Critical: Sanctuary – Season 1 (2023)

About this game

Beyond the Neveen sea, something strange is unfolding on the Crescent archipelago, the cradle of the gods. Tombs that have long lain dormant have awakened, and ancient tales of monsters now abound. The Explorers' Guild is seeking to unveil these mysterious new occurrences, and has sent its most talented members. Critical: Sanctuary – Season 1 is constructed like a television series, plunging you straight into 9 heart-stopping episodes of 30 minutes each . Take on the role of Gamemaster, to bring the adventure to life, or play one of the characters interacting with the scenario. —description from the publisher

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Works with 2 to 5.
• Rules load. At 2.0/5 this is a mid-weight game — expect a proper rules explanation before you start.
• Age. The publisher suggests 14 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.