Gloomhaven

 PC
Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. Digitally Downloaded
    Nov 11, 2021
    70
    That aside, Asmodee continues to demonstrate why it is the best digital board game developer going around. Gloomhaven itself is a little insular compared to the likes of Game of Thrones, Arkham Horror, Ticket to Ride, Pathfinder and Lord of the Rings, so I suspect it will appeal to a narrower band of players than some of Asmodee's other adaptations, but the faithful quality of that adaptation and the stellar production values make it an easy sell to existing Gloomhaven fans, and the ideal way to those that were intimidated by the size (and cost) of the box when they've seen it in their local game store to give it a go in the first place.
  2. RPGamer
    Oct 18, 2021
    70
    Gloomhaven offers hours of mental challenges with a sophisticated battle system. It is based on a board game but tries to go beyond that. Those already attracted to the idea of Gloomhaven can have it here for less assembly and with an additional Guildmaster mode. Since this digital version becomes tiresome after a while because the vast number of missions ultimately feel repetitive, it’s better to play in small doses. The game is recommendable, but probably playing it online with friends in co-op mode is closer to the original’s experience.
  3. Eurogamer Italy
    Nov 22, 2021
    50
    Gloomhaven tries to bring the experience of the board game on our screens, but fails to recreate the feel of being around a table. The game, although very loyal to the source, lacks pacing and the missions (very repetitive after a while), even at the lowest levels, are incredibly hard and for the most part frustrating. It is definitely overwhelming for a new player, and way too much relying on RNG for a good result. A good opportunity that sadly doesn’t really deliver.
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  1. Rock, Paper, Shotgun
    Oct 20, 2021
    Gripes aside, I love Digihaven for everything it does, and I love it even more because of how accessible and simple it makes such a magical tabletop experience. It’s not just a great tactics game in its own right, but a gateway to introduce the Monopoly-scarred to how nifty, gratifying, and ambitious the best digital board games have become over the last several years. Gloomhaven? Massive bloody grin-haven, more like. [RPS Bestest Bests]

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#44 Best PC Game of 2019

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User Score
7.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 42 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 42
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 42
  3. Negative: 8 out of 42
  1. Iyunzusto
    Jan 9, 2022
    2
    Incredibly boring.

    For context I'm a huge strategy, tactics and rpg nerd having sunk thousands of hours into these formats since 1990.    Incredibly boring.

    For context I'm a huge strategy, tactics and rpg nerd having sunk thousands of hours into these formats since 1990. Gloomhaven takes the tactical rpg template and adds layer upon layer of annoying, contrived mechanics in order to create difficulty but which just reduce the fun factor instead. The core culprit is the card burn system which means you run out of actions over time. The abilities are already weak (like attack at range for 2 damage.. which has a significant chance to be a 1 or 0 due to combat rolls), do on top of being weak are also scarce.

    I get the need to create tension and pressure but the system chosen here reduces fun an increased tedium. Exhaustion (which is when you run out of cards) could have instead been a resource that you spend on moves, like energy.

    The end result is that it can take two hours to complete a tiny fight in 2 rooms.

    Even if you are victorious, it feels like a job. Like work. Without any of the satisfaction that other tactical fighters deliver.

    If you love strategy and tactics and are thinking about buying, go watch one of the 3 hour YouTube walkthroughs of a single tiny scenario, where one turn sometimes takes 15 minutes just to decide which cards to burn, and imagine if that's how you want to spend 3 hours. If so go for it    … Full Review »
  2. Deltium
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    Despite a very rough start to this game, the PC version is now OK with recent patches. Gloomhaven is a good game, and this PC port isDespite a very rough start to this game, the PC version is now OK with recent patches. Gloomhaven is a good game, and this PC port is reasonably good.… Full Review »
  3. DinboNomad2z2
    Jul 1, 2023
    6
    The UI is pretty much 1 to 1 replica of what the person would see in irl boradgame. That being said, it's poorly implemented as a PC gameThe UI is pretty much 1 to 1 replica of what the person would see in irl boradgame. That being said, it's poorly implemented as a PC game without clear indication of the the card or the in-game mechanics. So many times have I miss-interpreted the cards for another, only to get penalty for death. Having physical copy of the cards and rules at your hand are vastly better than playing this game.… Full Review »
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