An alright video, but you need to go to Wargame Vault and check out Mike Lambo's titles. I like his WW2 items. But he also does other than WW2.
@nyraiderfan42320 күн бұрын
Still waiting for my game to be delivered. Very impressed with the quality of the components. Can't wait to get it to my table. Hopefully before Christmas.
@HissyCat20 күн бұрын
Hi NyRaiderFan, thanks for watching. The components are high quality and the game is fun, I enjoyed it. I hope you get yours soon.
@charleslatora575022 күн бұрын
Looks good well I need to stop buying stuff
@HissyCat22 күн бұрын
lol
@charleslatora575022 күн бұрын
I have the compass stuka game👍👍
@HissyCat22 күн бұрын
I just picked that one up. Interested to see how it plays.
@charleslatora575022 күн бұрын
@@HissyCat had to run a couple times to get comfortable with it since it's not just a single aircraft as many as 10 can be going out on a raid.
@charleslatora575022 күн бұрын
I'm late
@HissyCat22 күн бұрын
Hey my friend, you are never late. =)
@charleslatora575022 күн бұрын
Was watching the old Warcraft movie.
@HissyCat22 күн бұрын
I've never seen it, any good?
@charleslatora575022 күн бұрын
Been watching too much. Netflix just finished Four seasons of a show called killing Eve outstanding. The ending was acceptable. I had hoped for a little more pizzazz but was better than the last garbage I watched last week
@charleslatora575022 күн бұрын
@@HissyCat Yes however it's leaving Netflix on September 30th. The ending wants you needing a second movie but I don't think they ever made one. Long live the Orcs.
@markayres801429 күн бұрын
Great looking counters and map. Love that it comes with designer notes, historical information, and gameplay tips. Reminds me of the old Avalon Hill games. I learned so much about the eastern front from the Panzer Blitz Campaign Analysis booklet. Great first look at this game. Thank you.
@HissyCat29 күн бұрын
Hi Mark, so far all of the Simonitch games from GMT that I own are beautiful, fill with lots of goodies. Thank you for the kind words and for continuing to support the channel. =)
@markayres801429 күн бұрын
Really colorful rulebook and player aids. I played some OCS and SCS games from the Gamers back in the day. I take it this is a continuation of that system.
@HissyCat29 күн бұрын
Hi Mark, yes it is a periodic focused on OCS and has what can be considered an intro or starter game into the OCS system, OCS Luzon.
@markayres8014Ай бұрын
Thanks so much for looking at this. I was totally floored when I saw the video.
@HissyCatАй бұрын
Hi Mark, Thank you for bringing this game to my attention. I want to do a playthrough video and see how it plays.
@wayneclingman689Ай бұрын
looks quite interesting
@HissyCatАй бұрын
Hi Wayne, It really does look interesting and I want to get it on the table and play it.
@przemekbozekАй бұрын
Thanks, not much info on this game yet and I'm always on the lookout for a nice ACW naval games😀 Looking forward to some more materials on this one.
@HissyCatАй бұрын
Hi Przeme, Thanks for the visit. I hope to do a playthrough of this game on the channel to highlight this game a bit more. =)
@charleslatora5750Ай бұрын
👍👍
@HissyCatАй бұрын
Good evening, Charles thanks for the visit, sir
@charleslatora5750Ай бұрын
@@HissyCat always glad to stop by.
@idjesterАй бұрын
good job hissy... this is really good..
@HissyCatАй бұрын
Hi jester,. thanks for the visit and kind words. I am trying to level up the quality of the videos. =)
@charleslatora5750Ай бұрын
Oops.
@HissyCatАй бұрын
Hi Charles… I thought I had it. =}
@dansmith7617Ай бұрын
The play example was great and seems really fun. My wallet may need some help. As usual, nice intro! A great travel game too... -Dan
@HissyCatАй бұрын
Hi Dan, Thank you for the visit. I think the game is like $10. Perfect travel game for sure.
@coryhoggatt7691Ай бұрын
Gave up on this game about 5 years ago. Overrun with hackers.
@HissyCatАй бұрын
I Cory, thanks for watching. Yea, that can be a problem at times. I enjoy the game, even with its flaws, but I get it.
@alanblundell6615Ай бұрын
That's great but you can no longer buy the game. Been waiting for 6 to 7 years in the UK. Always on reprint but never appears. Great game, played it on TTS on steam.
@HissyCatАй бұрын
Hi Alan, I got my copy used and then got the upgrade kit, so i had to Frankenstein my copy. Man 7 years is a long time, at least you got a chance to play it on TTS.
@brundebrauc5198Ай бұрын
I've had this game for a while, but never played it. Think I'm gonna start a campaign with the glorious Hurricane!
@HissyCatАй бұрын
Hi Brun, thanks for watching. Good luck and have fun! I am glad the video inspired you to get the game on the table. =}
@ZillaBlitzАй бұрын
It's an interesting dogfighting system, nice and fast, for sure. The addition of a campaign makes it ever more interesting. Fun video, thanks for sharing!
@HissyCatАй бұрын
Thanks for the visit Zilla. (in a whisper)
@markayres8014Ай бұрын
Hi, just watched this video, as far as PnP how about Waters Unvexed from High Flying Dice Games. I just discovered them and ordered that game for a friend of mine with an interest in the American Civil War along the Mississippi River. I would be interested in your review of it.
@HissyCatАй бұрын
Hi Mark, High Flying Dice Games makes good games, I own a few of their games. I love the ACW and will have to purchase Waters Unvexed. Sounds like a game I would enjoy .
@markayres8014Ай бұрын
Hi recently found your channel. I am thinking about buying this game and your play through was fun and informative. I've subscribed and have watched a couple more of your videos. Enjoyed everything.
@HissyCatАй бұрын
Hi Mark, thank you for watching and subscribing, and the kind words. =}
@charleslatora5750Ай бұрын
Nice looking counters
@HissyCatАй бұрын
Hi Charles. They are nice. =}
@idjesterАй бұрын
your so good.. thanks so much for this...your the best...
@HissyCatАй бұрын
Hi Jester, WOW, thank you very much for the kind words. =)
@ZillaBlitzАй бұрын
Nice overview! I don’t think I ever knew that there were so many variants to balance the play. I’d always heard that it was a one-sided game but that’s probably the historical set up. Great info, nicely done!
@HissyCatАй бұрын
Hi Zilla, thanks for watching. I was surprised by the various options and the logic behind the various OB’s. Very cool design.
@_User333Ай бұрын
Thanks, the video is nice and clear too
@HissyCatАй бұрын
you are welcome, and thank you for watching. =)
@timd4524Ай бұрын
Hey Hissy. Got the Sleeved bookcase game myself. Definitely a great game. The combinations of different Orders of Battle scenarios comes to 66 I think. It's a remarkable game that is great to change sides with an opponent and see who does the best in defending France. Excellent throwback. It also solos very well.
@HissyCatАй бұрын
Hi Tim, thanks for watching. I am glad i finally decided to pick up a copy and like i mention in the video, i really can see the craftmanship put into the design of the game. Good to know about solo play as that is how i plan to play it. =)
@PhillybrarianАй бұрын
Excellent video of a beloved game. Your simply stated thoughts, logical progression, brevity, and appreciation of the game's style and mechanics is appreciated. Thanks!
@HissyCatАй бұрын
Hi Phillybrarian, Thank you for watching and the kind words. I design games and look at games thru that lens and really like the things they tried to do and how they went about it. again, thank you.
@glencochrane901Ай бұрын
Still have mine from the late 1970s. Bought it from a hobby shop called Leisure World in the Oshawa Mall in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada.
@HissyCatАй бұрын
Hi Glen, thank you for watching. I never owned it back in the day. Sounds like may you have a nice collection of wargames.
@NorthofcentreАй бұрын
Mine is from the 70’s but Leisure World in Kingston Shopping Centre, Ontario.
@richardchampion4826Ай бұрын
Well done and thanks.. Still got both versions, got them when they first came out, loved the what if's, played the crap out of this many, many years ago.
@HissyCatАй бұрын
Hi Richard, Thank you for watching. As i mentioned, i am leaning towards purchasing S&T 27. =)
@richardchampion4826Ай бұрын
@@HissyCat Up to you, the A H version is so much better.
@HissyCatАй бұрын
I suspected as much, it’s my stupid need to complete a collection… lol
@richardchampion4826Ай бұрын
@@HissyCat If I could find mine I'd give it to you, but sadly it's buried somewhere in the basement.
@HissyCatАй бұрын
WOW, that is very generous of you. Now get up and clean that basement...lol
@malbowstead7020Ай бұрын
Still have it (AH)...in good condition. Bought in a department store Calgary in 1976!!
@HissyCatАй бұрын
Hi Malbowstead7020, thanks for watching and... WOW. when was the last time you played it?
@malbowstead7020Ай бұрын
@@HissyCat It's on the table as we 'message'!! At the same place got AH Midway and my brother got AH 1776. Recently got a copy of AH Flat Top after missing out on getting it 48 years ago.
@HissyCatАй бұрын
LOL, too funny. I love the old AH games and slowly building up my collection. I don't have the ones you mentioned... yet. =)
@charleslatora5750Ай бұрын
...and Hello sir. Good Sunday Morning.
@HissyCatАй бұрын
Morning!
@charleslatora5750Ай бұрын
A very decent game. I'm thinking maybe before I try to play France 40 from GMT I might need to go back and play this Avalon Hill game to compare.
@HissyCatАй бұрын
you are reading my mind...lol
@Ready_to_play_by_marco2 ай бұрын
Thank you for your video 😊 I've received the game and your video will help greatly 👍
@HissyCat2 ай бұрын
Hi Marco, thank you for watching. I am very happy the video helped. Manila is such a fun game to play.
@richardm.42272 ай бұрын
Great content
@HissyCat2 ай бұрын
Thanks you for watching and the kind words!
@sonsofliberty752 ай бұрын
Still waiting for my copy of First Victories! 😡🤬
@HissyCat2 ай бұрын
Me too =(
@AdamD0212 ай бұрын
I'm going through this and trying to learn and I think the damage dice are not combined. I believe you are intended to roll each dice individually and assign damage on each individual dice.
@HissyCat2 ай бұрын
Hi Adam, Thank you for watching. I went back and watched parts of the video and I think you are correct. =)
@dotista20082 ай бұрын
bad video realisation but good informations. Why zooming so much on the games ?
@HissyCat2 ай бұрын
Hi Dotista2008, thank you for watching. I am still learning how to produce and edit videos and in that process I try various techniques and suggestions I pick up watching videos on how to make videos. Some work, others I don’t execute correctly or use incorrectly and some don’t work. Thank you for the feedback, I’ll keep that in mind when I create future videos.
@dotista20082 ай бұрын
@@HissyCat I like the fact you show BGG, because the first thing I need to know is the game rank and release date
@HissyCat2 ай бұрын
That is good to know, i felt it was useful info. =)
@Lathnes3 ай бұрын
Great! Thanks for reviewing this product 🎉🎉
@HissyCat3 ай бұрын
Hi Lathnes, you are welcome and thank you for watching the video.
@charleslatora57503 ай бұрын
Evening sir. 🐈
@HissyCat3 ай бұрын
Hi my friend. =}
@thegrogshed3 ай бұрын
This is a fantastic game, but oh so difficult to win. At least I had trouble beating it.
@HissyCat3 ай бұрын
Hi The Grog Shed, thanks for watching. What side did you play? I am sure I’ll struggle the first few plays.
@ronaldnickelson21303 ай бұрын
I've played the 14-hour solo German (Eagle) campaign about 35 times, with all optional rules. Win/loss ratio of about 2 to 1. What makes this my #1 solo game is all the substantive decisions you must make; it's not a mere dice-roller as so many solo games are.
@HissyCat3 ай бұрын
Hi Ronald, thank you for watching and the insightful comment. 35 times makes you the expert. When i created the poll, this was the game i wanted to win. I have only heard good things about it and am looking forward to getting it on my table. =)
@MeanderingMikesManCave3 ай бұрын
Buttery goodness!
@HissyCat3 ай бұрын
Hi Man Cave Mike...lol thanks for watching. =)
@phd_angel41923 ай бұрын
Why do you review a game that can't be purchased?.. Duh...
@HissyCat3 ай бұрын
Hi Angel, thank you for watching. RAF can in fact be purchased. There are like 9 copies on eBay, 3 on BGG, and 4 at Noble Knight. Prices vary and some are at reasonable prices.
@asyncritus3 ай бұрын
It is also available for purchase from Decision Games. In stock and ships in 1-2 days.
@HissyCat3 ай бұрын
@@asyncritus Thanks, i forgot to even look at the main source. I think last time i looked i just found the Deluxe Edition, good to know the game is available.
@HissyCat3 ай бұрын
@@asyncritus I added a game link in the description to the Decision Games web site.
@asyncritus3 ай бұрын
@@HissyCat Well, it is the deluxe edition. I don't think there is a non-deluxe edition.
@jaysturgell80553 ай бұрын
I would love to see a play through.
@HissyCat3 ай бұрын
Hi Jay, thank you for watching. I plan to do a playthrough video of this game. I hope to have it on the channel before the end of the year. I have two games to video playthroughs for the channel ahead of RAF.
@wayneclingman6893 ай бұрын
Thanks for the review
@HissyCat3 ай бұрын
Hi Wayne, you are welcome, thank you for watching. =)
@charleslatora57503 ай бұрын
Hello.
@HissyCat3 ай бұрын
Hi Charles, how is your day?
@charleslatora57503 ай бұрын
@@HissyCat most excellent. My eldest daughter took me out to breakfast and then we did some grocery shopping and then she brought me home. She went out to do some chores and came back with a little package of trees for my miniatures that she picked up in a garage sale. Best daughter ever! Read some rules. going to try n play the one solitaire scenario. The Great Game. Legion Wargames.