We are all skeptical about the game due to the Fake Hype, CMON Fomo with campaign exclusives and very simplistic gameplay loop…. But now, we are ALSO skeptical that this wasn’t a sponsored video.
(Jeremy here) My only counter to any crowdfunding game. "I never heard of it or didn't know they had a cyberpunk game on crowdfunding. I must stink." I know that marketing budget walks the line all the time so I feel your perspective though.
I agree, but I still think the game sounds very fun. I love Cyberpunk as a theme in general, and I usually enjoy real time elements like there where you get breaks between the times sections. This seems to have a lot more variety than Project Elite, which was kind of a one-trick pony and got repetitive. I’m sure part of the hype and popularity is because it is such a well established IP. But I’m backing at the lowest level to avoid all that.
I was never skeptical. The game as it stands is precisely what I was hoping for - I love my deep, crunchy games too, but I didn't want it for CP2077. I trust the people who have actually played it over the overly cynical commenters here, on other RUclips channels and especially on the campaign comments page.
There's too much artificial buzz for me NOT to be skeptical. Whenever there's this much ad saturation I start to wonder if they're overcompensating for a mediocre game. I'll wait for the reviews.
fair..Just know that myself (Jeremy) completely ignored this game's existence....then I played it. Changed my mind completely and I might back it. I'm not really backing anything anymore though.
I originally backed it, but ended up cancelling my pledge. I felt the gameloop was too repetitive and the co-op elements to simplistic and not really thematic enough to keep me wanting to play more. I understand they need to be this way for the timed element to work, but cyberpunk 2077 was crying out for a deep rpg like board game experience
It would be nice to see more RPG-in-a-box games for big IPs like this (and the Witcher for that matter). I'm not sure if those will ever be in thee Go On Board design plans, but here's hoping. I really do like how this plays at the table though, but I'm not at all sure how the campaign will feel as you progress through it. Hopefully it'll have some strong narrative.
There was a really really good review and your spot on because that was one of his concerns is the thing was pretty much pasted on . Just grab Project elite
Good call on the RPG style Cyberpunk game. Hopefully they will do that at some point! Until then, we’ll have this one, which I think sounds really fun!
Did they showcase more gameplay? I am not following the campaign that much but I recall in the first update video (or second) they mentioned that every content creator were only given the prologue which is set to teach you the game but gameplay would get a bit more wild with the following scenarios. That's both intriguing and a red flag. I definitely need to see more to make up my mind and it's too expansive (and let's face it, way too long to deliver) to take the gamble.
Wouldn't it be cheaper to buy a 3D printer at that point? I am sure there's ton of cyberpunk-ish STL around. Sure it is a bit messy to deal with 3D printing, but it seems like overpaying a lot for those minis
I was initially a backer but I've since cancelled my pledge. The significant increase in cost to ensure you receive all content and being unconvinced by the solitaire mode I've decided to skip this one. I love Cyberpunk but I'll stick with my TTRPG. If there was an option utilising good quality tokens or acrylic standees for a more reasonable price I'd probably still bite the bullet but i also don't need the loss of more shelf space to this monster.
I am a HUGE cyberpunk 2077 video game fan. But the board game kickstarter campaign does just show too little information about the gameplay and campaign mode. I'll take the smalles package without any addons, or skip it completely.
I'm backing the project (actually decided to go all-in today), but I have concerns regarding the solo mode, have you tried it solo? If so, which were your impressions?
I was extremely sceptical at first, until I started hearing positive comparisons to Project Elite. I'm still not sure it will pull it off in the end, but between that comparison and the theme, I am willing to give it a shot!
I can respect the position IF it's camouflage. I do understand, but I love me some plentiful tactile toys to go along with a good game experience, and Lukasz is just killing it with his designs IMO.
Paid reviews are paid... Be skeptical! You paying 300 now and you will get the game in almost 2 years...!!! And this "review" appeared in the same time when the ALL IN pledge is available! THINK!
I don't like coops or dungeon crawls. But like you, I love Witcher Old World. And Cyberpunk is one of my favorite video games of my lifetime. So I'm in. I'm actually hopeful the real time element might remove the things I don't like about dungeon crawls and coops.
@@meeple Both suffer from do the obvious. So you just sit there until you find the correct move to make. Dungeon crawls should be something I enjoy, but I think we find them to slow and rules heavy for what you get out of them. I currently only have Batman Animated Series in my collection that is a dungeon crawler or boss battler.
Looks meh, doubt it's better then project elite. Easy wait to see what happens when it lands conpared to what i see in vids and campaign page. If it's good they will do a reprint.
A fair point of view! So many of us in the hobby, just "can't wait", but if you have plenty to play in the meantime, that's certainly a reasonable choice.
Given all the extras the game is coming with if you get the All in edition; do you think its worth it or do you think most of that is being driven by fomo and not really going to add much? from what I see there is a lot of exclusive figured and a couple missions but overall that is what the deluxe edition gets over the regular editon..
I am one od those WHO liked the idea of timer, but i am still thinking about something else. We Are getting more And more expansions which Are mostly about new characters with bit of a change, but how those Will change gameplay Is still unknown for me. I like the Simple rules but i am not sure if new expasion Will really bring new depth of the game?
Ha! I just admitted in another comment that I hadn't ever played Project Elite. I may have to try it, but it's "full real-time" correct? Everyone playing all at once is one of the things I really don't like about that sort of gameplay. This game seems to have more of a "controlled chaos". Should I still give Project Elite a go sometime?
@@meeple it’s pretty similar to this. You have short like 2 minute real time sections, then stop for aliens to act, you do some planning, and then you’re back to the frantic simultaneous dice rolling to attempt to execute that plan you came up with.
I absolutely LOVE Witcher the Old World, but I'm pretty skeptical about the time-based gameplay and especially how they implemented the netrunning (seems like you're VERY tight on RAM all the time, since you need to spend it to both acquire some hacks and then use them). I'm very much afraid that this game has much more "looks" than actual "fun/gameplay". I still haven't decided whether to back or not, but I'll maybe do so, since worst case scenario this should hold it's value quite well.
If you're not on our Discord server, join up and let's discuss. I was right there with you, almost beat for beat. To be clear, I am not trying to push the game on anyone. There are plenty of games out there, and we all know we generally have plenty already. But I wanted to do this video based solely on the fact that I was so skeptical myself to begin with. Hope to see you over on Discord (link in the description).
I think the biggest surprise for me is the sheer number of backers. Of course I recently looked at my game collection and thought that I just should not buy any new games for a year or so. Now had the minis been 28/32 mm instead of 35mm so I could use them in miniature agnostic games too it would have been worse. :D On the bright side, with so many backers it should not be hard to find on the second hand market in the future. So not skeptical...just full at the moment. While I usually don't like real time elements, because something or someone is bound to get damaged, they do work in games like XCom and Bottom of the 9th.
I'm totally a fan of the videogame (i'm in my 4th run of it! Platined on PS5 but now i'm replaying to get the secret ending and some other "scenes" 👄 😅). But i'm a board game collector and player too and this thing about the "timed element" needs that the players had full knowledge of how to play and to decide what to do. Because of that, i'm still kind of skeptical.
Maybe we'll get it played on the channel, so you can see it in action. I was right there with you, but after playing, I really can't imagine wanting to play without the timed element.
Theme and IP are just not enough. Mechanics looks simple and bland, like every IP game ever, so they can attract largest possible crowd. It's just yet another story based dungeon crawler, but with timer xD Not enough for my money.
I disagree for me personally. It's certainly fair to say that many are backing based on FOMO, but that's the case with literally all big campaigns to some degree. I put this video out because I think they've put together something unique and most of all fun. I just recently plaed the prologue again with my 20-year old son, and he really dug it (and he's not much of a board gamer). To each their own, but I hope you at least get a chance to try it out at some point. 😁
Bernie Madhoff made $65b so everyone give him your money it must be good !!!!! If how much a campaign makes is the first big selling point that doesn't convince me in the slightest. Real time games are the exact opposite of what I look for in a game so 100% this will never be for me, if others enjoy this and what they look for then it may be of interest to them. Not every game is for every person.
I agree, if you are not a fan of this world and did not play the video game, it will be for sure less interesting to you. I find it interesting tho, I love Cyberpunk theme and I am doing my 2nd playthrough of video game, with DLC this time, and oh boy... this is entertaining
We are all skeptical about the game due to the Fake Hype, CMON Fomo with campaign exclusives and very simplistic gameplay loop…. But now, we are ALSO skeptical that this wasn’t a sponsored video.
Yes I'm still skeptical. The hype, fomo and marketing push doesn't work on me for this game.
(Jeremy here) My only counter to any crowdfunding game. "I never heard of it or didn't know they had a cyberpunk game on crowdfunding. I must stink." I know that marketing budget walks the line all the time so I feel your perspective though.
I agree, but I still think the game sounds very fun. I love Cyberpunk as a theme in general, and I usually enjoy real time elements like there where you get breaks between the times sections.
This seems to have a lot more variety than Project Elite, which was kind of a one-trick pony and got repetitive.
I’m sure part of the hype and popularity is because it is such a well established IP. But I’m backing at the lowest level to avoid all that.
Reminds me allot of a certain video game 🤔
I was never skeptical. The game as it stands is precisely what I was hoping for - I love my deep, crunchy games too, but I didn't want it for CP2077. I trust the people who have actually played it over the overly cynical commenters here, on other RUclips channels and especially on the campaign comments page.
Witcher OW most favorite game? you lost me there, cant take it seriously after that without getting shill vibes
Facts, he definitely didnt just say that for free
There's too much artificial buzz for me NOT to be skeptical. Whenever there's this much ad saturation I start to wonder if they're overcompensating for a mediocre game. I'll wait for the reviews.
fair..Just know that myself (Jeremy) completely ignored this game's existence....then I played it. Changed my mind completely and I might back it. I'm not really backing anything anymore though.
Then why are they pushing it on the channel ? Is it a paid promotion?
@@Slyfox1775 Maybe they just really enjoy the game?
same, will pick up in retail, after unpaid reviews are in
The problem with these types of big ticket kickstarter games is that the boxes are absolutely massive and take up a huge amount of room.
I originally backed it, but ended up cancelling my pledge. I felt the gameloop was too repetitive and the co-op elements to simplistic and not really thematic enough to keep me wanting to play more. I understand they need to be this way for the timed element to work, but cyberpunk 2077 was crying out for a deep rpg like board game experience
It would be nice to see more RPG-in-a-box games for big IPs like this (and the Witcher for that matter). I'm not sure if those will ever be in thee Go On Board design plans, but here's hoping. I really do like how this plays at the table though, but I'm not at all sure how the campaign will feel as you progress through it. Hopefully it'll have some strong narrative.
There was a really really good review and your spot on because that was one of his concerns is the thing was pretty much pasted on
There was a really really good review and your spot on because that was one of his concerns is the thing was pretty much pasted on . Just grab Project elite
Good call on the RPG style Cyberpunk game. Hopefully they will do that at some point! Until then, we’ll have this one, which I think sounds really fun!
Did they showcase more gameplay? I am not following the campaign that much but I recall in the first update video (or second) they mentioned that every content creator were only given the prologue which is set to teach you the game but gameplay would get a bit more wild with the following scenarios. That's both intriguing and a red flag. I definitely need to see more to make up my mind and it's too expansive (and let's face it, way too long to deliver) to take the gamble.
After the Dark Souls board game Kickstarter experience, I'm cold on any Kickstarter that requires more than $25 to buy in.
I just want those miniatures to paint. If the game just happens to be fun well win-win for me.
totally agree
Wouldn't it be cheaper to buy a 3D printer at that point? I am sure there's ton of cyberpunk-ish STL around. Sure it is a bit messy to deal with 3D printing, but it seems like overpaying a lot for those minis
But they want to play it too! 😁
There is barely a game under there. Their games have been too light for me, gateway. No problem with the game, its just not for me
I was initially a backer but I've since cancelled my pledge. The significant increase in cost to ensure you receive all content and being unconvinced by the solitaire mode I've decided to skip this one.
I love Cyberpunk but I'll stick with my TTRPG.
If there was an option utilising good quality tokens or acrylic standees for a more reasonable price I'd probably still bite the bullet but i also don't need the loss of more shelf space to this monster.
I am a HUGE cyberpunk 2077 video game fan. But the board game kickstarter campaign does just show too little information about the gameplay and campaign mode. I'll take the smalles package without any addons, or skip it completely.
I'm backing the project (actually decided to go all-in today), but I have concerns regarding the solo mode, have you tried it solo? If so, which were your impressions?
I (Jeremy) wish I had the chance to play it solo....I really want to see it in action.
not sure if i can post links, but there is a video (w/ commentary) of solo play
"Full Solo Gameplay: Judy vs Arasaka Minotaurs"
I actually canceled my pledge because not convinced by the solo mode. If I wasn't majorly a solo gamer, I might have sticked to it..;
I was extremely sceptical at first, until I started hearing positive comparisons to Project Elite. I'm still not sure it will pull it off in the end, but between that comparison and the theme, I am willing to give it a shot!
I love Project Elite and the theme. I’m all in! 🎉
Hey man! Admission time. I've never played Project Elite. 😲 I'll have to remedy that someday for sure.
@@meeple it’s quite fun. I’d say Cyberpunk def took some inspiration from it.
my personal rule: if it has that much plastic camouflage it can't be very good. Still waiting to be proved wrong.
I can respect the position IF it's camouflage. I do understand, but I love me some plentiful tactile toys to go along with a good game experience, and Lukasz is just killing it with his designs IMO.
Plus they have a non plastic basic version, which I am backing. I don’t need all that plastic. Waste of space and money IMHO 😊
That is a very simplistic rule. If you haven't been proven wrong, it's because you've chosen not to be wrong.
Also there is a standees version.
Paid reviews are paid... Be skeptical! You paying 300 now and you will get the game in almost 2 years...!!!
And this "review" appeared in the same time when the ALL IN pledge is available! THINK!
Oh, puh-leeze 🙄
Gob staff is aggressively downvoting this comment 😂
I don't like coops or dungeon crawls. But like you, I love Witcher Old World. And Cyberpunk is one of my favorite video games of my lifetime. So I'm in. I'm actually hopeful the real time element might remove the things I don't like about dungeon crawls and coops.
Now I'm curious. What do you not typically like in dungeon crawls and co-ops?
@@meeple Both suffer from do the obvious. So you just sit there until you find the correct move to make. Dungeon crawls should be something I enjoy, but I think we find them to slow and rules heavy for what you get out of them. I currently only have Batman Animated Series in my collection that is a dungeon crawler or boss battler.
This game looks wicked awesome!!
Agreed!
Oh okay
So you still take turns in order but it is just timed for everyone. I thought everyone was moving all at once. That makes me feel better
Looks meh, doubt it's better then project elite. Easy wait to see what happens when it lands conpared to what i see in vids and campaign page. If it's good they will do a reprint.
I'm with you and besides Firefighters on duty is coming.
A fair point of view! So many of us in the hobby, just "can't wait", but if you have plenty to play in the meantime, that's certainly a reasonable choice.
@@meeple your going to be waiting a year lol well at least people without prototypes
@meeple I gotta admit that after the video, I gave it a second look, and the FOMO is growing in me...
Given all the extras the game is coming with if you get the All in edition; do you think its worth it or do you think most of that is being driven by fomo and not really going to add much? from what I see there is a lot of exclusive figured and a couple missions but overall that is what the deluxe edition gets over the regular editon..
I am one od those WHO liked the idea of timer, but i am still thinking about something else. We Are getting more And more expansions which Are mostly about new characters with bit of a change, but how those Will change gameplay Is still unknown for me. I like the Simple rules but i am not sure if new expasion Will really bring new depth of the game?
It is a good game; I admit that! but it is too expensive for what it is (IMO).
Certainly a judgement call for everyone individually, but yeah, these big campaigns can get pretty big price-wise too.
Is it easy to pick up? let’s say I have friends over, could we play the game without to much explanation?
I'm backer number 14206.
Have you played Project Elite? Did you enjoy it?
Ha! I just admitted in another comment that I hadn't ever played Project Elite. I may have to try it, but it's "full real-time" correct? Everyone playing all at once is one of the things I really don't like about that sort of gameplay. This game seems to have more of a "controlled chaos". Should I still give Project Elite a go sometime?
@@meeple it’s pretty similar to this. You have short like 2 minute real time sections, then stop for aliens to act, you do some planning, and then you’re back to the frantic simultaneous dice rolling to attempt to execute that plan you came up with.
I absolutely LOVE Witcher the Old World, but I'm pretty skeptical about the time-based gameplay and especially how they implemented the netrunning (seems like you're VERY tight on RAM all the time, since you need to spend it to both acquire some hacks and then use them). I'm very much afraid that this game has much more "looks" than actual "fun/gameplay". I still haven't decided whether to back or not, but I'll maybe do so, since worst case scenario this should hold it's value quite well.
If you're not on our Discord server, join up and let's discuss. I was right there with you, almost beat for beat. To be clear, I am not trying to push the game on anyone. There are plenty of games out there, and we all know we generally have plenty already. But I wanted to do this video based solely on the fact that I was so skeptical myself to begin with. Hope to see you over on Discord (link in the description).
@@meeple Your discord link is invalid.
I think the biggest surprise for me is the sheer number of backers. Of course I recently looked at my game collection and thought that I just should not buy any new games for a year or so.
Now had the minis been 28/32 mm instead of 35mm so I could use them in miniature agnostic games too it would have been worse. :D
On the bright side, with so many backers it should not be hard to find on the second hand market in the future. So not skeptical...just full at the moment. While I usually don't like real time elements, because something or someone is bound to get damaged, they do work in games like XCom and Bottom of the 9th.
I'm totally a fan of the videogame (i'm in my 4th run of it! Platined on PS5 but now i'm replaying to get the secret ending and some other "scenes" 👄 😅).
But i'm a board game collector and player too and this thing about the "timed element" needs that the players had full knowledge of how to play and to decide what to do. Because of that, i'm still kind of skeptical.
Maybe we'll get it played on the channel, so you can see it in action. I was right there with you, but after playing, I really can't imagine wanting to play without the timed element.
Theme and IP are just not enough. Mechanics looks simple and bland, like every IP game ever, so they can attract largest possible crowd. It's just yet another story based dungeon crawler, but with timer xD Not enough for my money.
I will NOT buy this game. It does nothing special. Total hype and FOMO here based on the IP.
I disagree for me personally. It's certainly fair to say that many are backing based on FOMO, but that's the case with literally all big campaigns to some degree. I put this video out because I think they've put together something unique and most of all fun. I just recently plaed the prologue again with my 20-year old son, and he really dug it (and he's not much of a board gamer).
To each their own, but I hope you at least get a chance to try it out at some point. 😁
Whats fomo
Bernie Madhoff made $65b so everyone give him your money it must be good !!!!! If how much a campaign makes is the first big selling point that doesn't convince me in the slightest. Real time games are the exact opposite of what I look for in a game so 100% this will never be for me, if others enjoy this and what they look for then it may be of interest to them. Not every game is for every person.
I dont think this game will be a masterpiece. Its a good choice for video game fans, what i am not, so pass for me.
I agree, if you are not a fan of this world and did not play the video game, it will be for sure less interesting to you. I find it interesting tho, I love Cyberpunk theme and I am doing my 2nd playthrough of video game, with DLC this time, and oh boy... this is entertaining
4 827 092 dollar, 21565 Backer
Right?! I literally couldn't keep up with the increasing pledges. I changed SO much just as I was editing the video. 😅