Arydia: the Paths we Dare Tread review (review copy provided)

Mike reviews this epic and beautiful cooperative adventure game.
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0:00 - Introduction
0:34 - Organization and components
1:22 - Enemy activation
2:25 - Path advancement
3:25 - Combat tactics
4:36 - Exploration and quests
6:07 - Final thoughts

[OneStopCoopShop]

0:00 - Introduction
0:34 - Organization and components
1:22 - Enemy activation
2:25 - Path advancement
3:25 - Combat tactics
4:36 - Exploration and quests
6:07 - Final thoughts

[Biodelic]

The hype train has crashed through the station, has left earth, whipped around the moon and is now heading towards Mars.

[jcapo]

I played this game for like 8 hours straight. Its phenomenal. It's unlike anything I've ever played

[BingoBango-fhep]

For anyone curious about the replayability; i do agree with mike that you will generally be seeing the same things on a repeat playthrough, however, from the around 20 hours ive put into the campaign i feel like ive missed or gotten a different outcome on enough things that on a 2nd playthrough there would be some new things to discover. I also found the personal character quests compelling enough that i plan to do a at least 3 playthroughs to see all of them for the 9 characters. Also, for multi handed play i find using 3 characteres as difficult, if not easier, then playing sleeping gods solo.

[NineStrikes]

We have Roll Player Adventures, Kinfire Chronicles, Arydia (arriving), and Agemonia (the reprint in a couple months). I think we'll go through them in that order. The pre-order of Arydia started us on this ttrpg journey.

[Kaelor_Aetel]

Thanks for the great review Mike. No surprise after watching your playthrough. I was ok with the enemy activation system and loved the heroes turn/actions/weapon system.

This is great to see that it takes inspiration from galzyr for questing but makes it more interesting in the quest line and also changes the world dynamically.

I am thinking I will play solo two handed to avoid gaming the enemy activation too much and playing with more than one class. Great that it is easy to change paths mid game!!

[GoMeepleAF]

Can’t believe you didn’t like the Path advancement. I loved it. In addition to the Path chests, there’s the lathe’s chest of items and there are some special things to “find” and equip through the campaign in addition to your basic armpits and weapons that you mention you just get to get upgraded versions of the same thing. But I agree, the real winner is the drop-in-drop out gameplay. You can EASILY change paths and characters and jsut drop in and out seamlessly.

[MrYorkshiremonkey]

Nice review Mike, fair and not too many “mixed”, this only solidifies my hype for this arriving in (hopefully) a couple of weeks, can’t wait to get it to the table with the kids !!

[BlakeAustin]

Fantastic review, Mike! It was actually Steve and Kim on the OSCS channel doing a preview play of Arydia that had me ready to be a first-day backer for this one. Not sure if you guys track that info when you get it, but cheers to a patient journey on this one!

[Deltium]

I am really looking forward to this game.

[sebastiang.]

My most awaited Crowdfunder. Can't wait!

[Camj]

Can’t wait to play! Great review! Which two paths looked the most intriguing to you?

[Slyfox]

Ageamonia, tidal blades 2, isofarian guard and now this game on the shelf !! Ugh where to start !!

[IraFayGames]

Thanks for the thoughtful review! Out of curiosity, approx how many hours did you put into the campaign before recording this review? And did you complete the campaign in that time? We've been estimating 40-60 hours to complete the campaign, but we don't actually have that much real data on that yet... Thanks again, and happy holidays!

[boardgamebodycount]

Really like this review! Wish I had backed 😢

[renmaster]

Thanks for the review Mike, did you try solo playing two handed or just pure solo?

[Ragingspoon]

Been interested in this for a long time but I am going to give it a miss. I like the idea of the side quests but I dont feel it has the mechanical depth and longevity I am looking for at that price point.

[Muhd_Akmal]

Easily my game of the year. Cody and team hit it off the park on this one!

[doanepoole]

Thanks for the review. Gonna pass on this one on price alone. Yikes!

[goldsmeeth]

Thanks for review. Would you pick Arydia or Agemonia?