Gloomhaven

 PC
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

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  1. ComandanteCobra
    May 18, 2022
    7
    Good game from a superb tabletop Game.
    Keep in mind that is a simulation of a board-game...so it isn't like a deep massive strategic videogame for pc.
    It's a good substitute if you can't play the tabletop version of if you want to learn some of the rules of the game. Nice deal if you want to try a cheaper version before buiyng the tabletop game. it could cost a little less maybe    Good game from a superb tabletop Game.
    Keep in mind that is a simulation of a board-game...so it isn't like a deep massive strategic videogame for pc.
    It's a good substitute if you can't play the tabletop version of if you want to learn some of the rules of the game.
    Nice deal if you want to try a cheaper version before buiyng the tabletop game.
    it could cost a little less maybe ...and needs some patches to correct some issues ....and it's missing other player interaction....but still a good product    … Expand
  2. Welkinz
    Oct 21, 2022
    7
    It is really hard even at friendly difficulty level. I can see its appeals, just not for me.
  3. Jajooka
    Jan 23, 2022
    7
    It is a perspective of someone that have never been played the board game, and likes deep and difficult turned-based strategy games (eg. xcom, darkest dungeon).

    Pros: - lots of strategic depth - decent objective variety, several fairly different bossfights - 12 very different and deep classes to play - a lot of content to play. There is a lot of these turned-based-deck-based-like    It is a perspective of someone that have never been played the board game, and likes deep and difficult turned-based strategy games (eg. xcom, darkest dungeon).

    Pros:
    - lots of strategic depth
    - decent objective variety, several fairly different bossfights
    - 12 very different and deep classes to play
    - a lot of content to play. There is a lot of these turned-based-deck-based-like strategy games mowadays with decent ideas, but most of them run out of interesting possibilities in 20-30 hours for me (eg. slay the spire, coordian quest, tainted grail). This game is much more in the 100+ hour league.

    Cons:
    - The narrator of the story is so **** bad and annoying I muted after the first hour.
    - The "choice" system between destinations is a bad joke and would be better to completely left out. Feels random, casuless, and meaningless.
    - there are some elements of the game that is borderline needlessly complex. I am the kind of person who is really into that **** so I put up with most of them after a while, but my bet is that most players would probably find them annoying or maybe unbearable.
    - First and foremost the looting system. You don't get the gold drop by default rather you have to end your turns on the hex where the gold is (every single enemy drops it so that means a lot of playing around with this if you want to get any money). You also have special cards that can collect loot from a bit larger range, so all in all this kindof adds a new layer to things, either you sacrifice some battle cards in order to bring more of these utilities, but still feels kindof a drag.

    Summary:
    All in all I liked the game very much. After a couple of hours of Guildmaster mode I played through the campaign on the hardest difficulty. (I used the restart round option a lot to see enemy intent). I was about to give the game an 8, but after writing the review I came to the conclusion that it would be anfair with the truley shining pieces of the genre (XCOM, Divinity 2, Darkest Dungeon). But it is an enjoyable game, and I would recommend it if the pros and cons I wrote feels like a good trade for you.    … Expand
  4. 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 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.

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#44 Best PC Game of 2019

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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. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Feb 18, 2022
    100
    Even if you have never heard of the legendary board game Gloomhaven, you should not miss its digital adaptation. If you enjoy ingenious turn-based strategies and dark fantasy, Gloomhaven is the game for you. In addition, thanks to multiplayer, you don't have to go on dangerous expeditions alone, and thanks to the support of creating new scenarios, the game offers an endless number of adventures and rotten dungeons.
  2. Games.cz
    Nov 30, 2021
    90
    The best-reviewed board game in the world gets its own digital adaptation - and it’s excellent. The board game comes to life thanks to beautiful animations and sounds. This is a true treat for any strategy game enthusiast.
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  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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