Force Grey: Giant Hunters
Voice Actor and "Critical Role" Dungeon Master Matthew Mercer leads adventurers through the new Dungeons and Dragons storyline, "Storm King's Thunder". Players include Chris Hardwick, Ashley Johnson, Jonah Ray, Utkarsh Ambudkar, Shelby Fero and Brian Posehn. New episodes posted every Monday at the Nerdist, and posted later at Geek & Sundry.
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Plot Summary
Force Grey: Giant Hunters is a Dungeons & Dragons actual play web series that follows a group of retired adventurers who are brought back together for one last mission. They are tasked with hunting down dangerous giants that have begun terrorizing the land, forcing them to confront old demons and their own dwindling abilities. The series blends humor with high-stakes fantasy combat.
Critical Reception
As a web series primarily for fans of Critical Role and Dungeons & Dragons, 'Force Grey: Giant Hunters' was generally well-received by its dedicated audience. It was praised for its comedic moments, the chemistry between the voice actors, and its creative take on a D&D campaign. However, as a niche web series, it did not receive widespread critical reviews from mainstream outlets.
What Reviewers Say
- Entertaining and hilarious Dungeons & Dragons adventure.
- Highlights the improvisational talent and chemistry of the cast.
- A fun, self-contained story for fans of the genre.
Google audience: Audience reception is largely positive within the Critical Role and Dungeons & Dragons communities, with fans appreciating the humor and the engaging gameplay. Specific ratings and detailed reviews are not widely available outside of fan discussions.
Fun Fact
The series was a limited run that preceded the main Critical Role campaign and featured the same core cast of voice actors playing different characters in a lighter, more comedic setting.
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