Breja: Maybe I wasn't paying attention, but I'm not really clear on what it is. I mean, is it primarly aimed at multi or single player? Is there a story-based campaign? Are the dungeons randomly generated? I love fantasy themed board games and turn based tactical RPGs, but I'm not really sure if this is my cup of tea.
Currently, the EA access game is solely single player "adventure mode" which is a mode with no storyline where you travel to various towns and dungeons that are procedurally generated.
When the game full releases, a "campaign mode" will be released that can be played either single player or co-op.
Here's an excerpt from Gloomhaven's Steam EA site:
How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?
“During Early Access we will be adding more playable characters, items, enemies, bosses and environments to our Adventure Mode, alongside features such as Character Perks and Ability Enhancements. We plan to bring all the content from the original board game — and even more with digital exclusive enemies and bosses.
Isaac Childres, designer of the original board game, has been closely involved in the development and design of the digital adaptation, with every artistic and design choice personally vetted by him.
At full launch, we will deliver the complete board game campaign experience to the digital edition as well as the highly anticipated and requested multiplayer coop mode.
If you have purchased the early access, all additional full launch content will be free.”
What is the current state of the Early Access version?
“At the launch of Early Access, you will get 4 playable characters, 9 enemy classes—with both standard and elite variants—and 3 bosses to take on, all through our roguelike Adventure mode. The Adventure Mode will have you explore an entirely new map created with the assistance of Isaac Childres, completing dungeons, visiting towns and eventually, fighting epic bosses.”