It's a shame that the combat in this game is such a huge drag, where you have to wade through level after level of swarms of monsters that add little to the game, as the story itself, the setting, the music, the graphics, and the overall feel off the game outside of the dungeons combats is awesome to the point of being one of the very best games ever. It really needs the Devs to mod it to dramatically reduce the size of the dungeons so that we can concentrate on the game and its superb atmosphere.
Had this on DVD for ages but it would not work on modern OS, so thank you GOG for bringing it back. This is actually my favourite Warhammer game (more so than Dawn of War or even Total War) with nice graphics, decent and not-too-complex gameplay, an immersive atmosphere, and an actual story to it. Of all the Warhammer games I've played this feels closest to its WRF origins. It has a similar feel to (for those who remember) Myth the Fallen Lords (hint hint, Gog) and quite possibly the best warhammer intro movie ever. Paying anything less that £10 is an absolute bargain for this game, and if you like WHF its a must have.
When bought together (£15 for both rather than £15 each) this makes for an excellent game. The story, settings, and graphics are excellent and suitably atmospheric, the characterisation is sound, and the puzzles sufficiently challenging. The games get a bad press because, released as individual purchases they are no way near worth the outlay, and even taken together are still quite a short game, hence 4 stars not 5, but the game itself is an enjoyable experience and definitely one I'd recommend to fans of the genre. Just wish they'd make a number 6 (and make it a full length game akin to Brokensword or similar) rather than could-be-longer episodes.
It's easy to sneer at remakes when you compare them to memories of the first time (like much of life, erm, best leave that there). It has all the story and brilliant characters of the original, who doesn't love Grace's sarcasm, just now with graphics updated beyond the era of the spud. Now, please, for the love of God, remake GK2 in the same way (yes, I know it will be tricky because of the live-action, but it REALLY needs doing because the story is even better than GK1).
What a cracking (if at times really tricky) game. An interesting story, intriguing characters, lovely music and just so draws you in and really feels like 1914. The graphics are old school (but we woudn't be on GOG if we were after shiny new would we) but do not detract from this at all. Think of it as Cluedo meets The 39 Steps. I really wish that they'd made a sequel (which they were clearly hinting at the end), and I hope that the movie (if they every get around to making it) is of the same quality.
