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I have a soft spot for the kinds of games that can stand alone as easily as they could be incorporated as one small part of a larger campaign. Before we'd even finished playing, my GM gears were churning, imagining how rich & engaging it would be to bring the Orcs we'd created into a broader fantasy story. But this isn't just a game for the freaks (affectionate): super accessible & evocative rules should make it easy for anyone to pick up & play. There's very little friction to keep you from jumping in & unfolding a surprising story together.

This was an absolute blast. Very glad I checked it out!

I had to set skepticism aside: I could not have imagined such a hilarious twist on Ironsworn's mechanics. There are some really cute ideas in here that make the whole premise work.

This has an element of the beautiful & the uncanny to it that really pulls me in. I am struck by how novel such a simple mechanic can feel when given such weighty context.

This design has such weird & cool energy. The divination chart is a frankly inspired choice.

I love an experience that is short, tense, & emotionally resonant. Beautiful work.

I love that the concept here is so clear & amusing that it barely needs any explanation. In just a couple sentences you make me feel like I could pick up & play this game & it would be a great time.

This feels like the sort of game where, as soon as you are finished, you wish you could keep playing with these characters or exploring more of their world & their stories. I really admire that.

This looks like it has bite & crunch without being difficult to grok. A solid modular design, & I really dig it.

"1. Choose an appropriate Late Pleistocene name."

This is the best thing I've read all day.