Probably the best interactive fiction ever. Watch the 'Transmissions' video series for some further story details.
Despite being a game from '98, the graphics are acceptable. The game requires very complex thinking and strategic planning. A relic from a time before the Warhammer 40000 title was diluted. The soundtrack is likely the best W40k game soundtrack (if we don't count the Ultramarines movie) even though the singers have problems with pronuncing the latin words (you won't notice if you're american) and issues with the proper inflection of latin words.
Not that i'm against Civ clones, but because "in the grim dark future there is only war", you can forget about most of the aspects that constitute a Civ game: no culture, religion, diplomacy at all. You can still do research but the total number of inventions is ridiculously small. So, what's left? WAR! Could have been fun, but you get only 4 factions (Space marines, Imperial guard, Necrons, Orks). Seriously?! Where are the Tau, the Tyranids, the forces of Chaos, the Sisters of Battle, the Eldars? Not a bad game but definitely not worth the original price. Get it when discounted.
