Robinson Crusoe Review - with Tom Vasel

Tom Vasel takes a look at the cooperative game Robinson Crusoe.

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00:00 - Introduction
01:20 - Game Overview
09:39 - Final Thoughts

[brucewayne]

7 years after the review this game is still excellent and content is still being released for it. Solo or co-op, it is exciting. The scenarios are replayable and difficult enough to feel a sense of relief and accomplishment when you finish alive.

Just buy it. Every game is a new story. (Often tragedy)

[solomonhui]

One of my favourite new buys. Brings everyone together and gives off the sense of urgency and teamwork.

[raymondspogo]

I just played this game today. Second edition. It was one of those games that I loved playing and the fact that we didn't win (i.e. DIED) 3 times just made us want to play it even more.

[Staindsoullife]

Question for you Tom: How do you teach a game of this complexity and know which gaming group would have the patience and sufficient attention span to hold on to the very end of game explanation? Maybe a video on the subject would be cool.

[anadea]

My favourite game this year. We bought it at the games comvention in Essen. It' also great for two players which I love.

[MrJenssen]

Hey Tom! When reviewing games with tons of different tokens and cards and so on - like Robinson Crusoe - Could you please quickly make a point about the game box too? Some games are great with their inserts, some have almost nothing at all so you're forced to put everything in bags or make your own system (Descent 2nd edition, I'm looking at you!), and for a lot of people the latter is quite annoying. I personally would love to know what the boxes/inserts look like, thanks. :)

[MrJenssen]

It's honestly nice to know in advance when I order a game, if I need to order a bunch of little fish-bait boxes and foam inserts aswell. It's not as much about whether it would affect my decision of whether or not to purchase the game, as it is about the overall impression.

awesome work! The guy also designed Stronghold and Pret a Porter. Can't wait for him to designing something simpler and with less text (less language dependency). The ideas are great, the implementations could be even better if he makes them more "family type" and mainstream.

[Vexild]

Maybe because the theme is to survive on deserted island, and that's the most familiar element in Robinson Crusoe's story?

[Meyers]

Was given this as a present recently but haven't had a chance to play yet. Really looking forward to it. Nice work, Tom!

[PeterSchott]

The game sounds interesting to me. I read through the designer diary and it sounds like in the original versions it was basically just a guaranteed way to die. The event cards coming back and reacting to your choices is an interesting mechanic. It's on my "to play" list, though I doubt I'd get a copy for our family and group.

[btanered]

great review! i have the game and i love it!

thanx for a great channel tom!

[rbrown]

Back in the days of YouTube when people made videos from their passion, not trying to get paid. Well done 👌

[bwridge]

I could swear i had that exact same shirt about 10 years ago. Purchased in Thailand.

[furstyferret]

I'm kind of new to gaming so watched the instruction video about the game. My god, 45 minute video and I'm completely lost, I think this is better suited to experienced players to be honest! I was looking for a single player game but it's back to Ticket To Ride with the girlfriend for me!!

[mns]

Would that affect your decision on whether or not you were going to buy it?

[trevor]

I'm probably the only one who gets really pissed off when they pour out all the components in the box all over the place lol

[AohkShadow]

So I've been waiting to get this game. Does anyone have any idea where I can purchase this game for a decent price ($50-$70).? I see it on Amazon for $90 + which is way out of my price range. If anyone could be of assistance it would be most appreciated! Thank you for your time, and Tom I enjoy all your videos! Keep it up.

[wraithxxiv]

you can pre-order it at miniaturemarket's website

[DragNIKla]

i cant find this game anywhere i really want it. all website have no set release date but will gladly take my money. where can i get a copy