"As a whole, I like how Akarios does a really good job in integrating and weaving together Space Exploration, World Exploration and Space Combat via a branching narrative. It works. All three elements are fun on their own, and in combination with each other."

“After two years of waiting, it has finally arrived. All eighteen pounds of gaming goodness! Any game with a two hundred page scenario book(!) is worth investigating.”

“Just completed my first session, and this game is a blast. Combat is super fluid and tactical, but not overly complex, so definitely caters to a wide audience. We all had a great time playing and can't wait to dive in for more!

“What a great game - X-Wing TMG meets D&D - with a heavy dose of the old Wing Commander PC game franchise - really good (just finished the first world exploration scenario so I think I got a tasting plate of all the game modes)”

“This game is clearly inspired by Gloomhaven but the combat experience does feel quite different. A big part of Gloomhaven is strategizing how to play your cards based on your initial hand. Stars of Akarios is a lot less front-loaded, less puzzly and more tactical.… Combat feels like a space fight where action is fast, furious and quick. And this is a matter of personal taste but I prefer the combat experience of Akarios.”