Army Of Darkness Tower Defense Game Enters Final Hours

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Publisher Dynamite Entertainment and designer Lynnvader Studios announced the Army of Darkness board game last October, through the launch of a crowdfunding campaign on Backerkit. That campaign has now entered its final 48 hours…you’ve got just today and tomorrow to join this groovy quest. Nearly 2000 backers have pledged over $180,000 so far. Army Of Darkness is a co-op tower defense game for one to four players, though it can support five with an optional expansion. Your goal is the same as in the film: to keep the army of Deadites from breaching your defenses at Lord Arthur’s castle. If your evil self manages to obtain the Necronomicon, you all lose. The battle occurs in real time with players quickly deciding their next actions and positioning their forces strategically to thwart the Deadites. Then they draw cards to determine what they have access to and where they can move next. Survive long enough against the Army of Darkness and Evil Ash himself will shows up for a boss battle. It’s either win or lose at that point; the singular goal is to defeat him. Each game takes about an hour to play. “[Players’] luck will be tested as the battle […]
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[Ketchup]

Most co-op games I play feel slow because everyone keeps planning too long, but here it sounds like you have to act without overthinking every step. I watched Army of Darkness years ago, and this seems faithful to the setting without trying too hard. The mix of cards, dice, and positioning feels manageable for new players. I am also curious about the optional expansion because adding a fifth player could help my group. We usually have five, and one person always ends up sitting out. I do wonder how balanced it stays when things get chaotic, but even if it is messy, a short one-hour game works for us. I like that you can use items from the car trunk because it adds a small touch of humor.

 

[KlingonWarrior87]

This looks interesting, but I am more cautious than excited. I have backed campaigns that looked promising and ended up uneven in quality. The concept is fine, and I like the setting, but I would need to see how polished the components are. The publisher and designer are familiar to some players, so that adds a little trust. Still, I want to know how replayable it is. One hour is nice, but if it feels the same each time, I will probably skip it.

 

[Mortonfus]

I love chaos in games, so real-time play with sudden twists sounds fun. I like moments when plans break and everyone has to adapt. The idea that even a spell can backfire makes me laugh because I enjoy that type of unpredictability. I also like co-op games where everyone shouts suggestions and tries to stay organized. This seems like a good match for my group.

 

[ReginaKetchum]

I feel like this game will work best with groups who enjoy constant communication. My friends usually talk over each other, so real-time defense will either be fun or impossible. I like the idea of the trunk tools because it adds some extra flavor without confusing the rules. The deadline for backing is soon, so I might watch a playthrough tonight.

 

[DungeonDad87]

I don’t normally go for crowdfunding campaigns, but seeing nearly 2000 backers convinced me this one is worth it. The card-based movement system seems like a nice mix of luck and strategy, and I like that it can support one to four players naturally. I live alone, so solo play is important to me, and this seems doable without feeling empty. I think the dice and token system could feel tactile and fun, and having different tools from Ash’s car gives some variety. I’m hoping to get in before the final hours; I don’t want to miss it.

 

[RI_DungeonMaster]

I appreciate that the game supports solo play but also expands up to five players with the expansion. That flexibility is important for me because sometimes I want to play alone, and other times I have a group. The dice and token system seems well-designed to make the game engaging without being overwhelming. I also like that survival and strategy are balanced with some randomness from cards. It seems challenging but approachable.