Tamashii: Chronicle of Ascend
- Players
- 1-4
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 1 player
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 180 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 13+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 3.0 / 5
- Year
- 2023
About the game
Tamashii: Chronicle of Ascend is a cyberpunk adventure game set in a post-apocalyptic world split between a dangerous physical city and a treacherous virtual network. Players explore a modular map to fight enemies and uncover resources in the physical world, then jump into the virtual realm to hack rivals and unlock bonuses. Scenarios can be played cooperatively, competitively, or semi-cooperatively, with alliances that can shift and break at any moment. Deck and bag-building combine with dice rolling and variable player powers for varied strategic options. Supporting 1 to 4 players, sessions run around 180 minutes.
Hobbli's Notes
Tamashii impresses with its dual-world structure, giving players a genuine reason to think about both the physical and virtual battlefield at once. The flexible scenario system supporting cooperative, competitive, and semi-cooperative modes offers a lot of variety for groups who like changing up how they play. As a heavier, less mainstream crowdfunded title, expect a substantial rules and time investment to unlock its full depth. A promising pick for fans of atmospheric cyberpunk adventures willing to dig in.
What we like
- Dual physical and virtual world exploration offers a unique dual-map experience.
- Flexible scenarios allow cooperative, competitive, or semi-cooperative play.
- Deep character and deck progression across an ongoing campaign.
- Atmospheric cyberpunk theme with strong production values.
Keep in mind
- Long 180-minute playtime is a significant commitment.
- Complex rules with multiple interlocking systems to learn.
- Niche cyberpunk theme and crowdfunded scale may not suit all groups.
Who it's for
Best for dedicated adventure gamers (ages 13+) who enjoy long, thematic campaigns with flexible cooperative or competitive play.
