Warhammer 40,000: Armageddon

 PC
Metascore
68

Mixed or average reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. Digitally Downloaded
    Dec 29, 2014
    80
    Is it disappointing that units in Warhammer 40,000 are so simple in presentation? Sure, especially when you consider how monotone many of the "apocalyptic" environments are. But given the choice between a game like this an a major studio producing a Warhammer game that fails to even understand where the real appeal of Warhammer lies, I'll take a game like Warhammer 40,000: Armageddon any time.
  2. Eurogamer Italy
    Dec 10, 2014
    80
    Gameplay-wise, the mechanics are those of Panzer Corps but the details have been crafted and changed in order to better use the wide variety of units included in the game. For the fans of the saga this is a must buy; but bear in mind that an interest in strategy is needed in order to enjoy this title at full potential.
  3. IGN Italia
    Dec 8, 2014
    80
    Generally speaking, Panzer Corps is a better game, but Warhammer 40K nerds will be able to look past the balance problems and enjoy one of the few true wargames based on the GW lore.
  5. Pelit (Finland)
    Jan 21, 2015
    75
    Hex-based strategy games aren't dead after all. Warhammer 40,000: Armageddon is quite faithful to the license and features a huge number of units, which is great news for everyone who loves the Warhammer universe. However, there are also many faults that will hinder the experience. These include poor tutorial, and lack of documentation, lackluster story and missing movement animations.
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  6. Softpedia
    Nov 30, 2014
    75
    Warhammer 40,000: Armageddon is a good turn-based strategy experience, but in the future Slitherine should try to innovate a little more and introduce more unique mechanics that suit the nature of the universe it is working with.

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User Score
6.7

Mixed or average reviews- based on 42 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 42
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 42
  3. Negative: 9 out of 42
  1. PekkaTa
    Nov 27, 2014
    9
    Game is basic TBS strategy in line with the classic panzer general.

    Very good conversion of the Panzer Corps series into Wh40k universe.    Game is basic TBS strategy in line with the classic panzer general.

    Very good conversion of the Panzer Corps series into Wh40k universe. There are the traditional elements of core force which gains experience and carries on from scenario to scenario in the campaign. Units are divided to different groups (infantry, vehicles, tanks, artillery, air etc) each of which have tens of different units that you can upgrade as the campaign progress.

    New things (apart from the setting and units) are that each unit can have multiple weapons with different stats. Also attack usually lead to counterattack, which gives more weight to attack range (no counterattack if target is out of range). Units have health and are very varied on how many individuals there are in the unit (the unit strength counter). For example goblins can have as much as 40 unit strength when tanks usually have 5.

    Game feels much more fluid than Panzer Corps and the graphics have been improved a bit. Very enjoyable gameplay experience so far.

    Minor complaints come from some missing UI elements. What is morale? How many points does reinforcement of unit take? How far can a unit see (there is no unit stat to tell this)?    … Full Review »
  2. th7dude
    Nov 26, 2014
    3
    A disappointing game that if it had been released 15 years ago would have received a 6/10. In 2014 there is no excuse for something soA disappointing game that if it had been released 15 years ago would have received a 6/10. In 2014 there is no excuse for something so primitive. The graphics and sound are worse than most iOS games, and the gameplay is simplistic turn based strategy. If it plays like this on the iPad I would score if 5/10 but on a modern PC this is a bit of a joke, Only die hard 40K gamers, desperate for a gaming fix will enjoy it.… Full Review »
  3. Sawt00th
    Nov 27, 2014
    7
    A blend of Panzer Corps & 40k. This was never going to break new barriers in gaming, however it uses a solid engine and battle mechanic.A blend of Panzer Corps & 40k. This was never going to break new barriers in gaming, however it uses a solid engine and battle mechanic. Sounds well adapted. Can only play as IG which stalls the the game somewhat, but this is a very easy to mod game and there will be a large number of mods very soon to expand the races. Slow turn-based gameplay that reflects the tabletop well. A welcome addition to the universe and one that harks back to Epic 40k. Not the role-playing games of Chaos gate, but it was never going to be. Does everything it says on the tin.… Full Review »
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