Look Back - May 24, 2023

Tom Vasel takes a look at the games he reviewed 1, 5, 10, and 20 years ago.

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[knife]

still to this day whenever someone says "20 years ago" my first thought is "ah the 80s"

[JohnnyLeyenda]

Glad to see Netrunner in here. Sadly it is hard to get to the table these days but still proud of my collection! Even the starter set alone is pretty good for casual play and variety.

[jpowers]

Great ending to that video. You never know when Chris will stick in a surprise.

[dr.masquesretroelixir]

Thanks, Tom. Looks like Firenze is off my list for now. $100 with shipping used. 😀

[marks]

When you reviewed Tales from the Loop originally they were working on an updated rulebook. There's still no sign of it a year later.

People insist that it's still coming, but I remain skeptical (I think that game has been abandoned and they've moved on).

[cecilworthington]

Careers one of my favourites in the 1960s. Choosing your own victory conditions very innovative for the time

[budsticky]

I can't believe Space Base has been out 5 years now.

[marks]

Android Netrunner is my favourite game of all time, though I think your rating is fair.

As you say, it can be difficult to learn and get into, but once you get into it: boy is there a lot of game there. For my money it's the best two player game ever made, but I can totally see people bouncing off of it because of all the weird terminology and asymmetry.

[bushibayushi]

Luxor is a really fun family game IMO, definitely worth giving it a shot

[boardgametotears]

Our hardcore gamegroup played Moods once. . . and after getting over how stupid it sounded, we were laughing in the end.

[jessicaw]

Uprising is so good! 10/10 for me and one of my favorite games

[thaynepeterson]

Love Moods - still a go to for my family

[Lordjunon]

I just played Fangs. I like the shadow hunters theme better but fangs is easier (and cheaper) to find

[Exozik]

Netrunner still at the top of 2 players game.

[ArmadilloAl]

As much as I enjoy Space Bace, it feels like it has too much of a runaway leader problem for me to give it a 10. I once won a game where one of my opponents was still on zero points, and their disappointment was so great that that moment will probably cross my mind every time I play again.