Small World 2 (2013)
Android · Linux · Mac · PC (Microsoft Windows) · iOS
3.43 from 30 ratings
566 members have it in their collection · 4 playing now · 380 backlogged · 4 wish listed
Details
- Developers
- Days of Wonder
- Publishers
- Days of Wonder
- Genres
- Card & Board Game, Indie, Strategy
- Themes
- Fantasy
- Franchises
- Small World
Release dates
- Dec 2013 (Worldwide) Android, iOS
- Dec 2013 (North_America) Linux, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)
Rating distribution
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Community All Reviews Statuses
Review anarchistica 5/5 · Jan 7, 2019
Good Digital Version Of A Good Boardgame
Pro
- Incredibly solid core gameplay.
- Power/race combinations stay entertaining.
- Good for quick games against the AI.
- AI is quite competent.
Con
- Computer moves too slowly, requiring constant skipping.
- Scoring happens slowly as well, and is obnoxious for Leprechauns.
- No variation in boards.
- Lacks races/power/artifacts from Smallworld Underground.
- No option to disable specific powers/races (Cursed/Leprechauns).
- Players aren't shown in order when …
Pro
- Incredibly solid core gameplay.
- Power/race combinations stay entertaining.
- Good for quick games against the AI.
- AI is quite competent.
Con
- Computer moves too slowly, requiring constant skipping.
- Scoring happens slowly as well, and is obnoxious for Leprechauns.
- No variation in boards.
- Lacks races/power/artifacts from Smallworld Underground.
- No option to disable specific powers/races (Cursed/Leprechauns).
- Players aren't shown in order when playing with random starting player.
- Forgettable music.
Conclusion
Smallworld is a very fun game but it's a shame this digital implementation is more limited than the physical board game. The constant requirement to spead up AI movement also is a huge drawback.