Nemesis Board Game Review - Is it for you?
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- Опубликовано: 11 июл 2024
- In this video we take a close look at Nemesis from Awaken Realms. With a game mechanics overview, spotlight on components, a look at the good and the bad, we will try to answer the all important question: Is this game a good pick for you?
We strive to make the best reviews we can by playing a game at least four times with different groups before reviewing, and provide a range of different perspectives on what might make a game suitable or not.
00:00 - Introduction
00:56 - Game Mechanics Overview
06:30 - Components and Build Quality
07:43 - The Good
09:39 - The Bad
11:57 - Is it for You? 
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We have two house rules for this game.
We take out all the event cards that has an "...then you die." It makes the game more fun as everything you do no longer can be thrown out due to a stupid random card.
Also, when the nest is found, at the end of every turn we will remove one egg and put in an Intruder token into the bag as they hatch. It makes the nest turn into a big deal and you want to actually do something when it's found outside of taking an egg.
Huuuu. While I wouldn't say I like your first house rule, your second one blew my mind. Will try it out for sure!! great idea.
Just a thought regarding the first one, to give something back. If you die from an event deck card... most likely an eclosion card, it's not that random, it can be easily avoidable by protecting yourself with one card from larvas. The thing I love about Nemesis is how it can be brutal, but at the same time, it's almost 99,5% haha of the time your fault.
Thx again for that nest house rule, brilliant!
I recommend playing full co-op for people's first game as this lets everyone learn the different rooms and mechanics together and doesn't spoil hidden objectives. Then once everyone understands how to play, semi-co-op makes a lot more sense and doesn't leave people feeling entirely helpless... until the Queen appears!
Great review! The best Nemesis review I've seen this far, and I've watched plenty.
Thanks so much!
G'day from another Aussie, awesome review! Found this channel from 4FS gaming!
No one in our group ever seems to meet the win conditions of this game, but it's still so enjoyable with all the interweaving game mechanics. It's hard to recommend another semi-cooperative with this much depth.
Just some feedback on the video. Not sure if it's a style of video you guys are going for, but it's a lot static images outside of the game mechanics section. Maybe show off an awesome/exciting turn of the game, an interesting scenario, moving pieces of these rerolls and movement bonuses these characters have?
It's still a very digestible analysis of game mechanics that rivals other board game channels. Hope to see more from you guys!
Thanks so much for the feedback! I'm going to work in more live video in the future.
Glad to have you here from 4FS!
Very thorough review! Precise and good points on the good/bad. I like the structure of this review and the fact that you dont repeat the same facts over and over again! Good job! Subbed and looking forward to the next review! Best regards from Denmark!
Glad you liked it! Thankyou!
True. It would be perfect if we get review of U-boot board game too?
Great review, thanks!
Great quality review. Wish I could paint my mini’s just like yours they look so sick.
I’m actually in the process of learning the rules. Going to play solo and couple times so that when I play with my group I’ll be able to handle everything like you advised.
Very nice video, its almost 1 and i have school tomorrow but i think ill watch another one of your videos
Cheers! Glad you liked it.
I’m checking around to see if people perceived the game like I did, and your review is absolutely spot on! Yes, it is complicated and you will probably need someone experienced to facilitate gameplay, but learning the flow of gameplay is extremely rewarding and will continue to develop over each play through. I’ve played around seven to eight games now and I still haven’t won, but that didn’t stop me from blowing that sucker up to prevent everyone else from winning! 😈
For those of you wondering if this is worth the money, the game is 100% worth every penny if you give it enough time!!! Don’t stop when it gets difficult and keep your rule book handy! I would definitely rank this among my favorites, ESPECIALLY with friends who enjoy it!
Thanks for the review!
good job friend, came here from hunt, amazing video. Make some Gloomhaven please
Thanks for the idea!
I have some small nitpicks about this game, mainly having to do with the large amount of mechanics and "moving things" required to play. But at the same time I wouldnt want any of the mechanics removed, it all works so well together.
If anything, this is a game that could do with a second edition with just a little bit of streamlining, find a way to make all of this work together without the need for all these tokens and cards and stuff with stuff.
And reduce the size of the stupidly oversized minis!
But all in all, this is a superb game and any time its on the table its time well spent, solo as well as multiplayer. I love it and wish it was set in the actual Alien setting!
I think some heavier editing elememts could really spice up the video! Like flashier transitions and such. The video is awesome regardless and I am feeling well informed and more confident in my decision on whether or not to buy.
Thanks for the feedback!
Hey such a nice video! One question though: how did you paint the Intruder/alien minis? They look really cool! Thanks!
I used a bunch of citadel paints.
Incubi darkness washed with a black, then drybrushed up with kabalite and syberite green. I can't quite remember the chest glow paints I used though.
Awesome
I love that one character is in a wheel chair.
My major question after researching this game is that there appears to be several versions of the core game out and many sellers don't state what version they are selling or a way to contact them on that question. I read on the Kickstart website that a new release is set for q4 2021 but most expansion are sold out.
The core game is what is reviewed here, there are a few expansions that add either another species of Aliens that replace the Intruders, or the Aftermath expansion which adds a small board extension and a few new characters.
The reason you might find it hard to get in retail is that it was released as a kickstarter exclusive, so retailers had to back and wait for delivery before they can sell copies.
This is why many retailers will have it on back order until they arrive.
Hello. Welcome to 4F... Turning the Table :D
Yeah might have done that once or twice when recording!
@@turningthetable94 I would bet habits are a hard break lol. I'll be looking forward to the videos.
Do you find the board game too dark? People online recommend the cloth play mat but dont know if I wanna fork out extra 40
Good job on the review! This has been on my wishlist for a while but all the negatives you pointed out, are keeping me from pulling the trigger. I need a certain group to play with, because this likely won't appeal to my wife, which means it gets seldom on the table. And as rarely as i get to play with my group, I'm not sure backstabbing and random player elimination game will delight everyone. I mean, waiting two weeks to have a chance to play and then get eliminated after 30 minutes. Doesn't sound like fun.
Cheers! It's a hard call, because it's a big investment if you can't get it to the table very often.
That being said the backstabbing and elimination doesn't tend to happen until towards the last third of the game, and there are mechanics that allow the first player to be eliminated to take up the reigns of the Intruders to some degree.
I would just adjust the rules to your situation. We don't have the game yet bc it is hard to find, but I plan on adjusting the rules to allow for more cooperative missions. Ex. Not just save the ship but discover two weaknesses, or destroy all eggs. Etc.
This is on my wish list and all the expansions look great. I like the aliens feel without it being in the Ridley Scott universe.
I have the Carnomorphs all painted ready to go, but Covid has prevented them from hitting the table unfortunately
@@turningthetable94 That's totally on my list of things to pick up, that amongst all the expansions seems to be the most brutal and similar to dead space which is one my favourite series.
It's a shame you can't play it remotely very well unless your GMing in a way. Hope you manage to get a game in soon!
@@turningthetable94 How did you get carnomorpgs? My research says none if the expansions are available till q4 2021?
I guess the game isn't me unfortunately. Even though I LOVE the concept of a game like this which is the closest we have an actual aliens movie, I would be hard press to find people who would be willing to play. Most of my friend group likes iconic games or games that are quick and easy to pick up. Also it may be a bit too complicated even for me at times which is ironic since I love playing complicated game like chess. I may mess up and forget a step or action. The randomness may become annoying for a person like me since as a chess player, I like to strategize my moves and develop a plan. But then again I understand that people prefer randomness because it prevents games from developing winning strategies and gives new plays a chance to win. I wish the rules were simplified so that it would be easier for new players to understand.
Sidenote: this game would make an excellent episode in love, death, and robots.
1 small problem.. 🤔 u didnt even touch really how is it for a solo play.. is it worth it if you plan on JUST solo for now? and take account on specifically single play as a factor to anything in the good/bad/worth playing..
Solo play works fine, but it misses out on all the best bits of Nemesis. There is no traitor/conflicting objective in solo obviously, and the game really relies on the emergent stories between players. I played solo to learn the rules before teaching, but I wouldn't set it up for solo again.
For thriller solo I think this war of mine board game will make good solo replay ability compare to nemesis. Different theme and genre but similar in terms of thrill in playing the game.
A pity you are not producing new videos