Leviathan Wilds is Spectacular

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[JoVanEyck]

I first heard about this game on your podcast (of course you have listeners, even if we don’t email) and instabacked the second print run. Love the quality of your reviews, the effort you put into them clearly shows. Cheers to the both of you!

[faao]

I can't believe this.
Just three months ago I started working on a game system for a board game version of Shadow of the Colossus—one of my all-time favorites, so inspiring, it completely changed how I think about game design. I'm getting chills

[SanderPastoor]

Greatly appreciate the timing of this video. The second print run just started funding and this is really helping me make an informed decision.

[Rugerfred]

As a game designer that strongly believes in crossmediality (I'm one of the co-designers of CMON's Cyberpunk 2077: Gangs of Night City board game) I really love seeing video games used to discuss this one. The inspirations were clear, and it's good to remember that influence is often crossmedial. I backed this without a doubt. ;)

[spazticdrummer]

I got the first printing and have not stopped playing this since!

[bonescollector]

First of all, thank you for your video. You do a great job! I played Leviathan Wilds at a convention and thought it was ok. I wasn't blown away. One thing that bothered me , was the publishing choice of using those tiny dice. Why? If one of the games mechanics is highlighted by dice, why would you choose to make them small? It bothered me. The Game definitely has good variety and replayability. I definitely enjoyed Dire Wolf's new game " Invincible ", much more. I have nothing at stake here, just in case you're wondering. Again, thank you for your video.

[ItWasSaucerShaped]

'way-haayyy ouching' is my verb of 2024

[Taskuko]

I heard of this game first from the NPI podcast (Talk Cardboard, go listen to it people!), got interested and decided to wait for a video.

The game looks excellent! Pretty much a type of game I'm looking for right now: a lighter co-op. Probably gonna go and crowdfund it.

Thanks for a great review 👌

[jotaf]

Love this game, it allows for so many creative plays!

Despite the look it's also *not* a campaign game

Which was a big factor for me, I can easily replay a previous leviathan with a new-ish character/class combination for a more chill experience, or move up and learn to beat a new leviathan for a bigger challenge!

[danieljdm]

Oooh, brobdingnagian is a good word. I think I still prefer pantagruelian as my go-to extravagant word for very large, but I'll have to throw brobdingnagian into the rotation too.

[theovermatt]

This looks great and I'm almost definitely gonna back the new printing. I also just wanted to give a shout out to Skulk Hollow, which is similar but a strictly 1v1 2-player game. Great game as well for anyone who ever saw Shadow of the Colossus and wanted to try playing one of the Colossi.

[AlexanderStashevsky]

ooooh, I was really trying to avoid backing this game (due to budget and space issues), but after your review I cannot resist it anymore. I'm backing it right now. (thank you, although, for a prominent section of issues and gripes with the game)

[riddlesphinxx]

“It surpasses the work that inspired it” WOAH, slow down there sir

[MB-zfhp]

Hi Efka, great video. What do you think about LWs scaling to player/climber count? Sure, with fewer players you get more turns before the Leviathan escalates, but you have less map presence (as in almost any game with a map) and more importantly, you have fewer cards (or more turns) and fewer hit points. Did I miss something or is the answer to that "deal with it"?

[muotes]

The only thing better than a NPI video is a SUSD video on the same game at the same time (not sarcasm it’s actually great)

[leafsneakers]

This game isn't for me, but I just enjoy your videos and thoughts on the games you cover. Keep it up!

[jonathanfranklin]

I am astounded that you don't get nauseous watching someone play Assassin's Creed or other games with lots of looking down steep cliffs or falling to the ground in a realistic setting. My reaction is definitely in both virtual and physical environments. Re the game, looking forward to trying it.

[descender]

Great review! Is it weird that I find your voice a bit soothing?

[chumito]

Weird cut at 10:20, but it doesn't matter! As always, your reviews are fantastic!

[Jeepllama]

Wait is that actually two meters. How tall is your table.