Review Cyclades: Legendary Edition
8.3Good
This re-release enhances Cyclades with rebalanced mechanics, reworked mythological creatures, and the addition of Heroes, creatures, and gods that bring new strategies and can turn the tide of a game. With a modular board, metropolises offering bonuses, and the integration of all expansions, Cyclades: Legendary Edition renews the experience while retaining the strategic tension and unexpectedness that made the original game a success.
Positives
- Mechanics rebalanced
- Improved mythological creatures
- Integration of all expansions
- Added new heroes and creatures
- Modular board
Negatives
- Potentially long games
- Significant element of chance
- Heroes can unbalance a game
- The question of value for money for those who already own the previous edition.
Breakdown
- Components and illustrations 8.0
- Mechanics 8.5
- Thematic 7.5
- Replayability 8.5
- Handling 8.5
- Interaction 10.0
- Originality 7.0