Beyond The Sun Review - The Best Tech Tree In Games?

[@sleepydrewgre]

I love seeing this boy roam free, grazing on whatever scripting or editing satiates him. Let him continue to wander into grander pastures

[@BaneWilliams]

It has been a fantastic journey watching him grow into his own, hasn't it?

[@sleepydrewgre]

Oh, no no no. I'm not his Mommy

[@jOmegaK]

Maybe... but what is happening at 16:11 ?

[@PTPVods]

*jurassic Park tune played on a recorder*

[@Bezzro]

@@jOmegaK Experimental magic? Throwback to disco?

[@Spearced]

I really really hope Tom just asked the team to record themselves making that face without giving any context.

[@Roxfox]

Tom's whiteboards are uncannily tidy... The writing is straight, the density of detail is really even, very uniform use of colors and spacing... Does he have a degree in graphical whiteboard design or something??

[@bretthatesgirlsify]

Look at that subtle colouring. The tasteful thickness. Oh my God. It even has a watermark.

[@Seryn88]

That's a doctorate in whiteboard design thankyou!

[@tonykelly4698]

Ironically, I suspect he plans them out on paper first.

[@HylianPirate]

@@Seryn88 A medical doctorate.

[@miradrgn]

"so what do you like most about SU&SD? the thoughtful review? the charm and wit? the welcoming, inclusive environment?" "oh, yeah that stuff's cool too. mainly i like when the grown men eat cubes though"

[@pacoalvarezlojo855]

I like the artistic liberty they are giving to Tom. My guess is that in a few more videos we are going to get some really very weird experimental reviews from him, with drone post rock music, no words at all... only feelings, to convey if a board game is recommended or not

[@j.prt.979]

Lol

[@Betito1171]

Can’t wait

[@juannot1353]

That would honestly be really fun as a semi-joke review. Like take some tiny game and do some kind of interprative dance out of it just to cement tom's place as the most insane boy

[@JayTohab]

Uncanny game review when

[@KingOfShadeEmpire]

Review of The Mind would absolutely fit this sort of style!

[@lucse3994]

Hey Tom, just popping in to let you know what an awesome job you're doing. To be honest, when you first joined su&sd I wasnt so sure about you, but I've seen you grow so much as a KZbinr and reviewer and I love it. You're fantastic; keep doing what you do :)

[@threepoint14159265]

Tired: Mid-review turnaround Wired: Caveat Cupboard

[@jonahfalcon1970]

I want to be a tech tree when I grow up.

[@TorIverWilhelmsen]

I hear you need to plant a Stone Axe as a seed.

[@jonahfalcon1970]

@@TorIverWilhelmsen I thought you needed to bury Pottery.

[@anotherone5235]

"My techtree can beat your techtree up!" - This person's kid.

[@PTPVods]

I think you mean tech giant. Or giant tree??

[@akiraakiraakiraakira]

I want to be a tree giant when I grow up.

[@anotherone5235]

I can't believe Tom is giving us all these 11/10 Videos.

[@Toasty_93]

Tom has gone from the promising new kid on the block to the jewel in SU&SD's crown in record time.

[@taylorhancock5834]

The fact that you made a Diagnosis Murder reference in the middle of a review of a sci-fi Tech Tree-focused board game is why I love this channel...you guys all make great reviews, with great info, but that also always somehow manage to get me dying laughing in the middle of them... Keep being superb, and I look forward to seeing what you review next!

[@jokerES2]

This might be the first time that SU&SD hasn't sold the stock out, because the stock was already sold out.

[@TorIverWilhelmsen]

And now, probably: Preorders for the expan-Sun.

[@SBBurzmali]

Here's hoping my FLAGS manages to pick up a few in the upcoming reprint.

[@andreaspetrov5951]

They did talk about this game in a podcast a good while ago, which might have caused it to sell out.

[@Liam3Bucks]

It’s currently in stock at GameNerdz

[@martinteece8983]

I hope all the suasd crew are doing well, really hope soon we get the multiple people in these skit style reviews like old.

[@marrioman13]

Allowed back in people's houses from the 17th, so I'd guess you'd see stuff in June.

[@nealmarcellus]

I want to see them play twilight imperium again!

[@FellowHuman137]

I read that as the suicide crew. Oh no.

[@zuko9085]

@@marrioman13 Insane to me that so few parts of the world believe that who is an is not allowed in ones home is up to the government and not the homes owner.

[@carpemkarzi]

“Doesn’t have a single Ruth in it”. Best phrase ever.

[@jobobminer8843]

Dude. I paused for a moment.... "Did he just? ... Yeah, he did." That was amazing.

[@macurvello]

I didn't get that joke.

[@curtmantle6554]

@@macurvello Its ruthless

[@charlesmcguffy]

I hope 'party popper sound effect' makes more appearances.

[@tonykelly4698]

It did my head in that there was no actual sound effect! :p

[@Electroporcupine]

Oh man, the Diddy Kong Racing music takes me back

[@wheeler68]

If you had asked me if I remembered any music from it, I would have said no. And yet

[@lucypatton42]

The doctor bit was fantastic

[@chance4237]

I genuinely laughed out loud. That was the classic SU&SD humor that made me fall in love with the brand.

[@kayseidilla]

I'm beginning to think you all at SUSD have an inside joke where you have to fit the word "smorgasbord" into every episode and I'm here for it

[@samuelwillmot2972]

I’m not sure if Mr Tom Brewster will see this but I would like to congratulate you sir on what is one of the best SU&SD reviews I have seen. Been watching these guys for a few years now and this one knocks it out of the park. Was chuckling the whole way through.

[@prodge58]

I love how all of Tom’s reviews can be lined up to watch his slow descent into Pandemic Insanity

[@jobobminer8843]

That ending. I was chuckling when he got in the box, laughing when he grabbed the whiteboard and lost it when he took the dice and freaking ate them.

[@jeremyspear5064]

This is one of the best review videos I've seen from this channel. It's wonderful to see Tom grow into this role, and I look forward to more great work from him and the rest of the team.

[@DrMcFly28]

+1 for subliminal last second Quinns

[@Dwiggy4444]

Loved this video! Great pacing, just the right amount of “how to play” detail, and lots of wonderful humor.

[@nuk3snip3r]

"Party Popper Sound Effect!" - The delivery on this one line literally couldn't be any better. Magical!@

[@dylancross6145]

I bought this recently and certainly like it, but I think it's more of a middleweight game than it appears. There are great tactical decisions to be made, but strategically, it basically boils down to either being the stronger player on the tech board or the stronger player on the colonisation board. For more experienced strategy gamers, it might feel like a stool missing a leg. Hoping it sells well enough for an expansion to give another path to victory.

[@kin0ji]

Watching Tom's reviews is like watching the SUSD of old, but with his own twist and character - love them!

[@emilyfleischmann]

Fantastic review Tom! I discovered this game just yesterday on BGA and have watched a few videos on YT to get a better grasp on how it works. Your review is both informative and highly entertaining!

[@Phox-in-a-Box]

Is this seriously only your 12th video? It feels like you've been doing this a lot longer than that.

[@jeffreymonsell659]

It is remarkable how quickly Tom found his own voice, but I'm sure he at least worked on many of the SUSD videos before he began making his own.

[@Ziemboy0]

Haha so true, he is hilarious, and also much more comfortable than his first vids. Great new team member

[@DJF1984]

When I first saw Tom join SUSD I was a bit apprehensive of this newcomer to the excellent wit of the crew. But I believe he has more than made us all fall in love with his personality and charm!

[@TheHouseoftim]

The memories invoked with your use of wavy WordArt text! Those were simpler times....

[@tiffer45]

My god the opening 1min 32secs are a master class in SUSD humor

[@zeradox1901]

16:48 Well right in the feels. Did not hear this music for +-25 years. Was it Diddy Kong racing?

[@EdgarMolas]

If it's no DKR it was made to sound like it. It's amazing how our brains work! Just a few seconds of the soundtrack can bring soooo many memories!!

[@llamaz6731]

"The atmosphere is dark, and the tone is... panic" The caviat cubbard is my new favorite section

[@theniallist5383]

'Inexplicably grimy security footage' made me laugh =]

[@qrayx]

Really enjoyed the Diddy Kong Racing music. I like that Tom can appreciate video games that came out before he did.

[@TheTrout9000]

That music at the 17:45 really hit that "Diddy Kong Racing" nerve from my childhood.

[@IstasPumaNevada]

My therapist says Extended Whiteboard Thumb can't hurt me, but the voices say otherwise.

[@Garethprice1979]

Love the Diddy Kong Racing music during BEYOND THE EXPANSION!

[@DodgerB763]

Plus the cupboard

[@n0meh9]

This game has been on my radar. Now it will be sold out, so I don't have to worry about it! Thanks SUSD! :)

[@ControlerAlpha]

It's on Boardgame Arena if you want a digital substitute.

[@ConManAU]

Tom is bringing a lot to these reviews - weirdness, enthusiasm, computer graphics reminiscent of 1990s educational programs, whiteboards - and I’m loving all of it.

[@tmmidkiff17]

Definitely my favourite Tom video so far. Really well done!

[@iainpettitt9979]

I could tell pretty early on this wasn't my sort of game, however, it's becoming a common theme that a Tom video is ridiculously entertaining, no matter the game!

[@bryanvisser6207]

I appreciate the Easter Eggs/In-Jokes. Especially cramming in 3 (maybe more) in the last scene

[@Griffin519x]

I love the Diddy Kong Racing music towards the end. I really didn’t expect that 😅

[@JonTripp115]

1:32 I'm tempted to make this my phone's new lock screen.

[@gidgidaniah]

A masterful review. Tom just gets funnier and funnier and I think we all appreciate his youthful perspective :D (I'm in my 20s and his humor and reviews speak to me on a spiritual level)

[@henribcosta]

In the 3P game you go for 3 achievments on the cards to trigger end game as well!

[@estokien]

SU&SD needs to win some kind of reward for Best Use of Large Cardboard Boxes in a Game Review Video Series

[@DunFiddlin]

Worth watching this all the way to the end, The last few frames made me smile :)

[@tdj65]

Loving the Diddy Kong racing music during the expansion explanation.

[@diggah]

Best review I’ve seen in a very long time. Top job team!

[@Hammondam54_1]

Wow, surprise Diagnosis Muder. Haven't heard theme that in forever!

[@gradoca]

I've watched 1:17 of the video and I already feel this could be my favourite video of all time.

[@leftwingdragon6235]

I really love Tom's style of board game review. Tom what did we tell you the cubes are not pills

[@HelderP83]

One of the best reviews on this channel, just brilliant. Thank you!

[@tuolind]

This is one of the best videos Tom has done. 10/10. Would watch again.

[@josemiguelgallas2805]

Best SUSD review I've seen in a while, it reminded me of the older ones I fell in love with in the first place!

[@JeremyJudd28]

I love the Diddy Kong Racing song at the end. I feel like Tom was a character in that game.

[@Ainar86]

I love this boy and I came back to watch this you tube again.

[@farklek]

Dude! Haha I mean this as a compliment, and nothing against any other review (because I like them all) but that might be the best review I've watched since the Crokinole review (my 1st experience with SUASD)! Bravo! Bravo! Jolly good show!

[@icecold1805]

that closet caveat and coming out the box, I am dying man xD

[@jonahfalcon1970]

On a serious note, I saw this on the shelf. Now I'm intrigued.

[@ifnyou]

Probably not on the shelf much longer...

The Diddy Kong Racing 🏁 music in the background was great 👍

[@PenguinOverlord4555]

"Where have they come from? Where are they Growing?" Tom you've done it again

[@juhooksanen2839]

That doctor bit was brilliant!

[@Melatania]

Don't think I didn't catch that Steely Dan in the back there

[@liveorgandonor]

Came here to say this. Bernard Purdie FTW

[@Darnin]

I hate this boy and i'm never watching "A KZbin" again! In all seriousness, I absolutely love the energy Tom brings to the show and have been quite interested in this game for a bit. Good to know it gets the Brewster Seal of Pretty Good Game.

[@michaelcorso4175]

Amazing video Tom. Certainly see you are coming along as a very talented reviewer.

[@DaveBrunoAnimation]

Im so tired that I just saw "the best tech tree in games?" and not "beyond the sun review", thinking this video was a list of the best tech trees in games, to which I audibly said "I really like Mothership's tech tree" and then noticed this wasnt a question for me to answer, and that Im alone and need coffee.

[@tahunuva4254]

You're never alone with a tech tree strand

[@gilbertleonhart7248]

Had to pause the video at 1:32. Feels great to see the gang complete again.

[@robmildon8612]

"Where have they come from? Where are they growing?" is exquisite.

[@sax7515]

I don't wanna diminish how much I enjoyed the rest of this video, but that last second was great.

[@GadBoDag]

I tried this game on BGA and loved it! The planets map, mentioned in passing in the video, is such a beautifully elegant piece of design! The whole game is beautifully elegant!

[@thomasmb3552]

Hearing Diddy Kong Racing music gives me life and joy.

[@RedBairnMedia]

The cardboard box gag. Brilliant. *Crube kiss* I also now need to go back and rewatch Diagnosis Murder.

[@dr0id_h4rm0ny]

Gosh darn it, that was a solid video Tom. I was non-plussed by the very blah art and the "dryness" of BtS, but thanks to your thorough review I think I'll have to give the game a go somewhere online.

[@AlephN]

Happy to have you folks back at the reviews!

[@mattsmith6558]

Tom has been such a great addition to SU&SD

[@luigiscazzari4724]

The writing and the production value is getting better by the video. I love how the gamefeel reminds of the mouthfeel from Brooklyn 99, but I hate that the crew got a collective haircut while in Canada we are still in lockdown.

[@reallyidrathernot.134]

I prefer mouthfeel from Contrapoints, but all g

[@bobsuruncle5456]

HOW MUCH TECH TREE???? YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YESYES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES

[@jonahfalcon1970]

MOAR TEX

[@houghy6]

Tom you killed this one, loved the review.

[@bobbyjoejr1976]

18:50 What was That?

[@jdbman]

Had this game sitting on my shelf for a few months. This review helped get it to the table! We all had a blast! Loved how the tech tree evolving shaped the gameplay. One player pushed military so all the sudden planet hopping became the obvious choice!

[@mickeymyers13]

This dude is funny as heck. Please have Tom do more vids!

[@commanderboreal1343]

Today I learned Tom pronounces "Goblin" like "Gobolin" and now I too will only pronounce it like this

[@kellybowey3901]

The Diddy Kong Racing music makes me so happy!

[@isaiahgardner7853]

I enjoy hearing the Diddy Kong Racing music again.

[@ndpassey]

Hey, members of the shut up and sit down team. You guys absolutely have to get a copy of Moonrakers by IV games to play. Its incredible and would make for top tier content!

[@PetrVojtech]

So many loud laughs during this video! Great work.

[@TheSludgeMan]

this has a very brass eye-esque feel, and i am absolutely here for it

[@johnmichaelduffy7414]

Is that a vinyl of Steely Dan's "The Royal Scam" I see on your shelf? Tom truly is a man of culture. The game sounds fun too!

[@3thanguy7]

im a big fan of the shut up and sit down board game review show on KZbin.com

[@KamenRiderGreed]

I've known this ever since the modern art video. But Tom is my favorite member of the channel now.

[@chamilton9255]

I really appreciate this video. I've been a bit critical of Tom since I felt he was always doing an impression of Quinns but in this instance I felt he had his own personality. More of this please.

[@Pilsnerp1c]

This was great. More of Tom being as weird as he wants, please.

[@RadishTheFool]

This was a great review, Tom, thank you very much. The way you talk about it makes the game sound interesting. However, I really really wish they could have avoided the boring blank cards blanketed in text. Some artwork to give the game some flavour would have really helped draw in us players who enjoy their spreadsheets just fine but want more images and less thousand words when it comes to games.

[@sting94408]

Just got my SUSD tee shirt! Love the merch guys :)

[@chasecrowe5536]

I swear, Tom has got to be one of the most unpredictable reviewers on SU&SD, which is saying a lot, and I really wouldn’t have it any other way.

[@Skarpo89]

Great expansion announcement! I still have to try the base game first so not excited for it yet