Battlefleet Gothic: Armada

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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 128 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 85 out of 128
  2. Mixed: 25 out of 128
  3. Negative: 18 out of 128
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  1. Scatty711uk
    May 12, 2016
    10
    Loved the game on table top and was gutted when GW discontinued it. Was overjoyed when I found out it was going on PC. I love the game because I love the universe of 40k and always thought the battleground of void combat needed to be explored (after all, if you can't control space it isn't much good having an army of super warriors). Yes there is still some work to be done on this game,Loved the game on table top and was gutted when GW discontinued it. Was overjoyed when I found out it was going on PC. I love the game because I love the universe of 40k and always thought the battleground of void combat needed to be explored (after all, if you can't control space it isn't much good having an army of super warriors). Yes there is still some work to be done on this game, but it will get there.… Expand
  2. Veska
    Apr 21, 2016
    8
    Really amazing tactic RTS game. It isnt normal RTS just like AoE II etc. No, it is "board" game, that you can play on pc. And it would be maybe the best Warhammer 40k game, that i played. Really. I love series DoW etc, but this? This is game, that we want. Really nice graphic, every detail on ships. Four amazing races just like Orcs, Elders, Chaos and Empire. And every races have differentReally amazing tactic RTS game. It isnt normal RTS just like AoE II etc. No, it is "board" game, that you can play on pc. And it would be maybe the best Warhammer 40k game, that i played. Really. I love series DoW etc, but this? This is game, that we want. Really nice graphic, every detail on ships. Four amazing races just like Orcs, Elders, Chaos and Empire. And every races have different played style. If you played board game Battlefleet Armada, you must like this game.

    Lookin' down, da' barrel of a gun,
    Gruntin' at each 'uvver
    Frough big sharp teeth,
    sayin' "dis one'll give us some fuuuun"

    Filthy Orks on a humies ship, killin' anything that isn't greeen
    Gruntin' at each 'uvver!
    Frough big sharp teeth,
    sayin' "Times are getting leean!"

    One lone Ork left ta steal da loot, wishin' it hadn't turned out sooo
    Frough big sharp teeth
    Sayin' "I shoulda let the pi-lot goooooo!

    Gruntin at each uvver,
    Frough big sharp teeth
    Sayin' "I was da' un' who saw it first!"

    WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGGGGHHHH!    … Expand
  3. mew12623
    Apr 26, 2016
    10
    Great game - Ships feel good, models are nice, setting is great; A good game. However, the difficulty can be a bit... discouraging to some. Just take your time with the game, maybe look up a guide if you have trouble, and you should be fine.
  4. georgio
    Apr 24, 2016
    8
    I love the concept of the game. It is on of a few Real-Time strategies with RPG elements (e.g Homeworld or Star Wolves). You take command of Imperial Navy fleet from Warhammer 40k universe trying to hold back attacks from various Xeno races and Chaos forces. You carry over your ships into next missions as part of the campaing and of course you get to level-up and upgrade them as the gameI love the concept of the game. It is on of a few Real-Time strategies with RPG elements (e.g Homeworld or Star Wolves). You take command of Imperial Navy fleet from Warhammer 40k universe trying to hold back attacks from various Xeno races and Chaos forces. You carry over your ships into next missions as part of the campaing and of course you get to level-up and upgrade them as the game progresses. Campaign is is very fun, the variety of missions is OK. I am great fan of Dawn of War series and this one has very similar feel.

    The gameplay is well thought-off. Most of the time you command only couple of ships and you have an ability to use "tactical cogitators" and slow time so you can properly manage cooldowns and movements of your ships.

    Now to conclude I have to say that I was inclined to give the game even higher score. However constant crashes and various nasty bugs - like the one when a ship suddenly decides to refuse moving forward for remainder of a mission forcing you to restart - prevent me from doing so. Feel free to add one point in case you don't mind these bugs or if you are willing to wait until those are patched.    … Expand
  5. Aderin
    Apr 23, 2016
    9
    A very good and original tactical RTS ! Good graphism I did not encounter any bugs or problem and I enjoying playing the campaingn. I hope that other campaign are coming in future DLC as it is a bit frustrating to only play an imperium campaign.
  6. hongchas
    Apr 26, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. good game, but korea language support please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    fleet appoint double click speed slow judgment
    tribe add tau and necron please!!!!!!!!    … Expand
  7. Vasot
    Apr 21, 2016
    8
    Overall a pretty good space-RTS game and as Warhammer fan i am pleased with it so far. The graphics are great they perfectly resemble the dark and gritty atmosphere of the Warhammer 40.000 Universe as about the gameplay it is a bit unbalanced (for example the Eldar feel a bit overpowered but you should not forget they are one of the most technological advanced races in the game universeOverall a pretty good space-RTS game and as Warhammer fan i am pleased with it so far. The graphics are great they perfectly resemble the dark and gritty atmosphere of the Warhammer 40.000 Universe as about the gameplay it is a bit unbalanced (for example the Eldar feel a bit overpowered but you should not forget they are one of the most technological advanced races in the game universe their technology is way more advanced from humans and Orks so their ships are expected to be very challenging according also to the lore). There are also some small bugs but i have not find any serious flaw so far. I hope they release an expansion in the future and add more playable races and more stuff… Expand
  8. Masterhummel
    Apr 22, 2016
    8
    BF:G is a niche title and far from perfect. Initially i had hoped for another type of game and needed quite a few hours to get accustomed to it. What me caught in the end was the very enjoyable multiplayer. It has its balancing issues, but i'll take that over a homogenized approach on gameplay that provides everyone the exact same experience at any time.

    BF:Gs multiplayer will punish    BF:G is a niche title and far from perfect. Initially i had hoped for another type of game and needed quite a few hours to get accustomed to it. What me caught in the end was the very enjoyable multiplayer. It has its balancing issues, but i'll take that over a homogenized approach on gameplay that provides everyone the exact same experience at any time.

    BF:Gs multiplayer will punish you for doing it wrong but gives you the tools to come up with a strategy of your very own.

    The campaign is fine and captures the spirit of WH40k very well. Some of the cutscenes like the orks intorduction are pretty awesome.

    Overall, it's very solid for what it is.    … Expand
  9. Gades
    Apr 21, 2016
    8
    The games itself seems to be quite a good "conversion" of the original boardgame.
    Unfortunatly it's still a bit unstable and seems to crash quite often.
    I'ìm giving it an 8 assuming they will fix these crash issues.
  10. Fr33Th1nk3r
    May 17, 2016
    8
    It's basically a real time tactical RTS.. The campaign has great cinematics and storytelling. I'm not fond of data retrieval or convoy missions though.

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    It may seem like the map is being taken over and you can't do anything but its part of the story and you'll see when you get to that part in the mission. Some things that you do or don't do also will affect later missions.
  11. TimJohniLL
    Apr 27, 2016
    9
    Very fun. Never played the table top, (or any table top tbh.. oh wait Monopoly until I threw the board at the wall and burned the paper... in the kids version. [yes I used matches and hair spray])

    A lot more complexity than first glance would suggest, as well as depth. Until level 5 I was thinking maybe I already have seen most of the stuff..... then suddenly, no spoilers ---- ****    Very fun. Never played the table top, (or any table top tbh.. oh wait Monopoly until I threw the board at the wall and burned the paper... in the kids version. [yes I used matches and hair spray])

    A lot more complexity than first glance would suggest, as well as depth. Until level 5 I was thinking maybe I already have seen most of the stuff..... then suddenly, no spoilers ----

    **** gets real. as in, you have to actually think, and prioritize. Not just TARGETS in a "map / match / engagement," but BEFORE, and after....

    Lots of fun things and I cant tell where the generation a tad older than me really got into the dice type games, ala E.T. (the movie ....DnD? lmao)

    Hit me up for any info or to watch me play thru steam.    … Expand

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77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 36 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 36
  3. Negative: 0 out of 36
  1. Riot Pixels
    Sep 11, 2016
    72
    Battlefleet Gothic: Armada is really eager to eat your time, and, since this game is chock-full of micromanagement, it can be too overwhelming at times. It can also be a lot of fun when you play online with actual people, so pick it up if you're looking for fresh multiplayer experiences.
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  2. CD-Action
    Jun 29, 2016
    85
    It’s not just the best game set in Warhammer 40,000 universe we’ve seen in years, but also the best modern space strategy. I need to warn you though – it is brutally difficult. [06/2016, p.48]
  3. games(TM)
    Jun 26, 2016
    70
    A great use of the Warhammer license. [Issue#175, p.83]
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