Warhammer 40,000: Sanctus Reach

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6.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 31 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 31
  3. Negative: 5 out of 31

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  1. destinyfan1
    Feb 8, 2017
    6
    This is a good turn based tactics game but doesn't do any special in the genre but is a good fan service for warhammer fans ( i like warhammer games but not fan ).Especially by the many units and rpg elements but missions are repetive . My opinion : kinda boring
  2. Aloo
    Apr 6, 2017
    8
    Review after finishing the single-player game.

    For me this game was a very strange experience. The first 2 missions didn't get me interested in the game. The first few times that I sat down to play it, it was not exiting, I just had some time and got bored of Civilization, Panzer Corps or Crusader Kings. Once I got playing I could not stop and was fully engaged. Now that its finished I    Review after finishing the single-player game.

    For me this game was a very strange experience. The first 2 missions didn't get me interested in the game. The first few times that I sat down to play it, it was not exiting, I just had some time and got bored of Civilization, Panzer Corps or Crusader Kings. Once I got playing I could not stop and was fully engaged. Now that its finished I cant wait for expansions.

    The Bad:
    - very simplified briefings. Much could be improved here
    - the maps and the environment are graphically very simple
    - need more in game explanation of what each unit does
    - some balancing is needed
    - some small bugs
    -weird controls; they didn't feel logical even after playing the whole game
    - missions are unbalanced; some skirmishes can be difficult now that the time to finish has been shortened. On the other hand some of the later missions are easy to finish with minimal losses

    The Good:
    - good looking units
    - feels like a good translation of the Table Top game to PC's
    - its WH40k
    - nice choice of units
    - a semblance of unit progress; would be nice if we could make some choices here but at the moment its random
    - some epic battles where you really are not sure you can stop the ork waves
    - once you get into it and understand the rules it becomes really fun    … Expand
  3. Blackness
    Feb 23, 2017
    9
    Wow, I've been waiting since Dark Omen for a good warhammer turn based strategy. This game has some flaws, but they're all easily fixed, and the core mechanics is good. As long as the devs keep working on it and adding content, I see a bright future for it.
  4. Vasot
    Nov 30, 2017
    2
    Am amateur piece of sofware with weird gameplay choices and with a poorly designed user interface. The AI is either completely stupid or is cheating by having unlimited reinforcements (especially in the Red WAAAGH DLC campaign the AI has overpowered ork units and gets reinforcements in most missions this is extremely annoying and not fun). Most of the missions are extremely repetitiveAm amateur piece of sofware with weird gameplay choices and with a poorly designed user interface. The AI is either completely stupid or is cheating by having unlimited reinforcements (especially in the Red WAAAGH DLC campaign the AI has overpowered ork units and gets reinforcements in most missions this is extremely annoying and not fun). Most of the missions are extremely repetitive along with poorly designed maps. it also comes along with mediocre sound effects most units sound dumb there is nothing epic about them. I wish a better company made this game.… Expand
  5. Octomort
    Jul 2, 2018
    8
    Essentially not a good solo game, it is repetitive and becomes boring very quickly. However get online with your mates and go multiplayer. It feels as if that is what it is designed for. Some player on player, Orc on Marine Whaaa! Solo game a 5, Multiplayer 9 overall 8.
  6. EerieDemonble
    Jun 2, 2018
    8
    Good game. At launch it was just ok, nothing to make Emperor proud. But now, after 3 dlc campaigns, it's very easy to recommend.

    Pros: + solid core gameplay mechanics (cover, morale system, flanking, XP, skills) + HUGE selection fo units (you decide what units to bring before mission starts) + the most accurate representation of Wh 40k board game + graphic - avarage but attention to    Good game. At launch it was just ok, nothing to make Emperor proud. But now, after 3 dlc campaigns, it's very easy to recommend.

    Pros:
    + solid core gameplay mechanics (cover, morale system, flanking, XP, skills)
    + HUGE selection fo units (you decide what units to bring before mission starts)
    + the most accurate representation of Wh 40k board game
    + graphic - avarage but attention to details on units and scenery is great
    + great XP/leveling system but in some cases units can become a bit OP (I'm looking at you teleporting Dreadnought with master-crafted weapon and void shield)

    Cons:
    - minor bugs (some are very annoying)
    - graphic is just ok, like I said above
    - all on one planet / not much variety in landscape
    - first campaign is a bit boring
    - no real story

    Overall, still good turn-base strategy game. Just don't play it on easy. And if devs will add more races it will be must have for every Warhammer 40k fan.    … Expand
  7. Anotherreviewer
    Apr 17, 2021
    0
    This game is deeply, profoundly disappointing. A fun concept absolutely crippled by odd design choices (Enjoy your random level up abilities! Hope you random into something useful!), terrible unit balance, awful AI (Once you have Land Speeders, you win, because the AI can't fight them), and EXTREMELY lazy campaigns. I think it was as I watched Melta and Krak Missile fire (Two of yourThis game is deeply, profoundly disappointing. A fun concept absolutely crippled by odd design choices (Enjoy your random level up abilities! Hope you random into something useful!), terrible unit balance, awful AI (Once you have Land Speeders, you win, because the AI can't fight them), and EXTREMELY lazy campaigns. I think it was as I watched Melta and Krak Missile fire (Two of your strongest anti-tank options) bounce of a Deff Dread that I realized they weren't even trying to make this game fun. It's not fluffy, it's not based on the minis game, and it's not the result of effort. Avoid this over priced mess.… Expand
  8. denisc205
    Jun 28, 2022
    10
    Всё потому что это Warhammer Warhammer WarhammerДа здравствует Великий пират

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69

Mixed or average reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 12
  3. Negative: 1 out of 12
  1. Meristation
    Oct 23, 2018
    80
    Sanctus Reach is a classic turn-based strategy game, full of good ideas and with a high number of campaigns that guarantee many hours of entertainment. The three levels of difficulty ensure that it is suitable for both experts in the genre and for beginners.
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  2. CD-Action
    Mar 6, 2017
    80
    Sanctus Reach does not offer scale or presentation comparable to Total War series, but it has the charm of an old school turn-based strategy game and seems to be a great basis for future Warhammer 40,000 titles. [03/2017, p.46]
  3. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Mar 1, 2017
    63
    Sanctus Reach took a lot from tabletop rules, but not everything: for example, action points, square-based grid, abilities with long recharge time – all that has little to do with original Warhammer 40k. Although the game does get some things right: victory depends on control of key points, number of turns is limited, and RNG is just as capricious as dice: misses with point-blank shots and instant kills with lucky crits are par for the course here. [Issue#217, p.82]
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