Zombicide Invader Review: The Best Zombicide Yet?

It's Zombicide in space, and you're fighting aliens. With streamlined gameplay and more action thanks to concentrated fire rule, we think this is the best zombicide yet.
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[@alexandreproisy1645]

If I may add something, I watched a lot of reviews about this game, and yours is by far the best. I watched most of your others videos just because I appreciate your structure, voice, and opinions. Thank you again ! Subscribbed & notifications activated.

[@mit_bro8433]

Thanks for making this video. It was really appreciated and a big help in my zombicide decision making.

[@ryolacap]

Wish they made an Aliens board game like this, with some modifications to make it more like the movie

[@mezesadam1997]

There is one board game called Nemesis. But it's very expensive in my opinion.

[@ceab1760]

Another glorious day in the corps ?

[@BadgerLovingFluffster]

Great review, thanks. The connected spawn zones by mould was the hardest thing for me to deal with, but it makes it interesting rather than frustrating. Concentrated fire is a great rule and really should be retrospectively put into the previous editions. Mind you, nothing to stop you playing like that... just like the hitting friends first rule from Zombicide was surpassed buy the "only misses are counted as friendly fire" from Black Plague way before 2nd ed Zombicide brought it on board

[@mjmoore87]

Love the honest reviews.

[@johnmackrory8306]

Great video, very informative. I like the new mechanics in this version of the game but like you thematically I prefer the Black Plague setting.

[@megablue8]

Good review, missed the KS but was luckily able to get the KS version on ebay close to KS price.

[@StickmanSiTv]

Great review cheers dude!!!! Clear, concise and answered all of my questions. I was really sitting on the wall about buying one of the Zombicides, but your vid sold it for me. Used to love Space Crusade as a kid and this looks like it will scratch that itch as well as getting me started in the Zombicide game system. Just ordered a copy of Invader for £60, so feeling pretty chuffed right now. Thanks again dude, keep up the good work 👍

[@TabletopDungeon]

It's certainly a good entry point. The original modern Zombicide v.2 remake will be shipping in a month or two as well :)

[@alexandreproisy1645]

amazing video, thank you !

[@joshuaseesholtz8572]

Length was great. Highlights were awesome. I don’t want a 30+ minute review/how to play. Thanks!

[@chris-gj7cv]

nice review👍 I prefer zombicide invader more than modern zombicide series

[@TabletopDungeon]

Why is that? Thematically, you just like space and aliens more? Or gameplay? The concentrated fire rule is a part of the modern remake, I believe (the one they just finished kickstarting)

[@chris-gj7cv]

Tabletop Dungeon) First of all, I actually like the SF theme. My favorite one and only video game of all time is Dead Space. It shocked me with thematic atmosphere. I felt same for Invader. Also gameplay with molds and pits is great for me. As you said, it’s like a well-made puzzle for me because of new systems like mold, pit, oxygen tank, prototype weapon with energy cell and class(soldier/civillian/scientist) As a matter of fact, I like horde and necromancer system most. I think it’s really brilliant way for adding complexity with some tense.

[@TalkingAboutGames]

Awesome review! Because I have never played the Zombicide games, I've always wondered about the replayability: is there some way to raise the difficulty, or any other incentive, to make you want to play the game several times, even if you have completed all the scenarios?

[@TabletopDungeon]

Definitely. But it helps if you have some extra bits from a kickstarter; more characters, different abominations etc. To raise the difficultly, you can just adjust the spawn deck, take out easy spawns and increase the overall density of abominations etc. Or increase the number of spawn points. Or you reduce the availability of good weapons - I house rule a limited number of searches in all zombicide games by marking the maps at key points with little plastic cubes to show where a single search action can be performed. You can stack the equipment deck too, however you wish. As for maps, again, of course it helps to have expansions so you can design your own highly variable and complicated missions; or make them larger. You can think of zombicide as a system, rather than a single game. For instance, I've just started running a campaign with my 6-year old, and I've introduced elements of DnD, like a d20 system to attempt things not in the rules. We also meet NPCs along the way who he can interact with and make decisions on.

[@TalkingAboutGames]

@@TabletopDungeon I see, thanks for the information!

[@rogueninja185]

@@TabletopDungeon You were able to teach your 6 year old son how to play zombicide? Wow

[@ravenwolf64]

Great review. I have the full Kickstarter and still enjoyed your take. Thank you. Also, what is the pixel LED screen in your background? Where did you get it? :)

[@TabletopDungeon]

Thanks! That's the Divoom Tivoo Max, something I reviewed over at my real job: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2rJfJuBltl_grs

[@markopavelic4911]

Very nice review :) What do you think about Zombicide 2nd edition? Worth getting if you already have Zombicide Invader?

[@TabletopDungeon]

Well, you missed the Kickstarter already, so you'd be limited to the retail edition or absurd eBay prices. It's always very difficult to recommend basic retail editions just because of all the bits you genuinely miss out on, so my advice would normally be to wait for the next kickstarter of whatever edition it ends up being. But from what I've seen, it feels like it has more narrative built into the board with events, but other than that basically brings the original Zombicide in line with changes from other editions, and seeks to streamline gamplay. I don't think it'll be huge changes in any case - no other edition ever has been - but they always improve in a few small ways. It would be a huge upgrade if you only had the first edition of modern Zombicide; less so much of an upgrade from Invader. Ultimately you'll just be choosing by theme. Whether it's worth getting if you already have Invader is difficult to tell until I've actually got my hands on it though ;)

[@SwoleOnCoffee]

Great video! Where could I find that clock that’s on the shelf behind you?

[@TabletopDungeon]

Thank you! Something I reviewed for my day job - kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2rJfJuBltl_grs

[@Metanoiance]

Great review. But I got to ask; what is the mini tv / clock display in the background? Looks super awesome.

[@TabletopDungeon]

Thanks! I get asked that a lot. Divoom Tivoo Max, reviewed over on my dayjob channel here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2rJfJuBltl_grs - also worth checking out the much cheaper and newer Pixoo Max: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5mYfnh6gNeqp6s :)

[@Metanoiance]

@@TabletopDungeon Thank you for the reply, I will make sure to watch your review!

[@DanielCedroGomes]

Great video. Could you review Black Ops expansion? Thanks!

[@johndavidthacker]

Why would ballistic weapons not work outside? Is physics in the Zombicide universe different than ours? Because here in the 21st century it's possible to shoot a gun in a vacuum.

[@TabletopDungeon]

Hah, good point. As a Brit, I don't have a clue about how bullets work, so I assumed that was true. Perhaps there's something special about the air on this planet, not just lack of oxygen. Perhaps it's explosive?! Or something.

[@jakem72]

I think the change that you lose when any character dies was a poor choice. Epically sacrificing yourself to save someone else at the end of a game is something I associate with Zombicide strongly, so taking that out makes if feel less cinematic to me. Furthermore, this version wants you to play with 6 survivors always - it recommends that a player play multiple Survivors and has no player-number-scaling. This has a weird drawback for Invader to be EASIER when you play with fewer people because you can activate Survivors you control in any order. I do like how Invader throws Black Plague on it's head, with you starting inside and being the ones to control doors. And the coordinated attack is something that absolutely is a huge improvement.

[@taylorg2050]

Have you come up with a good house rule for using 'concentrated fire' in Green Horde?

[@fightthevirus7180]

Just use it...and you might consider changing target priority accordingly (fatties & abominations before walkers)

[@yakitydakity]

What happened to the TV in bottom right at @2:42 lol

[@TabletopDungeon]

YOU SAW NOTHING, CITIZEN

[@noone9382]

Sorry if my question is difficult to answer but I’m new to the game (played once) and wonder which one I should get based on fun, accessibility, and being not overly complicated while not being too basic in term of gameplay.

[@noone9382]

Nice review btw♥️

[@TabletopDungeon]

Sorry for the late reply, your comment isn't appearing in my list for some reason, only on the video itself. Very odd. Anyway, to be honest, the Zombicide series are all very similar, and it's really just a case of picking what theme you prefer. The new edition of Modern zombicide will be out within ~6 months (at retail I mean, the kickstarter already happened), so if you prefer modern day walking dead style with real guns, wait for that. Thematically, most people prefer the Fantasy line (Black Plague and Green Horde), with a slight preferene for Black Plague as Green Horde is harder. That's also where the most expansions are should you get bored of the base game. The future themed Invader is probably the easiest, though you could equally apply the rule changes to other Zombicides, as I have done. So basically, pick whichever you fancy the look of!

[@noone9382]

@@TabletopDungeon np bro thanks for your reply i picked dark space caus he was cheaper than the french versions around him (i’m french) and because i liked the “dark outside” if that make any sense

[@JohnSmith-kf8mv]

Didn't realise there were so many "baddy" types not coming with the main game.

[@venomenoide]

Nice Review, do You think this one is better than dark side?

[@TabletopDungeon]

Sadly I didn't get the full package, so I haven't played Dark Side. Sorry!

[@HectorinoX2]

Nice review sir, thanks for your info now you make me consider getting zombicide 2nd edition, i'v already have black plague without any expansions. any thoughs here?

[@TabletopDungeon]

I haven't played 2nd ed modern yet, so it's difficult to say if it's a worthy upgrade. The streamlining of setup may turn out to be more of a hindrance to custom campaigns in the long run, but that's going to be less of an issue if you just get the base box to play the included campaign. You've also missed out of the kickstarter by now, so won't be able to get those awesome extras. I expect in a few months there'll be yet another Zombicide kickstarter to look forward to, see if you fancy that.

[@HectorinoX2]

@@TabletopDungeon found and bought the soldier pledge of this game, love it! thanks for your help and information

[@TabletopDungeon]

@@HectorinoX2 Sweet! Hope you didn't spend a mad amount of money on it though~!!

[@twiztedreverb]

we need more content!, your good. Real good. Keep going. Hell, review older games! who cares.. bring it on!!

[@TabletopDungeon]

Awww dude, thank you, I really appreciate that. I don't want to make excuses, buuuuuuut the workload on the day job has gone through the roof, and with the kid still at home since March, it's been fairly mental around here. Hopefully I can get another review out soon and focus more effort here in future :)

[@twiztedreverb]

@@TabletopDungeon lol yea your right about that. Due to my field (plastics) we been bananas so my life hasn't really changed that much. Stay safe friend... no pressure. We'll be waiting when time permits!

[@deltnox-yt686]

i could be wrong , but for me this zombicide is only worth if you have the kickstarter version :( so sadly i might pass this game and wait for night of the living dead

[@TabletopDungeon]

By contrast, NotLD might be the first Cmon kickstarter I actually haven't bothered with! It seems like such an odd version of zombicide and there's very little extras for it, probably will only appeal to those who are familiar with the movie.

[@deltnox-yt686]

@@TabletopDungeon by all means if i have to choose invaders or NotLD kickstarter version , i would pick invaders but as a base game i'm considering NotLD for that "original call of duty zombies" type of wave survival game

[@hyaground]

You’ve probably been asked this a hundred times already but where did you get that cool animated clock thing from please?!

[@TabletopDungeon]

That's the Divoom Tivoo Max, they have a whole range of cute LED pixel screens, but here's my review of that one from the other (tech) channel I manage: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2rJfJuBltl_grs

[@hyaground]

@@TabletopDungeon brilliant thanks for replying and for the helpful review - will definitely be hinting to my wife for this as a birthday present!

[@pezpengy9308]

i purchased retail because i cant often meet up to play with friends so the solo ability appealed to me... but now that i know i missed out on the kickstarter stuff i feel cheated by the games developer. :(

[@KingBlazerXS]

​@Thomas Elder To be fair he probably missed it, rather than chose not to support it. BUT, buying retail is cheaper than backing the KS (including the exorbitant shipping) so he can't really complain about lack of components, because he didn't pay for them.

[@mikuronightray5902]

Hello. Just wondering.. This or the 2nd edition zombicide?

[@TabletopDungeon]

Definitely 2nd ed modern - if only for the fact that it has campaign expansions, which I wouldn't play without now. Which reminds me, I totally forgot to review that!

[@madquest8]

Space Hulk or this??

[@TabletopDungeon]

Availability aside, because it's pretty hard to find Space Hulk at a reasonable price at the moment... I'd say: Zombicide Invader. But if you already own another zombicide, the difference maybe isn't enough to warrant this too, and some variety might be nicer. Or if you have a strong affiliation to 40K, want to collect Genestealer Cult / 'Tyrannids, then your mind is probably made up by the minis. They are quite different games though (co-op vs competitive), and can accommodate different player counts (1-6 vs... 2?).

[@madquest8]

@@TabletopDungeon Hmmm... all good points. Thanks! Looks like it's both then LOL