Warhammer: End Times - Vermintide

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  1. ErixKing
    Aug 23, 2023
    2
    me pareció super aburrido la verdad... e ve que no es para todos xq yo no encontré ese casi 8 que tiene aca
  2. 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
  3. Kunray
    Jun 16, 2022
    1
    It's your call but for now it's not recommended.
    1/10 this game at that stage.
    I could write a lot of things, briefly - I'm disappointed
  4. Redden44
    Dec 30, 2020
    6
    The game is quite simple, select a character, pick a mission and complete an objective in an instance while killing hordes of Skavens with a group or solo with bots.

    The combat is very basic, you have two weapons, one melee and one ranged and you can perform fast light attacks or slow heavy ones. In addition you have three slots, one for a healing item, one for a potion that gives you a    The game is quite simple, select a character, pick a mission and complete an objective in an instance while killing hordes of Skavens with a group or solo with bots.

    The combat is very basic, you have two weapons, one melee and one ranged and you can perform fast light attacks or slow heavy ones. In addition you have three slots, one for a healing item, one for a potion that gives you a temporary buff and lastly one for a grenade.

    Most of the time you fight hordes of weak minions, while every now and then a special enemy spawns and you must focus him to dispatch it quickly.

    At the end of the run, you get a random drop according to the quest difficulty, which you can either equip or use it at a forge.

    That's pretty much it...the game is entertaining at the beginning, but it becomes boring very very quickly.    … Expand
  5. clem666
    Dec 19, 2020
    5
    Let's begin with the pros.
    The game concept is funny. Really cool gameplay, immersive and visually incredible. Good customization and 'crafting' system. Truly interesting for hardcore players as the difficulty can go surprisingly high. The AI is quite good, unless for the very last mission where they keep commiting suicide over and over again... Thus you simply cannot end the game without    Let's begin with the pros.
    The game concept is funny. Really cool gameplay, immersive and visually incredible. Good customization and 'crafting' system. Truly interesting for hardcore players as the difficulty can go surprisingly high. The AI is quite good, unless for the very last mission where they keep commiting suicide over and over again... Thus you simply cannot end the game without friends to play it. What a shame.

    The disadvantages now.
    Frustration becomes unbearable when you die for nothing like a dumb fall. AI once again will not help you as bots will also fall by trying to help your character. In 'Warhammer Vermintide' you have to buy additional contents to have some decent content. The main campaign is finished in less than 15 hours, so less than 10 main quests.
    The game is slow as a dead grandma turtle: it takes years to launch game and months to load maps and missions! Combine that with the falling problem and this game will suck your lifetime through loading screens. This game is repetitive. Without any additional content, the only thing you will have to do is to kill rats, kill rats and, let me think... kill rats again. Poisonous-rats and stranglers fortunately do bring some variety. Camera is quite bad as it will block itself in the corners of the walls or behind the decorations. Objectives are not always neat. Once again and to conclude: you need friends to be good at this game, AI won't save or help you.    … Expand
  6. ComandanteCobra
    Aug 27, 2019
    3
    I dind't like it
    You are an Heroes from Warhammer World (Empire, Dwarves and so on) trying to complete an objective (for example destroy a door) in a large map while fighting hordes of Skavens.
    Good Graphics, most of the the bugs has been fixed, playable alone if you wish to with decent A.I. companions (not at the hardest difficulties), playable on old pcs (with some mandatory visual    I dind't like it
    You are an Heroes from Warhammer World (Empire, Dwarves and so on) trying to complete an objective (for example destroy a door) in a large map while fighting hordes of Skavens.
    Good Graphics, most of the the bugs has been fixed, playable alone if you wish to with decent A.I. companions (not at the hardest difficulties), playable on old pcs (with some mandatory visual adjustments), very cheap on sales....but.... it has simple game play (just click one button most of the time), lots of repetitions, few maps, few types of enemies, few charaters to choose from, combat isn't deep .... so it gets boring quickly.
    You will play the same mission over and over again to get some loot (random ... so maybe for a Class that you don't like to play) ...and then get the gear to do the same on the next difficulty.
    After a few days gets old.    … Expand
  7. 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
  8. 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.
  9. SirDiddles
    Mar 30, 2018
    5
    Generally a lot of fun but very grindy, lots of downtime waiting on loading screens, too many ways to die instantly makes this game very frustrating. It's like 1/2 a game.
  10. UncleEd
    Feb 13, 2018
    7
    Warhammer: End Times – Vermintide is an enjoyable game, albeit a shameless Left 4 Dead clone. I’ve had fun in my 30+ hours gameplay beating most of the missions in normal difficulty and then playing through all missions in hard. That said, I could not help but feel embarrassed on behalf of the developers who were not just influenced by Left 4 Dead, but simply cloned it with some addedWarhammer: End Times – Vermintide is an enjoyable game, albeit a shameless Left 4 Dead clone. I’ve had fun in my 30+ hours gameplay beating most of the missions in normal difficulty and then playing through all missions in hard. That said, I could not help but feel embarrassed on behalf of the developers who were not just influenced by Left 4 Dead, but simply cloned it with some added features in a Warhammer Fantasy skin. I am not going to go into details of the similarities to Left 4 Dead, you will know what I am talking about as soon as you watch a gameplay video.

    The differences are the focus on melee combat and plenty of loot that require grinding to unlock, which enable you to play the same missions in harder difficulties. The setting is very beautiful and atmospheric. The voice acting of characters are as good as Left 4 Dead, if not better.

    I am not really into grinding based video games and was quite frustrated by Vermintide in that regard. The weapons do make a lot of difference and you have to grind through the same missions over and over in order to -realistically- unlock a good weapon. This is not a deal breaker if you are -like me- ok with putting the game aside after 30-40 hours. But if you wish to beat the game in other difficulty settings, the game will probably get very repetitive to the point that it is just boring.

    DLCs are a mixed bag with some good missions here and there and some very bad ones, Karak Azgaraz being arguably the best among them. However, none of the DLCs are worth the price point, which in my point are very overpriced for adding 2-3 maps.

    Overall, you can give Vermintide a go if you are a die hard Left 4 Dead fan who want more of almost the same or if you are looking for a game to play co-op with friends. On the other hand, it is such a shameless clone that I cannot give it a higher rating.    … Expand
  11. 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
  12. Mitya64
    Jan 1, 2018
    7
    Игра во вселенной вахи. Геймплей очень сильно похож на left 4 dead, только основа ближний бой. 6 персов, и за каждого разный геймплей. Куча шмоток с оружием, получаешь с прохождением одной миссии. Графен неплох. Геймплей крутой, но надоедает сильно.Играть рекомендую с друзьями. Сюжетка неинтересная. Звук отличный. Сама игра короткая, остальные миссии надо покупать.Игра во вселенной вахи. Геймплей очень сильно похож на left 4 dead, только основа ближний бой. 6 персов, и за каждого разный геймплей. Куча шмоток с оружием, получаешь с прохождением одной миссии. Графен неплох. Геймплей крутой, но надоедает сильно.Играть рекомендую с друзьями. Сюжетка неинтересная. Звук отличный. Сама игра короткая, остальные миссии надо покупать.
  13. 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
  14. 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.
  15. 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
  16. mrchakal89
    Jul 11, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Estilo lf4 esta muy guapo para pasar el rato cómpralo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!… Expand
  17. angryassdrummer
    May 30, 2017
    7
    left for dead meets warhammer fantasy....giddyup! got it cheap about 18months after launch. Bugs seemed ironed out, dlc adds way more hours, fun to play with mates..well worth the same price it is now.
  18. 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 :)
  19. 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.
  20. Onionbolt
    Mar 27, 2017
    6
    Fun game. Would love to play lots more. Could probably spend the rest of my days playing nothing but this and it's possible reiterations.
    Problem: If you can't find a group of 4 people to play with the game is not worth purchasing. Playing with less than 4 players makes the game infuriating due to the unfathomable incompetence of the bots who play along with you. Playing with random    Fun game. Would love to play lots more. Could probably spend the rest of my days playing nothing but this and it's possible reiterations.
    Problem: If you can't find a group of 4 people to play with the game is not worth purchasing. Playing with less than 4 players makes the game infuriating due to the unfathomable incompetence of the bots who play along with you. Playing with random strangers isn't fun either. With friends you get to have fun and play. With random strangers from the lobby you just work together to most efficiently clear a level.    … Expand
  21. 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
  22. SuperkenGaming
    Oct 27, 2016
    5
    Warhammer the end times vermintide
    Pretty, and pretty boring
    In vermintide you can play as 1 of 5 different classes either alone or with other players… Neither way you play is free of frustration None of these classes really feel different as everyone gets a close and ranged weapon, so it doesn’t matter who you choose… Every level in this game is essentially the same… Run forward and    Warhammer the end times vermintide
    Pretty, and pretty boring
    In vermintide you can play as 1 of 5 different classes either alone or with other players…
    Neither way you play is free of frustration
    None of these classes really feel different as everyone gets a close and ranged weapon, so it doesn’t matter who you choose…
    Every level in this game is essentially the same…
    Run forward and kill the rats in your way…
    The levels are beautiful to look at, but exploring them is very dull
    There’s really no incentive to explore at all, and a handful of maps are easy to get lost in since this game lacks a map or any indication of direction…
    But either way you’re just finding your way forward and slicing or shooting at rats…
    It gets old fast…
    Each mission also has 0 checkpoints…
    So if everyone dies, you fail… no matter how deep you are into a level…
    During act 1 I had no issues with neither online players nor bot players…
    I would occasionally get a player too focused on running around rather than completing quests so they’d drag things out… but for the most part everything went smoothly…
    I’d get jumped by a backstabber or snagged by a strangler and my teams ai would come to my rescue…
    By time I got to act 2 however all of this seemed to stop…
    The bots in this game were like those annoying players not keeping up with me, so if I got caught in a bad situation that was it for me… they wouldn’t rush to heal me like they had been in the 4 missions before…
    And they’re completely useless as the end of act one transitions into more objective based missions that team ai don’t help with at all leaving you to have to carry every barrel, watching your own back.. defending points yourself, as the bots seem to have absolutely 0 concept of strategy programmed into them or any awareness of what’s going on in a level…
    This game is so samey that the developers thought, oh just make them kill stuff was sufficient enough… buts it’s not and it leaves you feeling frustrated when you’re faced with the dilemma of waiting for a human to join or hopping right into a mission with a bot…
    The bots are so garbage that there’s one missions for example where you have to protect a generator, and the 2nd one is on a plot of land with a gap you cant jump..
    Clearly the only way to defend is by shooting them…
    My character ran out of ammo and my other 3 partners just stood there with their magic wands up their butt instead of shooting at them…
    By the way, massive design flaw considering there was no ammo around in case something like this happened…
    Or maybe, idk, program your artificial intelligence to actually be intelligent…
    Each of these missions are fairly short, lasting about 15 to 30 minutes each…
    3 acts containing about 4 missions each and a few bonus missions not tied to an act as well…
    the campaign is about 6-8 hours long
    Decent length, but the loot system in this game encourages multiple playthroughs…
    When you level up or finish a level you get a new weapon… you can take your weapons and equip them, or take the ones you don’t want to a forge to combine them for something new or salvage them for upgrade materials for another weapon of yours…
    The problem here though that rewards feel far too slow for any of this to feel satisfying..
    It would be much more fun to level up in game at a faster pace, and weapons to be found in chests…
    Or at the very least keep the weapons obtained attached exclusively to the character you completed the quest with rather than a strictly random drop, this would actually give incentive to replay as each character, but this isn’t the case, so there’s no reason to…
    Vermintide is a great looking game..
    But there’s nothing here that you won’t get in far deeper rpg games other than maybe co op
    I Give Warhammer The End Times Vermintide a
    5.5/10    … Expand
  23. 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!
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. OpenMindedMan
    Feb 3, 2016
    7
    A potentially great game stymied by its abysmal loot system. The game looks great and is fun to play. However, getting one (if you win) or zero (if you lose) items per 30 minutes makes the game a pointless loot grind. Something as simple as doubling the amount of loot gained would go very far in making the loot system more rewarding.
  29. Nefariae
    Feb 2, 2016
    4
    Very fun game, when it works. Lots of bugs. After reducing all CPU-intensive graphics to off or low it works decently. Still freezing my computer several times after finishing long rounds resulting in 0 xp or rewards. Quite annoying to spend a long mission on your toes then having your computer freeze or getting a message saying "Connection to Steam lost" when you're about to receive your rewards.
  30. 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
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#72 Best PC Game of 2015
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#36 Most Shared PC Game of 2015

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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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