Old Man Mordaith has reviewed the upcoming DLC Renowned Explorers: The Emperor's Challenge:

The Emperors New Groove

Who Are These Brave Explorers?

When Renowned Explorers: International Society was first released I was unsure of what to make of its goofy but well-designed art style. I was quickly made a believer of the game. Put out by Abbey Games in 2015, two years after their other title Reus, RE:IS was a well received hit. Seeing the success of RE:IS, Abbey Games turned their focus to expanding the series and here we are now, at the next major DLC.

To be brief, RE:IS is a turn based exploration game, where players assemble parties of three from among the modest selection of characters. Each character has their own quirks, abilities, and animations. Conflicts are handled through Friendly, Devious or Aggressive means, deploying specific attacks for each flavor, all to defeat your nemesis, Rivaleux.

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Adventure Awaits

For the reasonable price tag of the DLC ($7.49 USD/$8.29 CAD), it adds far more content than I was expecting. I shouldn’t be surprised however, considering Abbey Games has established a fairly good reputation now for above average content at below average prices. If you enjoyed the previous expansion or are looking to spice up your exploring time, this is a solid purchase that you will not likely regret. If you are new to the franchise, this is likely something that can wait, as the Emperor’s Challenge is an advanced, more difficult play mode intended for people who have established a level of proficiency with the base game. The new characters are really fun, though, so you may choose to take the plunge regardless.

This game really had me putting on my worn out adventuring boots and casting off in to the adventurous unknown again. Lets hope we see more from Abbey Games, and soon. (Maybe in the form of a location DLC pack?)

A welcome addition to the franchise.

Score: 9/10