Heroscape Swarm of the Marro Game Set Reviews

• A worthy Successor

  
  By A3KZ8KI6JK7NAY on 2007-09-18
  Okay, so after over a year of expansion packs, new scenarios, your occasional castle/terrain expansion, Heroscape ups the ante again.
  
  At first I was leary of this master set, as it features significantly less units than the original but for the same price. But hey, I figure, the game hasn't let me down so far, so I went for it. Boy was I _not_ sorry!
  
  This Master set is truly a massive expansion to the original game, and if you don't have any heroscape yet, a great standalone product too. unlike previous expansions, this new set features an actual 3 scenario campaign, complete with a story line. Wow. The game universe is actually solidifying and it should help the series last that much longer.
  
  I was extremely pleased with the units this set contained, and even though it contained 2 of the same heroes from the original master set, their abilities have been updated and they are much more usable/balanced. The game is truly getting better as time goes by. If you are a heroscacpe fan, or a table-top gaming fan in general, I would definitely recommend this master set.
  
  The only con I have with it is the same as with any big boxed heroscape set, you can't get the pieces back in after you take them out and will be forced to find an alternative method of storing them (which is okay with me as I have so many expansion sets now storing them in their boxes would take forever to get them out)
  
  

• The second Master Set is a good addition to the game.

  
  By A3NZMMLT4QODQN on 2007-11-02
  This is the second master set to the Hasbro game Heroscape. It takes place in a swamp although the swamp and swamp water tiles have no special rules like other terrain tiles. The number of figures is not as wide as the first master set with three doubles, but the figures are interesting. Two figures, Sgt. Drake Alexander, and Raelin the Kyrie Warrior, even get upgraded. The Marro Hive is interesting to look at and once again shows the attention to detail the makers have int their figures. The battle scenarios also show a gifted team of writers. You might want to take a picture of the way the tiles are stack when you take them out of the box though, if you don't and pull them apart, there is no way you are getting them back in the box. Trust me, I tried that with the first master set and failed so I keep all the tiles in a separate green box.
  
  

• Brings whole new strategies into play

  
  By A41JG2ZNYXBQM on 2007-11-21
  I've played a lot of games with this set and the new figures. The hive brings a lot of interesting strategies into play for the offensive and defensive side. Including a custom "protect the hive" scenario me and my friends tried out. A great starter set, and even better addition to Heroscape players.
  
  

• One of the Best Heroscape Sets Ever

  
  By A3K1JFYC9KOVV5 on 2008-01-06
  I am a tremendous fan of Heroscape, and own all of the sets thus far produced (except for the premiums made for various conventions). I can honestly say that Swarm of the Marro is a far better master set then even the original Heroscape master set, Rise of the Valkyrie. This set is exceptionally well planned out, and serves as both a wonderful way of introducing new players to Heroscape, as well as pleasing veteran players.
  
  What will you get in this set? First, a good number of pre-painted, sturdy, exceptionally well-sculpted plastic miniatures. These include a giant zombie-like creature (Tor-Kul-Na), a soldier (Sgt. Drake Alexander), a Valkyrie (Raelin), a female ninja, a giant robot (Major Q10), and six squads of Marro (strange little alien zombies) - the squads include two squads of Marrden Nagrubs (fierce-looking alien wolves), and two squads each of different Marro soldiers with guns. Also included is the Marro Hive (a wonderful piece of terrain that actually can be played in the game), and different kinds of interlocking, stackable, customizable terrain tiles - sand, water, swamp water, swamp land, and grass. This also comes with easy-to-follow rules (the Heroscape rulebooks should win some kind of award for how easy they make playing this game - they're colorful, helpful, and just plain excellent), dice, different kind so of play markers, etc. For experienced gamers, the rules even include explanations on how to play a Heroscape campaign.
  
  New players will find it very easy to play this game, and experienced Heroscapers will be more than pleased to add this set to their collection. Two of the heroes included - Sgt. Drake Alexander and Raelin - are actually revamped versions of two heroes who were included in the first master set, and they are not simple repeats: they have been resculpted (they look amazing, as thought they actually belong in the Heroscape universe), and their abilities have been revised to make them even better than they were (originally, Raelin and Sgt. Drake Alexander were two of the lamest characters to use; now, they're indespensible). You will be absolutely pleased with this game, no matter if you are new to Heroscape or a seasoned campaigner. Be sure to buy this set, and enjoy!
  
  

• They all just loved it!

  
  By A1QB8YSSA0BCEI on 2008-01-07
  I had three boys, ages 9 and 10, and I gave each one a set for Christmas. All of them were thrilled and have been playing with it for the past two weeks. Best value of the Christmas presents this year.
  
  
• Young lads off computer games
  By A3MC02UAGMXXL1 on 2008-03-28
  This is the second Heroscape Master set that my son has and he's really getting into it. Two of his friends had one taste of the game and figures and have purchased a Master set each and expansions. They all enthuse about it (they are all aged about 11) - what greater commendation do you need! A by-product of their enjoyment is that they have left their computer games alone for a while. Instead they meet up, play the game, interact with each other, having to think of strategy and loving every minute of it. The miniatures alone are great, so much so that they have begun to collect them!
  
  It's an easy game to pick up, with simple line of sight rules and easy dice throwing to learn. Height is an advantage, and knowing the unique abilities of your units a must if you want to win. Swarm of the Marro is good, but it does has less figure types than the original Master game. And there are duplicate sets on the Marro side which reduces the diversity that bit further. But all the rules are there so you can either start with this game, or buy Rise of the Valkyrie, or have them both. Rules are full of explanatory pictures that very nearly cover everything.
  
  On the figures side, the Swarm looks great, as do the heroes (two of the 'goodies' are uprated versions of earlier ones in Valkyrie. If you combine this game with other expansions you can make up any sort of battles you want - for choosing your own army is one part of the fun of this game.
  
  Swarm itself has some neat scenarios of its own that can roll over from one battle to another - though we've not played these yet. And remember, even the battlefield has to be built by yourself, either following the clear patterns in the rule book, or using your imagination. So it's creative just in setting up the 'board'. Add another set, and you can begin to have some intriguing if not massive battlegrounds.
  
  I'd heartily recommend this. My two boys from 5 upwards love the figures. They are well painted, with unique abilities that fire the imagination and demand thought when using them. They don't break too easily, unless your brother leaves them on the floor and you tread on them! Only down side is that in the UK it's difficult to buy the expansions. Distribution could do with being much better. I bought Swarm in the States and brought it home - but we can't all do that.
  
  Buy it for your children and watch them have hours of fun. A few tears as they lose their prize hero, and joy as they start building up their own unique army!
  
  
• Fun game to play with your kids
  By ATA2GMOM5WLV4 on 2008-01-14
  The way this game has been created allows you to make it a different experience each time you play it. I play this game with my kids and half the fun for me is creating the 'battlefield' out of all the tiles that come with it. Heroscape requires a bit of space and time to set up and play (i.e. the kitchen table). The playing pieces are highly detailed but are made of a soft plastic that can easily break if stepped on. This is something our family has to be careful of as we have four kids. If every plays, all the activity will inevitably have some of the pieces knocked off on the floor.
  The game rules allow for two levels of play - basic and advanced. The basic rules are very simple and easily used by my five year old. The advanced level rules allow each player's pieces to use special abilities and powers that add a new dimension to the game. There are also a lot of little accessory pieces that are used. If you enjoy strategy games that are also highly visual you will enjoy this game. Also, check out the many expansion sets and boosters that are available.
  
  
• Swarm of the Marro is a good addition to your collection
  By A3RHEL68VK7U5Q on 2008-01-20
  The Swarm of the Marro HeroScape Master Set 2 is a good addition to anyone's collection. This set is good, but does not contain as much terrain or as many models as the original Master Set. The models are impressive as always, with two of the original models receiving an upgrade. The Marro Hive, a special terrain piece/figure, is a particulary neat model that adds another level to this fun game.
  I would suggest purchasing this set in addition to, not instead of, the original master set.
  
  
• The best board game I have ever played.
  By A1SN2JR2I62OQM on 2008-04-28
  Wow! I just got this a few months ago and it beats Monopoly! Heroscape is a game of skill, smarts, and imagination, the three things that create a great product. There are 35 painted 3D hard plastic peices that look as if they are hand painted. Some are big, some are small, some are scary, some are valiant, but all are awesome!
  I would very very very highly recommend this game to any gender and any age. Heroscape is AWESOME!!!
  
  
• Heroscape Swarm of the Marro
  By A2CU18OKLDVYJG on 2008-01-20
  Heroscape is a terrific blend of minis and strategy. I liken it to a miniatures version of risk.
  
  It is complicated enough for adults to enjoy and simple enough for an 8 year old to learn. With the terrain pieces and multiple armies you can have one set and enjoy hundreds of different battle scenarios.
  
  Buy expansions and multiple master sets and your gaming only gets better.
  
  
  
  

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