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GODLIKE: Superhero Roleplaying in a World on Fire, 1936\u20131946<\/em>, is a tabletop, pencil-and-paper roleplaying game about ordinary men and women struggling in the greatest, most terrible war the world has ever known. They’re called Talents. They have inexplicably gained amazing superhuman powers \u2014 and they face even worse risks, and greater chances of true heroism, than ever before.<\/p>\n

GODLIKE<\/em> first appeared in a hardcover edition in 2001 and instantly earned rave reviews. In 2011 we published a revised, expanded paperback edition. The paperback edition is available in hobby shops and bookstores, along with a full line of campaign books and sourcebooks.<\/p>\n

ORDER GODLIKE<\/em> IN PAPERBACK<\/a>\u00a0\u2022 DOWNLOAD GODLIKE<\/em> IN PDF<\/a><\/p>\n

Keep reading to see what critics have said about\u00a0GODLIKE<\/em> and its supplements.<\/p>\n

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GODLIKE (CORE RULEBOOK)<\/strong><\/p>\n

2D6.ord Video Review by The Gentleman Gamer<\/strong>
\n“Very elegant and very evocative of the lethality of war.” [more<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Sci-Fi.com\u00a0(Science Fiction Weekly)<\/em> review by Ken Newquist<\/strong>
\n“GODLIKE<\/em> ultimately succeeds because it successfully and believably integrates superheroes into the war…. Our Pick: ‘A’.” [more<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Out of the Box<\/em> review\u00a0by Kenneth Hite<\/strong>
\n“The world is richly super [yet] delightfully bleak and war-torn…. Look, up in the sky \u2014 and take cover.”<\/p>\n

About.com review\u00a0by Jody Harkavy<\/strong>
\n“…an excellent game with many roleplaying opportunities and chances to be real heroes.”<\/p>\n

RPG.net review\u00a0by Lisa Padol<\/strong>
\n“I recommend Godlike<\/em> to anyone who wants a grittier superhero game or game set in World War II with superheroes.”[more<\/a>]<\/p>\n

RevolutionSF review\u00a0by Mark Finn<\/strong>
\n“Slick production values, and a simple and clever system with an eye toward punching through tanks and German machine gun nests, make this a great superhero game.” [more<\/a>]<\/p>\n

RPG.net review\u00a0by James A. Beggs<\/strong>
\n“If you don’t mind a game that is very gritty (and they have optional rules to tone that down), then this game is just incredible.” [more<\/a>]<\/p>\n

The Forge review\u00a0by Ron Edwards<\/strong>
\n“Taken on its own terms, the\u00a0GODLIKE<\/em> setting is\u00a0awesome<\/em>….” [more<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Gaming Report<\/em> review\u00a0by Wayne Tonjes<\/strong>
\n“GODLIKE<\/em> is a wonderful book.” [more<\/a>]<\/p>\n

RPG.net playtest review\u00a0by J. Peralta<\/strong>
\n“Setting and character, what more can one ask for? Add to that two of the most talented game designers in the business and you have a recipe for success.” [more<\/a>]<\/p>\n

RPG.net playtest review\u00a0by D. Pond<\/strong>
\n“Both of these authors seem to thrive on innovation, and\u00a0GODLIKE<\/em> looks to me like a unique and innovative game.” [more<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Ogre Cave<\/em> review\u00a0by Nathan James<\/strong>
\n“I have not found a game that has drawn me in such as\u00a0GODLIKE\u00a0<\/em>has.” [more<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Open Roleplaying<\/em> review\u00a0by Craig Pearlman<\/strong>
\n“GODLIKE<\/em> is a shining example of what we look for in a well-made RPG.” [more<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Pyramid<\/em> Pick\u00a0by Matthew Pook<\/strong>
\n“Not only an excellent World War II RPG, but an excellent superhero game as well.”<\/p>\n

RPG.net review\u00a0by Matthew Gabbert<\/strong>
\n“…a realistic historical superhero game with a streamlined and versatile (and deadly) game system.” [more<\/a>]<\/p>\n

RPG.net review\u00a0by Rick Neal<\/strong>
\n“Even if you never do run it, it\u2019s well worth the price tag as an example of world building and system design. And just reading it is fun.” [more<\/a>]<\/p>\n

RPG.net Review\u00a0by Carl Congdon<\/strong>
\n“It’s a good game with solid mechanics … and a well-researched, believable setting.” [more<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Valet d’Couer <\/em>Review<\/strong>
\n“GODLIKE<\/em> offers an innovative game system as well as a captivating background setting.”<\/p>\n

Runner-up for Best RPG in the\u00a0Pen & Paper <\/em>Fan Awards<\/strong>
\nAlso nominated:\u00a0Mutants and Masterminds <\/em>(winner),\u00a0Buffy the Vampire Slayer, The Riddle of Steel, Spycraft. <\/em>[more<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Godzilla Gaming Podcast Review<\/strong>
\n“. . . Really captures the mood of World War Two combat.” [more<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Game Geeks<\/em> Video Review<\/strong>
\n“I recommend this game if you want a supers game that has more bite to it, a bit more complexity.” [more<\/a>]<\/p>\n

RPG.net Review <\/strong>by Michael Erb <\/strong>
\n“You can tell some extraordinary and compelling stories with\u00a0Godlike,<\/em> but I would definitely consider it for a more mature audience.” [more<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Roliste.com Review <\/strong>by Beno\u00eet Felten <\/strong>
\n“Acc\u00e9der aux souhaits fr\u00e9quents des joueurs de disposer de pouvoirs inhabituels tout en les gardant \u00e9minemment mortels est une id\u00e9e superbe qui fonctionne \u00e0 merveille.” [more<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Templo de H\u00e9cate Review <\/strong>by Andr\u00e9s <\/strong>
\n“No es un juego de superh\u00e9roes en la segunda guerra mundial, sino de una segunda guerra mundial con unos tipos con poderes. Un mundo donde el Capit\u00e1n Am\u00e9rica no durar\u00eda ni un asalto. Sin embargo, puede ser apasionante sobre todo por el inter\u00e9s que contagian los autores en el tema y las ganas por hacer algo bien hecho.” [more<\/a>]<\/p>\n

RPG Blog Carnival #3 <\/strong>by NiTessine <\/strong>
\n“I consider it not only the finest of all superhero games but also the finest of all WW2 roleplaying games. It is\u00a0Godlike<\/em>, and it is mighty.” [more<\/a>]<\/p>\n

WILL TO POWER<\/strong><\/p>\n

Out of the Box <\/em>review\u00a0by Kenneth Hite<\/strong>
\n“[P]rimo Detwiller, with a lengthy discussion of the SS units and organizations that control (and \u2014 ulp \u2014 try to manufacture more of) Hitler’s super-storm troopers….”<\/p>\n

RPG.net review\u00a0by James Gillen<\/strong>
\n“I highly recommend it to anyone else interested in World War II gaming.” [more<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Gaming Report <\/em>review\u00a0by Wayne Tonjes<\/strong>
\n“This is an excellent supplement toGODLIKE<\/em> and continues to add depth and historical feel to the game….” [more<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Templo de H\u00e9cate Review <\/strong>by Quaid <\/strong>
\n“Me reservo la opini\u00f3n sobre los que quieren interpretar al bando alem\u00e1n, pero plantea por contra, unas interesantes posibilidades de interpretaci\u00f3n de “disidentes” dentro de dicho bando, tratando de pasar desapercibidos dentro de la locura paranoica de la dictadura nazi.” [more<\/a>]<\/p>\n

TALENT OPERATIONS COMMAND INTELLIGENCE BULLETIN NO. 2<\/strong><\/p>\n

RPG.net review\u00a0by Tom Miskey<\/strong>
\n“‘Just what does a TOG group DO?’ has been a somewhat common question, and I feel this book answers that question.” [more<\/a>]<\/p>\n

RPG.net review\u00a0by Josh Black<\/strong>
\n“The TOC Bulletin is an excellent companion to any\u00a0GODLIKE<\/em> game involving American and German Talents.” [more<\/a>]<\/p>\n

DONAR’S HAMMER<\/strong><\/p>\n

Gaming Report<\/em> review\u00a0by Wayne Tonjes<\/strong>
\n“Donar’s Hammer<\/em> is a superb module, presenting the plot and mechanical information in a well-arranged, clearly organized manner.” [more<\/a>]<\/p>\n

RPG.net review\u00a0by Michael Erb <\/strong>
\n“I would recommend Donar’s Hammer<\/em> to anyone who plays Godlike<\/em>. It is an excellent introductory scenario, but challenging enough for a group of veteran players.” [more<\/a>]<\/p>\n

GODLIKE <\/em>GAME MODERATOR’S SCREEN<\/strong><\/p>\n

RPG.net review\u00a0by Nathaniel Hobbes<\/strong>
\n“There is a lot of good information here for the longtime GM, even if he or she just wants to reduce the number of bookmarks in his or her rulebook. This is a fantastic-looking GM screen.” [more<\/a>]<\/p>\n

ONE O’CLOCK WAKE-UP<\/strong><\/p>\n

RPG.net review\u00a0by JJ Sell <\/strong>
\n“If you are eager to try out\u00a0Godlike\u00a0<\/em>as a player or GM this is a good place to start. It offers the same great flavor of the core game in a bite-sized chunk (and at a bargain price).” [more<\/a>]<\/p>\n

BLACK DEVILS BRIGADE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Review from R’lyeh by Matthew Pook<\/strong>
\n“Naturally, the focus in\u00a0Black Devils Brigade<\/i><\/b>\u00a0is on combat, and plenty of it, with the player characters finding themselves being tested again and again. That said, the campaign includes several situations that do not involve combat, including comfort missions, relationships with civilians, inter-unit rivalries, and army politics.” [more<\/a>]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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