The WhatsNext verdict
If you enjoy demanding cooperative strategy where asymmetric powers must be combined through careful discussion, Spirit Island delivers a rich tactical puzzle with strong replay value. It is a poor fit for casual players or anyone seeking a quick, immediately readable digital board game.
What it does best
A dense tactical puzzle with meaningful consequences
Cooperation that genuinely changes the solution
Asymmetric spirits make repeated games meaningfully different
What might put you off
A steep learning curve and heavy information load
The digital edition's multiplayer and interface limitations
The setup
What you are walking into
Become the spirits of the land, and defend the island from colonizing Invaders spreading blight and destruction! Your spirits work with the native islanders to increase your power and drive the invading colonists from your island in this strategic area-control game.
Where it lives
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