Warhammer: End Times - Vermintide

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  1. Chemiker
    Aug 27, 2022
    9
    Плюсы и минусы:
    +Тематика "Вархаммер'а" и пересечения событий с Total War Warhammer
    +Неожиданная концовка +Можно подключится и играть даже к янки +Схожая игра с Left 4 Dead только вместо зомби-крысы =Онлайн почти мёртвый, но 1 вы все равно не останетесь ( не удивительно так как есть 2 часть с более интересными механиками и с онлайном соответственно) -Миссии распилены на длс (но вроде    Плюсы и минусы:
    +Тематика "Вархаммер'а" и пересечения событий с Total War Warhammer
    +Неожиданная концовка
    +Можно подключится и играть даже к янки
    +Схожая игра с Left 4 Dead только вместо зомби-крысы
    =Онлайн почти мёртвый, но 1 вы все равно не останетесь ( не удивительно так как есть 2 часть с более интересными механиками и с онлайном соответственно)
    -Миссии распилены на длс (но вроде как это доп)
    -Нет русской озвучки ( как по мне когда ты занят избиением крыс тебе не до прочтения субтитров и вот так теряешь какие то факты о событиях.
    -Не понятно в какой последовательности проходить карты (не то что в Left 4 Dead)
    Ну и на последов так не понял для кого сложность "Катаклизм" сделали для лютых задров?    … Expand
  2. Yabs
    Mar 9, 2019
    9
    Left for dead 2 (L4D2), with rats instead of zombies. Vermintide has much higher quality graphics and shading than does L4D2. The game plays smoothly on older graphics cards at med - high settings (gtx 860). Fun game progression, though, I do feel that more of the DLC should be included for free with the base game at this point.

    Lots of fun playing this with friends in a LAN setting.    Left for dead 2 (L4D2), with rats instead of zombies. Vermintide has much higher quality graphics and shading than does L4D2. The game plays smoothly on older graphics cards at med - high settings (gtx 860). Fun game progression, though, I do feel that more of the DLC should be included for free with the base game at this point.

    Lots of fun playing this with friends in a LAN setting. Many laughs, action packed.    … Expand
  3. WoshW
    Sep 5, 2018
    8
    11/10 would play again ... oh wait I am still playing it ... OK, it is definitely better than L4D but has some mistakes ... like paid DLCs and no leveling but well ... 2yo and still got tons of new updates.
  4. Misfit209
    Feb 11, 2018
    10
    I have only played this game for about 15 hours so far, but I don't see me getting board anytime soon. There are five playable characters, each with their own pros and cons or perks and skills. There is an elven archer, a witch hunter (kind of like a priest), a basic knight, a sorceress, and a dwarven warrior. All of them have different weapons, every character has a ranged and a melee.I have only played this game for about 15 hours so far, but I don't see me getting board anytime soon. There are five playable characters, each with their own pros and cons or perks and skills. There is an elven archer, a witch hunter (kind of like a priest), a basic knight, a sorceress, and a dwarven warrior. All of them have different weapons, every character has a ranged and a melee. The characters banter and pick at one another during the missions. Anyway I'm long winded, this is a great game. I'm really into the Mordheim universe so this game really is scratching an itch of mine.… Expand
  5. destinyfan1
    Nov 7, 2017
    8
    Saw that this game mixes left for dead and warhammer , so I bought it in an instant and I don't regret it !

    positive: + first person in warhammer universe is awesome + the city Ubersreik is a grimmy and ideal warhammer place + combat feels good and doesn't get boring ( only if you play sessions of 3-5 hours) + graphics and sound are overall good but not stunning + 4 player co-op is    Saw that this game mixes left for dead and warhammer , so I bought it in an instant and I don't regret it !

    positive:
    + first person in warhammer universe is awesome
    + the city Ubersreik is a grimmy and ideal warhammer place
    + combat feels good and doesn't get boring ( only if you play sessions of 3-5 hours)
    + graphics and sound are overall good but not stunning
    + 4 player co-op is very fun
    + skaven are fun to fight , much variants.......
    but ( negative)
    ......- It is also only one race in an entire warhammer game
    - random loot feels unrewarding in this game unless you have luck
    - matchmaking issues,near empty servers
    - more heroes could have created more variety
    Overall a really fun but flawed experience that I am still giving an 8 for its amazing fun factor    … Expand
  6. Gnukoenig
    Aug 12, 2017
    10
    First of all:
    This game deserves a re-rating, because most of the ratings have been made during the first three month after release, complaining about problems which have already been fixed.
    Why I LOVE Vermintide:
    The best cooperation-mode and the best melee-combat system i've ever experienced in a game.
    And it is SKILL-based, so YOU need to get better, not only your hero.
  7. Archavell
    Jul 15, 2017
    9
    Warhammer: End Times - Vermintide is a fantastic co-op game that is a bit more challenging that usual but in a good way. This review is from my own perspective, so I absolutely recommend looking at other reviews as well before possibly purchasing.
    +PROS
    Visually pleasing. The art style is dark but fits, as to be expected with a Warhammer game. A decent amount of handcrafted levels, each    Warhammer: End Times - Vermintide is a fantastic co-op game that is a bit more challenging that usual but in a good way. This review is from my own perspective, so I absolutely recommend looking at other reviews as well before possibly purchasing.
    +PROS
    Visually pleasing. The art style is dark but fits, as to be expected with a Warhammer game.
    A decent amount of handcrafted levels, each with its own unique feel and location.
    DLC may be played with a friend who owns it. Only one person is required to own the DLC if it is mission based.
    Gameplay is relatively simple yet rewards experienced players.
    Variety of weapons to toy around with.
    Possibly some of the best voice acting I've heard. Lines are said and conveyed with emotions and most definitely match their character
    Amazingly crafted characters. The crew of five have very unique personalities and visual appearances. Each character's dialogue is well written and their interactions with each other are just as good.
    Great humor. If you like banter you'll absolutely love it.
    +-NEUTRAL
    Gameplay can eventually feel repetitive as with most games. The best way I recommend to avoid this is to try and switch weapons from time to time, as each weapon usually has their own play style (unless they are the same as each other, such as the mace and hammer, long swords, etc.).
    Extremely similar to Left 4 Dead 2 in terms of special system. The game has four specials, all of which serve a certain purpose.
    No PvP. Not necessarily a bad thing, but without PvP a game may be considered less re-playable by certain people.
    Mods. There are a fair amount of mods, which can be considered good or bad. Most are quality of live changes, while others may be considered giving the player an unfair advantage (such as life bars).
    Bots. Without a full party, bots will take the place of players. Although they are not the smartest, they are able to play consistently and from time to time may play better than some inexperienced players. They also have the ability to teleport to anyone who has been caught by a special, which is quite useful yet ridiculous. They have received numerous updates to their AI and are in their best state but at times may still be buggy.
    -NEGATIVES
    Poorly optimized. Although they've improved it from the beta and past versions, the game still suffers from very bad optimization. Certain area's of the game will struggle to keep a steady FPS while others do it fine. FPS tends to tank when swinging into large crowds.
    Although the game has a decent amount of content within it, there is a heavy focus on DLC's. The DLC's cost a decent amount, and may total up past the actual price of the game if purchased when it was on sale. Although some of the achievements are within the DLC, they may still be gotten for free, however, at least one person must own it.
    No straight tutorial. The only thing given to the player are small hints on the right side of the screen that may be turned off. This is fixed within the console versions, which do include a small tutorial.
    Field of View can appear fish-eyed when high.
    Requires internet connection to play.
    Servers are tied to steam, therefor go down from time to time (mostly Tuesdays).
    No anti-cheat.
    Overall, Warhammer: End Times - Vermintide is a fast and fun co-op game very reminiscent of previous co-op games. I absolutely recommend picking it up while it's one sale, as it is frequently. Highly recommend playing with friends, although it can be played alone.    … Expand
  8. mrchakal89
    Jul 11, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Estilo lf4 esta muy guapo para pasar el rato cómpralo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!… Expand
  9. Roboque
    Apr 18, 2017
    10
    Absolutely better awesome than l4d 1 and 2. I play l4d both, poor game. This is regulary awesome dark medieval blood coop masacre for my friends. Its very surprise for me today :)
  10. Noalan
    Apr 1, 2017
    8
    Do you like Left 4 Dead? Then you'll like this. The game is practical a fantasy clone of L4D with some added class variety and loot system. That said, though fun, I would have to say L4D is superior. I think L4D's multi section based missions from safe house to safe house make for a little more engaging gameplay with higher stakes than Vermintide.
  11. Ghost67
    Feb 13, 2017
    9
    I dont get some of the low scores people are giving this game. Have gamers forgot what makes games good? Have they forgotten that you play games to have fun, and not to loot grind?

    Booting up and playing Vermintide sends me back to the golden days, where skill trumps everything else. Fast intense gameplay is where its at. Vermintide is a rewarding co-op FPS/FPM hybrid, with heavy    I dont get some of the low scores people are giving this game. Have gamers forgot what makes games good? Have they forgotten that you play games to have fun, and not to loot grind?

    Booting up and playing Vermintide sends me back to the golden days, where skill trumps everything else. Fast intense gameplay is where its at. Vermintide is a rewarding co-op FPS/FPM hybrid, with heavy emphasis on melee combat. The gameplay is dynamic, challenging, and rewarding.

    The premise is simple: Players must complete an objective for their mission on every level. Along the way, you are going to run into one of Warhammer Universe' great villain races, the Skaven rat men. Angry, crazed skaven. But the gameplay isnt so linear. Randomly players will be rushed by a horde, or an ambush of rats. In this ambush, there are "specials", skaven types that are particularly nasty, like gunners that can mow you down. These specials, hordes, Stormvermin patrols(tough rats) and ambushes happen somewhat randomly, adding dynamic to every level making things interesting and challenging. Never one playthrough is the same. One minute you are clearing a rampaging horde, another minute you pull out your ranged weapon to snipe that special rat that can cause havoc among you and your teammates.

    There is a loot system, but the great thing is that loot does not have a huge impact on the game. It can definitely give you an edge, and a fully equipped decked out player does have a clear advantage over a newbie, but that newbie, with the right skills can still hold his own. The loot and gear system is wonderfully done, with the developers striking the right balance between skill and grind.

    Character classes are wonderfully done as well. Each character has their own traits and specialties. An added bonus and nice touch to Vermintide includes the banter between characters. The developers decided to make their characters very lively, so you are going to hear plenty of chatter in the game. In this chatter, characters will give smart hints to players if they are on the right track, and if they spot a special rat. A character might say "I hear a gutter runner!" which lets everyone know that an assassin rat is nearby. An excellent touch. Skaven rats will cower in fear if they are alone, just like how the Warhammer Universe describes them. Great job developers.

    My only complaint would be the focus on multiplayer. There is practically no point in playing this single player, its pretty much multiplayer or bust. Regardless, Vermintide is super fun to play, especially those who enjoy intense teamwork based gameplay. I really hope there will be a sequel as Vermintide is a blast.    … Expand
  12. bingeboy
    Sep 28, 2016
    10
    Love this game! Super intense... and relies on players to work together. Sort of a mixture of Diablo level/gear grinds with Left 4 Dead wave battles.

    FatShark developers if you read this more content, more heroes, more everything!
  13. sushimaster
    Jul 16, 2016
    10
    After spending 90 hs on this game, bought it on sale on steam for 15 $, normal price is 35$, you can not get a game with this much content for that price, 9.5/10
  14. heizendrat
    May 13, 2016
    8
    Vermintide est un excellent left4dead like, il en reprend absolument toute les mécaniques, en y ajoutant pas mal de petit ingrédient bien sympathique.

    En effet, dans le jeu vous pouvez crafter vos armes, les améliorer, leur donner des pouvoirs, mais cela reste sommaire, le jeu met l'accent sur le corps à corps, la marge de progression est assez importante, on part du mode normal pour    Vermintide est un excellent left4dead like, il en reprend absolument toute les mécaniques, en y ajoutant pas mal de petit ingrédient bien sympathique.

    En effet, dans le jeu vous pouvez crafter vos armes, les améliorer, leur donner des pouvoirs, mais cela reste sommaire, le jeu met l'accent sur le corps à corps, la marge de progression est assez importante, on part du mode normal pour enfin finir dans un mode cataclysmique assez jouissif, le jeu est gore, violent et pour le prix vous fera vivre une expérience coop des plus exaltante.

    Le jeu est vraiment très beau, l'optimisation laisse un peu à désirer, c'est pourquoi j'enlève 1 point à ma note car il aurait mérité plus, j'aurais même pus enlever encore un point pour le suivit qui est inexistant depuis pas mal de mois, c'est vraiment à regretter.    … Expand
  15. SirGameon
    May 11, 2016
    9
    My first impression was: L4D in the Warhammer setting and Skavens! Bought! But the game is more than that, and you'll only find it out if you play at least 4-5 hours. Let me get into the details...

    Positive aspects 1. You have 5 different classes (each of them can play different roles in the group). This adds a lot of replay value to the game, because you have 5 classes to master. Keep    My first impression was: L4D in the Warhammer setting and Skavens! Bought! But the game is more than that, and you'll only find it out if you play at least 4-5 hours. Let me get into the details...

    Positive aspects
    1. You have 5 different classes (each of them can play different roles in the group). This adds a lot of replay value to the game, because you have 5 classes to master. Keep in mind that it

    2. The loot system. It adds some spice to replaying scenarios and to trying harder difficulties. Still, I don't think it brings grinding into the game. Very soon you'll have a healthy variety of nice weapons to choose from, and the main difference in whether you can beat the harder difficulty levels is your skill and how you cooperate with the team mates: gear is an added bonus that just adds more variety to the game.

    3. The scenarios are (mostly) well thought, varied and get you in the mood of the Skavens and Warhammer universe. This I think is very well done. The special enemies help in this respect.

    Problems you may run into when trying the game...
    1. If you are looking for an FPS experience à la L4D you may not like it. The reason is that combat in this game is more melee based. Ranged weapons are part of your arsenal (and a useful one) but the gameplay will be different... I think it adds to the feeling that you are fighting a swarm of nasty Rats, but maybe this kind of combat system is not for you.

    2. Playing with random people (or bots) may not be satisfying for you. I think the game works best when you play with friends, but it's good enough even with random and bots (you'll just have to play in lower difficulty levels because of the coordination difficulty).

    Summary. A superb action game inspired by L4D and that simulates very well the Skaven-Warhammer atmosphere. As you play more and become more skilled with it, the game becomes even better.

    I give it a 9 if you can play it with friends, and an 8 if you are planning on playing it mostly with random players (or bots).    … Expand
  16. GobDeomMaster
    Apr 19, 2016
    10
    Beautiful scenery, nice dialogue, and decent re-playability are the three things Vermintide does best. As Fallout 3 is to the classic Fallout franchise, Vermintide feels like a different take on Mordheim City of the Damned only if it was more of a Left 4 Dead 2 clone, with some Payday 2 and Chivalry: Medieval Warfare mixed in. I really think its weird how many people argue that Left 4 DeadBeautiful scenery, nice dialogue, and decent re-playability are the three things Vermintide does best. As Fallout 3 is to the classic Fallout franchise, Vermintide feels like a different take on Mordheim City of the Damned only if it was more of a Left 4 Dead 2 clone, with some Payday 2 and Chivalry: Medieval Warfare mixed in. I really think its weird how many people argue that Left 4 Dead 2 is far superior, while in truth it’s a seven year old game that’s far more basic in almost every way. Overall, I’d say it’s worth at least $20. Great co-op, less great solo.… Expand
  17. jimbobslimbob
    Jan 20, 2016
    8
    The comparisons with Left 4 Dead are obvious and stated in pretty much anything you will read regarding this game.

    So, what does that mean? It means more of the same... or does it? The strong focus on melee is what sets this game apart from its cousin. The combat is fast, frantic and great fun. It also features a basic level up and loot system to keep you playing and unlock better gear.    The comparisons with Left 4 Dead are obvious and stated in pretty much anything you will read regarding this game.

    So, what does that mean? It means more of the same... or does it? The strong focus on melee is what sets this game apart from its cousin. The combat is fast, frantic and great fun. It also features a basic level up and loot system to keep you playing and unlock better gear. It's a welcome addition - and is not overdone like so many other co-op focussed games, meaning a level 1 can quite happily play with a level 20 with no issues in over/underlevelling. It's great that it is done this way, since you don't require all your friends to be at the same level as you (a common problem with games such as PayDay and Borderlands).

    Team-play is essential, just like L4D where wondering alone is a sure-fire way of getting yourself killed quickly. It also looks gorgeous and some of the level design is superb. The missions are a welcome addition to the standard "run to the exit" formula and make the game even more enjoyable.

    Character classes are also extremely well done, with a nice variety of play-styles and even the option to further customise the classes to suit the way you like to play.

    Al-round, it's a great co-op game that I would recommend to anyone interested in games like L4D.    … Expand
  18. YopSolo
    Dec 28, 2015
    9
    Hard, beautiful & well designed.
    I really enjoy all characters gameplay
    However the game need a powerfull PC to run.

    Keep the good work up Fatshark!
  19. Eloy
    Dec 25, 2015
    10
    This game is great. I am surprise other people that have played to l4d 1 and 2 says that this is not a good game. I love L4d 1 and 2, 1 es very very very poor if u compare with 2... and 2 have the same scenarios..... great job u can think... but people dont say nothing about that and put 9 or 10 so easy. They prefer say how it fell playing and he knows that they have mistakes, but u cantThis game is great. I am surprise other people that have played to l4d 1 and 2 says that this is not a good game. I love L4d 1 and 2, 1 es very very very poor if u compare with 2... and 2 have the same scenarios..... great job u can think... but people dont say nothing about that and put 9 or 10 so easy. They prefer say how it fell playing and he knows that they have mistakes, but u cant say there arent a good games. For me are great games that i said.

    Thats the same with Vermintide, it have mistakes, it can improve, but is a great game. The style to get items maybe is not the best, but is true that is like other games like have aleatory or percents to get items like DIablo 2, 3 or others and people dont cry about that... if u play in hard level, u can get better staff... so like in other rol games... is not so good but is no the worst...

    And something is true or true, it has a huge capacity of Improvement, much much much more than a L4d... is simply. More items, more mechanics, magic attacks maybe, final enemies, gear... other style of maps... tons of content. It can be a amazing game.

    I put 10, i think is 8.5 or 8 because it have room for improvement, but people who say is 2, 3 or 4 is not serious. when I do not like a game, sometimes i try to know if it is because of my preferences or iis really a bad game.    … Expand
  20. macharius39
    Dec 19, 2015
    9
    Fatshark's best game yet. They've had some good ones before but they kind of let them just die on the vine when they didn't do as well financially as they've done with Vermintide. Lead & Gold and War of the Roses were really damn fun games that deserved better than the treatment Fatshark gave them.

    That being said, I really hope that they actually continue to support this game and keep    Fatshark's best game yet. They've had some good ones before but they kind of let them just die on the vine when they didn't do as well financially as they've done with Vermintide. Lead & Gold and War of the Roses were really damn fun games that deserved better than the treatment Fatshark gave them.

    That being said, I really hope that they actually continue to support this game and keep developing compelling DLC for it because it's a real gem. It captures the hopelessness and darkness of the Warhammer universe to a tee which gives it incredible atmosphere in addition to the frenetic and quick paced gameplay. This game is a must-buy for anyone who loved Left4Dead or any Warhammer fan.    … Expand
  21. Farseeker
    Dec 2, 2015
    8
    With a L4D game play scheme (about time we started seeing more of this genre) but much more layers to it, Warhammer: End Times-Vermintide throws you into the Warhammer fantasy setting head first. With heavy melee fighting, 5 UNIQUE classes, varied maps with different goals and an actual end game boss level, this has finally replaced Left 4 Dead as my favourite co op game.

    Highlights    With a L4D game play scheme (about time we started seeing more of this genre) but much more layers to it, Warhammer: End Times-Vermintide throws you into the Warhammer fantasy setting head first. With heavy melee fighting, 5 UNIQUE classes, varied maps with different goals and an actual end game boss level, this has finally replaced Left 4 Dead as my favourite co op game.

    Highlights
    -Beautifully dark setting
    -Entertaining voice acting
    -Craft and loot system which encourage replay
    -Different goals on different maps
    -Rewards for exploring and risk taking (will you choose to carry health or a tome to give you bonus dice for the loot role?)
    -Solid hero respawn to get you back in the game relatively soon.
    -Skill is vastly more important then just getting better upgrades.
    -Improved on (from L4D) special enemies.

    Some negatives
    -May need to adjust settings to lower to compensate for high end graphics, lose out on some aesthetics.
    -Can be punishing at beginning until you learn and get comfortable with fighting styles and weapon differences.
    -Stupid, stupid hero bots tend to glitch out or ignore you as you lie bleeding. Also tend to fall off ledges.

    Bottom Line: If you like L4D, fantasy settings, team work co-op, and a game that rewards skill. You should buy this.    … Expand
  22. mrboneguy
    Nov 25, 2015
    8
    Definitely some good times to be had. Good level of depth to the gameplay and progression. Smashing piles of enemies all at once with big hammer or shotgun blast never gets old. I've joined up with many randoms that were actually pretty good so far (and some that were horrible, too). A good player protects their team, everything else is lower priority for the most part - this is great.Definitely some good times to be had. Good level of depth to the gameplay and progression. Smashing piles of enemies all at once with big hammer or shotgun blast never gets old. I've joined up with many randoms that were actually pretty good so far (and some that were horrible, too). A good player protects their team, everything else is lower priority for the most part - this is great.

    Needs: 3rd person perspective. Melee fighting is just plain better in 3rd person. This is by far the biggest complaint I have with the game. Of course, to go with this, the attack animations would need to be beefed up a bit.

    The loot system is great. If it were any easier to get good loot then the good stuff would just be the norm and the whole system would be pointless.

    I've hit some crashes during runs, which is a horrible experience. You lose all of the progress made and if you were the host, it is bad for everyone. I'd really like to see some improvements in the way it handles crashes and disconnects - primarily, it should be possible to rejoin if you can get back online in a minute or two.

    Really hoping for more content and different map types. So far it is a great start.    … Expand
  23. BossZW
    Nov 22, 2015
    8
    Like many have said, this is Left for dead go medieval, so if you were not a fan of it, skip this one. Otherwise, if you do enjoy the hectic fight, the intense moments of a swarm of zombies... err skavens... deferling to your group while trying to accomplish a near impossible mission, that you finally complete thanks to cohesive team work - when that happens, well, you really get the meatLike many have said, this is Left for dead go medieval, so if you were not a fan of it, skip this one. Otherwise, if you do enjoy the hectic fight, the intense moments of a swarm of zombies... err skavens... deferling to your group while trying to accomplish a near impossible mission, that you finally complete thanks to cohesive team work - when that happens, well, you really get the meat of the game.

    With friends, or in a random group, the game leads to some epic moments that I only found so far in the Left for dead franchise. But like a surprise box and like that franchise before, random parties can lead to great experiences or deceptives ones. If you really want to get to the end of the run (at leat in higher difficulty levels), stick with a group of friends. If you can enjoy the satisfying thrill of finding a good random group and to stick with it, never knowing what your teammates will do can also add to the tension and it's in those moments of pure action that I really get the thrill that I was looking for when buying the game.

    Left for dead fans can buy this one with confidence - the experience is the same, with news elements, new environments and with characters having differents weapons this time around. There is also a loot system, giving you a chance to get new stuff at the end of the day, which is nice, so go ahead buy it and slay some vermin!    … Expand
  24. nobey
    Nov 16, 2015
    9
    What do you get when you blend a large cup of the fantasy world of Warhammer and the survival horror of Left 4 Dead? Fatshark have answered that question with the release of Warhammer End Times – Vermintide. A first person grind ’em up with a lot of similarities to everyone’s favourite multiplayer zombiefest. Only, it’s not just that. It’s a pretty amazing vision in itself.

    Ever since    What do you get when you blend a large cup of the fantasy world of Warhammer and the survival horror of Left 4 Dead? Fatshark have answered that question with the release of Warhammer End Times – Vermintide. A first person grind ’em up with a lot of similarities to everyone’s favourite multiplayer zombiefest. Only, it’s not just that. It’s a pretty amazing vision in itself.

    Ever since the demise of Warhammer: Online, I’ve been looking for a decent gaming experience to play alongside friends in its dark and gritty world and luckily, Vermintide delivers with the recreation of Ubersreik, a river city in Southern Reiskland and now absolutely swarming with the venomous, underhanded rat-men, the Skaven.

    Ever since the demise of Warhammer: Online, I’ve been looking for a decent gaming experience to play alongside friends in its dark and gritty world and luckily, Vermintide delivers with the recreation of Ubersreik, a river city in Southern Reiskland and now absolutely swarming with the venomous, underhanded rat-men, the Skaven.

    Once you’ve gathered your party and equipped your favourite pointy/smashy thing to skewer/pulverise Skaven with, the host can choose from a number of missions on a map at the inn. The quests are split up into three acts, each with varying mission parameters, such as annihilating as many rat-men as you possibly can or collecting barrels and sacks and placing them in a wagon while hordes of the minging-furred beasties pour forth to poke your eyes out and stab you in the unmentionables

    The Skaven are varied too, mostly coming in swarms of Dwarf sized clanrats who tend to work in numbers and try to surround your party while you fend them off. There’s also the expected special troops, pulling from the Games Workshop armies and adding abilities that can shorten your group’s lifespan in a matter of seconds, depending how many of them decide to maul you at the same time. The Rat Ogre will stomp around, smashing the crap out of your team and with a seemingly unlimited pool of health, while the poison wind globadier chucks, well, poison wind globes at you, letting off an acidic gas that slowly eats away at your health bar and stops anyone else from coming to save you

    Once you’ve gathered your party and equipped your favourite pointy/smashy thing to skewer/pulverise Skaven with, the host can choose from a number of missions on a map at the inn. The quests are split up into three acts, each with varying mission parameters, such as annihilating as many rat-men as you possibly can or collecting barrels and sacks and placing them in a wagon while hordes of the minging-furred beasties pour forth to poke your eyes out and stab you in the unmentionables.

    Luckily, your band of heroes have a great choice of weaponry. From short swords and axes all the way to massive great swords and staves that shoot fire. Secondary weapons are usually of the ballistic persuasion with crossbows, longbows and pistols all having a unique feel to them. Fatshark have perfected the feeling of swinging a war hammer, with a meaty crunch as it descends into the ugly face of one of your attackers.

    The levels have a good sense of originality to them as well. In your first, painful jaunt into Ubersreik, you’ll stalk the city streets on the way to the Mage’s Tower with tall buildings hemming you in claustrophobically. Later, you’ll traverse sewer tunnels, forests and old forts to name a few, each fitting perfectly with the Warhammer universe.

    The Skaven are varied too, mostly coming in swarms of Dwarf sized clanrats who tend to work in numbers and try to surround your party while you fend them off. There’s also the expected special troops, pulling from the Games Workshop armies and adding abilities that can shorten your group’s lifespan in a matter of seconds, depending how many of them decide to maul you at the same time. The Rat Ogre will stomp around, smashing the crap out of your team and with a seemingly unlimited pool of health, while the poison wind globadier chucks, well, poison wind globes at you, letting off an acidic gas that slowly eats away at your health bar and stops anyone else from coming to save you.

    The greatest enemy in Vermintide however, is the potential to be slung into a bad party. Unfortunately, there’s a strong link between winning and having a good team that can kill your enjoyment at points. For instance, I spent my first six hours of play stuck on the first level due to party members who like to wander off or thought they were playing Call of Duty and went running off all lone-wolf ahead, getting deservedly ripped apart by a Gutter Runner for their idiocy.

    Warhammer: End Times – Vermintide is what every fan of the similar zombie-game-which-shall-not-be-named-more-than-once-in-this-review has been asking for; a hair-raising blast through unlimited waves of evil with friends.    … Expand
  25. maxsmiley
    Nov 12, 2015
    8
    A challenging and rewarding game with a lot of character. The fidelity of this game is high, with charming dialogues and well labored environments. The combat at first seems trivial until you play on harder difficulties and learn just how important technical skill, group coordination, and caution are to success. I think a lot of peoples negative reaction to this game comes from theirA challenging and rewarding game with a lot of character. The fidelity of this game is high, with charming dialogues and well labored environments. The combat at first seems trivial until you play on harder difficulties and learn just how important technical skill, group coordination, and caution are to success. I think a lot of peoples negative reaction to this game comes from their comparison to L4D.

    This game draws heavily from L4D, to a degree where people could hastily label it a clone: it follows the same item slot formula, call actions, similar special enemies, map objectives, etc. But the game plays much different than L4D, and this leaves die-hard fans of the original genre bitter.

    The primary difference, which I enjoy, is that this game is not an FPS. You do have ranged weapons, but unlike L4D, ammo is few and far between, and ranged attacks cannot be your go-to strategy against all enemies. This is something I really enjoy about the game as it forces you confront the hordes face-to-face, lobbing heads and spraying rat blood with an assortment of melee weapons; and gives the gameplay a more tangible and challenging nature that you cant quite get from shooting waves of baddies from afar. Unlike the zombies, the vermin have character. They are slippery and animated, jumping across gaps and up ledges, crawling up and down walls, and squeezing through tiny holes, all the while emitting delightfully inane dialogues about their affinity for stabbing surface dwellers.

    In summation, this game has a rich personality and charm to it, with unique and likable characters, and refreshing setting from the disturbingly played out zombie apocalypse; as well as a distinctive gameplay that justifies itself as something other than L4D re-skinned.    … Expand
  26. ThaneArkeden
    Nov 5, 2015
    10
    40+ hours into the game and im still into it. The combination between Left 4 Dead 2 and Dark Messiah is just a great combination. The loot system is perfect and great with friends. Even though the AI is a bit buggy, this game is one of the best games i have played.
  27. johnlok
    Nov 1, 2015
    9
    I've had way more fun with this game than I expected! Giving it a 10 since it's all I've played for the last week. Surprisingly good loot system: you "roll" for gear after victories, can find special items to enhance your chances for better loot, a leveling system, upgrades for weapons, and more. Each class feels fun and unique (I've played dwarf ranger and waywatcher).

    Definitely on    I've had way more fun with this game than I expected! Giving it a 10 since it's all I've played for the last week. Surprisingly good loot system: you "roll" for gear after victories, can find special items to enhance your chances for better loot, a leveling system, upgrades for weapons, and more. Each class feels fun and unique (I've played dwarf ranger and waywatcher).

    Definitely on the more difficult end of things - you will lose. A lot.

    Lots of comparisons to L4D; pretty apt, but definitely has its own unique feel. Love the character design as well, and especially glad the female characters have life and depth, avoiding the strictly T&A feel of other heroines.    … Expand
  28. Tyrak
    Nov 1, 2015
    9
    Left4Dead2 meets Chivalry, and the result is fantastic. Go for it.

    Very exciting, well-made cooperative game with an emphasis on melee combat, which gives it a unique touch over similar titles. It's well-functioning and feels different enough to be a fresh experience, even if you're a long-time veteran of similar games. The random loot system is an interesting touch, and adds some cool    Left4Dead2 meets Chivalry, and the result is fantastic. Go for it.

    Very exciting, well-made cooperative game with an emphasis on melee combat, which gives it a unique touch over similar titles. It's well-functioning and feels different enough to be a fresh experience, even if you're a long-time veteran of similar games. The random loot system is an interesting touch, and adds some cool additional incentive to the game, as well as an incentive to go for the more-difficult optional objectives in the missions.

    I'm not big into graphics, but I feel the need to mention this game is bloody gorgeous. Seriously, I've just got it on middle-range settings and it looks incredible. So that's also a plus.

    Only reason I'm not giving it a perfect score is because it's a tiny bit buggy in places, and it could maybe use some more content. That said, it was just released, and they've already fixed a number of the more egregious bugs (though none were extraordinarily so to begin with), as well as promised a nice combination of free updates and optional DLC in the future. Considering how well the beta went, the future's looking bright.

    If you're a fan of cooperative shooters and the like, or Chivalry, go for this. If you've got friends that play this game, ESPECIALLY go for this. It's amazing in a group, and really reminds me of playing Left4Dead2 in its prime. Highly recommended.    … Expand
  29. Wintersun1993
    Oct 31, 2015
    8
    60 hours into this game. Im loving it but loot system & more content would be make this game a 10/10.
    Been waiting for a game like left for dead 2 and this one really is a similar game!
  30. laldmanx23
    Oct 28, 2015
    8
    Very pleasantly surprised with this game! I played for around 5 hours during one of the beat tests and thought it was pretty lackluster. It definitely feels like they improved on the gameplay, or perhaps playing with friends just made it that much more fun. The game definitely plays like a less polished L4D, but the setting is far more interesting. Easily worth the $30 purchase price,Very pleasantly surprised with this game! I played for around 5 hours during one of the beat tests and thought it was pretty lackluster. It definitely feels like they improved on the gameplay, or perhaps playing with friends just made it that much more fun. The game definitely plays like a less polished L4D, but the setting is far more interesting. Easily worth the $30 purchase price, I can see getting at least a hundred hours of entertainment out of it.… Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 39 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 39
  3. Negative: 0 out of 39
  1. Gamers' Temple
    Jan 25, 2016
    70
    Combine the impatience of others and the almost endless random item grind and I do not see a casual audience getting swept away in the Warhammer hype by this game. Even Warhammer fans should make note that just because you may know the lore of the series it won't grant you a wonderful team experience ... but it may grant you some street cred to get you by.
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  2. CD-Action
    Jan 12, 2016
    60
    A technically flawed copy of Left 4 Dead that does not even have a proper Warhammer atmosphere. [13/2015, p.66]
  3. Pelit (Finland)
    Jan 4, 2016
    83
    An enjoyable co-op game with a fun but simplistic combat system. Bugs, matchmaking issues and technical problems keep it from becoming an instant classic. Yet! [Nov 2015]
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