Andromeda's Edge

Engine + map control + dice combat

Andromeda's Edge is a heavy game (weight 8/10). It offers a substantial decision tree (8/10) — enough to reward repeated study. Decisions come at a steady pace (7/10) — engaged without being exhausting. There's meaningful but indirect interaction (interaction 6/10) — shared resources, catch-up effects, or watch-and-react moments. Direct conflict exists but is contained (6/10).

Solo7/10
Fiddly7/10
Players
3P4P1P2P5+P

The 12-axis profile

Every score is on a 0–10 scale. The rubric and methodology behind these numbers is documented in the README.

Thinking

how much brainwork?
Weight
8
Depth
8
Density
7

Andromeda's Edge is a heavy game (weight 8/10). It offers a substantial decision tree (8/10) — enough to reward repeated study. Decisions come at a steady pace (7/10) — engaged without being exhausting.

Interaction

how multiplayer is the multiplayer?
Interaction
6
Conflict
6
Negotiation
1

There's meaningful but indirect interaction (interaction 6/10) — shared resources, catch-up effects, or watch-and-react moments. Direct conflict exists but is contained (6/10).

Luck

where does luck live?
Input
6
Output
5
Catch-up
5

Variance is moderate (input 6, output 5/10). Catch-up is moderate (5/10).

Experience

how does it feel?
Theme
7
Engine
9
Narrative
2

The theme is well-integrated (7/10). The engine-building arc is strong (engine 9/10) — early-game investments pay off in explosive late-game turns.

Variance is moderate (input 6, output 5/10). Catch-up is moderate (5/10).

The theme is well-integrated (7/10). The engine-building arc is strong (engine 9/10) — early-game investments pay off in explosive late-game turns.

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