GamesRadar+ Verdict
Few board games have hooked me as quickly as Life in Reterra did.
I can see it becoming a modern classic, honestly.
Life in Reterra shows the end of the world as we know it, but you’ll feel fine.
There’s also a distinct lack of “we were the monsters all along, actually.”
Instead, it’s a cozy calamity.
Nature is reclaiming civilization, relics of the past are being recycled, and everyone seems swell.
It’s weirdly uplifting.
Its gameplay is a fan of recycling too.
It’s something special.
Whoever gets the highest score by the time everyone has finished a 16-tile square will win.
Its visuals are just as memorable.
It’s an appealing aesthetic without feeling kitsch.
The game is unexpectedly practical as well.
So many fail to come up with storage solutions for their components, but Life in Reterra doesn’t.
That’s how it gets its (probably radioactive) claws into you.
This is due to the limited number of turns you’ve got per match.
Sessions are unlikely to be predictable as a result.
This adds to the game’s tantalizing blend of risk and reward.
Similarly, buildings can only be put onto spaces in the same biome.
Basically, a tile’s orientation is every bit as important as where it goes in the first place.
It’s a fun juggling act.
That dramatically increases replayability.
But then again, it isn’t trying to compete with them.
Should you buy Life in Reterra?
If you want an accessible yet deeply compelling strategy game, you gotta check out Life in Reterra.
It captures the magic of the classics, too.
Do you love games like Carcassonne, Catan, and Wingspan?
Life in Reterra will definitely be your jam.
Try Carcassonne first and come back later.
Life in Reterra may lack depth for you.
How we tested Life in Reterra
Our review copy of the game was provided by its publisher.
In addition, I played matches with each set of buildings to see how they compared to one another.
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