Reviews

  • Review: Star Wars – Battle of Hoth

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    A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away… On the inhospitable frozen planet of Hoth, the habitual silence is suddenly broken by the mechanical roar of giant walkers. From their trenches, the brave rebel soldiers finally spot the imperial forces advancing implacably toward them. The Rebel Alliance readies its precious squadron of snowspeeders in a desperate attempt to stall the ground assault and complete the evacuation of Echo Base.

    This is how Star Wars: The Battle of Hoth is presented to us, a new implementation of Richard Borg’s Commands & Colors system (Memoir ’44, Battles of Westeros), along with Adrien Martinot. Published for the first time in 2025 by Days of Wonder in an English version. The illustrations are handled by Ben Carre (Divinare), Christophe Duhaze, Tony Foti (Lords of Waterdeep), and Clément Masson (Five Tribes).

  • Review: Arcs

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    A long time ago, the Reach thrived, our ancestors failed us, and I fear we are no better. As we fight for the edge of the galaxy, can we break the cycle? Can we build something new?

    This is how we are introduced to Arcs, a design by Cole Wehrle (Pax Pamir, Root, Oath). First published in 2024 by Leder Games in an English version following a successful crowdfunding campaign. The illustrations are handled by Kyle Ferrin (Fort, Ahoy, Vast).

  • Review: Toy Battle

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    Toy battles unfold on land, at sea, in the air, and even in space! The troops need your tactical talent to lead them to victory. Your mission? Be the first to reach the enemy headquarters or control more territories than your opponent.

    This is the premise of Toy Battle, designed by Paolo Mori (Libertalia, Dogs of War) and Alessandro Zucchini (Liguria, Murder in Arosa). First published in 2025 by Repos Production in an English and French version. The artwork is handled by Paul Mafayon (Bunny Kingdom, Tikal).

  • Review: Wondrous Creatures

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    Lost amidst the swirling mists of the sea, a merchant ship stumbled upon a strange creature. Its shape was reminiscent of a bird, but its luminous beak pierced the darkness with an otherworldly glow. Intrigued, the crew followed the animal and soon discovered an uncharted island, teeming with curious creatures. The peculiar island was packed with mysterious beings, from tiny and adorable balls of fluff to reptiles with enormous and terrifying fangs. News of this newly discovered land spread far and wide, captivating the hearts of the most adventurous, including yours. Driven by your deep love for animals and the thrill of discovery, you set sail for this enigmatic island, longing to explore its wonders firsthand.

    This is how we are introduced to Wondrous Creatures, designed by Yeom Cheolwoong (Shallow Sea). It was first published in 2024 by Bad Comet in an English version following a successful crowdfunding campaign. The illustrations are handled by Sophia Kang (Life of the Amazonia, Wild: Serengeti).

  • Review: Moon Colony Bloodbath

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    Cities on the Moon! This will be humanity’s greatest achievement. Finally, freed from the bonds of Earth; the Moon, a stepping stone to the stars. The rockets are loaded with supplies and colonists; the robots are programmed and ready. Everything has been planned down to the smallest detail, and there is absolutely no chance of failure. To the Moon!

    This is how Moon Colony Bloodbath is presented to us, designed by Donald X. Vaccarino (Dominion, Kingdom Builder). First published in 2025 by Rio Grande Games in an English version. The artwork is done by Franz Vohwinkel (Beyond the Sun, Ra, Puerto Rico).

  • Review: SETI – Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence

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    Lead a scientific institution tasked with searching for traces of life beyond planet Earth. By launching probes to investigate nearby planets and moons, directing telescopes toward distant star systems, and developing your team on Earth, you will explore the Solar System and beyond, searching for signs of life outside our planet.

    This is how SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence is presented to us, a design by Tomáš Holek (Galileo Galilei, Tea Garden). First published in 2024 by CGE in an English version. The illustrations are done by Ondřej Hrdina, Oto Kandera, Jiří Kůs, Jakub Lang, Michaela Lovecká, Jiří Mikovec, Jakub Politzer, Petra Ramešová, František Sedláček, Petr Štich, and Josef Surý.