Vantage
- Designer Jamey Stegmaier
- Publisher Stonemaier Games , Delta Vision Publishing , Feuerland Spiele , Keep Exploring Games , Kolossal Games
- Illustration Valentina Filic , Sören Meding , Emilien Rotival
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In Vantage, players explore an open-world alien planet from a first-person perspective after a spaceship crash. Separated by vast distances, players communicate and support each other while discovering hundreds of interconnected locations on cards. The game offers standalone scenarios without a campaign, with multiple victory conditions like mission or destiny wins. Each session is a unique adventure shaped by players’ choices.
Who Is This Game For?
Vantage targets experienced gamers aged 14 and up who enjoy long, cooperative, narrative games lasting about 180 minutes. The complexity and communication demands make it less suited for casual players or families with younger children.
How It Works
The game combines cooperative play with dice rolling and narrative choice mechanics. Players navigate a large planet represented by hundreds of linked location cards. Each player only sees their own location, requiring communication to coordinate. Die Icon Resolution resolves dice results, and the game includes various scenarios without a campaign structure.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Jamey Stegmaier, Vantage stands out through its vast open world and freedom of success criteria. Without expansions or campaigns, it uniquely blends science fiction and fantasy themes with solo play options, though it has no awards yet.
Pro
- Massive open world with hundreds of interconnected locations
- Cooperative gameplay with narrative decision-making
- Includes solo mode for single players
- Blends science fiction and fantasy themes
Contra
- Long playtime around 180 minutes demands patience
- High complexity, not ideal for casual gamers
- Minimum age 14 limits family play with younger kids
Setting & Atmosphäre
Set on an uncharted alien planet in a sci-fi fantasy universe, players are survivors of a spaceship crash exploring the environment from a first-person view.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Take time to understand the vast map and mechanics, and communicate actively with your teammates.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
Yes, Vantage includes a solo mode for single players.
How long does a game really take?
A game takes about 180 minutes; be sure to allocate enough time including setup.
What prior experience do I need?
The game is aimed at experienced players familiar with cooperative and narrative games.
How does this compare to similar games?
Vantage stands out with its open world without campaigns and hundreds of linked locations combined with dice-based narrative choices.
Is this suitable for families?
Due to length, complexity, and age rating, it is better suited for older players than for families with young children.
What mechanic makes it special?
The mix of cooperative play, narrative choices, and Die Icon Resolution dice mechanics makes Vantage distinctive.
Fazit
Vantage suits players seeking deep cooperative exploration and narrative gameplay in lengthy sessions. It offers a standalone experience for those ready to invest time and engagement.
