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great game by its self. plenty of hours of fun for any star wars fan. I highly recommend this game for anyone. Game Play Quality Price Value

I've been playing Imperial Assault casually for over a year now and I love it. Out of just the core box you get a lot of bang for your buck. It has a hefty price tag, but the fact that you can run the game two different ways and the campaign offers a lot of variety makes this game worth it. The expansions offer even more variety to the game and the constant rolling out of new game support from FFG means that this game looks like it will be around for a while,



Also, if you like to play games in a competitive setting, this game has that option as well. Build a skirmish list and head down to your local game store and play for some IA swag.



I listed the Game Play as a 4 only because the rules are constantly updated and with the additions of new expansions there will be constant change and evolution to the game, making the Game Play aspect challenging at best. I wouldn't recommend this for a novice gamer, but if you're a fan of Star Wars and dungeon crawl style games, get Imperial Assault! Game Play Quality Price Value

This game is a dream come true for Star Wars fans. I don't think this game could have been designed more perfectly. It is the most thematic board game I have ever played. I honestly laugh when people think Pandemic Legacy is thematic when compared to this. Playing it as a whole through the entire campaign feels extremely epic and gives you the feel that you are actually a part of this wonderful universe.



The components especially are also very well done. The miniatures alone make the game worth the big price tag. This game is the reason I got into the hobby of painting miniatures. Overall this is a must buy for Star Wars fans. Game Play Quality Price Value

Very fun remake of DESCENT with starwars theme, i really enjoyed the gameplay and the flavor it has, more than rolling dice and killing things,its about the adventure!



The game components are superb! they come unpainted but brings lots of storm troopers, Probe Droids, also Darth Vader! also lots of chits, excellent terrain made in thick cardboard with great detail, and custom dice for the game.



The rebel side have playable characters, you get to love when playing the campaing, and luke skywalker miniatures.



The game itself is a version of classic descent where a player is the master controlling the empire and the enviroment and the other group of players are the heroes that have skills and grow in level.



The game campaing is amazing since it affect the next scenario depending on the output, and giving continuity since characters get experience for skills and equipment. Also Both sides could foce to play side quest missions that give resources and allies like han solo, chewie, etc.



This game its great because appart from the campaing cooperative game, you could play duel skirmish game and also its a great resource and aid for the Star wars RPG.



Fantasy Flight Strikes back and strong!



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I don't have words about this game. You have 2 games in 1. Playing a campaign mode and choose your side, or play head to head with your best friend or best enemy ;) Game Play Quality Price Value

Imperial Assault is absolutely fantastic.



I never thought I'd find a game that beats X-Wing in terms of capturing the fun, expansiveness, and just overall feeling of Star Wars, but I think this might be it.



You get to embark on a 10+ mission quest with heroes that 'level up' - gaining new abilities and equipment and growing stronger as you fight against the Empire - controlled by your craftiest and most devious friend. Whether you win or lose each mission determines what happens next, and you'll also travel across the galaxy on side missions to gain better rewards for your heroes, or prevent the Empire from doing so.



Each mission is fun, interesting, and unique - putting the Rebels through the ringer time and again as they try to adapt their style to fit the latest objectives, and try desperately to get out before they're crushed by the unlimited resources of the Empire.



I'd recommend grabbing the Twin Suns expansion (it adds a some really cool missions, characters and equipment, and some interesting bad guys) - but don't feel pressured to get the individual expansions until you've played the game itself. They're really not necessary (unless you're playing a bunch of skirmish mode) and you've got everything you need in the box to run a very fun campaign. Game Play Quality Price Value

If you are a fan of Star Wars and a fan of long strategic board games then this is a no brainer. The game has two types of gameplay, the campaign and a skirmish. The campaign is not something you will play through in one sitting. It requires a few nights of getting together so you will need a commitment from your group of friends. One person takes control of the empire and up two three other people are a group of rebel soldiers with special powers. As you play through missions your units get upgrades and gain new powers. The skirmish game type is for 1v1 game play that allows you to build your team and go head to head. Both are a blast and make for a great time.

The game looks amazing and has some of the highest quality in a game that I have seen. It is an expensive game but once you play it, you will be glad you made the purchase. Game Play Quality Price Value

The game play of borrows from the system in Descent (I'm told), but basically it goes like: a team of heroes works together to complete a mission, facing overwhelming odds and a dastardly game master. Each hero is unique, with abilities and strengths requiring careful planning. A campaign mode takes the heroes through a story after the events of A New Hope, meaning you'll have plenty of opportunities for jokes about dead Tauntauns and Bothans.



The campaign scenarios feel really well balanced, with the heroes struggling valiantly to overcome waves of Imperial troops and the perils of time itself. The campaign continues whether the heroes win or lose, and players will spend space-bucks and experience points to gain access to abilities and equipment. You'll find compelling combinations, like adding an extended haft to the wookiee's Vibro-axe to give it Reach (this allows him to attack up to 2 spaces away, and it combines with the axe's Cleave ability, and it makes him very mean).



The game really captures the spirit of Star Wars: a scrappy band of Rebels, fighting against a superior Imperial force, who seems to have only a rudimentary grasp on weapons handling. This is an exaggeration, actually, because the Imperial forces are controlled by a treacherous scoundrel named Spencer (your results may vary) who has access to tricks and twists that are bound to disturb your plans.



Imperial Assault is an awesome experience each time. For a fan of Star Wars, it's a deep and satisfying game, and in it you'll find a new definition of fun and enjoyment, as you slowly digest it over a thousand years. Game Play Quality Price Value

I like this game, but I find myself wanting to play similar games more, like Shadows of Brimstone. If you love Star Wars then this is great, but you only get Luke and Vader in the set. The other characters are unknowns. You have to buy your favorite characters which is really annoying. There are a lot of figures, but they are the typical "bendy" plastic which isn't as much fun to paint. A big plus for me is the many missions included in this core set. Game Play Quality Price Value

Imperial Assault is a fantastic game. You can play either campaign (cooperative RPG) or Skirmish (PvP) and both versions are awesome. The quality of the game pieces are what you would expect from Fantasy Flight, and the same quality is evident in the expansion peices. A must have for any game collection. Game Play Quality Price Value

I got this game on sale and it would have been worth it to spend full price. Its fun and exciting. Any fan of Star Wars would like this. Game Play Quality Price Value

Yet another FFG game that knocks it out of the park! This is a fun game to play with a group of people. The attention to detail with the models is outstanding. This game can be daunting for new players, but once you get the hang of it, it is a blast to play! Game Play Quality Price Value

The campaign portion alone would be worth the cost. However, on top of that you get the skirmish mode which is a blast to play.



FFG refined their Decent system with this release and the game plays better for it. Everyone kept waiting to get to that next mission and then see what items and upgrades they could get at the end. Was a really exciting experience.



Skirmish is just as fun. With the large assortment of command cards and units that keep growing, you can continue to have fun with this for years to come. Skirmish sets up very quickly and the rules are simple enough to keep you in the action.



Can't wait to see where they take this game. Game Play Quality Price Value

To me, when I see a review that has all 5 stars, i think that person just did some bs quick review to get the rewards or whatever. NOT THE CASE HERE! Star Wars Imperial Assault is the bomb-diggidy! TONS of replay value, the base game comes with enough to get you going for a while, and if you want to expand there are TONS of expansions and even more on the way! The game mechanics are easy enough, just go through the tutorial mission. The campaign to this game is one of the coolest gaming experiences I've had, I liken it to playing a video game where you get to upgrade your character and get more powerful after each mission... THAT'S WHAT HAPPENS!!! Your get to spend xp, buy items, and pick your next missions! FFG, you blew this one out of the park! Game Play Quality Price Value

Imperial Assault is as some have stated Descent 2.0, the game is made learning from the triumphs and mistakes of it and seems to be following that games basic release schedule as well. That being one small box release and then a large box release. Therefore if you wish to see where this game may go refer to Descent.



But we are here to discuss Imperial Assault, as such let me ask you two questions. Do you like skirmish games like X-wing? Do you like long narrative games? If you answered yes to either one or both of these questions then Imperial Assault is the game for you, as out of the box you get two fairly different games. You have the campaign side of the game which is where a number of missions are stringed together, with 2-5 players, creating an epic tale of heroes either triumphing over evil or being overrun by the darkside based of the player's actions.



On the other hand if you like shorter games you can play the skirmish part of the game which is objective based, and receives new missions for which the players can use in each and every expansion released.



So whether you collect each and every expansion to add layers to your campaign or increase your options for your task force or simply desire to only purchase the core set and enjoy hours upon hours of content Imperial Assault is the game for you. Game Play Quality Price Value

Was very hesitant about getting into a game system that will ultimately have numerous expansions but I am glad that I did. You not only get a rpg-like Star Wars campaign but also a skirmish game mode that is for quicker games.



The models are amazing and very fun to paint. I wish they would have included more equipment cards for each character. Very looking to future expansion but my wallet is sad because I feel like I need to get some of the more iconic characters. Game Play Quality Price Value

This is FFG's "Descent 2.0" placed into the Star Wars universe, and then with a lot more gusto, decorum and grace. And there is a much greater "balance in the Force" in this game than in my experience with Descent (which is still a great game, I might add). Namely, one of the best mechanisms of Imperial Assault with its "one against many" approach is the alternating between Imperial activation and Rebel player activation. Simple to be sure, but improved the balance from Descent's "all Overlord units, then all Heroes'".



In short, Imperial Assault brings all the glory of land battles, skirmishes, and espionage missions to the table in a strongly thematic, rich experience. The option to play through an entire campaign, improving your heroes and watching the Empire grow stronger, or to play one-off skirmishes in a tactical scenario makes the replayability of Imperial Assault over the top. At this point, it is by far my most played game, and I play a lot of games.



Component quality in Imperial Assault is fantastic, and falls right in line with Fantasy Flight's top-notch production values. For those that enjoy the Star Wars theme, this is the game to play for a "land" approach, just as X-Wing Miniatures Game is the one to play for a "space" approach. With a myriad of expansions being released and more on the way, Imperial Assault is likely the best tactical adventure game to invest in for Star Wars fans. Game Play Quality Price Value

Imperial Assault comes in a box about the size of a womp rat, stuffed with more plastic than you'd find in a Jawa sandcrawler.



The game play of Imperial Assault borrows from the system in Descent (I'm told), but basically it goes like: a team of heroes works together to complete a mission, facing overwhelming odds and a dastardly game master. Each hero is unique, with abilities and strengths requiring careful planning. A campaign mode takes the heroes through a story after the events of A New Hope, meaning you'll have plenty of opportunities for jokes about dead Tauntauns and Bothans.



The campaign scenarios feel really well balanced, with the heroes struggling valiantly to overcome waves of Imperial troops and the perils of time itself. The campaign continues whether the heroes win or lose, and players will spend space-bucks and experience points to gain access to abilities and equipment. You'll find compelling combinations, like adding an extended haft to the wookiee's Vibro-axe to give it Reach (this allows him to attack up to 2 spaces away, and it combines with the axe's Cleave ability, and it makes him very mean).



The game really captures the spirit of Star Wars: a scrappy band of Rebels, fighting against a superior Imperial force, who seems to have only a rudimentary grasp on weapons handling. This is an exaggeration, actually, because the Imperial forces are controlled by a treacherous scoundrel named Spencer (your results may vary) who has access to tricks and twists that are bound to disturb your plans.



Imperial Assault is an awesome experience each time. For a fan of Star Wars, it's a deep and satisfying game, and in it you'll find a new definition of fun and enjoyment, as you slowly digest it over a thousand years.



Sarlaccs.



I have a good feeling. About this game. Game Play Quality Price Value