In this review we talk about Death in the Dungeon again and we introduce its first expansion, Companion. if you haven’t done so yet, I invite you to read my article about the core rulebook in order to have a clearer idea on the subject. This expansion maintains its basic characteristics, that is to be fast and simple to play. The game keeps following the principles of the OSR (Old School Renaissance) too.
Death in the Dungeon – Companion was created by Neuicon and consists of about 30 pages in A5 format with soft cover. Inside there are several illustrations by William Dvorak, while the cover is made by Blake Davis, the same artist who of the base manual. The artistic style of the illustrations is perfectly classic, which is exactly what an enthusiast of the genre would hope to find.
You can find Death in the Dungeon – companion in major stores in digital format for $ 1,99.
Review of the New Features Contained in Death in the Dungeon – Companion
The first big news of this expansion are fifteen pages that explain the history of the world of Kith. In the core rulebook there was only a short two-page paragraph about the lore. This time, however, the authors wanted to add juicy details on the history of the different races, on the cities and on the peoples who inhabit them, also giving a glimpse of the different religions.
These additions will come in handy if players decide to add even a minimum of context to their battles, creating a rich background on the different members of their group.
Review of the New Rules of Death in the Dungeon – Companion
This expansion not only adds juicy setting details, but also perfects the rules for solo play. In the core rulebook the opponents in our solo games were not other adventurers, but monsters randomly chosen from a table. The management of battles against other adventurers is regulated within the Companion and this finally allows us to enjoy the game to its fullest.
In addition, there are five new scenarios that can be developed to add more hours of fun.
Final Considerations
Death in the Dungeon – Companion adds interesting new features that integrate a gripping story into a fast paced game. The rules for managing solo battles with adventurers are another point in favor of the purchase.
In its first expansion, Death in the Dungeon confirms that it is an excellent war game with a simple ruleset and a very affordable price. A good way to start approaching this type of games.