RPG Reviews

Publisher: F+W Media
Rating: 5

Playtest Review by Stephen Carpenter (3/4): Geist: The Sin-Eater is a wonderful add on to any World of Darkness collection.

Playtest Review by Fabian Küchler (4/5): HeroQuest is a superb RPG with innovative features that revolutionize the hobby.

Capsule Review by Kieran Turley (5/4): Prince of Darkness is an excellent sourcebook/scenario for the Dragon Warriors game combining extensive information on Glissom Fife with a series of very atmospheric adventures.

Playtest Review by Dane LeMasters (4/3): This is less a review and more of an examination from a GM/Player perspective as to whether Rogue Trader delivers the warhammer fantasy roleplay experience in a sci-fi setting.

Publisher: OtherWorld Creations
Rating: 4

Publisher: Corvus Lunaris Ltd
Rating: 3

Publisher: OtherWorld Creations
Rating: 4

Publisher: 4 Winds Fantasy Gaming
Rating: 4

Publisher: Blackdirge Publishing
Rating: 4

Capsule Review by Gordon F. (5/5): The Hero System rethinks itself with the 6th Edition, creating a more open and consistent set of Rules.

Playtest Review by Sophie Lagace (5/4): The Mouse Guard Roleplaying Game is a lovely production providing a good deal of information about the setting and offering a streamlined, simplified version of the Burning Wheel system. It's not for everyone but it's high quality and provides plenty of food for thought.

Capsule Review by Pete Nash (5/5): An exciting return to the old days of Gloranthan roleplaying, Sartar: Kingdom of Heroes is a heady blend of Trollpack and Griffon Mountain for the Orlanthi; packed full of clans, cults and a simple, yet mythically resonant magic system.

Publisher: Wydraz
Rating: 3

Publisher: Crafty Games
Rating: 3

Publisher: Fiery Dragon
Rating: 5

Publisher: Margaret Weis Productions
Rating: 3

Playtest Review by Eric B Vogel (4/3): The Stars Are Right is a Eurogame, centered around a puzzle mechanic that functions as a resource management mechanic, also involving hand management. Players will either love or hate it depending upon how they feel about visual-spatial tasks.

Capsule Review by Bill Bodden (4/4): Reminiscent of the better, one-off X-Files episodes, Buried Tales of Pinebox, Texas has suspense and chills aplenty. Visit Pinebox Texas and see why it's the creepiest place around!

Capsule Review by Shannon Appelcline (3/3): During its two issues of publication Imperium Games' Journal of the Travellers' Aid Society published four stories that were, on average, mediocre.