Watch “Unmatched: Battle of Legends Volume One Review,” a board game review for Unmatched: Battle of Legends, Volume One from GideonsGaming on BoardGameVideo.
Description provided by GideonsGaming on YouTube:
The concept of crossovers has always been appealing to people. Smash Brothers was a huge hit the moment it landed on the Nintendo 64, and the concept has carried the Marvel Cinematic Universe since 2008. The idea is relatively untouched within the board game sphere leaving Unmatched plenty of space to make a name for itself. Unmatched pulls characters from a variety of stories, mythologies, and media for an ultimate cage fight of what-if scenarios.
**Gideon's Bias**
Review Copy Used: No
Number of Plays: 20+
Player Counts Played: 2 & 4
Fan of Genre: Yes
Fan of Weight: No
Gaming Groups Thoughts: Enjoyed It
**Unmatched Information**
Publisher: Restoration Games
Designer: Rob Daviau, Justin D.Jacobson
Player Count: 2-4
Genre: Hand Management, Miniature Combat
Weight: Light
Price: $39.99
**Pros**
Great component quality and art style
Each of the four characters feels unique
Surprising tactical depth
Easy to learn
Fast playtime
Easy to set up and put away
**Cons**
Many cards are shared between characters, diluting their uniqueness
Most cards don't make thematic sense
The game isn't as fun for two players
Just four characters and lightweight gameplay make the game repetitive and relatively quick.
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**Time Stamps**
00:00 Overview
01:29 Presentation
03:01 The Ultimate Showdown
05:02 Choose your character
07:00 Battle of Legends
08:14 Those Unfortunate Downsides
10:31 Lifestyle Game
12:31 Verdict
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Mainly reviews. Unmatched: Battle of Legends, Volume One is covered on BoardGameVideo.com by 28 reviews, 9 how-to-play guides, 9 recorded sessions, 7 unboxings, and 11 other videos.
2 - 4 players
20 - 40 min
Medium weight: Teach it in one sitting
About Unmatched: Battle of Legends, Volume One, from BoardGameGeek:
In battle, there are no equals.
Unmatched is a highly asymmetrical miniature fighting game for two or four players. Each hero is represented by a unique deck designed to evoke their style and legend. Tactical movement and no-luck combat resolution create a unique play experience that rewards expertise, but just when you've mastered one set, new heroes arrive to provide all new match-ups.
Battle of Legends, Volume One features four heroes. King Arthur sacrifices cards to power up his attacks and gets some timely assistance from Merlin's magic. Alice is back from Wonderland with a giant vorpal blade and the Jabberwock by her side as she grows and shrinks to gain advantages on attack and defense. Medusa is happy to attack from range and let her harpies hound you, but just one devastating glance could end the battle quickly. Sinbad grows in power as he gains experience on each of his voyages.
Combat is resolved quickly by comparing attack and defense cards. However, each card's unique effects and a simple but deep timing system lead to interesting decisions each time. The game also features an updated version of the line-of-sight system from Tannhäuser for ranged attacks and area effects.
The game includes a double-sided board with two different battlefields, pre-washed miniatures for each hero, and custom life trackers that's brought to life with the stunning artwork of Oliver Barrett and the combined design teams of Restoration Games and Mondo Games.
