Curious Expedition really scratches an itch for challenging hex tile exploration that requires different levels of mastery and fortune to succeed in reaching the end, and top, of explorer fame.

I don't think it goes without saying that working out all the vaguely / unexplained mechanics without the online wiki can be considered a heavy difficulty (takes out some of the curiosity of the game's push on you to learn a bunch of lessons the hard way, but at a certain point, I just wanted to understand what choices I really had in front of me).

The replay-ability given by all the character options and the various play styles each explorer gravitates to helps you master expeditions all the more acutely. Note: I have not braved hard mode ^_^"

10/10.