Ironsworn is a solo adventuring game that has all of the tools you need to go out on an adventure and discover what is going to happen. I do not consider myself a fan of PbtA games, and yet, Ironsworn's resolution system has found a way to make it click for me. The sense of discovery I had as my young alchemist traveled to find his mentor who went off to kill or be killed by a dragon is something I've never experienced in an RPG. And all it took was a few rolls on the right tables for the adventure to unfold.

Fate is not the game I play the most, but is the game I think about at all times. The simplicity and flexibility of the system and the characters make for a roleplaying game that really plays the way you feel like an RPG should. Diving deep into the game in all of its forms will make you better roleplayer and GM in any system. From how to make your characters work well together, to how to structure a session of play, Fate is by far my favorite RPG.

While the full game may never be realized, the mechanics shown in this document show a lot of promise, as well as being great for a one-shot if you want to try something new. The agony of choosing to go all out or save energy for defense is quite fun.

This review is written in May 2022, when 82 images have been released. I purchased this product when it was $40.

There are several main types of art featured so far, and each has their own style, so consider the following as separate reviews.

Line Art (7 images): The line art features a number of characters, scenes, and landscapes. The lines are clean, and a few images feature action that is exciting. I would rate the line art 5 stars.

Color Illustrations (Roughly 17 images): The color illustrations feature creatures, items, and characters. The styles range from flat line art with color, digital art, and some art that appears to be traditional media. This art is largely quite good, with the traditional media looking a little out of place compared to the other pieces. The creature art is the best in my opinion. I would rate the color illustrations 4 stars.

Photobashed Images (Roughly 58 images): These images look like thy have been bashed together in an image editing software, and then either put through a filter, or painted over digitally. They largely feature fantasy characters, landscapes, and magical items. These images vary in quality, with some like the Assassin Elf and Old Wizard looking great, while some others have evident crops. There are some characters where the body looks illustrated, while the head looks like a photograph. Many of the magic items look out of focus, or fuzzy. Overall, with the varying quality in these images, I would rate the Photobashed Images 3 stars, with the knowledge that some individual images are 5 stars, and some are 1 star.

Ultimately, it's up to you to make sure that this art fits your style. Make sure to download the full-size preview so that you can actually get a good look at what you are looking at, as the smaller view may not reveal many details.