GamesRadar+ Verdict
Nemesis is a modern classic that perfectly captures the sci-fi horror magic of Alien.
Can we get Alien?
No, we’ve got Alien at home.
The whole package feels extremely premium.
The first unfortunate victim of the alien Intruders, but probably not the last.
The ship has seen better days, with malfunctioning systems and raging fires compounding the extraterrestrial threat.
Things are reasonably chill at the outset of the game as you’re let loose to explore the ship.
Each player has their own pair of secret objectives one personal, one corporate that they can work towards.
Your personal objective will likely be neutral, or even altruistic towards your fellow players.
verify everyone survives, destroy the alien nest stuff like that.
It creates such a magical sense of tension.
It’s like a far more dangerousUnfathomable, with shades ofBetrayal at House on the Hill.
Yes, they reallyarehaving the worst day.
Did I say battling?
I mean running away from.
Combat is tough in Nemesis, as it should be.
You’re a ragtag spaceship crew fighting for their lives, not a crack team ofspace marines.
In fact, choice is the overriding theme of Nemesis.
The game hurls decisions at you at every turn.
I adore this sense of paranoia that Nemesis instills in you.
Nemesis is trying to be Alien, and nobody would remember Alien if everyone had survived.
Im not bitter about that at all.
Should you buy Nemesis?
Every game of Nemesis is packed with tension, drama, and betrayal.
It oozes atmosphere and there really is nothing else out there quite like it.
It’s simply my favorite board game of all time.
You’ll still need some luck, but making the right choices is paramount.
How we tested Nemesis
This review was conducted using a sample the writer bought themselves.
For more recommendations, why not check out these2-player board games?
As for more sci-fi goodness, don’t miss thebest Star Wars board games.
