I may be a candidate for this device. I commute by train and usually carry a bag with me, so carrying it isn't an issue if it's light enough. My commute is long enough to provide some quality gaming time. When I get home I don't have time to play as I have two little kids, so playing while on the train is my best chance. Games on iPhone and iPad are ok but lack real substance. More substantive games ported to those devices devour battery (e.g., Telltale's GoT on my iPhone 6s). At the right price point, with a good enough library, and with a decent collection of 3rd party apps like Netflix, HBOGo, Hulu, etc., this might be a good choice for me. But that's a tall order, and it's going to need a broader audience than just people like me to succeed.
@alien33 @dadoesch I love Hero Quest as well and collected all the expansion packs in both America and Europe (and later sold them when they started to collect dust, thinking that someone should at least get enjoyment out of them).
I am aware they were based off of Warhammer. I actually also had the fantasy table top army starter kit with elves and goblins. But that game was very involved and I just didn't have the attention span or time. I would LOVE to see that turned into an iPad game.
Speaking of iOS, check out Warhammer Quest on iPhone -- it's actually pretty good and the board game it's based off was the spiritual successor to Advanced Hero Quest, which was the successor to Hero Quest.
I'll have to try Descent and Warhammer RPG. Thanks for the recommendations!
Grew up on both video games and table top games, particularly war strategy games like Risk and Axis & Allies, and RPGs like HeroQuest. It's only a matter of time before video games and table top games begin to crossover/merge; just look at the iPad (providing an electronic table top) and Skylanders (providing figures). I should create such a game...
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