Return to Dark Tower is a fascinating and expensive sequel to the cult classic board game

polygon.com:

Return to Dark Tower, arguably the most ambitious product ever created by Restoration Games, is a board game with a legacy — in more ways than one. This high-concept, hybrid electronic board game seeks to honor the cult classic Dark Tower, which was first released in 1981. It was also funded on Kickstarter in February 2020, less than one month before the COVID-19 pandemic changed our world forever. Now, nearly a year and a half after its promised delivery date, copies have finally been delivered to backers. Despite the hurdles that stymied its development and production, Return to Dark Tower is nonetheless an exceptional board game. And, just like the original, at its center is a towering chunk of black plastic that is every bit as novel and singular as the original.

Dark Tower was a legend in its own time, its arrival heralded by the dulcet tones of none other than Orson Welles in a memorable televised ad campaign. It featured an iconic circular board that was dominated by a foreboding plastic citadel in its very center. The elaborate centerpiece cackled with ominous beeps, making for a fearsome and mesmerizing experience every time it was brought to the table.

One of the most intriguing aspects of this new release is that it’s framed as a sequel, not a reimagining. The story of its predecessor is referenced in the opening pages of the manual, describing the tower lying in ruin for an age while great evil stirred within its depths. The challenge presented now is in the structure’s reawakening as evil literally spills from its every orifice to terrorize the land.

Players take on the role of keen heroes such as the Relic Hunter or Brutal Warlord. There are four options in the box and each boasts a unique ability and play