"40k"

2004 · Real-Time Strategy · PC / Steam

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War captured the brutality and scale of its source material better than any game before it. The faction design is outstanding, with each of the four playable races feeling completely distinct in how they build, fight, and control the battlefield. Animations bring the violence of the 41st millennium to life with a level of detail that was remarkable in 2004 and still holds a certain charm today. The campaign is shorter and less challenging than it could be, and the strategic point system limits base building compared to traditional RTS games. Those are minor complaints against a game that gave Warhammer 40K fans exactly what they wanted and gave RTS players a fresh take on the genre.

2023 · RPG · PC / Steam

Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader is the first CRPG to tackle the Warhammer 40K universe with the depth and ambition the setting deserves. Owlcat Games built a game where the grim darkness of the far future feels fully realized and lived-in, with companions whose loyalty shifts based on your philosophical alignment and combat that rewards tactical thinking across sprawling turn-based encounters. Bugs at launch and a final act that overstays its welcome are real issues, and the sheer length demands a level of commitment not every player can offer. But for those willing to invest the time, this is one of the most atmospheric and choice-driven CRPGs of its generation, carried by writing that understands its source material completely.