Outgunned Adventure, the first genre book in Free League’s Outgunned RPG line, trades spy thrillers and heist fantasies for the jungle-choked ruins and supernatural relics of classic adventure cinema hits. Inspired by the likes of Indiana Jones and The Mummy, it expands the action-oriented framework of the original Outgunned into a stand-alone system for quick-fire treasure-hunting campaigns (though it can also be played as an expansion). While some of its systems show signs of strain under increased narrative ambition, the result is still an exhilarating genre romp that captures the momentum and drama of its source material – making it a great crossover entry for cinema fans. Continue reading “Outgunned Adventure review”
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The One Ring: Moria Through The Doors of Durin review
The One Ring: Through the Doors of Durin by Free League Publishing is an expansive and ambitious new campaign book that invites players to explore the dark and legendary halls of Khazad-dûm. As a supplement to The One Ring RPG, this book offers a rich blend of narrative depth, detailed mechanics, different ways to play and gorgeous artwork, making it a must-have for fans of Middle-earth roleplaying. Continue reading “The One Ring: Moria Through The Doors of Durin review”
Blade Runner – Case File 02: Fiery Angels review
Blade Runner – Case File 02: Fiery Angels, published by Free League Games as an expansion their Blade Runner TTRPG, dives deeper into the dystopian world of Los Angeles in 2037. This new campaign module is a follow-up to the well-received Case File 01: Electric Dreams that came with the base game. Fiery Angels brings a fresh narrative and new gameplay mechanics, as players are thrust into a web of intrigue and danger as they navigate the murky streets and neon-lit skies in search of answers. Continue reading “Blade Runner – Case File 02: Fiery Angels review”
Replay: Memoir of an Uprooted Family review
In a bit of a departure from our normal coverage, Replay: Memoir of an Uprooted Family invites readers on an immersive and emotionally charged journey through the turbulent currents of the twentieth century from the perspective of an acclaimed video game developer. Published by Macmillan and First Second Press, this graphic novel by Jordan Mechner is a testament to the enduring power of storytelling, weaving together the intricate threads of Mechner’s personal history with the backdrop of global events that shaped his family life. Continue reading “Replay: Memoir of an Uprooted Family review”
Alien RPG – Building Better Worlds review
Free League Games and 20th Century Studios have released the hardcover version of “Building Better Worlds,” an expansion to the award-winning Alien RPG tabletop experience. The narrative in this expansion unfolds against the vast expanse of space, promising a rich exploration of humanity’s deep space colonization history. As players step into the roles of pioneering explorers and colonists, the expansion offers an open-world campaign with high stakes, introducing a level of horror are creature-induced fear the Alien franchise is known for. Continue reading “Alien RPG – Building Better Worlds review”
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