Warhammer: Shadow of the Horned Rat

Ce jeu a été un des premiers auxquels j'ai pu jouer en étant enfant, avec AoE 1, et qu'est ce que c'est bon de pouvoir y rejouer aujourd'hui. D'autant plus qu'à l'époque le lacement était plutôt hasardeux... Si maintenant il se lance bien, il reste toutefois quelques petits bugs lors des chargements mais rien de bien alarmant. Par contre, qu'est ce qu'il est dur ce jeu bordel, ça je m'en rapellai pas du tout, et tant mieux, au moins y a du challenge. Et si le jeu n'est pas assez dur, le pathfinding de l'époque lui vient retourner la situation, surtout quand on pensait gagner et que du coup... bah non

I love this game! Great Story, Wonderful Lore, Great Cutscenes that draw you into the gameplay instead of replacing it! Awesome! Try this game! You will be glad you did!

Enjoy every fight - you will have to work very hard to win them

Shadow of the Honed Rat is an exceptionally enjoyable game. Released in 1995, the graphics are certainly a product of its time and the mechanics take time to adjust to, but it is arguably the most accurate tabletop to PC translation of Warhammer even to this day. Starting off with your commander and two regiments, your mercenary group, the Grudgebringers, expands from level to level, all the while trying to ensure your deployment and tactics allow your army to prevail. There is also multiple routes you can take gather unique units to add to your army as well as new levels you wouldn't see in others. There is a lot of chance involved, also like the actual Warhammer game, as sometimes a basic Skaven unit can batter your elite infantry! It is also very, very difficult. You can expect to replay some of the later levels many times and a single mistake or deployment error can sometimes see your entire army routed. As well, about the fifth level, the game sees a dramatic increase in difficulty which only tapers off towards the very end, so be wary. However, I enjoyed learning and understanding the mechanics, getting used to the controls and taking in the very old atmosphere of both classic Warhammer and a very old game. As well as that, although difficult, there is a certain appeal trying to overcome a strategic or tactical issue, with which you will face plenty. It must be noted however to take caution how you manage your troops. If you take too much damage in a level, don't be afraid to restart and remember to save often! In summary: PROS: - A very faithful adaption of Warhammer Fantasy - Interesting and engaging game mechanics - Multiple routes for different levels - Charming and old atmosphere - Very difficult* CONS: - Graphics might seem dated to some - May take time to adjust to controls and mechanics - Very difficult* - Difficulty may be frustrating for some A solid 5/5. I got plenty of enjoyment and its a wonderful Warhammer game.

To start with the game ran fine, then when i played it yesterday (21/7/2015) it began to get stuck on the "prepare for battle" screen. clicking on the screen causes the game to crash. reinstalled and repaired several times with the same result.