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Warhammer: Shadow of the Horned Rat

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3.5/5

( 199 Reviews )

3.5

199 Reviews

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Warhammer: Shadow of the Horned Rat
Description
Discover the grim dark universes of Warhammer where there is only war. From Warhammer 40,000 to Warhammer Fantasy and more - discover it all on GOG Warhammer Franchise page. “Sound The Charge. We Go To War!” In the grim world of Warhammer, powerful armies clash in cataclysmic battles. Orc horde...
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Product details
1995, Mindscape , ...
System requirements
Windows 10, 1.8 GHz, 2 GB RAM, 3D graphics card compatible with DirectX 9.0c, DirectX 9.0c, 2GB HDD...
Time to beat
30 hMain
35 h Main + Sides
-- Completionist
33 h All Styles
Description


Discover the grim dark universes of Warhammer where there is only war. From Warhammer 40,000 to Warhammer Fantasy and more - discover it all on GOG Warhammer Franchise page.

“Sound The Charge. We Go To War!”


In the grim world of Warhammer, powerful armies clash in cataclysmic battles. Orc hordes batter at the gates of the Empire, mighty bastion of humanity, whilst the twisted and malign servants of chaos gnaw at the very fabric of society from within.

For those who can read the signs, a hideous and terrifying pattern is emerging through the haze of strife and warfare. The oracles and portents all tell of much worse to come. of an impending time of death and destruction unrivaled in the history of the world.

As the leader of the infamous Grudgebringers, you are unwittingly drawn into this insidious plot. Your mercenary army must halt the unstoppable tide of evil that assaults the Empire before all is lost. Rivers of blood will surely flow before the flood is finally stemmed, but try you must, for every sword has a part to play in the titanic struggle to destroy the servants of the Horned Rat...

As the first ever video-game adaption of the Warhammer world, Shadow of the Horned Rat not only brings the table-top adventure to life in this real-time strategy, but adds its own story to the wondrous mythos. With over 25 individual troops to choose from, you can create and lead your own army to battle across the many fields of the Old World. You can also forge your own story in this adventure, choosing to follow the main story and defeat the Skaven and Orc forces, or accept the work of the many patrons Paymaster Dietrich can procure. With increasing difficulty and expansive lore, this adaptation is a fine first-step for the franchise and a must-play for both RTS and Warhammer fans alike.




  • You command a mercenary army, choosing your forces from over 25 troop types to best defeat your enemies
  • The battles are linked together by a detailed storyline, as you steer your way through this time of strife and conflict in the Warhammer World
  • Hear the trumpets fanfare as the swords clash over the screams of the dying, echoing across the field of battle
  • Retire to gloat over your plundered rewards, or to lick your wounds as you count the cost of the dead
  • Fully customise and co-ordinate your army and strategise victory in real-time
  • Create your own legacy– follow the campaign and uncover the Skaven plot, or complete your patrons’ missions and earn fame, glory and gold

Goodies
MIDI track pack (40 tracks) soundtrack (MP3) manual
System requirements
Minimum system requirements:
Why buy on GOG.COM?
DRM FREE. No activation or online connection required to play.
Safety and satisfaction. Stellar support 24/7 and full refunds up to 30 days.
Time to beat
30 hMain
35 h Main + Sides
-- Completionist
33 h All Styles
Game details
Works on:
Windows (10, 11)
Release date:
{{'1995-11-30T00:00:00+02:00' | date: 'longDate' : ' +0200 ' }}
Size:
343 MB

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English
audio
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What improvements we made to this game:
1.0 GOG v4 changelog:
  • Improved compatibility with Windows 10 and 11 so the game runs smoothly on modern setups.
  • Added a WING wrapper to boost graphics rendering and fix visual glitches.
  • Introduced a new MIDI music player for better audio quality and fewer hiccups.
  • Fixed those frustrating game freezes during the loading screen.
  • Shortened long loading times: less waiting, more playing.
  • Cloud Saves are now supported to keep your progress backed up and ready to go.
  • Stability validated.
1.0 GOG v3 changelog:
  • Fixed those annoying installation issues. The game now installs like it’s supposed to.
1.0 GOG v2 changelog:
  • Enhanced the graphics renderer to use 32-bit modes for improved visual quality.
  • Improved resolution switching for smoother transitions.
  • Made the game window more responsive on modern systems.
  • Improved compatibility with game registry settings for better stability.
  • Recreated the in-game help system in a modern CHM format for easier access and readability.
1.0 GOG v1 changelog:
  • Added support for Windows XP, Vista, and 7.
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Posted on: July 16, 2016

MrSandman114

Verified owner

Games: 75 Reviews: 1

IT WORKS! 07/16/2016

It works, running windows 7 on a laptop. Simply downloaded the GOG file and it was fine. I loved this game as a child, it's the earliest one I remember playing, so I'm not really able to see past the nostalgia goggles. Having said that it's still a very fine game with lovely animations and voice acting, tactical depth and a wealth of Warhammer lore to use.


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Posted on: February 12, 2017

Querth

Verified owner

Games: 19 Reviews: 1

Worked perfectly for me

It was a dream come true being able to complete this game from my childhood, I had no problem playing through the missions and I did beat the game after all these years. Fantastic sounds and skavens cutscenes!


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Posted on: November 11, 2016

cosminharaga

Verified owner

Games: 145 Reviews: 3

one of the best rts games

this is an rts isometric title - 3d spites on 2d terrain if it isn't the best and hardest rts - than its succesor dark omen is - hopefully on gog soon you get a solid branching story, realistic models - even now, solid feeling - remember what that is, every play through the ai reacts differently, wounded and dead characters are hard to replace, enemy will always overwhelm you - but not due to absurd resources as nowadays, winning feels an accomplishment, replay value enormous - you will replay missions to get a better end result , troopers are a little replaceable, units are not, you can loose a mission and grab magic items or experience WATCH your gold , you run out you are done... AND FOR CRYING OUT LOUD : learn how to use a computer before you rate games : net framework, drivers, sound drivers, visual c++, not to rate a game based on mods - or at least let people know one of the reasons i almost never care about user reviews....


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Posted on: July 13, 2018

SasauCat

Verified owner

Games: 37 Reviews: 3

Works just fine

No technical issues with this game so far (Win 10). Either they fixed it, or reviews here are wrong or I'm just lucky.


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Posted on: July 13, 2018

Belrather_Brock

Verified owner

Games: 109 Reviews: 1

Works for me

Well I run Windows 10 and it works fine for me. Battles and all. Old Game but love it.


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