• HOME

  • NEWS

    • CROWDFUNDING
    • RETAIL
    • THE ACE OF SPADES
  • GRUMPY GAMER

  • END TIMES

  • SOLITAIRE SELECT

    • THE OWL
    • THE MONKEY
    • THE BAT
  • TABLE PRESENCE

    • PnP PICKS
    • JOKERS AND FOOLS
  • LONERS LOUNGE

    • SHELF EXPRESSION
    • MEMBERS
  • ABOUT

    • ARCHIVE
    • INSTAGRAM
  • More

    Use tab to navigate through the menu items.
    To see this working, head to your live site.
    • Categories
    • All Posts
    • My Posts
    Derek
    Scythe Expert
    Dash  ·  
    Jun 12, 2021

    How did I miss this??

    in Feeling Chatty

    I was enjoying my morning porch coffee and scrolling through the BGG site, and I came across a review/solo-playthrough from Liz Davidson of Beyond Solitaire, of Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood of Venice.



    gif

    My video game hobby has very much slowed down in the past year and a half thanks to tabletop gaming. I also am very much a fan of retro games (well from the PS3/WiiU and backward). I'm not an online gamer, and I can't stand updates and the constant "bigger and better" side of the business, vs building a huge library of games like the best systems used to do (Super Nintendo and PS2).


    Sorry, I'm ranting... 🤣


    Having said that, I am a huge fan of the Assassin's Creed series of games! Although I'll never have more since I refuse to purchase new systems (and that money needs to go to my tabletop hobby), I have all the Assassin's Creed games in the PS3 lineup. So when I saw that there is a tabletop version of this franchise... OMG!!!!!!


    From a quick glance there's many things that made me IMMEDIATELY put this on my wishlist, aside from it being solo-able:


    -Co-op gameplay

    -Modular board

    -Campaign missions

    -Tons of minis


    And....


    It's Assassin's Creed! Whoa!


    Unfortunately, I feel like this one may not be easy to come by. I feel this is a niche market type game. And when I went to their website directly, it's not leading me to the actual purchase screen of the game itself... Strange.


    In the meantime, I'll be keeping my eyes open...

    aware of my surroundings...

    like an assassin.

    gif

    11 comments
    11 Comments
    D
    Derek
    Jun 13, 2021
    •

    Thanks for the info everyone. Yesterday after posting I wrote Triton Noir to inquire about the game (because on their website it was bringing up nothing for me - I wanted to see the price, shipping etc). When they wrote back all they said was it was sold out in Canada right now, but there may be a reprinting and they would let me know. At that price though, I may just have to stick to the video games.



    Like

    C
    Cadet Stimpy
    Jun 12, 2021
    •

    Speakin' of Video Gaming, have you seen this, Derek? It's a modern version of the family-friendly Intellivision. It comes in 5 different colors. Here's a Video of what some of the gameplay looks like.


    Image Source: Intellivision.com


    I still have my original Intellivision II (and the box!). It was my first Gaming Console.


    Image Source: bensbargains


    You'd slide a thin, plastic overlay over the keypad of the controllers, so you'd know which 'button' to press for any given game.


    Image Source: 8-bitcentral


    The Amico has an LCD display (or whatever digital tech it is) on the controller instead.


    I hooked-up my Intellivision II to my modern TV last year, and the pixels were the size of Scrabble Tiles. I may have mentioned something to that effect here at ST already, but the ol' SCM (Swiss Cheese Memory) is kickin' in. 🙁

    Like
    D
    Derek
    Jun 13, 2021
    •
    Replying to

    Wow @Cadet Stimpy - That updated system definitely updated the graphics in the gameplay. Holy.


    My first system was an Atari 2600. I had close to 60 games when I sold it when I was a kid. I sure wish I hadn't sold it all. I have the classic system they put out a few years back, but it's not the same. LOL

    Like

    C
    Cadet Stimpy
    Jun 12, 2021
    •

    Liz's Beyond Solitaire Website is plain looking, but seems to have a fair amount of content. She supplied a lot of Solo Gaming Links, but I will remain loyal to Solitaire Times! 🙂

    Like
    A
    Athena
    Jun 12, 2021
    •
    Replying to

    We allow you to cheat on us (you won't find any better though 😉).

    Like

    C
    Cadet Stimpy
    Jun 12, 2021
    •
    Replying to

    @Athena Thanks, but I suspect you're correct - ST will emerge as the true Solo Champion! 😀

    Like

    D
    Derek
    Jun 13, 2021
    •
    Replying to

    @Cadet Stimpy @Athena I agree with you both. I do like Liz Davidson's site, but absolutely ST is the Champion!

    Like

    J
    JW
    Jun 12, 2021
    •

    Hi Derek, please read the latest update of their KS project. Then keep an eye on the online shop and/or contact Triton Noir (in Montreal). You may not be able to find a bargain this time 😉

    Like
    C
    Cadet Stimpy
    Jun 12, 2021
    •
    Replying to

    Wow, the shipping costs have more than tripled since the original pricing.

    Like

    Z
    Zerbique
    Jun 12, 2021
    •

    Not that I feel comfortable with helping you spending your money, but if it might make you happy, then I'm more than eager to comply: you can pre-order the game from the link on the KS page.



    At least it works for me who lives in France.

    Like
    C
    Cadet Stimpy
    Jun 12, 2021
    •
    Replying to

    $309/€255/C$376 for the Master Assassin All-In Pledge? Yikes!

    Like
    11 comments
    Similar Posts
    • I did a 'search' for "insane board game"...
    • How do I donate to Solitaire Times?
    • Lockdown #2 - A much needed break (as much as I still miss "normal")
    Original.png