Aeon Trespass Odyssey Review - A game that almost puts Homer to shame

[@billdendrinos]

Is anybody into anime here.? This game also has influences from one of the greatest animes of all time: Neon Genesis Evangelion. Pls if you own Aeon Trespass Odyssey watch the anime series and subsequent movies too.. Your mind Will be blown away 😉✌️

[@lonevik]

Thanks for the tip. Will take a look :D

[@ImhotepsServant14]

Aeon Trespass field 😂

[@dariuszmichalski4179]

Thank you :-)

[@ImhotepsServant14]

I bleeping LOVE this game. I’ve played it almost every night since it arrived in December 2022. I’m a Kingdom Death veteran and it’s sufficiently different to be compelling. The minis are great too

[@lonevik]

I had only a few runs in with KDM but I understand your point of view completely. ATO is a lot more story-driven it seems. It is an impressive piece, that is for sure. So glad to see so many people enjoying it :)

[@SHwoKing]

I’ve played the game for two weeks now (day 31) and I’m completely sold about it right now. This game completely change my view of board games. I’ve never been so engaged in one of them. The sense of accomplishment this game provide remember me of Dark Souls. You feel rewarded for playing well and there's a lot of things to uncover by yourself. You always want to push forward. Marcin Wełnicki might be the Miyazaki of board gaming :D. I also completely agree with you about the rules, they aren’t complicated, but there’s so many of them. The game expand more and more as you progress and there’s new possibilities and new mechanics regularly.

[@lonevik]

Yes, the sense of progress and reward is a great motivator in this game :) glad you are enjoying it so much. Each such opinion is just a testimony to how great this game is. :)

[@elzheiz]

I'm curious, have you played KDM before?

[@lonevik]

A couple of sessions. At that time it made an immense impression as it was the largest (both visually and conceptually) game I've ever seen. I don't own it cause of the price tag... but I jumped in on ATO counting on a similar experience and I definitely got MORE ;)

[@fepe3591]

Your English is very easy to understand because you have a nice pronunciation. It is easy to follow your explanations, for someone who is not a native English speaker. You have my subscription. I will follow your ATO-Playthrough! Thanks!

[@lonevik]

Thank you for the compliment :D I graduated English philology - literature major - and had been an English language lecturer for many years before I switched professions ;) glad to hear I have not lost it ;p stay tuned for the playthroughs after New Years Eve and have a very merry Xmas :)

[@fepe3591]

@@lonevik Very good! I will join your playthrough! Wish you also a very merry Xmas!

[@lonevik]

See you there!

[@eriksjogren800]

Thanks

[@lonevik]

You are most welcome :)

[@cjpny1455]

Instead of buying a cup of coffee let’s game lol

[@lonevik]

Gladly but I think it might be tricky logistically ;)

[@cjpny1455]

@@lonevik hahaha well we could always do TTS if they come out with a full version.

[@lonevik]

That is a very very tall order but - if they ever do, you got it ;)

[@siriactuallysara]

This game needs 2 tables. The journey phase had so many cards out. That I had to set up a 2 ms table for it

[@lonevik]

:D we are basically using two layers of a gaming table... the journey phase is on the topper and is being taken off to uncover the battle phase below :D only way to play. I have never seen such a table hog :D

[@TheErnieforss]

I still like KD:M as a better game. This game is to fiddly. But for the price point, yes, save $200 - $300 and get this game. It has a lot more content than KD:M. I really wish AT:O came with pads of papper of the sheets you need to write down your journey. It kills me that i have to go to a copy and print store and bend the neatly bound book to make copies of the last pages. Or go to their website and print out a copy. The 3 things i dont like is the red and black 6 sided die. It feels pointless and adds to the complexity. I also dont like how the game stops and make you remove cards and add cards when you do hit something. I also dont like the kratos pool. I dont really get the timing of when i can build it or just use the power this round. Once i understand it i will like it more. I will say this is what i wanted sleeping gods to be like.

[@lonevik]

Hey :) to each their own I guess. This has way more story and narrative than KDM ever would. I agree with your point about frequent breaks that take you out of the game to manage cards and upkeep stuff. Kratos pool is a good mechanic in my opinion - it forces a bit of planning ahead - but yeah it needs getting used to. As for the dice... I am still using the basic ones in my gear :D need more growth to advance to stronger ones :D definitely a plethora of options... and the setting is a keeper for me ;) thanks for an exhaustive comment :)

[@wyred]

You know that you can download the PDF for the sheets from their website?

[@lonevik]

Yes. That is true :) so if you are afraid of bending the book too much - that is a valid solution :)

[@GamesfromtheFront]

Sold. In! Thank you.

[@lonevik]

Glad I took part on convincing you :D enjoy the fun :)

[@Olvenskol]

Great review style.

[@lonevik]

Thank you :) glad you like the vids. New ones incoming after I come back from a quick break later this week :)

[@zenster1097]

Says a lot about a game when you are willing to go back to rules, etc. I hope it does become more intuitive. Nothing sucks more than a game that's fun but is always a slug to get through. Got ATO.

[@lonevik]

In the case of ATO I don't see it as a dealbreaker. The game is immensly huge in scope and I don't see a possibility of NOT having to go back to the rulebook every now and then, unless they made a dozen separate player aids (like I mentioned in the review). And at this point I prefer to go back to ONE rulebook than shuffle through an indefinite number of aids. Luckily the rulebook has a good index and is easy to navigate ;) plus - some of the more common things soon become more mechanical and you start using the rulebook only or almost only when something completely new comes up - like the first time you encounter a [VERY MILD SPOILER BELOW] . . . . . . pharos delve... or nymph ....

[@KostikSaint]

Can't wait to see the playthrough

[@lonevik]

Let me take a breather over Xmas and I'll get back to it after New Years Eve ;)

[@haxan6663]

I held back on this one because I have too many games to give ATO the time that it needs. I am still tempted and I will soon have a game room with a huge playing area, that I could just leave it set up. If I only had a few games I would snap this up as it looks fantastic!?

[@lonevik]

I understand the dilemma. I grabbed this but passed on their next game - Kingdom Forlorn - I believe the title was, for the same reason. But who knows what the future holds ;) Enjoy the game you have :D this is a great little hobby we have ;)

[@haxan6663]

@@lonevik already playing campaigns with Oathsworn, Tainted Grail and Jaws of the Lion plus others, so definitely no time for ATO yet. I am sure that I will pick it up in the future.

[@lonevik]

Nice - I stopped TG after 7 chapters or so when I got disenchanted with the combat system... currently finishing a Dead Reckoning mini campaign, starting ATO and looking to start solo Skyrim and Middara... but I think I'll wait with the last one till act 2 and 3 come in ;p the biggest problem is TIME :D

[@haxan6663]

@@lonevik I really struggle with TG. I love the theme and the artwork but just not sure that I like the game! I have never felt that I actually understand what I am supposed to be doing?! And the combat and diplomacy system sucks! I prefer dice based combat but am okay with systems that I understand, like Jaws of the Lion, which makes sense to me. TG's system is so abstract and random that I dread it!

[@lonevik]

Agree. This is why I gave up on it. The game has some great writing and atmosphere and the artworks are great, but I couldn't overcome the deficiencies of gameplay :(

[@beakerkell]

Maybe you mentioned it and I missed it, but are you playing through solo?

[@lonevik]

I am going to start a solo campaign but I am waiting to have time to record at least the first few solo sessions for the channel, so it will come. Currently me and my group are in the middle of a multiplayer run. :)

[@beakerkell]

@@lonevik Awesome! Really jealous, as I didn't get to the late pledge in time and missed the chance. Hopefully they'll have a reprint with the upcoming standalone expansion this year. Looks like a ton of fun!

[@lonevik]

As far as I know they are reopening the pledge manager soon so that people can order wave 2 items and there will be wave 1 available in limited amounts to be sent immediately - so stay tuned to their feeds ;) it will be worth the effort :)

[@beakerkell]

@@lonevik Oh, I thought they already did that? They have wave two open right now, but the core pledges are already gone, unfortunately. I guess I'll have to wait a bit more!

[@lonevik]

Sorry to hear that :( patience then - or maybe second hand shopping if someone is gonna be selling this monster after finishing the campaign - thankfully it is not legacy so it should be possible to nab it in great condition :) fingers crossed for you :) cheers and welcome to the channel ;)

[@zenster1097]

Review for Everrain?

[@lonevik]

Oh man. I still have not done enough playthroughs to stop being in two minds about this game :( I do not want to rush it too much cause I want my opinion to be honest and based on enough experience with a game... patience

[@zenster1097]

@@lonevik Mine is stuck in a warehouse. I'm going till the end of December and then looking to chargeback. Been a disappointment. I could use that money right now.

[@lonevik]

The game does not look like a disappointment at all though. Much like a labour of love that fell upon hard times in the logistical process :( pity that this fact will lay a shade on what otherwise could have been considered a very good title. A lot of people have had their trust in Grimforge shattered due to this- me included, but I still appreciate them delivering finally. Whatever attitude you might hold towards their future campaigns, I think you shouldn't let it influence your attitude towards this title as it looks indeed to be a good one. Have patience. :) maybe you'll get it before I finally film a how to play and you'll be able to experience it with me here ;)

[@dariuszmichalski4179]

After this review I bought ATO but I am newbie as fuu.. xD

[@lonevik]

Wow! Glad to see this vid making waves :D take it slow - go through the tutorial carefully and read through everything. Once you are done you should be all set up. Fill in the knowledge watching my how to play videos - and if you have any questions leave them in the comments under any of my vids ;) I'll try to help as best as I can :D enjoy the game!!!

[@dariuszmichalski4179]

@@lonevik Thanks for advice. Only solo gameplay in my situation. But wow. What a review and game. I saw one interview with author where he said that player should get involved strongly to get fun from this game. Only curious how long score from BGG will be that high. Cheers!!

[@lonevik]

@@dariuszmichalski4179 I cannot see an option NOT to get involved strongly :D our current top favourite narrative fragments are the R&Rs :D we can't wait for the next ones as they are a great comic relief moments sometimes :D I don't see the rating on BGG falling in the future as this is a niche game for a niche crowd who, I think, will be able to appreciate the scope and ambition of this title :-)

[@dariuszmichalski4179]

@@lonevik It's here. I am scared how this box is big and havy.... really I am scared, but thanks again for recommendation!

[@lonevik]

You will do just fine. Don't be shy to ask about anything if you have doubts. Go through the tutorial once. Than read it again ;) the game introduces a lot of new elements at later stages so it is not AS overwhelming as it could have been :) GL&HF