Holy crap!! This dude talked, in depth and non-stop at a very quick rate, about this game for nearly two hours. Also the editing was flawless. I can not imagine the hours it took to accomplish this. I’ve seen everything there is to be offered in the space of board game reviews and reviewers and I have to say this is next level stuff. I am so impressed.

those first 2 minutes... omg incredible. also, recently i've noticed that sometimes youtube isn't reading the time stamps from the show notes and therefore not creating chapter breaks, and that seems to be the case on this one (for me at least). i've found ot fix it i have to go into the show notes, change something, and save, and then they'll appear again :)

@Shelfside

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! This video in general was making youtube studio implode lol, might take a while for the timestamps to show up considering how long it took for cards, subtitles, and end screen to show up, plus the checks and processing was something else haha Edit: wow nvm ur right literally just changing a word in the description instantly updates it wtf -Daniel

@rahdo

Жыл бұрын

@@Shelfside that must be it, since they're there now. absolutely incredible achievement this video. maybe me think i'm still in the right when i tell folks you're my favourite boardgame channel in all of youtube :)

@elqord.1118

Жыл бұрын

@@rahdo Wow, that is incredible praise from Rahdo himself. You guys should high five yourselves!!

@BoxArtBoardGames

Жыл бұрын

Fantastic review, keep up the good work! I've still got far too many GH scenarios to warrant a purchase of FH though 🥶

This review is fucking legendary, might be the best board game review of all damn time 😭

@Malakai705

Жыл бұрын

Couldn't have said it better myself! Just awesome!

You produced a feature film length review of a board game. No one will ever be able to take that from you. Well done.

Finally a reviewer that plays the whole game before review!

@Shelfside

Жыл бұрын

Not true I didn't play all 138 scenarios clearly I half assed it -Daniel

You guys keep knocking it out of the park with the quality of reviews. This game is the epitome of "too much" for me, but if they do "Jaws of the Lion" for this then that's an instabuy.

@Shelfside

Жыл бұрын

I recall hearing Isaac in an interview say he was interested in doing a Frosthaven Jaws of the Lion-like game, so there's hope! -Daniel

next up 2 hour KDM review this was brillaint as usual!

That intro friggin SLAPS you guys jfc.

You guys deserve 10x at minimum the subscribers you have. I've been here since the start, and your quality has improved with every video. This video is going to be one to remember. Its absolutely flawless, and you presented the talking points in such a clear, cohesive manner, all while being exceptional to listen to. A few jokes to keep things silly really go a long way as well. I always push people to your channel, and have said for as long as Ive been a subscriber and especially with this format, that you guys are the absolute best there is in the board game space. Thank you so much!

@Shelfside

Жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks for the praise! -Daniel

Man, this review is premium!! Can't believe how much time this would take to put together!! Thanks so much!!!

This is the highest quality review of any game ever. Unbelievable to keep up that pace for nearly 2hrs! Loved the mid-video haircut.

Such a sick video. Ultra well done editing and composition, and that intro? Phenomenal.

Even if I had no interest in Frosthaven, the scale and passion of your review would prompt me to buy it. Well done.

This is the best video about Frosthaven, period. Love your long format reviews. They are so clear, and you think about things that many people would overlook but do indeed have functional impacts.

What a stunning review.. Usually I watch those videos at 1.5 speed but you are packing so much info in such an incredible pace that I could not do that. I am only at the beginning of the campaign and I am so much looking forward for everything what there is to come.. if I just could play more often than 2 scenarios per month..

Outstanding! Easily one of your top five videos of 2023 and we’re barely halfway through the year. Daniel’ s best video ever. Sharp, clear and precise voice overs. Styling like a MF on the live shots with his tasteful turtleneck and jacket of many talents. That was one beast of a writing job and you guys hit it all spot on. More Ashton, please.

You all are the best. Love how much work you put into your videos. I hope you never stop.

Finally a real review of Frosthaven. (cough SUSD cough) Although a bit biased (you were too quick to instantly justify every single con listed making it a con-but-cmon though I do get it), you clearly played most of this gargantuan sized game and provided a thorough description of what’s changed/improved/ left as is. Very high quality and respectful to the audience / game designer. That is why I’m subbed, truly well done!

@Shelfside

Жыл бұрын

Yeah I'm definitely a biased superfan, but I also truly believe that all the cons don't super matter in the grand scheme of the game. After 200+ hours maybe only 5 hours were being hampered by some con, and when looking at it that way, they seem really insubstantial. Plus, some of them didn't even affect me and I just reported on them from research like when people mess up their starting decks from transfering to a different insert without reading the standard organization guide. -Daniel

This is a model example of what a good review and reviewer is like. It's been my happy privilege to watch these two hours, and I want to thank you for the undoubted massive hard work and concentration that it must have taken to do. Also, as a Brit, thanks very much for the British queuing joke. In return, have a thumbs up and a new subscriber.

@Shelfside

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Your love for the game is so palpable this is a pure joy to watch, probably one of the best bg review of all time!

Amazing work! This is exactly the type of compare/contrast review I was looking for 👑

The length, the production quality.. this is peak game reviewing. Congratulations and thank you for making my day :D

I’m glad you played the whole thing and loved every moment. For me, playing at 4, the combat scenarios were just sooo long. We played for what must have been 70 hours at least, and finally unlocked the upgrade building, just to find out the cost to upgrade cards was super high. They needed more easy-to-play characters, because when I finally got to retire my first character (retirement goal was related to killing certain enemies that we just didn’t encounter), the available characters were just so unappealing. My brain is already burning from figuring out how the enemies will move, keeping track of statuses, spawning new enemies… like it just wasn’t fun anymore. I was super excited for the town building, but the progression was so slow. Meeting up every other weekend to play meant we never remembered the story. The puzzle book didn’t work for us very well. I want to love this game. This review makes me want to get back into it. When I first started it, I rated it a 9/10. It has since dropped to 6/10. Maybe I’ll get back to it someday. If anyone is like me and wants a less complex combat, check out Kinfire Chronicles (which was a huge breath of fresh air for me after getting burnt out on FH) or the Divinity Original Sin board game (loving that one so far! The skills feel just like the video game!)

Fantastic! Informative, and just so much fun to watch. Thanks for putting such effort into this.

I cannot believe that you spoke that fast for 2 hours and yet didn’t ramble. You said so much. This was such an amazing and comprehensive review. Seriously, well done!

Hoooooly crap!!!! I've been waiting/expecting this but I was NOT expecting it to be a feature film length adventure. Hats off to you guys for consistently putting out the best game reviews in this yt game!! (And yes, I literally had to pause to write a comment halfway through bc I know I'll forget by the end of this).

woaw... you have just set a new standard for board game review. Thanks so much!

The intro alone let me subscribe. Thanks alot for the entertainment and education on the “haven” series!

Okay, that intro was INSANE. Such quality production and effects.

Hands down the best FH review / walkthrough I have come across. Great work.

Best done review ever 💪🏻 You guys sets the bar very high 🙌🏻

Wow🤯...this was the best Review i've ever saw. You went through all the Details! Crazy! This ist the New Standard!👍🏼

As someone who doesn't really play a lot of boardgames (more of a wargamer when I'm not painting minis) I appreciate all the "but we're gonna show those of you who don't care and just wanna know" tangents that this review included

SUPERB REVIEW !!!! EXCELLENCE LEVEL = INSANE!

I think we can all appreciate the intro to this video :D Love it!

Excellent review, take a bow Daniel! Also, Pranav’s energy is infectious. We need more of him in future reviews.

What a great review. Thanks guys! Keep it up.

Incredible review. Watched the entire thing, loved every single minute. Makes me want to go pull out my copy of Frosthaven.

41:21 KÄÄRIJÄ sighted! Torilla tavataan! Amazing vid, so fun.

@Shelfside

10 ай бұрын

I do love me some Pina Coladas -Daniel

@mikaeki5245

10 ай бұрын

​@@Shelfside🍹🤑 Considering the amount of mad work you put in these vids, you are allowed to go "it's crazy, it's party".

Thank you for the video. This is hands down the BEST boardgame review video I've ever seen. You have a new fan. I'm inspired. The review is concise and information, and the production value is incredible. I do wonder, how much time was spent making this video? While waiting for that lingering thought, I will recommend this video to all my board game friends.

@Shelfside

Жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks! It took 3 months to play, and 3 months to produce! -Daniel

Playing JOTL dual scenarios, one with Red and Hatch (Scenario 4 but also just fudged through 22 from an encounter card) and one with Demo and Void (Scenario 7/8). Planning to merge them after finishing Red Hatch’s level 5 boss to play four-handed solo. Absolutely loving this game so wanted to check this out and I’m very pleased with this review. Might get it if there’s ever a second edition or Claws of the Bear 😂 I do agree about the attack modifier cards, it cuts the nose to spite the face by forgoing dice with that mechanic with I end up mostly disliking. Even after upgrades, advantage and disadvantage STILL randomize it

Talk about upgrades with that intro. Holy cow guys keep it up!

Just incredible. So in depth. So fair. I practically agreed with everything you said but you said it more eloquently than I ever could. Loved how you described each class like it’s own mini game. I couldn’t agree more and is the true brilliance of this game.

A joy to watch, incredible review! I want it!!!!

Incredible review! Thank you! 😮

Excellent and fun review! Subscribed!

Just amazing. Great work!

Best intro yet??? Nice work Shelfside!!

Sheflside just keeps upping its production and reviews and are a class act. I really appreciate the in-depth review videos instead of those that are 10 minutes which doesn't tell me whether I will like the game or not. The humor is on point, and they said up front - yeah, they're bias, their names are in the box; however, you can understand where they're coming from. P.S. @1:15:00 is such a brilliant idea!

That intro. Jaw dropped. AMAZING! Well done 👏👏

@Shelfside

Жыл бұрын

Well if you need another Jaw, Jaws of the Lion is 25 bucks on amazon right now -Daniel

Incredible and entertaining review, great work! I really liked Pranav's personal review section as a perspective of someone less familiar to the 'haven franchise. I think that perspective hasn't really been as well communicated/considered in other Frosthaven reviews so far. On another note, I wonder if Celophair would ever make a version that relied on the companion app in order to reduce the box size / cost. A bit like the retail v deluxe boxes you see in crowdfunding projects.

@somefishhere

Жыл бұрын

I feel like Jaws is already a bargain sale. I feel like status conditions and damage are the most fiddly physical pieces

I don't know what is more crazy/surprising/impressive. That you can put out a 2-hour board game review... or that this board game actually warrants a 2-hour review without any fluff.

Longest review ever!!!! But soooo good. Thanks for all the hard work.

I love the film breakdowns and would love more... So long as I don't have to relive more Niners vs Packers beat downs 😢

Those armor-looking clothes must cost you a lot... Those are some iconic fashion pieces, incredible!!

@Shelfside

Жыл бұрын

As an extremely tall and skinny guy, I'm basically forced to get avant garde/high end clothes because they're the only things that fit me if I want slim fitting clothes lmao -Daniel

@onur759

Жыл бұрын

@@Shelfside Hail to the True Kings of Board Game KZreadrs for their remarkable care for their viewers!

Thanks for putting in so much effort. It really shows though, such a great review! Please do more big box campaigns in the future, I would love to see ATO!

@Shelfside

Жыл бұрын

That's my next review! Planning for a late August Release! -Daniel

@Towerofheaven

Жыл бұрын

@@Shelfside Awesome! Can't wait :D

great review and video! thanks!

As a fellow Blinkblade & Prism player, let Pranav know he was spot on with his description and passion for those two classes, as they were the most fun I had during Frosthaven. Prism in particular was just a manic, AP-riddled mess of a character that required simultaneous planning and improvisation that it felt extremely gratifying being able to do even the bare minimum with them. Besides that, an excellent review that mirrors a lot of my own thoughts (though I'm much more disappointed than you with the puzzle book). Must've been a monster of a video to draft and stitch together, considering the breadth of content here. Well done!

Never seen this channel before, but wow is this review well done. Great production value and great knowledge of the game.

@Shelfside

Жыл бұрын

Much appreciated!

the best board game review ever. brilliant!

A new standard for boardgame reviews, bravo dude.

Got to say, this channel is underated. You guys are the best boardgame reviewers

The Greatest intro to date!

Great review, makes me motivated to go pick it up

I got mine in the beginning of the year, we have been playing it every week none stop and are barely through it haha! great game and review!

This intro hits a new production high, well done!😂

I used the base insert but did get the wooden Lazor Ox. I just used the tuckboxes and trays on top for the monsters. So much better than bags. Also the accordion folder is a must for this set up. I have an almost whole wooden organizer I am not using.

It would be interesting to hear a review on this game from someone who has played neither Gloomhaven or Jaws of the Lion (if such a type of person exists). ... and as I listen further into the video, apparently such a person does exist.

@funionsflagons7844

Жыл бұрын

as someone who owns JotL, but haven’t played it yet, i would feel like i would lose myself and the group trying to figure out the rules mid scenario

Super Great video! the game stands under my gaming table for two months now. I need to get it going someday soon 😃.

Excellent excellent constructive pointing of problems and great fun preview. As Gloomheaven player I can just agree.

Really impressive. Great production value, but notable for the well-considered commentary. (Someday, I'd love to hear your spoiler-riddled review!)

Just wanted to also say congratulations on this video. It makes me want to play gloomhaven!

Amazing intro. I can't imagine how long it took to make. Well done gang.

Ummm this was fking incredible. As someone who hasn't played gloomhaven, I'm very intrigued by frosthaven and this review helped me out a lot. Gonna dive in one day.

Really appreciate the in-depth reviews you guys do of these larger campaign games. If there’s interest on your part I would love a review of Etherfields - particularly the second wave of content. You know if you don’t mind playing 80 hours of a $400 game and compiling a massive review for little old me. 😂

I 54 got words for you. AH MAZING review Shelfside! This video made me want to buy this game instantly even though i was pretty sure gloomhaven was a bit much to handle for me but this streamlined version with these cool new characters and cool new everything! Makes me want to try it out . keep up the great vids 👍

I think this is awesome… but holy crap how does one even have time or coordination with friends to DO this?!

What an absolutely amazing review. I’m definitely going to buy Frosthaven before long I just haven’t pulled the trigger yet. I can’t wait though so I may end up getting it sooner rather than later haha

fantastic job

We have huge hopes for discounts for it in a few years, especially with the fact that is the exact time we need to beat the Gloomhaven.

Thanks for the review! Glad to be one of the first watchers of this feature film. I remember that you play tested Coral but no scenarios. Did you do any play testing on Gloomhaven 2e? 8:23 Ashton levels of plastic baggie reverence 27:20 Geminate shift form dance 42:03 Starter Classes paint job pan-over 1:40:00 Pranav praising the puzzle book as an escape room designer is 10/10 high praise. I also like how he, as an outsider, was able to praise the early scenario plotline, which did in fact see a lot of polish from cultural consultants.

@Shelfside

Жыл бұрын

I did Kelp and Coral! Gloomhaven 2nd Ed I just learned existed a few hours ago lmao -Daniel

@somefishhere

Жыл бұрын

@@Shelfside While I am here, what is your perk order tier list for Geminate? Specifically, when did you go for the double check perk, Unstable Equilibrium?

@Shelfside

Жыл бұрын

@Alex Hong Geminate is really hard to evaluate like that since it's such a flexible class thus really playstyle dependant. I personally replaced the -2 first, then went for rolling +1 regenerates because it's a roundabout way of "removing" negatives with a bigger upside cause regenerate>convert an element. Then I ignored scenario effects before getting rid of all the negatives (purely because of where we were in the story), and then replace 2 +0's with rolling pierce to thin out the deck, before I finally got the double check perk. Honestly, I didn't find it super useful, I know plenty of people online swear by it being a massive game changer, but I found it kind of situational because the way I played geminate was to just be flex slot in the team. Meaning that I didn't go crazy on losses all the time unless it was needed, and even when I did go crazy on losses, the ones I really cared about recovering were higher level cards anyways. I know the perk is an excellent mistake fixer because you can easily balance your two hands plus freely use loses with good other halves knowing you can just get them back, but maybe I just played the class really well because I usually sequenced my form shifts to stay perfectly balanced pretty much all the time while retaining the really important cards like good movements and initiatives. I ended up only really finding the double check perk useful like every other scenario, which isn't often enough for me and I wish I went and just further improved the deck or took the prevent self negative condition perk. -Daniel

@rightleftspin

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, that puzzle book was something else. I loved so many of the puzzles and the physicality of the stuff that was incorporated. I think that so many puzzles tend to be all on one sheet of paper, but the **Spoilers** incorporation of the rest of the components really brought it over the top for me. If I designed something half as good, I'd be over the moon!

Excellent review! It feels weird that I have like three cameos in it, lol

@Shelfside

Жыл бұрын

Dude thanks for all the work you do for the community by managing and commenting on all these resources! You're a lifesaver! -Daniel

Thank you for the review

OMG what an awesome freaking INTRO!!!

Intro reminded me of one of my favourite channels: Inside the Box

I'd love an update. "The State of Haven Today." Have you checked out the Frosthaven play surface books or solo scenarios? Do we know which production errors have been fixed and which remain? Any hints at what's next? My dream is Spacehaven, featuring a ship phase, which isn't just movement and combat, but also resource management for fuel, repairs, upgrades, crew, and weapons. It'd also have a planetary exploration phase featuring classic Haven combat and gameplay, but with a new, shiny, sci-fi coat of paint. Want to import an old Haven character? You'd simply have to play a special scenario where that character somehow gets transported through time into Spacehaven.

This channel CONTINUES to be underrated!!!

I would watch any movie made by you guys. That intro though!!!

Grizzled detective enters the game room. "Looks like the victims head was smashed in using this giant Frosthaven box. Do we have any video evidence of someone crazy enough to admit that this is their murder weapon of choice?" I step in and play them the video start at the 19 minute mark.

@Shelfside

Жыл бұрын

Darn unlike Gloomhaven the box isn't red to hide the blood -Daniel

Being new to campaign-boardgaming, half way through Jaws of The Lion and loving it, I was still on the fence as to whether or not I should pick up Gloomhaven's 2nd ed and/or Frosthaven's June 20th reprint due to the massive price alone. This review has thrown me hard into the "gunna back Frosthaven 2nd Pr" camp :D Thank you, and fck you 😘

@Shelfside

Жыл бұрын

The price is a funny thing because I've heard a commentator joke that they've actually saved money getting into these games since they don't buy other board games nearly as much lmao -Daniel

Great review! Any chance for Crimson Scales & Trials of Ashes material in future, to complete this odyssey?

Missed seeing your presence on the channel, but after looking at the time of this monstrosity of a video, I can see why it has been a while. Enjoying the video so far, but I'll have to get back to you next week when I finish it 🤣

Great intro!!!

If I remember correctly for scenario 45, you have to use the boat for the scenario that opens up 45, and then thematically in scenario 45 you’re exiting your boat and climbing up a rock face, which is why climbing gear is required and not the boat.

@dwarf74

Жыл бұрын

I actually have a FAQ entry handling this, lol Basically... It doesn't have to be YOUR boat

@Shelfside

Жыл бұрын

And suddenly all the other boats in my town have mysteriously vanished from suspicious seemingly internal sabotage but uh... well how about that those dang lurkers are really something else huh -Daniel

I love that they put all the petty criticisms of Frosthaven to rest . Given the mind boggling scale of this game, it is amazing how tiny and insignificant the errors are. Great review

Ok but that intro was damn epic, fantastic wow

Love your videos, entire Shelfside team 😊 a little disappointed that Ashton didn't play Frosthaven or offer any thoughts on any improvements he may have found being that he wasn't a big fan of Gloomhaven. I love Gloomhaven and finished the campaign (holy heck it took forever) and jaws of the lion is a pleasant experience, not quite done. I want to get frosthaven and I've seen this video a couple times now. The printing errors I do think would be annoying as I don't want to have to "proof read" the game or fact check everything, but I also want to own a first printing for being-a-fan sake lol. Daniel this is such an amazing in depth review and this and your gloomhaven video have brought me lots of entertainment lol. Pranav your thoughts were great as well and I love your hard-core love for the classes you enjoyed. Thank you for your videos entertaining boardgame geeks like me! Feels like I'm Watching friends play games lol. 👍

Amazing video. Looks like you have to do a Gloomhaven 2nd Edition video in the future!

@Shelfside

Жыл бұрын

I'm unbelievably excited for that, now there's a reason for me to go back to Gloomhaven! -Daniel

Amazing review. Compare this to SUSDs endless rant about the app and fiddliness…man THIS is a review

@DrMcFly28

Жыл бұрын

Agreed, SU;SD's review is basically an elaborate excuse why they decided not to invest too much time into actually playing the game.

@evanstrong4064

Жыл бұрын

Both reviews are good and I'm someone who owns every gloomhaven product that exists 😊

@stokesy2469

9 ай бұрын

​@@evanstrong4064agreed, and I'm in the same boat as you.

@EarthenGames

7 ай бұрын

SUSD’s review seemed rather lazy in comparison to this. They scratched the surface playing this game while Shelfside did an actual deep dive. It’s like someone who skimmed a Sparknotes page vs someone who thoroughly read a book and wrote an analysis on it

@stokesy2469

7 ай бұрын

@EarthenGames that's normally the difference in a release window review and a post release window review, though....

Amazing review! Hats off to you guys, I can only imagine the sheer level of work that went into it. Thank you. Oathsworn next?😅

@Shelfside

Жыл бұрын

Naw it's Aeons Trespass time for me next -Daniel

@HashStrid

Жыл бұрын

@@Shelfside that would be a wicked one too. I'll keep hope, one day!

@Maspital

Жыл бұрын

@@Shelfside I heard some blackmailing duck say Aeons Trespass is clearly trash and unplayable 🤔