by Johnny Q
Hands down the best deck-builder I have played. Also, the most thematic. This game was a golden purchase and has seen more play already than most of the games that have sat on my shelf for years. My girlfriend loves it, so that is a huge bonus.I liked ascension, but this game plays way more quickly and has just as much strategy. Sure you could travel down 2 different paths in ascension, but if monsters failed to appear after you went the combat route, you just lost yourself the game.
Dominion may be less luck-based, but is as bland as a flavorless pudding.
Haven't played legendary, but the mechanics (as I understand them) hold no appeal for me. Seems like too much game for too little bang.