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Akropolis by Gigamic and Hachette BoardGames Coming Soon

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Hachette Games and Gigamic announced the upcoming tile placement game Akropolis will be coming to the US on July 1st 2022. "Construct the most prestigious Akropolis and develop cohesive districts for your citizens. As you create new buildings, you will expand your city - either spreading out or building up. The higher your stacks of tiles, the more valuable the buildings! Just make sure you don't run out of stone; it's a finite and valuable resource for every architect!" Gameplay Overview Take on the role of an architect and build your own akropolis in ancient Greece. Try to construct districts of similar buildings and stack them high to increase their value. Add plazas as multipliers for even more points! Each turn, choose an available tile and add it to your city. The further down the construction site the tile is, the more stone you'll need to pay to take it. Immediately add the tile to your city, either expanding outward or stacking higher. Once all tiles hav
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Quick Ratings: @DarkHorseComics Akaneiro, Amala's Blade, BPRD, Abe Sapien


Here are today's Quick Ratings for Dark Horse Comics'; Akaneiro #3, Amala's Blade #4, B.P.R.D.: Vampire #5, and Abe Sapien #5. If you have any questions about my rating or want to discuss anything just leave me a comment.
See the Review Rating Overview page for more information on how I rate each comic


Akaneiro #3 - Part 3 of 3; The Path of Cloak and Wolf


Kani, a brave but inexperienced young huntress, uncovers a cunning plot by the demonic yokai, forcing her to make a decision that will shape her destiny—and that of her entire world!


Based on the hot new game by American McGee’s Spicy Horse Games!


The startling conclusion!

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Cover & Solicit 4/5
Art, Colors & Inking 2/5
Layout & Flow 5/5
Story 5/5
Verdict 4 - (Pre-Order Akaneiro HC) SAVE 20%


Amala's Blade #4


Master assassin Amala uncovers Prince Markos' plan to reignite civil war between Modifiers and Purifiers! Can she stem the tides of war? What is the deadly secret her mother carries? And will Amala face her long-lost destiny?


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 Cover & Solicit 3/5
Art, Colors & Inking 3/5
Layout & Flow 5/5
Story 4/5
Verdict 3.7 - (Pre-Order Amala's Blade: Spirits of Naamaron TPB) SAVE 20%

B.P.R.D.: Vampire #5


After the bloody encounter in the woods, only Professor Bruttenholm himself can put an end to this vampire hunt and get to the bottom of the mystery of the undead ofeský Krumlov.

 A direct sequel to the critically acclaimed B.P.R.D.: 1948!

 From the Eisner Award-winning creators of Daytripper—Gabriel Bá and Fábio Moon!

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Cover & Solicit 3/5
Art, Colors & Inking 3/5
Layout & Flow 4/5
Story 4/5
Verdict 3.6 - (Pre-Order B.P.R.D.: Vampire TPB) SAVE 20%

Abe Sapien #5 - The New Race of Man, Part 2


After a half-eaten body washes ashore, a small cult suspects the hungry killer may be Abe, who flees to the Salton Sea only to confront a dangerous Ogdru Hem larva.

 Max Fiumara (B.P.R.D.: 1948) takes on Abe!

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Cover & Solicit 3/5
Art, Colors & Inking 3/5
Layout & Flow 5/5
Story 4/5
Verdict 3.7 - (Pre-Order Abe Sapien Volume 3: Dark and Terrible and the New Race of Man TPB) SAVE 20%

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