Armello
- August 3, 2017
- League of Geeks
- 21h median play time
Overall, Armello has a level of polish and depth that is rare for an indie title, and especially for a studio’s debut. It’s truly another feather in the cap for the Australian gaming industry.
"Armello" is a digital tabletop game that combines elements of strategy, role-playing, and card play. In this strategic fantasy game, players control anthropomorphic animal characters as they compete for the throne of a dying king in a dynamic, procedurally-generated world. Battles, quests, and strategic decisions drive the narrative as players navigate a unique, story-rich experience each time they play.
Reviews
- gameplay2,557 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
- graphics1,674 mentions
- 64 % positive mentions
- 35 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
- story1,281 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 78 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
- music689 mentions
- 70 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
- replayability409 mentions
- 53 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
- stability287 mentions
- 3 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 97 % negative mentions
- atmosphere148 mentions
- 58 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
- grinding98 mentions
- 2 % positive mentions
- 6 % neutral mentions
- 92 % negative mentions
- funny94 mentions
- 98 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
- character development92 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
- optimization61 mentions
- 16 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
- ads34 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
- emotional24 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Critic Reviews
Armello
Armello oozes charm, and its myriad gameplay systems keep you busy for hours, but it relies too much on luck to keep things interesting.
60%Armello Review - The Crown Conspiracy
In the end, Armello does not strive for anything more than being a polished and well-rounded experience, and despite some lingering complaints on its lack of communication and interactivity, it is a worthwhile purchase for any board game fan.
65%A different game of thrones -- Armello review
Armello presents an imaginative backdrop to a fantasy board game with deep mechanics. The steep learning curve and balancing issues may put off some players, but those who put in the time will be rewarded the most.
75%