![]() In much the same way, the Blink Blade may seem to match up with your average assassin… but they're able to zip in and out of fights thanks to temporal shenanigans or mess around with time at will. But dig through those cards and you'll find a reliance on positioning and calling allies into the fray. Yes, they look like a bog-standard warrior at first glance. It's both refreshing and enticing thanks to being so unusual ![]() ![]() Each class is remarkably distinct, even if they don't seem it at first. Indeed, it makes rivals seem undercooked in terms of strategy - especially because Frosthaven doesn't fall into the trap of opting for archetypes like the fighter, rogue, or wizard. Because characters have their own powers and playstyles, this results in a unique experience with a surprising amount of depth. Rather than relying on dice rolls (and leaving success up to chance instead of strategy), you'll play a pair of cards from your hand each turn and choose two abilities from them - one for movement, and another for attacks. If you're willing to learn, you'll find yourself playing through one of the smartest battle systems out there. Nevertheless, that shouldn't scare you off. ![]() There's so much to learn here, and it's reminiscent of something like Warhammer in that you'll need to do some studying first - Frosthaven doesn't hold your hand, even if you're using the most 'straightforward' heroes in its opening scenario. If you go in expecting to rock up and play, you're going to come unstuck fast. Thanks to a vast array of unique attacks, abilities, and the strategies that are born from them, it's a lot more involved than most board games for adults. ![]()
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