Latest articles by Matt Thrower
Unmatched - Battle of Legends Vol. 2 review: "Showcases how flexible the system is"
Review Although it's not the best starting point for newcomers, veterans of the series will eat up Unmatched - Battle of Legends Vol. 2
Twilight Inscription review: "Every game is a new, dynamic puzzle to solve"
Review So long as you aren't expecting a stripped-down version of Twilight Imperium, Twilight Inscription is strangely alluring
Warhammer Underworlds: Nethermaze review - "A gleeful mixture of strategy, tactics and luck"
Review Warhammer Underworlds: Nethermaze is a robust and exciting addition to the franchise
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns board game review - "One of the very best solo titles on the market"
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Batman: Everybody Lies review: "Recommended only to real aficionados of the caped crusader"
Review Fans of the Dark Knight will have a great time with Batman: Everybody Lies, but others won't be so enamoured
Scout review: "Fast, fresh, and with just enough nuance"
Review Scout has an addictive "just one more match" feeling that's hard to beat
Living Forest review: "A rare achievement"
Review As the winner of one of board gaming's most prestigious awards, Living Forest should definitely be on your radar
Alien: The Roleplaying Game review - "Outstanding"
Review Alien: The Roleplaying Game is a fantastic TTRPG that has the potential to deliver a unique, terrifying spin on science fiction role-playing
Spiel des Jahres board game of the year nominees 2022
Spiel des Jahres Spiel des Jahres awards 2022 - which board games are up to win this year?
Wonderland's War review: "Suitably colourful chaos"
Review If you can dedicate time to learning Wonderland's War, you'll find a satisfying, ever-escalating series of dilemmas that are brilliantly put together.
Bureau of Investigation review: "A clever novelty"
Review Bureau of Investigation offers enough co-op fun to warrant a look, but there are cracks beneath the surface
Canopy review: "Strategic uncertainty"
Review A clever drafting mechanism and gorgeous rainforest artwork make Canopy a worthwhile curiosity for your collection
Nemesis Lockdown review: "A rollercoaster ride of nightmare narratives"
Review Despite being extremely complicated, Nemesis: Lockdown is a worthwhile investment - every story it tells is different and rich with detail
The Adventures of Robin Hood board game review: "Neat, intuitive and unusual"
Review Although you could accuse it of being a narrative novelty, The Adventures of Robin Hood is clever and compelling enough to make players of any age fall in love with it
Radlands review: "Delivers across multiple fronts with considerable verve and style"
Review Radlands delivers the goods with considerable style.
Warhammer 40,000 Kill Team: Starter Set review - "Tight, tactical decision-making"
Review The Kill Team Starter Set shows off what makes this skirmish wargame special, but it leaves something to be desired if you're a beginner.
Warhammer Underworlds: Harrowdeep review - "doesn’t feel as clean and accessible as it used to"
Review You can skip Harrowdeep, but don’t let that put you off Warhammer: Underworlds as a whole.
