Helionox Review

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I’d been interested in this, but I think it’s ultimately a pass for me. I’ve always liked deckbuilding as a mechanic, but I only really loved any one deckbuilding game until we started seeing games where it wasn’t the only mechanic. Thinkier deckbuilders are interesting, and I liked Core Worlds for some time, but I think it messes too much with the pacing. There’s something about the mechanic that makes me feel like an addict. I can’t wait to buy more cards and see my next hand, and I want it to come back around to me ASAP. To me, that’s where the genre really shines.

I love Tyrants of the Underdark, Clank! and, most of all, Quest for El Dorado for giving some more tactical elements without slowing things down too much.

Damning with faint praise FTW

Josh Look wrote: I love Tyrants of the Underdark, Clank! and, most of all, Quest for El Dorado for giving some more tactical elements without slowing things down too much.

Yeah, Helionox is a much slower, more deliberate game than any of these. The question is, does that extra brain burn lead to more fun? For some the answer will be yes, but I think I'm more of a fan of the three games you've listed.