So yeah, this game is an odd wee thing but i kinda dig it for being different and doing what it set out to do well. But real time puzzle action is probably not for everyone. That said, solo gamers take a look at this one because if it clicks for you its one helluva good puzzle time.
Strongly agree re: Solo. A little bit of a miss that they didn't list difficulty of the enemies (I snagged a fan list off BGG) but it eliminates the real time and is a wonderful lunch break game.
This is my #1 favorite game. I have over 300 plays and am still not bored. I will agree that it is not for everyone but it is great for me. I rarely play the timed mode as I am often showing new players or am playing with people who don't like the time stress. It works just fine without the timer.
@@3MBG I must have been tired at the time! I was thinking of the "3 second board games" rapid fire review videos you had posted to the channel in the past.
#1 solo experience of all time. I was doing research toward my dissertation in Texas, my partner and pups remaining home in California, and this game literally helped me get through the days of loneliness. I would also place it my top 20 games in general
I love this game mainly of its theme. Lvl99 set out to make a board game that encapsulates the feel of a bullet hell shmup (mainly toho). It has that tension and how most shmups isnt much about firing as many bullets as posisble but great positioning and surviving till the next phase. Lvl99 is so good with taking a theme and just making a board game that encapsulates that theme. Their other game, Millennium Blades, is just *chef's kiss*
Great review of an excellent and polarizing game. I'm one of the people who loves this, and I totally agree it's not suitable for broad recommendation. I would note the music made for setup and each character (functioning as a round timer) is also great and enhances the experience.
So people are aware: the bullets and player tokens shown in the video all come from a separately purchased upgrade pack. The in box tokens are all cardboard rather than chunky wood.
Actually got to play this game for a bit in my first-ever board game convention sort of thing! I got wrecked first try, and by the looks of it, this game could stretch out for quite a while, but maybe it's because everyone else was also as new as I was.
I have to google that now. Ah yep, that's the stuff the publisher said the game design was inspired by. I've never seen any of those bullet hell shooters so it was all new to me.
Hey! Diehard Level99 Games fan here. Have you ever played BattleCon? (or Exceed, i guess...) To me it's their magnum opus - I've got hundreds of hours in it and I think it might appeal to your 2p strategy sensibilities. Only caveat is that it's a biiiiit crunchy, a TCG-ish, and some older sets are hard to find. Anyways you make great videos - well written and to the point, even outside of your shortform content. You've put me on to some great games. Keep up the good work!
Noooooo you should have used the theme 3 min timer with permission! Perfect 3 min timer review and then the time beep running out! Ah the review is awesome anyway!
I want to buy this game as I love it. However, it may be easier to play on tabletop simulator than in real life. The game naturally plays like a computer arcade game.
I wonder if you asked for a review copy or if you were contacted because your channel fits the 3-minute game just right. Looks interesting, but not sure if the game fits my group. Interesting how both the gameplay and theme/style are for quite niche audiences.
"Interesting how both the gameplay and theme/style are for quite niche audiences." Ah, so you've heard of level 99 games :P (I mean this in the most positive of lights)
Level 99, the publisher, contacted me and I said yes. BUT, that's because 3 of their games are in my top 100. Argent the consortium, Millennium Blades and Empyreal: Spells and steam, which are all weird and wacky unique games with anime art and themes. And while this one isn't quite the hit with me as the others, i think its great solo and excellent for what it is. That is to say, it sets out to be a real time puzzle game and it nails that. My appetite for that sort of game isn't high though
Can't say it's my jam either. But it is on a few games i think are amazing, all by this publisher. Millennium blades and Argent the consortium are stone cold classics for me.
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So yeah, this game is an odd wee thing but i kinda dig it for being different and doing what it set out to do well. But real time puzzle action is probably not for everyone. That said, solo gamers take a look at this one because if it clicks for you its one helluva good puzzle time.
Strongly agree re: Solo. A little bit of a miss that they didn't list difficulty of the enemies (I snagged a fan list off BGG) but it eliminates the real time and is a wonderful lunch break game.
Sorry, also of note is i used the bullet upgrade pack and some promos. It all came in the same box for me so i forgot.
"It's an *actual* 3-minute board game!" got me
This is my #1 favorite game. I have over 300 plays and am still not bored. I will agree that it is not for everyone but it is great for me. I rarely play the timed mode as I am often showing new players or am playing with people who don't like the time stress. It works just fine without the timer.
"It's an actual 3 minute board game!"
Now you just need a second one and it'll be possible to have an official "3 minute board games" mini-collection!
True that, lol
Rock Paper Scissors can be played in about 3 seconds, does that make the list?
Is 3 seconds 3 minutes?
@@3MBG I must have been tired at the time! I was thinking of the "3 second board games" rapid fire review videos you had posted to the channel in the past.
#1 solo experience of all time. I was doing research toward my dissertation in Texas, my partner and pups remaining home in California, and this game literally helped me get through the days of loneliness. I would also place it my top 20 games in general
Lovely. A lot of my big solo gaming memories are from times like that, so i really appreciate that
I love this game mainly of its theme.
Lvl99 set out to make a board game that encapsulates the feel of a bullet hell shmup (mainly toho).
It has that tension and how most shmups isnt much about firing as many bullets as posisble but great positioning and surviving till the next phase.
Lvl99 is so good with taking a theme and just making a board game that encapsulates that theme. Their other game, Millennium Blades, is just *chef's kiss*
Great review of an excellent and polarizing game. I'm one of the people who loves this, and I totally agree it's not suitable for broad recommendation. I would note the music made for setup and each character (functioning as a round timer) is also great and enhances the experience.
May I ask where can one find said music? I tried following the link given in the box but it didn't seem to work for some reason.
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Okay, I don't even know what to make of this, but now I need it in my life. Added to my to-buy list.
So people are aware: the bullets and player tokens shown in the video all come from a separately purchased upgrade pack. The in box tokens are all cardboard rather than chunky wood.
Yes, sorry. I should adjust my pinned comment. I also show a promo character or two as well.
This has been on my want to play list for a while and now I want to play it even more! I love puzzles and real time games!
I have tried watching other reviews of this game, and I didn’t get it. But you explained everything so clearly, and I’m interested now.
That's a very flattering comment, thank you very much!
Actually got to play this game for a bit in my first-ever board game convention sort of thing! I got wrecked first try, and by the looks of it, this game could stretch out for quite a while, but maybe it's because everyone else was also as new as I was.
Absolutely love Bullet! They have a kickstarter going live soon that adds playable cats 🐱
How can I find that? I tried searching but came up empty.
There's a link in the video description
@@3MBG Thanks, Kickstarter as a plattform is so terrible and especially their own search engine
OMG, their search engine is cursed AF
This looks like id be playing one of those dance dance arcade games. I feel like it would be weird and fun to try out.
I just realized --when Red Dust Rebellion releases, someone has to make a 3 Minute Board Game-style review for it.
Probably me, lol
Looks really interesting! Even with the existence of Danmaku, this feels like it could make a really solid Touhou board game as well.
I didn't know a touhou board game existed, so I looked it up and it looks interesting. It looks like an interesting twist on bang.
I have to google that now. Ah yep, that's the stuff the publisher said the game design was inspired by. I've never seen any of those bullet hell shooters so it was all new to me.
Hey! Diehard Level99 Games fan here. Have you ever played BattleCon? (or Exceed, i guess...)
To me it's their magnum opus - I've got hundreds of hours in it and I think it might appeal to your 2p strategy sensibilities. Only caveat is that it's a biiiiit crunchy, a TCG-ish, and some older sets are hard to find.
Anyways you make great videos - well written and to the point, even outside of your shortform content. You've put me on to some great games. Keep up the good work!
No sorry, i might do in the future if they do another marketing push for it and send out review copies.
Thanks for the reply!
Noooooo you should have used the theme 3 min timer with permission! Perfect 3 min timer review and then the time beep running out! Ah the review is awesome anyway!
This seems like a solid mobile app game
I can see that, but being physical it feels very different while playing it. Especially with opponents.
I want to buy this game as I love it. However, it may be easier to play on tabletop simulator than in real life. The game naturally plays like a computer arcade game.
I wonder if you asked for a review copy or if you were contacted because your channel fits the 3-minute game just right. Looks interesting, but not sure if the game fits my group. Interesting how both the gameplay and theme/style are for quite niche audiences.
"Interesting how both the gameplay and theme/style are for quite niche audiences."
Ah, so you've heard of level 99 games :P
(I mean this in the most positive of lights)
Level 99, the publisher, contacted me and I said yes. BUT, that's because 3 of their games are in my top 100. Argent the consortium, Millennium Blades and Empyreal: Spells and steam, which are all weird and wacky unique games with anime art and themes. And while this one isn't quite the hit with me as the others, i think its great solo and excellent for what it is. That is to say, it sets out to be a real time puzzle game and it nails that. My appetite for that sort of game isn't high though
This game has always intrigued me but I wish it had different art because anime girls doesn’t appeal to this middle aged man.
I don't care a jot for anime either, but level 99 do some pretty damned amazing games. IIRC i have 3 of them in my top 100
I'm very glad the whole anime aesthetic has pretty much gone ignored in board games. Ugh...
Can't say it's my jam either. But it is on a few games i think are amazing, all by this publisher. Millennium blades and Argent the consortium are stone cold classics for me.