Yes, we’re all recovering from some con or anotther, but don’t let your guard down yet, dice warrior. Essen Speil awarded Dorfromantik: The Board Game (adapted from the video game of the same name) game of the year. We’ve also got Candela Obscura (from Critical Role) coming out in November, and even more games to look forward to.
I’d also like to highlight Gubat Banwa, a tactics-heavy game that derives inspiration from Southeast Asian folklore and history. You play as Kadungganan—warriors who are “larger than life itself” as you fight through enemies, heartbreak, and fate. It’s a genuinely incredible game that is unlike any other TTRPG out there.
The line writing in this book is incredible, and it demands that its audience meet it on even ground. It’s the kind of game that only Joaquin Saavedra could have written. With incredible art and a PRD already released, this is a remarkable game that you genuinely don’t want to miss. Check out an intro below.
