GIANT TOWER in a board game! Return to Dark Tower Review!

Let's talk about Return to Dark Tower! This game is a reimagining of the older 80's game where you'll be playing as 1/4 distinct heroes, all from unique kingdoms vying to help destroy the evils lurking from the tower! It's a co op/solo game and also has a....well a "competitive" mode but more about that in this video!
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0:00 Start
0:30 Overview
5:18 Co-Op Mode Thoughts
9:42 Starting Competitive Mode Thoughts
14:12 Solo Mode Thoughts
15:22 Final Ratings
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[@linktechjjb]

I saw less than 3k views on this video and clicked on it with low expectations, but wow was I impressed by this review! Very high quality production, well thought out insights and entertaining video. Great work! I will definitely be checking out more of your videos!

[@DanD20]

Damn, I'm almost disappointed that I've found our channel. Now all the other game review videos I watch seem boring. Love your stuff.

[@romainb9174]

The progress that is kept in the final boss fight is the cards that you modified. If you draw them again later they will be at the same level, no need to spend advantages again 😉

[@TimChuon]

OHH wow that makes so much more sense! Sweet thank you for this!! 🙏🏽

[@TimChuon]

Are you all excited for this game?! Did you pledge for this one on kickstarter? 😱

[@PECAKsGUITAR]

I pledged right in the first moment I saw this game on KS. We have been waiting for this for 2 years... It seems the game will arrive soon. I am little bit disappointed with this competitive mode... It is a shame, because this game looks fantastic!

[@petergross7235]

I backed it as a late pledge. I was on the fence for so long because I also thought the Tower was going to be a glorified dice tower. So glad you addressed that in your video!

[@incandescentdream]

Absolutely. I went "all in" and will have the add-ons and expansions too. Can't wait!!

[@JeffreyHensen]

Really love the breakdown. Best review I've seen so far!

[@TheLobbyOfHobbies]

Beautiful intro as always Tim great work. My buddy just got this one and I can’t wait to try it out and this review gets me even more hype.

[@ADeerWithBread]

Great video! My group definitely enjoys cooperative modes the most so that’s primarily how we’ll be playing (along with solo for myself). The hype here is VERY real!

[@boardgameJeff]

In the competitive mode each player should start with an Amulet of Hope, so you would gain treasure for batting foes.

[@BoardInMpls]

First time finding you from this video, really well made. I am going to subscribe!

[@Mnnqn]

Awesome game! Love the editing of the video and the alt angles of you is seamlessly done! Great job!!

[@TimChuon]

Thanks friend!! Always experimenting with new things! 🥳🥳🥳

[@GClubChannel]

So much hype! I like your ideas about the competitive mode. The nice thing is that with the app, they can make patches and update these modes. I'm looking forward to getting mine with all the expansions. :)

[@ameritrashtalk36]

We went all in. So excited for this one. Great video

[@TimChuon]

YESSS I can’t wait to hear your thoughts on it!! I think you’ll love it~

[@DevanteWeary]

Bro your review is on another level. Obviously your production and presentation is easily the best I've seen, your edits and angles are the best. But what I really like is you don't waste time acting like you're talking to people who haven't played these kinds of board games before!

[@CritsHappen]

Awesome video (as always), thanks for this! It helped us a lot as we just got ours this weekend. Keep being awesome!

[@TimChuon]

oh heck yes! I hope you all had a wonderful time!

[@xZuunes]

Stunning video!

[@rodboudreau3982]

Just got my copy and I love the production..

[@Janisurai]

Quality of your filming is on a different level

[@LookWhosBlogging]

Your profile keeps popping up on my FB as a suggested friend. Then today I saw the same pic in my YT and found your channel. Anyway, I haven’t received my copy of Dark Tower yet. Hope to get it soon!

[@nipzie]

Pretty sure competitive mode was added as a stretch goal die to the wants of those who wanted the feel of the original. At least it can be updated as time goes on with more interesting modes potentially

[@hpotter29]

Very cool video and review! I'm due to get my game by "End of Day Today" and I cannot wait to give it a spin. Literally. Thanks for the pros and cons and ramping up my excitement.

[@TimChuon]

YESSS stoked for you to get yours! Hope you have an incredible gaming session!

[@hpotter29]

@@TimChuon Two play throughs in! And it’s quite an experience. The seeming spite of the tower, the music, the sounds, and the terrifying lack of time to do everything you want to do every month make for an EXTREMELY intense and unique storytelling experience. I get sucked right in. I’m hoping future plays feel “different” enough to keep it interesting, but I think they will. Maybe a bit of proofreading (there’s a rogue apostrophe), and a more satisfying boss battle/victory sequence would make it even BETTER? These are small nitpicks, but correctable. Again, thank you for the review! It made my day much more exciting.

[@jcapo5]

My game is sealed on my table. I thought I was going to sell it but this video may have me opening it...

[@TimChuon]

OH that’s going to be a tough one to let sit….😅 what’s your player count like and game mode preference?!

[@jcapo5]

@@TimChuon when I backed it, I lived with people. Now I don't do usually solo unless I can convince some one. But a lot of people have been praising the solo.

[@incandescentdream]

Fantastic video, its easily one of the best I've seen about RTDT so far. I haven't actually played it myself yet, but yea, competitive mode seems a bit "tacked-on". Luckily, that's not why I'm getting the game. From the outside, the character progression seemed fine to me. A game only lasts a couple of hours, so there is only so much character progression that can logically occur in that time-frame. I think the virtues, gear, treasures, and allies all come together to make someone feel pretty powerful, but I could absolutely be wrong here! Maybe I'll update my comment in a few weeks when I have my own copy and have some games in!

[@TimChuon]

🥳🥳🥳 thank you! Merchants of the dark road is coming next~ and YESS took the words right out of my mouth! it's interesting to see this comparison: 9 compelling scenarios for co op with multiple ways to customize different components vs.... 3 static cards for competitive. now that you put the char. progression that way-it does seem more logical that the progression is minimal in a short amount of time! If you get a chance to play it in a few weeks, definitely let me know what your updated thoughts are!

[@tonybowers9490]

Thanks for sharing. I didn't back it. Wondering now if I should have. :-)

[@TimChuon]

ah i hope you get a chance to play it somewhere! I've definitely never experienced gaming like this but fortunately it does have more ups than downs~

[@chrisfox961]

I hope that they take people's feedback and can improve the app\gameplay.

[@Xhawk33]

Hi Tim ! Love the video and ty for doing it. Side question....but what kind of laptop/tablet is that ? Looked super cool and wanted to look into getting something like this. Ty 👍

[@TimChuon]

Hey Philip! Thank you! Oh it’s the previous generation of the iPad Pro (4th gen, 12.9”) with the apple keyboard~ Hope that helps!

[@Xhawk33]

Thank you so much for the response. Appreciated, and keep up the amazing work !!👍🌟👍

[@PliptaEredar]

Great video and very detailed. Thank you! Does anyone know if only 1 phone or app is needed or will each player be required to use their own apps separately. Thanks!

[@TimChuon]

Glad you enjoyed it Tony! Thanks for watching! You only need one tablet (phones are kinda hard to see-I’ve tried!) that can be shared with the whole group; you can manage with a phone, but if you can get a tablet, it’ll make gameplay much easier!

[@HeroOfTheWeb]

I went all in on this one so I may not get mine until last. I can’t remember what they said in the update but I think the all in stuff is bundled together at the end. No email so far, so I’m still waiting.

[@TimChuon]

Ohhh ok for sure! I’m definitely interested in the alliances expansion but stoked for you! I think you’ll have a blast overall when it arrives~

[@HeroOfTheWeb]

@@TimChuon my friend brought over his 1980’s copy but the tower doesn’t work. I think a few components are missing as well. I am not too motivated to fix it since the new one is coming.

[@jasonc2784]

@@HeroOfTheWeb there is a digital version of the tower in the Android store. Might be other versions, web or other.

[@petergross7235]

Do you ever use the haggle die Tim?

[@TimChuon]

Oh good question! I realized I didn’t mention it bc I actually rarely used it-only rolled it once or twice during my plays! It having the “lose all rewards” side ended up hurting me more than having the chance for gaining the possible rewards 😂

[@Hanoveur]

PVP is pretty much the original Dark Tower game. It was a race to the finish with very little interaction between the players.

[@TimChuon]

ohhh very interesting! That's good to know-I really did wish they upped it in the modern version!

[@Kindlesmith70]

wtf 4 games? You must use good batteries. First 2 games the batteries were dying toward the end of each so the tower get getting jammed. The advantages do get saved when fighting a boss. Probably a fix at some point. When you get a card that has zero effect on it because it was advantaged to the max. Feels so good.