Reviews : Unboxing Reichbusters Reloaded

Hello everyone,

Reichbusters is not the story of a failed Kickstarter, but rather that of a highly promising project that never fully convinced part of its community. Successfully launched by Mythic Games in 2018 under the name Reichbusters: Projekt Vril, the game immediately stood out thanks to its alternate World War II setting, blending Allied commandos, Nazi occult experiments, and creatures inspired by pulp science fiction.

Despite a successful crowdfunding campaign and impressive production value, many players pointed out that the rules were somewhat imperfect and that the gameplay did not fully exploit the strengths of its universe. A few years later, Monolith decided to take over the project in order to give it a second chance with Reichbusters Reloaded, a deeply reworked version aimed at modernizing the game system while preserving the charm of the original design.

For this unboxing, we received the complete version of Reichbusters Reloaded offered during Monolith’s Kickstarter campaign. This edition includes all the material needed to experience this new iteration of the game, along with the full set of miniatures and content associated with this pledge.

Monolith did not forget players who owned the first edition. A green box was also offered during the campaign, allowing those who had already invested in Reichbusters: Projekt Vril to enjoy the new rules and updated components without having to repurchase all the miniatures and materials already in their collection. This is a particularly welcome initiative, avoiding redundant purchases while still allowing veterans of the original project to benefit from the improvements brought by this new edition.

After several long months of waiting, we finally received our copy of Reichbusters Reloaded. It was the perfect opportunity to share a first unboxing of this impressive delivery, consisting of two boxes with a total weight of nearly 12 kg!

At first glance, one thing immediately stands out: the boxes are packed to the brim. Between miniatures, tiles, cards, and various gameplay accessories, the content is simply massive. But beyond the quantity, what about the quality? Here are our first impressions.

Reichbusters Reloaded in numbers

The announced content is particularly generous:

In short, fans of miniatures games and cooperative dungeon crawlers have plenty to be excited about.

Discovering the red box

Upon opening the first box, the red one, we immediately discover part of the heroes along with a storage system dedicated to dice, cards, and tokens.

It is always nice to see that a publisher has thought about component organization. An integrated storage system greatly simplifies both setup and cleanup, whereas some well-known games, such as Warhammer Quest, sometimes leave players to manage everything on their own.

After a first examination of the heroes, our initial impression was mixed. From a distance, some miniatures appeared to lack detail in certain areas. However, after a closer inspection, the sculpts turn out to be quite fine and well-defined. The details are present but sometimes less pronounced than on other miniature ranges. This will likely require a bit more work during painting to bring out certain reliefs.

We also noticed the presence of a few mould lines as well as several slightly bent parts. At this stage, we do not yet know how Monolith’s material behaves when it comes to cleaning or heat straightening. We will carry out some tests and come back to this topic in more detail in our future miniature gallery dedicated to the game.

The second level of the box is dedicated to the game tiles and boards. The print quality is very good, with vivid colours and immersive artwork that fully contributes to the pulp and supernatural atmosphere specific to Reichbusters.

However, we are slightly more reserved regarding the sturdiness of the cardboard used. Although the print quality is excellent, the boards feel relatively flexible. After a few manipulations and tests on spare pieces, we have the impression that they could be vulnerable to corner impacts or heavy use. This is, of course, only an initial impression, but we would already recommend that future players handle the tiles with care to preserve their condition over time.

The final level of this box contains a tray holding three additional heroes as well as a true army of enemies. It is probably at this point that one fully grasps the scale of the project. Painting enthusiasts will clearly have plenty to keep them busy for many months, even though some of the enemy poses can feel repetitive.

Discovering the blue box

The second box, the blue one, is the largest of the two. It contains the rulebook, the mission booklets, as well as a complete overview of the 198 miniatures distributed across both boxes.

One of the standout surprises in this edition is the presentation of the missions. They are designed as confidential dossiers, immediately enhancing immersion and reinforcing the atmosphere of this alternate World War II setting, where Allied commandos face the occult experiments of the Reich. The concept is particularly well executed and strongly contributes to the game’s identity. In total, you will find three confidential dossiers offering twenty missions, promising many hours of gameplay.

We are, however, slightly more critical regarding the rulebook. While its content appears complete and well presented, we would have appreciated a more premium production. A hard cover or thicker paper would have provided better durability overall. Given the reasonable Kickstarter price point, we would have gladly accepted a slight additional cost of €10 to €20 in exchange for a more robust book.

The next box is filled with elite units and scenery elements, followed by a second tray containing the largest miniatures in the game, including the impressive Uberkoloss-X, which immediately draws attention due to its sheer size and imposing presence.

The final level is entirely dedicated to card storage. This is a particularly welcome detail, confirming the care Monolith has taken in organizing the game components. Between the miniatures carefully stored in plastic thermoformed trays and the dedicated slots for cards, tokens, and dice, the whole system appears very well thought out. Packing everything away after a game should therefore be simple and efficient.

First impressions

After this initial unboxing, Reichbusters Reloaded leaves a generally very positive impression. Priced at €158 (excluding VAT) during the Kickstarter campaign, the game offers a particularly impressive amount of content. With nearly 200 miniatures, 20 missions, and a mountain of components, the value for money is hard to fault.

The quality of the miniatures is quite satisfying considering the price point. Of course, one should not expect the level of finesse offered by Games Workshop, which remains a benchmark in the field. Nevertheless, we found them to be of better quality than some competing ranges such as A Song of Ice and Fire or Zombicide. The sculpts are varied, the details are present, and the overall result provides a very enjoyable base for painting enthusiasts facing a true army of miniatures to bring to life.

As for the components, the set is solid and functional. The tiles, cards, tokens, and storage elements all do their job well, even if this is not a truly premium edition. Monolith clearly prioritized content volume and accessibility over elevating every component to a higher-end finish.

It now remains for us to explore the new rules in depth, prepare the miniatures for painting, and most importantly dive into the first missions in order to assess what this Reloaded version truly brings to the gameplay experience.

We will return soon with further articles dedicated to the game, including painted miniature galleries, mission reports, and of course our full review after several play sessions.

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