This game was a big disappointment to me. The art direction and world building is very good. The 3D models are top notch, the texturing and lighting is amazing and the scale and oppressive feel that you'd expect from a WH40K game is there. Sadly, those are the only good things I can say about it. The plot veneer thin, the game play is janky as hell, the enemy AI is extremely poor, the game is buggy as all buggery and the mission design leaves me wanting. The is pretty much no music in the game, which is a big deal for me; half of my enjoyment of DOOM and Vermintide 2 was to the excellent dynamic atmosphere that dynamically adapted to what was going on in game. This is all too bad, because the potential for a good game is all there.
Comparing this to XCOM isn't fair, as this is obviously a more budget oriented offering. But as a WH40K offering, this is pretty much exactly what I expect. There are a lot of qualities to love here; art direction, sound effects and soundtrack in particular are strong points. I feel quite immersed as I play. Obviously this isn't the most refined tactics game in the world, but it offers plenty of challenge and fun times. The price is pretty decent for the 15-10 hour offering I've had so far. If you are into tactics games, I'd reccomend this game if you like the youtube videos. Mandaloregaming's review is pretty good. If you already are neck deep into the lore and love WH40K in general this is a pretty safe buy.
This is one of the funniest first person shooters I've ever played. The wisecracks, oneliners and 50's comic book inspired cutscenes always puts a smile on my face. The fact that the gameplay mechanics are smooth and intuitive makes for a five-star experience!
