Just in time for an epic holiday-themed adventure (other than Christmas gift shopping, that is), Demian has provided us with a review of A Kringle in Time by Cumberland Games & Diversions. This downloadable adventure for the Risus system gives new meaning to the term “Christmas slay,” and yes, I
Category: Reviews
OgreCave reviews: David & Goliath
No, we’re not reviewing the Old Testament. However, the theme of little versus big is central to Playroom Entertainment‘s recent card game, David & Goliath. Heather has joined our review team to give her opinion of this intriguing trick-taking game. Would it make a good gift to give this season?
OgreCave reviews: Basic Game and Ultimate Brick
We’ve got two new reviews for you today, on entirely different product types. Justin brings us a look at The Ultimate Brick, the recent release from Hero Games. Also, Demian looks at the latest attempt at a D&D Basic Game from WotC. Read on, and see what they thought.
Betrayal at House on the Hill reviewed; millions tremble
When I first got a draft of this review from our freshman staffer Dave Chalker, I had just gotten back home from watching Star Wars and The Empire Strikes Back on Chris’ big screen, and I thought up this brilliant announcement post that had Dave as the young Padawan and
OgreCave review: Dungeons of Doom
The latest map set from Green Ronin is in Matthew’s hot little hands, and he’s given us his impressions of it. See whether Dungeons of Doom scored well with him, or if he’d rather shelve it in someone else’s bookcase.
OgreCave review: Omlevex
Sounds like a futuristic shopping complex, doesn’t it? But no, Omlevex by Z-Man Games is a multi-system superhero RPG supplement, and the latest addition to our reviews. Have a look at what Matthew had to say, and get into the proper mindset for some Silver Age comic book heroism. But
OgreCave reviews: Hero Force, Disaster, & Snipe Hunt
We’re going back to our Tuesday-Thursday pattern of review updates, starting with a batch of three fun little games. First, Demian gives us his take on two 1PG titles from Deep7, namely Hero Force: Super Adventure and Disaster! Survival Adventure: Third Edition. Then Merwin points out a lesser-known company, Pegamoose
OgreCave review: The Dragonfiend Pact
A new d20 product has entered our review library, compliments of Matthew. This time, it’s Dungeon Crawl Classics #11: The Dragonfiend Pact from Goodman Games. Will the $2 module pull in new players and live up to the hype? Find out inside.
OgreCave review: Now Playing
To start the week, Matthew gives us a review of Now Playing, the roleplaying game for channel surfers from Carnivore Games. Did the game keep him glued to the – uh, book? Or did it drive him to put it down and go watch reruns? Read on to find out.
OgreCave review: Nobody But Us Chickens
Matthew sent in his review of Nobody But Us Chickens, the Origins Award nominated card game from Dancing Eggplant Games. Have a look and see what he thought of it.
OgreCave review: D6 Adventure
Back in the day, Merwin wasn’t that thrilled by West End‘s d6 system. Has the new version, in the form of D6 Adventure, changed his mind? And what about Lauren? Will she ever be able to tell Dirk how she really feels? And is Timmy still trapped in the well?
OgreCave review: The Noble’s Handbook
With our latest review, we welcome Justin into our midst, and he’s decided to pull up a stone and stay a while. His first review here at the Cave takes a look at The Noble’s Handbook by Green Ronin Publishing. After his look at this d20 supplement on upper crust
OgreCave review: En Route III
Matthew’s latest review gives us the skinny on one of Atlas Games‘ latest products, En Route III: The Road Less Travelled. See if the adventures contained in this d20 anthology are what your campaign is looking for.
OgreCave review: Big Top
Matthew gives us his take on a new card game today: Big Top by APE Games. Did this circus-themed revision of a classic card game perform well under Matthew’s watchful gaze? Find out in his review.
OgreCave review: Slayer’s Guide to Elementals
To start the week off right, Joe’s provided us with his thoughts on The Slayer’s Guide to Elementals by Mongoose Publishing. Did he give a yea or a nay to this d20 book of combative natural resources? Find out for yourself.