- Publisher: Maschinen-Mensch , Thunderful , Maschinen Mensch
- Release Date: Apr 2, 2020
- Also On: PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
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Apr 10, 2020There are very few games like Curious Expedition available on the eShop at the time of writing, and that unique identity is something not to be dismissed out of hand. The hexagon map design, punishing difficulty, and focus on emergent events help Curious Expedition build its case, but the simplistic visuals and lack of overarching progression do hinder its appeal. If you’re pining for a more punishing and simpler RPG experience that calls back to the days of tabletop gaming, Curious Expedition is quite literally made for you. If that’s not your cup of tea, then we’d encourage you to more closely examine whether this is something you really feel like dropping the cash on. Curious Expedition is a rewarding and enjoyable roguelite, but it‘s far from a necessary buy.
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Apr 27, 2020All in all, Curious Expedition was an interesting title. I’ll admit I found the first 10 minutes or so boring as it involves reading a lot of small text, but once you’ve made some progress into your first expedition, it quickly becomes a lot better. Unfortunately, the storytelling element in this can become a bit repetitive after a while and there were few sections of the game that I thought could have used more of a narrative, but all in all, it’s certainly an experience to check out if you like rogue-like games or even board games as Curious Expedition closely resembles one.
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Apr 14, 2020Curious Expedition shines just after learning the ropes, once players can competently enlist party members, make informed decisions, and have a handle on managing their Sanity. Once its bag of tricks begins running dry, the gold rush becomes more of an exercise in repetition than a consistently fresh adventure. Curious Expedition has treasures worth seeking but wise adventurers shouldn't feel guilty to quit while they’re ahead.
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Apr 2, 2020Curious Expedition is a unique experience that fails to live up to its inspirations. Lacking storytelling through areas that could have offered so much was seriously disappointing, as the gameplay loop offers mostly basic management and decision making that doesn’t keep you hooked. Repeated playthroughs are hindered by this as well, leaving this one feeling shallow and uninteresting.