Mordheim: City of the Damned

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  1. Bullbutt
    Nov 24, 2015
    10
    Mordheim is a punishing (hardcore) RPG turn-based strategy game set in Warhammer Fantasy universe.

    Basically you select a faction, create a Warband, customize it (hire soldiers, give them weapons & armors, allocate stats & skill points) and fight skirmishes against the AI or players. Shall you emerge victorious from a fight, you'll earn xp, gold & loot, slowly leveling up your Warband;    Mordheim is a punishing (hardcore) RPG turn-based strategy game set in Warhammer Fantasy universe.

    Basically you select a faction, create a Warband, customize it (hire soldiers, give them weapons & armors, allocate stats & skill points) and fight skirmishes against the AI or players.
    Shall you emerge victorious from a fight, you'll earn xp, gold & loot, slowly leveling up your Warband; however if a soldier falls in battle, he may become permanently injured (or even die).

    The game has a small learning curve (thankfully tutorials greatly help), but once you learn the ropes, it becomes really fun & immersive!

    Be warned though, you will become emotionally attached to your Warband, curse at your monitor when your captain/favorite hero gets ambushed & knocked to the ground, and celebrate with joy when you overcome the enemy and see him rout!

    While I acknowledge this game may not be for everyone (again its a turn based strategy game), personally I am having a blast!

    Lastly its worth mentioning that the developers are very close to the community, constantly listening to players feedback, interacting on forum, patching, and balancing.

    My score: 9.5/10 as a few aspects could be improved (such as the ability to deploy your troops directly from the map), but overall the game delivers a solid Warband management experience and is very enjoyable!    … Expand
  2. Jarrane
    Nov 24, 2015
    10
    Mordheim is the best turn based tactical RPG game since X-COM! This is a must buy if you're a fan of the "tactics" genre or if you're a fan of Warhammer games!
  3. prettyflyboy
    Nov 24, 2015
    10
    Awesome turn based, squad rpg. If you like XCOM and Jagged Alliance, you should definitely give Mordheim a try.

    Hardcore permadeath and injury system with no save/reload. This makes your high level character more valuable than ever!
  4. Darwinism
    Nov 25, 2015
    10
    This is the first game I have felt drawn to review on Metacritic. I bought it on a whim one evening as I had dablled in the table top game years ago and I love the Warhammer Universe.

    I've played lots of strategy games, X-com, Civ, all the way back to old RTSs and older games even like Rites of War and the early warhammer games. All I can say is i think this game is fantastic. The    This is the first game I have felt drawn to review on Metacritic. I bought it on a whim one evening as I had dablled in the table top game years ago and I love the Warhammer Universe.

    I've played lots of strategy games, X-com, Civ, all the way back to old RTSs and older games even like Rites of War and the early warhammer games.

    All I can say is i think this game is fantastic. The first person view gives you an amazing immersion, whilst the strategic move points mean its still quite practical to move each unit. Lots of freedom to get exactly where you want them to go.

    The whole setting of a gothic ruined city filled with monsters is excellent as well.

    I think two things highlight to me how much I like this game.
    Injuries and permadeath, this makes the game fascinating, frustrating and a challenge but also leads to making some interesting decisions, such as: Is it worth keeping my leader despite the fact that he is so brain damaged he has to make a stupidity check every turn, or do I get a new one. Or "drat my highest damage character just lost a leg and can't run anymore". These decisions add a colour and a harshness to the game that makes it both frustrating and annoying.

    The other thing that sincerely impresses me is the dedication of the development team. This game was Early Access done well. From when I purchased it to launch (a few months) there were regularly updates, and when something broke it wasn't uncommon for a patch to be rushed through in the next day or two. There was also regular communicaiton with the community about what would and wouldn't be done.

    The answer to many things on the players wishlist was "not on the plan for early access but lets talk about it later" which is the best response when trying to make a quality limited product that you can build on later.

    And it is expected that this game will be expanded and will get better, with more warbands and more options. I certainly have things I would like developed and added, but even without those, as it stands this is a fanstic game for those that like strategy, and the injuries and RNG system will tie you to your warbands like no other game has sucessfully done for me.

    Enjoy, money well spent!    … Expand
  5. Redlan
    Nov 25, 2015
    10
    Mordheim is a fantastic, faithful translation of the cult classic tabletop game. Be warned, though, casual gamer: this is no Candy Crush Saga for the gaming faint-of-heart. Mordheim is hugely challenging and occasionally heartbreaking, and there's no "changing the difficulty setting" or prescient saves here to spare you from all of the nail-biting and mouse-smashing you'll experience asMordheim is a fantastic, faithful translation of the cult classic tabletop game. Be warned, though, casual gamer: this is no Candy Crush Saga for the gaming faint-of-heart. Mordheim is hugely challenging and occasionally heartbreaking, and there's no "changing the difficulty setting" or prescient saves here to spare you from all of the nail-biting and mouse-smashing you'll experience as you continue to dig in to the campaign. No other turn-based strategy game has ever left me on the edge of my seat the way Mordheim has.

    The graphics and sound are serviceable, but there are no movie-quality cutscenes here, no incredibly beautiful art to dazzle the eye. Mordheim is true to the Warhammer universe, which is "A Grim World of Perilous Adventure". While other players may knock the game down a peg for this, I enjoy a game based solely on the mechanics of the gameplay, and in this, the development team absolutely aced it.

    Kudos on a job well done. Hopefully, my nails will grow back at some point.    … Expand
  6. sixpath
    Nov 26, 2015
    10
    Absolutely love this game. Xcom ironman set in the warhammer universe. Definitely one of my favorite games of all time.
    If you like turn based, tactics, permadeath/injuries, rpgs, this if definitely your game. Excited to see what the dlc has in store.
  7. Nocturm
    Nov 26, 2015
    10
    Best buy of the Year.
    Fantastic turn based strategy game, with loads of dept and development og individual warband members.
    Its hardcore in the sense that it has perma injuries, no saves and a game where you really feel the action you take have consequences you cant undo by reloading. For Blood bowl fans as myself its a near must. It does have a very step learning curve for somebody    Best buy of the Year.
    Fantastic turn based strategy game, with loads of dept and development og individual warband members.
    Its hardcore in the sense that it has perma injuries, no saves and a game where you really feel the action you take have consequences you cant undo by reloading.
    For Blood bowl fans as myself its a near must.
    It does have a very step learning curve for somebody like myself who have never played the tabletop game. but if you anything like me and like a real challenge, go get it now!!    … Expand
  8. Krispii
    Dec 1, 2015
    10
    I absolutely love this game!

    It is by far the best game that I have purchased all this year, and i can see it being obsessively played for a large portion of next year too. Then, once more warbands come out (Fingers crossed) Cracked open and played all the way back into undeath! This is a tough game to start with, and your first couple of runs will see your elite captain with his    I absolutely love this game!

    It is by far the best game that I have purchased all this year, and i can see it being obsessively played for a large portion of next year too. Then, once more warbands come out (Fingers crossed) Cracked open and played all the way back into undeath!

    This is a tough game to start with, and your first couple of runs will see your elite captain with his sword arm cut off, or your super sneaky rat assassin get a hammer to the head and die and your whole warband ripped to shreds. But as you improve, you will learn the mechanics and how to defeat the enemies.

    People will still lose arms and eyes and fingers but you will take more limbs than you lose. A permanent upgrade veteran system also adds some Rogue like permanent progression, making each successive warband a little easier to get into a strong position.

    The battles are always tense, and even a low level engagement will have moments that worry you. Like when your favorite archer is trying to climb up a wall to escape the massive axe of a ex-possessed nut-job and in his terror keeps losing his footing and falling on his backside.

    I find myself stealing a quick game of this whenever physically possible and would recommend it to anybody who is a fan of Tactical games, strategy, roguelike, permadeath, gritty and dark settings, and Warhammer / Mordheim.

    The only downside is that i want more! (Not that there isn't enough, after about 130 hours I still haven't got to act 2 with any of my warbands, i'm just greedy for warbands)    … Expand
  9. SnakePlisskenNY
    Dec 6, 2015
    10
    Excellent game. Like others have said, the load times are long, but only happen at the beginning of a mission, so it's not like you're loading every ten minutes. Just grab a drink from the fridge or take a bathroom break and you're good.
    Very detailed and engrossing gameplay and character management. Forced hardcore mode isn't for everyone, but the game wouldn't have the same sense of    Excellent game. Like others have said, the load times are long, but only happen at the beginning of a mission, so it's not like you're loading every ten minutes. Just grab a drink from the fridge or take a bathroom break and you're good.
    Very detailed and engrossing gameplay and character management. Forced hardcore mode isn't for everyone, but the game wouldn't have the same sense of engagement and urgency if it was easy to just save-load scum. It forces the player into careful strategizing instead of a shotgun approach. Being able to lose is what makes winning so gratifying.
    Good art and animation. Good level design with palpable verticality. Really cool system of engagement. A bit of a learning curve, but well worth it.    … Expand
  10. maredream
    Jan 19, 2016
    10
    One of the best games in 2015, been playing it for 75 hours now and cant stop myself spending more hours everyday. Missions are quite hard and main storyline needs some expanding however the focus is on character creation and improvement so you dont need a story to do so.
  11. Rikkimaru
    Apr 3, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best turn based game ever released! I simply love this game! The more you play, more you want to play it! I bought it 2 years ago and i am still playing it. And you Always learn new things and new strategies. You need to think a lot and read the skills very well. This is no child game. After a while you get how the Works, then it became more easier, but still challenging. The game itself is very realistic, if you go alone around the map with a single hero, don't matter how Strong you are you will be overwhelmed, so you need Always walk with your team, with at least 2 man together, and the others not very far away. Objectives are important, but survival is much more important. So the game itself teach you how you should behave if it were a real life battle. it ones character dies and you loose the battle, that one might loose an eye and you might not want use it again in other mission due the loss in stats. But if Always wins battle it is hard to a character get permanent injuries, but not impossible one dies in battle, so you need Always to be very careful.

    It is a very fun game. You spent many hours only planing you strategy.

    I realy recomend it. Don't give up easily on first difficult of your life! XD    … Expand
  12. Koloski
    Nov 24, 2015
    9
    This game is simply fantastic. There are minor issues here and there and some odd graphic glitches. But, overall the game requires thought and planning. But, I think it captures the warhammer world very well and handles the mechanics of the boardgame.

    I wish it had multiplayer servers and warbands were stored online for online play. Some kind of ladder or online campaign would be great    This game is simply fantastic. There are minor issues here and there and some odd graphic glitches. But, overall the game requires thought and planning. But, I think it captures the warhammer world very well and handles the mechanics of the boardgame.

    I wish it had multiplayer servers and warbands were stored online for online play. Some kind of ladder or online campaign would be great as well.

    I would buy additional warbands as DLC. I would also pay for multiplayer. It is a great merc sim and really has been the kind of game I've been waiting for.

    Well done, Well done indeed.

    8.5 out of 10. Would like multiplayer ladders, servers, clans etc... Also multiplayer campaigns. I hope this is game is a hit and they look at funding or kickstarting some of those features.    … Expand
  13. Ciecieji
    Nov 24, 2015
    9
    One of the rare games that actually pushes the envelope in a genre. Mordheim is turn based strategy as it hasn't been done before.

    The basic game involves putting together a group of characters and battling it out in a ruined city for precious stones. Beneath the hood of this surprisingly slick looking game is an intricate set of game mechanics and a deep character customization    One of the rare games that actually pushes the envelope in a genre. Mordheim is turn based strategy as it hasn't been done before.

    The basic game involves putting together a group of characters and battling it out in a ruined city for precious stones. Beneath the hood of this surprisingly slick looking game is an intricate set of game mechanics and a deep character customization system which lend this game a great deal of longevity.

    The game has a few flaws and is punishingly difficult, but is all the more rewarding for it. If your interested in TBS, tabletop wargames, or party management games Mordheim will challenge, frustrate, delight and reward you all at the same time. Beware, the game features permadeath and many who set out to find their fortune in the ruins of Mordheim will instead find an untimely end.    … Expand
  14. basilhare
    Nov 25, 2015
    9
    I typically play grand strategy titles but picked this up on a whim. I am glad I did. The game strikes a very good balance between challenge vs. playability, emersion, risk vs. reward, progression, etc.. I absolutely love the 3rd person point of view and feel of the game play. It gives you the illusion of playing out a mini adventure, each time you start a new mission. There are quite aI typically play grand strategy titles but picked this up on a whim. I am glad I did. The game strikes a very good balance between challenge vs. playability, emersion, risk vs. reward, progression, etc.. I absolutely love the 3rd person point of view and feel of the game play. It gives you the illusion of playing out a mini adventure, each time you start a new mission. There are quite a few naysayers out there who exclaim that the game is too hard or unfair. This is a thinking man's game. You must plan out your actions carefully and execute. Do I risk splitting up to gather more reward or play it safe so that I have strength in numbers? If you like a challenging game that affords you the opportunity to imagine yourself as the leader of a small band of brothers (or rats, sisters, etc..) and enjoy advancement and progression, you will like this title. I am not crazy about the Warhammer universe, but the gameplay has me addicted...there is always one more thing I want to do before putting the game down...good mix of tactical play, overall strategy in mission deployment, warband management, etc..

    Pros
    Immersive Gameplay: You identify with your merry band of warriors
    Nail biting: Many missions will come right down to the wire
    Challenging Gameplay: Rewarding to those that want a challenge. Feeling of accomplishment. You earned your victory!
    Varied Maps and Mission set Ups: Every mission will be a bit different than the one before.
    Point of View: Refreshing 3rd person perspective that plays out before your eyes. It doesnt seem turned base...you are almost watching an action movie.
    Fog of War: What's in that house across the street? Should I risk going in and getting cornered? What about that treasure chest that's in there?
    Customization: Moderate character customization options. rename and tailor the look of your warband.
    Pick and Choose: though not really a sandbox game, you have some flexibility in picking the missions you want to play.
    Fun: I just enjoy playing the game. I cant put it down.

    Cons
    Iron Man: No combat saves. For me, this adds to the game tension (risk vs. reward) so is not an negative, but the game is unforgiving. You will live with your mistakes (or die by them).
    Finesse Required: You must learn the tactics and how to play the game to get good at it. (Hint: Stay together!)
    Luck: There are some situations that amount to dumb luck (good and bad) that no amount of tactics will overcome. This hasn't occurred too often, but it does happen.
    Customization Options: what is available is good but wish there was more.
    Repetitive Missions: though I have not tired of the missions, they are similar in scope and style, save for the four story missions. Could become "grindy" for some.    … Expand
  15. Greybush
    Nov 24, 2015
    9
    A great turn based strategy game, which can keep you occupied for days just looking planning how to build your warband. It's brutal, complex and has a lot of replay value.
    The RNG can be frustrating at times, but skill, planning and experience will overcome it.
    It currently offers 4 warbands, each with their own story line (8 missions), and 7 different units for each. DLC's open for the    A great turn based strategy game, which can keep you occupied for days just looking planning how to build your warband. It's brutal, complex and has a lot of replay value.
    The RNG can be frustrating at times, but skill, planning and experience will overcome it.
    It currently offers 4 warbands, each with their own story line (8 missions), and 7 different units for each.
    DLC's open for the possibility (and likelihood) of adding more of the over 20 different warbands from the tabletop source material.
    If you're a Warhammer fan, it's definitely worth checking out. If you have no idea what Warhammer is, but like turn based strategy or fantasy games in general, it's also worth it.    … Expand
  16. No_Leaf_Cl0ver
    Nov 24, 2015
    9
    When I read the IGN Spain summary review, I wonder if we played the same game.
    This game was made by an indie and small dev team, but it could put to shame AAA devs anyday.
    About the game itself, it's Mordheim, warhammer, so you should at least have a vague idea of what it's about. It's grim and desperate, which fits the permadeath feature very well. Oh, yes, permadeath. And you're    When I read the IGN Spain summary review, I wonder if we played the same game.
    This game was made by an indie and small dev team, but it could put to shame AAA devs anyday.
    About the game itself, it's Mordheim, warhammer, so you should at least have a vague idea of what it's about.
    It's grim and desperate, which fits the permadeath feature very well.
    Oh, yes, permadeath. And you're gonna hate it.
    Basically, after a comet wrecked the town of Mordheim, small warbands are sent by factions to gather stones the comet was made of. And fight for it.
    So you pick a faction (four atm, but all players are BEGGING for DLCs! Well, not ALL, but I sure am), create a warband, and go into town to do various missions, that always include smashing someone's face.
    For each guy you have you have to manage stat points and skills, so it's very rich and various builds are doable).
    After a battle, you gain various amounts of XP to increase your guys stats.
    But if one is downed during a battle, he gets to roll a dice on an injury table.
    There are many, I won't list them, just know that my one-legged warpguard now knows not to trifle with a Chaos Norse.
    And they can die. So yeah, permadeath.
    This game is really good, and if you like TBS, warhammer lore, or both, just get it.
    There are some points that could be improved, sure, but devs are working on it. And I was part of the EA, and when they say "we're on it", they atually are.    … Expand
  17. Yusta
    Nov 25, 2015
    9
    i bought this game while looking for a strategic/tactic game to play ( as they are my favorite genre), know nothing about it.
    so i researched about it across the web (steam user rewievs/forum, youtuber, ecc.) i decided to buy it.
    i download it and start playing, after a while i realized there was already 4:00 am and in 3 hour i have to go to work... pfff who need to sleep! and just 2    i bought this game while looking for a strategic/tactic game to play ( as they are my favorite genre), know nothing about it.
    so i researched about it across the web (steam user rewievs/forum, youtuber, ecc.) i decided to buy it.
    i download it and start playing, after a while i realized there was already 4:00 am and in 3 hour i have to go to work...
    pfff who need to sleep! and just 2 hour will not help me anyway!
    i have already 120 hours in this game now and still the desire to play it like in the first hour of it.
    if you like strategic/tactic game buy this right now!    … Expand
  18. Jakenreu
    Nov 26, 2015
    9
    Not a game for gentle souls or kind hearts. There are no shining Paladins nor Noble Knights here. No lovable rogues providing light comic relief and no gruff veterans with hearts of gold. Mordheim is a game with an atmosphere that is all dirt, grime, gore, death and.. worse - mutations and chaos. Lots of Chaos. The atmosphere conjured by the game is grim and the game play then backs thisNot a game for gentle souls or kind hearts. There are no shining Paladins nor Noble Knights here. No lovable rogues providing light comic relief and no gruff veterans with hearts of gold. Mordheim is a game with an atmosphere that is all dirt, grime, gore, death and.. worse - mutations and chaos. Lots of Chaos. The atmosphere conjured by the game is grim and the game play then backs this up. The difficulty is relentlessly unforgiving at first, and will often force you to make stark choices between keeping your warband whole and healthy and succeeding in your mission objectives. As you improve it gets easier to recover from a mistake but even so you'll occasionally suffer to the whims of fortune with a bad deployment, ambush and or just poor luck. Which means some missions you just cannot win - which is as it should be. This is Mordheim, not everyone makes it back.

    Only reason this doesn't get a 10 is that it needs more customization options for the warbands. And more warband races.    … Expand
  19. Vidopoulos
    Nov 26, 2015
    9
    This is how XCOM-EU would be, if it was made to be played on ironman mode and you could get back in action, after losing have your squad.

    If it also had funding for servers, would be 10/10.
  20. Lovecraftt
    Jan 2, 2016
    9
    As a patient, and long time strategy gamer, I've found Mordheim: City of the Damned stoking the fires of my gaming soul for the first time in what feels like forever.

    Yes the pre-battle load times are bad (really bad), the visual customization options could be deeper, as well as the variety of war bands (only 4 to choose from right now), but in spite of this, I can't stop playing it.    As a patient, and long time strategy gamer, I've found Mordheim: City of the Damned stoking the fires of my gaming soul for the first time in what feels like forever.

    Yes the pre-battle load times are bad (really bad), the visual customization options could be deeper, as well as the variety of war bands (only 4 to choose from right now), but in spite of this, I can't stop playing it.

    Mordheim taps into that almost intangible element of gaming, where it feels much more enjoyable than the sum of it's parts. It's almost a bit magical the way this game works itself into your subconscious- still demanding you load it up again after you quit out in frustration minutes earlier.

    If anyone can remember a game called Gladius back in the PS2/Xbox era, there is something about the feel of that game that has been resurrected here. Skills are less flashy than most similar games and progression feels so gradual it almost feels redundant- investing all your money into a skill that reduces melee damage by 5% on one character can feel underwhelming.

    But like Gladius, this is where the game shines. Your warband will improve (if you can keep them alive :P), but at no point does this game become about all powerful skills. The focus remains tightly on your decision making, sense for strategy and using your resources to eke out some kind of advantage. This is a game that encourages you to think about your actions deeply and well in advance- there is definitely a thrill in seeing your plan come together.

    I could go on forever, but to finish up, I gave this game a 9 even with the issues this game has as for me, the most important part of gaming is that it's enjoyable, and this game certainly is- I've been hooked since release. I will say that I know not all gamers are as patient as I, so to those I would say proceed with caution.

    To the rest of the players that can look past one or two weak spots, this game might just pleasantly surprise you.

    Looking forward to what 2016 brings for this game.    … Expand
  21. YopSolo
    Nov 1, 2016
    8
    The game is not easy to handle and master, but the game is really pleasant. It remind me the first x-com :)
    other good news is that the game has been updated recently (oct 2016)

    graphics and animation are correct
    sound/voice/music are good
  22. Tonybarzer
    Nov 25, 2015
    8
    Really enjoyed this one, has that good old school board game vibe about it that I like. Combined with the gritty setting makes it a winner. Fun if difficult but its difficulty is refreshing in this day and age.
  23. Galwayer
    Nov 23, 2016
    8
    With a bunch of issues, but highly addictive. DLCs with two new warbands make it even better and the fact that developers still support it adds respect. Loads are faster and technically it is much better game now.
    If you are for single-play only - try trainer with extra gold option. It balances difficulty a bit down.
  24. plant_account
    Dec 4, 2017
    8
    Warning this game is not for people who have trouble controlling their rage.
    That said I like it. can't really compare it to xcom but it is at least as addictive.
    It's true that the bum-rush tactic is one of the few valid strategies, so pretty much like the table-top version. Other than that there are some glitchy bits here and there but it does not ruin it for me. I'm now 300+ hours in    Warning this game is not for people who have trouble controlling their rage.
    That said I like it. can't really compare it to xcom but it is at least as addictive.
    It's true that the bum-rush tactic is one of the few valid strategies, so pretty much like the table-top version. Other than that there are some glitchy bits here and there but it does not ruin it for me.
    I'm now 300+ hours in and I still enjoy it as much as hour one.
    One more thing that is a shame the community seems small and it is hard to have matches online unless you know people who play and are willing.    … Expand
  25. Hexen-Slayer
    Sep 14, 2020
    8
    Not really a fan of strategy games, but this is my favorite. Forget X-Com, this is the ultimate strategy game. Set in the Warhammer world and based on the tabletop game Mordheim, MORDHEIM: CITY OF THE DAMNED consists of several skirmishes with permanent consequences for your warband - no saving and loading if you don't like the outcome. Your warband gains experience and each member isNot really a fan of strategy games, but this is my favorite. Forget X-Com, this is the ultimate strategy game. Set in the Warhammer world and based on the tabletop game Mordheim, MORDHEIM: CITY OF THE DAMNED consists of several skirmishes with permanent consequences for your warband - no saving and loading if you don't like the outcome. Your warband gains experience and each member is valuable, they are not expendable cannon fodder. Should they fall, they may gain permanent injuries. It is a hard game and has no "easy mode" or even difficulty settings. It can be extremely frustrating.
    Stone me, but I liked the HEARTS OF STONE DLC better than the base game and the BLOOD & WINE DLC. It had the better, more impactful story and most memorable characters. A more light-hearted sub-plot takes Geralt to a wedding with an old friend of his before embarking on a Faustian tale of gloom and doom. Unlike most RPG quests, these are well woven into the story and sometimes the side quests are even better written and designed than the main quests. That is especially true for the base game.
    MORDHEIM: CITY OF THE DAMNED nails the gritty dark Warhammer atmosphere, the environments are just beautiful. The game controls in 3D 3rd person POV which I like, the only downside is the controls which were designed with consoles in mind.
    8 out of 9    … Expand
  26. Thom821
    Jul 28, 2017
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is generally very good, but it does have some flaws and it can be unforgiving and at times downright brutal. Some of the elements from the tabletop are definitely not present but it has solid if hard to master mechanics. It is on some of these specific mechanics where the game begins to break down. In specific the faction storyline missions are hard to get at first (Now entering spoiler territory of a general sense) in most missions there exist some infinite waves of reinforcements which cause some players to think the game is lying when they see the first evaluation of the enemy strength. This being said those same infinite reinforcements can also be used as a way to farm experience for more powerful pieces later on so this does even out.
    In terms of the game itself you can lose a lot of progression such as items or powerful weapons if you make mistakes You can likewise gain from your triumphs in the exact same manner.
    One other important item to note is that 99.99% of the time you take a loss it is your fault. There are lots of complaints about the random number generator, but these are unfounded at best and can be mitigated by learning the mechanics and accepting the reality of the existence of luck. Also remember that for every role you see on camera the game has several more roles you may not see and the random numbers have been tested to be sound.
    I have played this game for almost 650 hours now and I will say the reason the score cannot be better is as follows.
    1 Losses can feel disproportionately severe at times
    2 The biggest issue with this game is how unfriendly it can be to new players, but many new players throw up their hands too early after too little real experience.

    The reasons this game are very good
    1 It forces you to use a mindset of patience and strategy with a depth far better than many games.
    2 Once the player has made their peace with the Random Number generator it is usually great fun later on.
    3 The game forces the player to weigh risk and reward when making any decision
    4 The punishment you suffer for your mistakes is always on you and it is not the computer's fault
    5 The storyline can be challenging, but it is adequate to make a player have to learn different ways to deal with unique situations and once beaten the satisfaction from them is immense
    6 The Most Important, The community is great and if you approach the community with respect you will get respect in return many players genuinely want to help other players get better at the game so if you are finding something difficult help is not hard to find.

    One final word, if you do pick up this game please do the tutorials. The tutorials are put in for a reason and seeing the skills they teach you will help with at least 70% or more of the new player stigma that results in many of the ill reviews.

    This game has its flaws, but it also has many good points and with patience and some degree of luck you will eventually see improvement in your own enjoyment of the game as well.

    Don't forget the tutorials and good luck    … Expand
  27. Keron_Heruman
    Aug 23, 2023
    7
    It's a good game, it truly represents the spirit of the tabletop Mordheim. But is extremely hard and cruel with the player, with slow pace and plain mechanics.
  28. TheWaffle
    May 19, 2016
    6
    Mordheim plays like a solid alpha build. It brings the in-depth progression, loot, and character development that was essential to the table top game. However, there are a slew of design choices that really rob the game of its full potentially. The first and most glaring issue is the bizarre movement system, which is an odd hybrid of free movement and turn/action based. This leads to a lotMordheim plays like a solid alpha build. It brings the in-depth progression, loot, and character development that was essential to the table top game. However, there are a slew of design choices that really rob the game of its full potentially. The first and most glaring issue is the bizarre movement system, which is an odd hybrid of free movement and turn/action based. This leads to a lot of awkward moments where you have trouble with context-sensitive commands, where you're trying to squeeze your second warrior past a friendly to get them into combat. I really feel like a hex or square based system like XCOM or Wasteland would have resulted in a vastly superior game experience. The combat is simple and doesn't take advantage of the streamlined gameplay that a computer game should allow when compared with the table top game. The graphics are somewhat disappointing even on the top settings and I would have preferred a more Warhammer stylized look that would suit the game's graphics. Bum-rushing the enemy in a group is unfortunately still the best approach, and the objectives feel very secondary to the battle, this is only made more problematic considering there are still only four factions.

    I really feel like an XCOM style combat system would have made the game much faster and less glitchy, and would have allowed more variety in combat tactics.    … Expand
  29. Vasot
    Nov 30, 2015
    4
    1) Too many repetitive missions 2) Bugs and lacks Polish 3) Long load times 4) A bizarre difficulty system with annoying time requests to gather Wyrdstone or else it is game over and with enemies always being stronger from your team. It is a shame because the graphics and the atmosphere are well made but the gameplay is for maschochists it is not so fun
  30. FGM
    Jul 8, 2017
    4
    I love Warhammer Universe, I love strategy games, I love tactical games, I love RPG games, I hate this game. P.S. Steam or Gamesworkshop had to hire an army of trolls to write positive reviews.

    Pros: Setting, Varied Itemization, customization and progression. Cons: Console Design, Console Design, Console Design, game is a turn based MOBA, slow paced, awkward camera controls and game    I love Warhammer Universe, I love strategy games, I love tactical games, I love RPG games, I hate this game. P.S. Steam or Gamesworkshop had to hire an army of trolls to write positive reviews.

    Pros: Setting, Varied Itemization, customization and progression.

    Cons: Console Design, Console Design, Console Design, game is a turn based MOBA, slow paced, awkward camera controls and game turn progression, game is fairly easy, AI is slow and silly.    … Expand
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 26
  3. Negative: 0 out of 26
  1. RPGamer
    Dec 22, 2016
    70
    Overall, Mordheim: City of the Damned is compelling for strategy fanatics who enjoy a challenge, but doesn't offer much else to other players. Even with the setting of Warhammer behind it, limiting things to a single city with a handful of factions can make things feel small and repetitive. The gameplay is fairly deep, but the steep learning curve will potentially turn off a lot of players.
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  2. CD-Action
    Mar 4, 2016
    75
    Just like the tabletop original Mordheim is very difficult. It needs 12 tutorials to introduce you to its complex tactical and strategic layers. [02/2016, p.65]
  3. Gaming Nexus
    Feb 19, 2016
    80
    Based on a classic, but bringing new features and perspectives to the table, Mordheim: City of the Damned provides a challenge, with some interesting party and game management thrown in.
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