![]() Make a gang, protect the gang’s movements with thugs, rinse and repeat. I wish they’d made more levels since the game is wildly addicting.Īlso, the win conditions boil down to mainly the same strategy and is slightly unbalanced. But even the Skirmishes against AI are pretty repetitive, and skirmishes against real players feels like Words With Friends-waiting for the other person to take turns means games last for days on end, and you end up starting so many that you forget what’s happening. I beat the whole thing in under three hours, which is fine for just a few bucks. The campaign only has ten levels, and first few are just tutorial-style probably only two or three levels where all units are unlocked. My only complaint is that the game is too short, and even on Hard, is a little too easy (but that’s subjective). It’s sort of like Stratego meets Monopoly. I’m a huge board gamer, and was honestly very impressed by the mechanics of the game. It has quickly shot to the first spot on my iPad games screen. It’s a premium game with only cosmetic characters reskins available via IAP - no pay-to-win here. Presentation is polished, with appropriate graphics that evoke the gaslight era, and brief voice clips that define each character as you issue them orders (ala Warcraft - “Yes, my lord!”). Strategy comes in the form of various upgrade decisions: do you spend your limited resources first to attract more street urchins, so they can infiltrate and earn money? Or do you focus on beefing up your gang of thugs to guard your turf and block the opposing gang’s progress? Gameplay is brisk and the learning curve is gentle in the early going, gradually building the challenge as you progress. If your rival beats you to the coveted victory points by achieving each level’s objectives (bribes, assassinations, etc.) before you, you are defeated, and must restart the level. Your turn-based tasks are to scout and burgle hidden locations, build up your thieves’ guild, hire and deploy your army of thugs, street urchins, and other underworld characters.īut wait, each level is a race against a rival Master Thief and guild. You play a Master Thief in a Victorian setting. I’ve been playing Antihero, the first great mobile digital board game of 2018. ![]() The first great mobile digital board game of 2018 But I sincerely want to thank each one personally so.THANK YOU SO MUCH! I wouldn’t be surprised if more gamers do the same as I after playing this crown jewel. My only gripe is that there are too many to name here individually. I rarely hit the credits button on a game but I felt compelled to acknowledge every member of the supporting staff behind the game that has set the bar on digital board games. Music, artwork, and character voices are incredible and suit the theme of Antihero perfectly. (In my mind, the best value on the entire AppStore at this time.) The chances for a person to get bored with this game is next to nil. The Online mode will give you a chance to play those who are further than an arm’s reach of you and, if that wasn’t enough, there’s even a Campaign mode that offers challenges with each level/stage. That is to say.if you are a fan of any of these elements.you’ll be extremely happy to play Antihero.Ī high replay of royal treasure value exists here! There is a Skirmish mode that allows you to play against AI or a friend via pass n play. Tim Conkling and his expert team have created the ultimate digital board gaming experience by bringing role-playing, strategy, exploration, action, and resource gathering elements together into one single game and.yes, it all happens on a board. Spend your ill-gotten riches to hire new recruits, upgrade your thieving skills, and acquire deadly weapons. SNEAKERY, STABBERY & SKULDUGGERY! Upgrade your guild, recruit street urchins, hire thugs, start a gang… and bribe, blackmail and assassinate the opposition. The city’s riches are yours – if your opponent doesn’t take them first. Infiltrate businesses, sneak into estates, set traps, and steal everything. Set up custom “House Rules” and tailor the game to your tastes! Invite friends to play asynchronously or increase the pressure in a Live Match. Play through the story-driven campaign, skirmish against the AI, and jump online in casual and ranked PvP multiplayer.ĬHALLENGE YOUR FRIENDS. Use stealth, cunning, and the occasional assassination to build the most powerful thieves’ guild in this gas-lit Victorian underworld. Become a feared and revered master thief in Antihero, a fast-paced digital board game.
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