Armello

 Xbox One
User Score
6.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 15 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 15
  3. Negative: 4 out of 15
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  1. NexusTsunami
    Jan 23, 2017
    5
    Habe dieses Spiel in einem Anflug der Spontanität heruntergeladen. Ich habe hin und wieder ein paar Partien gespielt welche um den Dreh ca. 1 Stunde dauerten (durch Einstellungen aber variabel). Im großen und ganzen ist ein Brettspiel, ob nun digital oder nicht, nunmal stark Glücksabhängig was mir persönlich eigentlich gar nicht liegt. Ich bin eher der Planer und Kalkulator... ImHabe dieses Spiel in einem Anflug der Spontanität heruntergeladen. Ich habe hin und wieder ein paar Partien gespielt welche um den Dreh ca. 1 Stunde dauerten (durch Einstellungen aber variabel). Im großen und ganzen ist ein Brettspiel, ob nun digital oder nicht, nunmal stark Glücksabhängig was mir persönlich eigentlich gar nicht liegt. Ich bin eher der Planer und Kalkulator... Im allgemeinen haben mich die Fusion von Kartenspiel, Simulation und leicht RPG lastigem Pen&Paper Kamfpsystem nicht wirklich überzeugt. Es war für ein paar Runden ganz nett. Mehr aber auch nicht...… Expand
  2. DariusGI
    Sep 27, 2016
    7
    As others have stated, it has turn-based game-play on an overlay map, using card effects drawn each turn like used in a CCG. The characters are animal based and have different abilities for each, and are well done. It has multiplayer, local is nice, online can be hard to find games with a limited player base. There are four win conditions for each game, so it's much like playing a boardAs others have stated, it has turn-based game-play on an overlay map, using card effects drawn each turn like used in a CCG. The characters are animal based and have different abilities for each, and are well done. It has multiplayer, local is nice, online can be hard to find games with a limited player base. There are four win conditions for each game, so it's much like playing a board game. Music and art are very nice, my only real complaints is that there is no campaign and the map is the same for every game without any variation outside a seasonal change. I enjoy it, but a campaign and map variation would have pushed this to an 8/9 for me.… Expand
  3. DzmitryBoston
    Aug 19, 2022
    6
    Ahhh...I was hoping for a different experience. And when started it felt like it will be a good game, but no, I got bored just too quick. The game is a little annoying too.
  4. faefantasia
    Jun 18, 2021
    5
    I really want to love this game. I really do. The gameplay is incredibly solid, the characters are very unique and surprisingly well-balanced for the most part, the art style is absolutely gorgeous, and every game feels unique and interesting. There's a lot about this game that's genuinely amazing.

    But it's all dragged down by the game's awful, AWFUL connectivity issues. I can count on    I really want to love this game. I really do. The gameplay is incredibly solid, the characters are very unique and surprisingly well-balanced for the most part, the art style is absolutely gorgeous, and every game feels unique and interesting. There's a lot about this game that's genuinely amazing.

    But it's all dragged down by the game's awful, AWFUL connectivity issues. I can count on one hand the number of times I've played a game online and actually had it finish without the game breaking partway through. And by breaking, I mean that the turn timer just straight-up fails to work, and no one can make any progress whatsoever. I've literally just sat on the same player's turn for a full half hour without anything happening before finally giving up. I'd estimate about 70% of my games ended this way. The idea of seamlessly replacing a disconnected player with an AI seems like a foreign concept to the developers. And unfortunately, it's not just my connection - every single Armello player I've ever encountered on Xbox has encountered the same issue. Even getting a game to start is nightmarish - I've actually had multiple instances of the game just refusing to start despite all 4 players being present and ready. All of this is exacerbated by the total lack of local multiplayer - while this makes some sense due to certain game mechanics (hidden information, players being allowed to act when it's not their turn), it doesn't exactly help when your only other options are playing with predictable AI or attempting to play online only to run into a brick wall.

    Also there's a ton of DLC to the point where more than half the playable characters (and counting) have to be bought separately from the base game.

    I genuinely loved the games I was able to play to completion, and I desperately want to recommend this and give it a 9, but I can't in good conscience pretend these issues aren't there and don't drag down the game to the point of being nigh-unplayable.    … Expand

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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. XGN
    Sep 20, 2016
    80
    Armello is a great board game. You can put an amazing amount of hours into this game seeing there are varying ways you can win a match. However, on a certain moment the board will be full of enemies and what it takes to kill them is a bit annoying sometimes.
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  2. XboxAddict
    Sep 15, 2016
    78
    The control system may sound complex and confusing, but the visuals and sound are done beautifully.
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  3. ICXM
    Sep 13, 2016
    90
    Even with these small complaints, I feel Armello is an amazing game. I have already found several hours of enjoyment as it really has no end. Every time I played it was a new game with a new outcome. Even as I write this review I am excited about jumping in and playing a few more rounds before bed. Armello truly captured the fun of the table-top genre and offered a worthwhile package on Xbox One.
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