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Tragedy Looper, Bakafire’s game of time travel, is getting new editions this year. This is great news as it’s an excellent game with a unique premise. However, the German publisher, Frosted Games, will not maintain the original setting. According to their podcast, they’ll move away from the anime artstyle and replace it with a Western one.
I believe this is a serious mistake. To westernize Tragedy Looper is to deny its whole identity.
Do you enjoy keeping numbers in your head?
Many games, especially board games, include a memorisation element. Which cards have been played, how many meeples went into a tower or even the current score are vital pieces of information which we are often forced to memorise. It’s a tedious task that contributes little but remains present in a large number of games.
When I first tried Dungeon Master, I was immediately struck by how good the opening was. The very first scenes form a subtle tutorial that not only teaches its players but also immerses them into the game world. It’s a fantastic example of how player engagement is a superior learning tool to mere exposition and also more fun. Let’s have a look.
