexplore It: The Valley of the Dead King (Hexplore It is an upcoming
series type). It’s a hero-building adventure with a modular board, which means
there are thousands of combinations of lands to explore. Combined with the dozens
of combinations of your hero (you’ll choose your race and function), you have a
deep fantasy board game with nearly unlimited replay.
The core story involves
you combing the land earning power-ups from quests and fighting different types
of enemies. You can visit cities, shrines, and ruins; but remember, the final
boss (the Dead King) also moves around the board. The goal is to level up your
character(s) with enough power to stop the Dead King.
Some neat features of the
game and this particular Kickstarter:
- Dry-Erase playmats for your character.
- Multiple modes of play (Normal, Double Up, Marathon, One vs. All, Solo, Multiple Heroes).
- Interesting stretch goals that included more possibilities for characters.
- Varied set of character types.
SHOULD YOU BACK IT?
Maybe. Fantasy-themed games must be your thing. For the
price ($59 for physical copy) it seems like you’re getting a lot of gameplay.
If you want a sure thing, then back this Kickstarter as it’s already funded and
the climb to keep adding stretch goals is in effect (as of this writing 3 have
already been unlocked). One reason to
back this is if you love fantasy board games and need something solo to play.
The list of expansive, fantasy-themed games with 1-player options is short, and
while The Valley of the Dead King offers a standard-like story, the
replayability for single or multiplayer is almost infinite. There’s just over
20 days left so if you’re ready to battle the Dead King, head over to: HEXplore It: The Valley of the Dead King
