Warhammer: End Times - Vermintide

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 323 Ratings

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  1. Drivolis
    Oct 24, 2015
    10
    I simply love it. It gives me the shivers. It's not just a clone, AWSOME! The leverls are good, except that shipyard level , that was way too fast to complete, but every other level was fun and challenging so far!
  2. 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!
  3. objectivelytrue
    Dec 10, 2015
    5
    It's a Warhammer game, so deduct 4 points from every review by a positive Warhammer fan to get accurate results.

    It's like Left 4 Dead, but with an awful campaign, horrible matchmaking, depopulated servers, poorer gameplay. I played L4D for hundreds of hours, I played this for about 14 and uninstalled.
  4. game_over
    Oct 29, 2015
    5
    Almost a great game. This is a solid four person first person coop game with a strong focus on melee combat. However, the limited amount of content, heavy reliance on randomness to drive (slow)progression, and unforgiving game play may be off putting to some.
  5. Sargeras90
    Oct 23, 2015
    9
    What initially seemed like a l4d copy quickly blew me away with original and satisfying depth. The game keeps me guessing even after multiple playthroughs of every beta mission and most of the regular ones, I can honestly say I've never before felt both desperate and exhilarated to this extent ever before in a video game.

    To be honest i haven't rated this a 10 yet simply because there    What initially seemed like a l4d copy quickly blew me away with original and satisfying depth. The game keeps me guessing even after multiple playthroughs of every beta mission and most of the regular ones, I can honestly say I've never before felt both desperate and exhilarated to this extent ever before in a video game.

    To be honest i haven't rated this a 10 yet simply because there are some small balance issues at the highest levels of difficulty and i havent finished it yet.

    For the price, you can't go wrong, and if you have a party of 4 you will have the best co op experience this side of killing floor 2 since l4d took gamers by storm.    … Expand
  6. MrMT
    Oct 24, 2015
    10
    Absolutely Nails the dark Warhammer atmosphere. Yes rats behave much like zombies, yet it's deeply refreshing to see the horde in a different guise, and such a compelling one at that. The rat army is so extraordinarily alive. The animations are entirely convincing, and the sound direction is superlative: the Stormvermin marching chant - 'keep left, keep left...' a terrifying warning of aAbsolutely Nails the dark Warhammer atmosphere. Yes rats behave much like zombies, yet it's deeply refreshing to see the horde in a different guise, and such a compelling one at that. The rat army is so extraordinarily alive. The animations are entirely convincing, and the sound direction is superlative: the Stormvermin marching chant - 'keep left, keep left...' a terrifying warning of a tough fight to come; the snicker of the gutter runner, the roar of the rat ogre. You'll learn these sounds and grow to fear them, and then to prepare for them, each signalling its unique kind of fight. Technically it's flawless - everything is extremely responsive, the combat has a wonderful sense of weight and impact. The levels are varied and all interesting in their own right. Loot comes steadily but not in abundance... you'll really appreciate that blue. But more than loot, you will relish learning how to play this game, its nuances and its foibles. Watching a video of this just doesn't do this justice. It has to be experienced.… Expand
  7. flesz
    Oct 24, 2015
    8
    The game is realy enjoyble I will give it 10 if ther will be some more skil in male weapon figth and more armies from Warhammer I hope they will make expansion with maby Orks and Chaos I realy want to se some more Heroes like Elf warior or maby some Barbarian, Crazy Monk or Bretonian havy armor kghnght. Now its Like Diablo 3 withaout Expansion. AND WOOO WHAT IF THEY MAKE GAME LIKE THIS INThe game is realy enjoyble I will give it 10 if ther will be some more skil in male weapon figth and more armies from Warhammer I hope they will make expansion with maby Orks and Chaos I realy want to se some more Heroes like Elf warior or maby some Barbarian, Crazy Monk or Bretonian havy armor kghnght. Now its Like Diablo 3 withaout Expansion. AND WOOO WHAT IF THEY MAKE GAME LIKE THIS IN WARHAMMER 40K uniwersy MABY SPACE HULK 3 ?… Expand
  8. TheBinarySurfer
    Nov 10, 2015
    5
    Fantastic setting (WAR world at the end times), great idea to copy the L4D model....Where it starts to fall down is the execution and then falls flat entirely in stability and features as advertised. I could go into a lot of detail, but after less than the 2h minimum playtime I gave up: multiple crashes, each resulting in a total loss of the time invested in the current game session andFantastic setting (WAR world at the end times), great idea to copy the L4D model....Where it starts to fall down is the execution and then falls flat entirely in stability and features as advertised. I could go into a lot of detail, but after less than the 2h minimum playtime I gave up: multiple crashes, each resulting in a total loss of the time invested in the current game session and no bug report / error message to check for, AI useless so if you lose a team-mate it's essentially game over (and don't even think about trying to play with all bots, no chance). No offline mode for play with bots (see above). Buggy as hell Ratmen, frequent deaths of player character due to clippiing into scenery. Instant disconnect and loss of game session and all progress if you get a steam disconnect while playing...The list goes on. First and last Fatshark product i'll buy frankly...I'm amazed by the reviews on this game i.e. that they are largely positive. Let's not even start on the piss poor loot system and arbitary rolling + rather silly 'buff your role' mechanic that frankly turns the game from a challenge into a near impossibility.… Expand
  9. deilldo
    Oct 23, 2015
    10
    This game is a better version of Left 4 Dead I would say, and on top of that it's in a Warhammer scenario. Can't go wrong. I have played it non stop since it was released, and then some with the betas.
  10. Solid_Dustin
    Oct 23, 2015
    10
    I love that game :D

    netcode and performance are great.
    long motivation with items crafting and leveling
    Coop fun is fpr me better than left4 dead.
  11. Canisrah
    Oct 25, 2015
    9
    A breath of fresh air in a market saturated with sub par offerings.

    The mood is tense, the atmosphere gritty and steeped in the dark fantasy of Warhammer. Character design is excellent, and the gameplay is fun and satisfying. Visuals are brilliant - music is great... there really is very little to complain about especially given the price tag. If I'm being perfectly honest - I would    A breath of fresh air in a market saturated with sub par offerings.

    The mood is tense, the atmosphere gritty and steeped in the dark fantasy of Warhammer. Character design is excellent, and the gameplay is fun and satisfying. Visuals are brilliant - music is great... there really is very little to complain about especially given the price tag. If I'm being perfectly honest - I would have paid more for this; to get such a fun experience for the price is almost unheard of nowadays.

    Sure - there are one or two rough edges. Some have noted optimization is needed (though I myself have a solid 80+ fps with a GTX9000TI); and there are one or two bugs still to be squashed. But what we have here is a complete game - it's great as is - but it's also a very solid foundation upon which to build. I really hope the devs got nuts adding more content and characters.

    My conclusion - better than left for dead - Vermintide takes the formula and improves on it in almost every respect. Pick it up - you'll be glad you did.    … Expand
  12. ZombieBeefchunk
    Oct 24, 2015
    10
    Wow! What a fun game. Easily the best game of it's type. I loved Left 4 Dead but Vermintide takes it to a whole new level. Great atmosphere, combat, etc. Gives you that awesome feeling Left 4 Dead provided combined with an awesome rpg/grinding/loot mechanic. Makes you want to play over and over and over. Love it.
  13. Hlorridi
    Oct 25, 2015
    10
    Very very nice game! Pimped L4D in the Warhammer universe, nice loot, perfect artstyle and the gameplay is very enjoyable!

    Keep the good work up Fatshark!
  14. Boonah
    Oct 24, 2015
    10
    I have to say I love this game. It's fast paced, frenetic and frenzied. The setting is immersive and beautiful.

    The missions/maps all feel very well put together and require teamwork. As you progress through the difficulty the game becomes incredibly challenging and rightly so. The combat feels intuitive and responsive and the characters all feel unique. Whilst the progression can    I have to say I love this game. It's fast paced, frenetic and frenzied. The setting is immersive and beautiful.

    The missions/maps all feel very well put together and require teamwork. As you progress through the difficulty the game becomes incredibly challenging and rightly so.

    The combat feels intuitive and responsive and the characters all feel unique.

    Whilst the progression can feel grindy to me it doesn't detract from a wonderful game, if you have 4 friends to play with this game is AMAZING. I would strongly recommend.

    Well done Fatshark.    … Expand
  15. KerzathJuanpe
    Oct 24, 2015
    10
    I just came 10000 times since yesterday. It's way better than Left4Dead 2, despite the poor optimization. Anyways, has good graphics. You must buy it!
  16. pmart4
    Oct 26, 2015
    8
    Being a big fan of the Left4Dead games and the Warhammer world I had to buy this game BUT still I never expect much from Games Workshop these days. Dawn of War II was the last great game I remember from them but since then I haven't really been hooked by any.

    This game is different and works fantastically well. It's primarily a melee fps (maybe that's called an fpm, I dunno) but there    Being a big fan of the Left4Dead games and the Warhammer world I had to buy this game BUT still I never expect much from Games Workshop these days. Dawn of War II was the last great game I remember from them but since then I haven't really been hooked by any.

    This game is different and works fantastically well. It's primarily a melee fps (maybe that's called an fpm, I dunno) but there are bows and guns in there too. The classes and deep and enjoyable to play with a crafting system that so far I have found to be rewarding and just challenging enough to keep me coming back.
    The graphical optimisation is solid, which means its runs smoothly even on the highest settings. The sound, look and feel of the streets is as close to perfect as you could have got. Teamwork pays off and the matchmaking system actually works (unlike many recent AAA titles on the market right now)!

    My only gripe is that every now and again your swings and ranged hits don't feel as satisfying as they could (Left4Dead nailed this) and the controller isn't 100% optimised.

    Overall: If they get the DLC right and develop this further it could be a huge title. Every Steam library should have it - Buy it - Buy it now!    … Expand
  17. Talbort
    Oct 25, 2015
    10
    I'm about 60+ hours in the game right now (not including previous beta events) and so far this is a totaly fun co-op horde game.
    It has great melee and ranged combat, good hit feedback and is fun to play. Higher difficulties are very challenging and definetely need good teamwork.
    If you enjoy games like L4D and don't mind a focus on melee combat this the perfect game. You can aquire    I'm about 60+ hours in the game right now (not including previous beta events) and so far this is a totaly fun co-op horde game.
    It has great melee and ranged combat, good hit feedback and is fun to play. Higher difficulties are very challenging and definetely need good teamwork.
    If you enjoy games like L4D and don't mind a focus on melee combat this the perfect game.

    You can aquire loot and the loot system is completely random (which is not of liking for everybody) but loot is not required for you to play or to beat missions. Teamplay is everything.    … Expand
  18. BlackDog_9
    Oct 24, 2015
    10
    I have not played the L4D games. But I have played Warhammer games for the last 25 years. The tabletop, RPG and computer versions. The level of absolute love and lavish detail evident in Vermintide is alone enough for me to profess my eternal respect for anyone involved in the production of this game. If you have played WFRP 3rd edition you will geek the #$%@ out over this game.I have not played the L4D games. But I have played Warhammer games for the last 25 years. The tabletop, RPG and computer versions. The level of absolute love and lavish detail evident in Vermintide is alone enough for me to profess my eternal respect for anyone involved in the production of this game. If you have played WFRP 3rd edition you will geek the #$%@ out over this game.

    Fatshark have benefited greatly from GW opening up their IP. And in my humble opinion, the IP has benefited as a result of these guys' magic - even more impressive when you consider the relatively small size of their team.

    I don't think I have ever played a game that I thought was designed just for me. Until I played this game, I didn't think there was one. What a SICK amount of fun.    … Expand
  19. legitbooty
    Oct 28, 2015
    3
    hate to say it because it looked really cool, this is sadly a straight up l4d rip off, and it doesn't even do a very good job at it. its as if they took l4d director and companion ai and dropped them on their head, because your companion ai are **** retarded and will not help you. the game even directly takes the special infected and reskins them, albeit a few minor tweaks. this game getshate to say it because it looked really cool, this is sadly a straight up l4d rip off, and it doesn't even do a very good job at it. its as if they took l4d director and companion ai and dropped them on their head, because your companion ai are **** retarded and will not help you. the game even directly takes the special infected and reskins them, albeit a few minor tweaks. this game gets the 3 because its got a really cool art style and the playable characters are very interesting overall. id say your better of downloading a medieval mod for l4d2 and youll have ALOT more fun… Expand
  20. shawply
    Nov 8, 2015
    3
    Poor. Very, very repetitive. Health and ammo hard to find. Upgrading weapons is nigh impossible. Unless you are playing with experienced people, you end up waiting all game to be rescued. You need to stick together. Most people do not. If you lag looking for ammo/health you get hijacked by a noose on a long stick. You die...eventually if no one comes back to rescue. No way to killPoor. Very, very repetitive. Health and ammo hard to find. Upgrading weapons is nigh impossible. Unless you are playing with experienced people, you end up waiting all game to be rescued. You need to stick together. Most people do not. If you lag looking for ammo/health you get hijacked by a noose on a long stick. You die...eventually if no one comes back to rescue. No way to kill the rat with stick.
    Too many monster bosses with Gatling guns or amped-up rats on speed with 2 knives.
    If you don't finish the session correctly, you get crap rewards.
    Some maps are larger and even after you miraculously carry bags to wagon alive, you still need to escape the map.
    Door to stairway you can open in home base. Does nothing.
    Blacksmith has no explanation of what you are supposed to do or what you gain OE LOSE by putting you very hard earned weapons in to mold.
    Just a stupid premise. Got tired after a few days. Bought based on stupid reviews on Steam. Won't make the same mistake twice.    … Expand
  21. 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
  22. mijxero
    Dec 10, 2015
    5
    I had a problem with this game in many of the same reasons I have with other 4 player focused games. Unless you have a group that always wants to play the same games and has an identical schedule you find yourself playing with bots or random people. Both in this game are not good. As a new player you get left behind and before you know it a special is killing you slowly with no way toI had a problem with this game in many of the same reasons I have with other 4 player focused games. Unless you have a group that always wants to play the same games and has an identical schedule you find yourself playing with bots or random people. Both in this game are not good. As a new player you get left behind and before you know it a special is killing you slowly with no way to fight back. The progression is slow and random and with frequent disconnects I found myself 60% through a map and losing everything. I think the game would be a blast if you had three friends tied up in your gaming dungeon, but otherwise it was just frustrating.… Expand
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. pknowles
    Jan 1, 2016
    3
    The core weapon mechanics aren't that fun. Then to top it off you have to pass levels to roll a chance of a different kind of weapon. That ends up being just as boring. Just go buy left 4 dead, it's better in every way!
  26. 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.
  27. mrchakal89
    Jul 11, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Estilo lf4 esta muy guapo para pasar el rato cómpralo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!… Expand
  28. 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
  29. Indrigis
    Nov 1, 2015
    6
    The gameplay is offset by two big problems: No variety and completely random rewards.

    You run through the same grey cities/swamps/dungeons, always at night, doing the same things everywhere most of the time. Combat abilities are non-existent. Everyone has a melee weapon and a ranged weapon. No special abilities, no skills, nothing beyond blocking and attacking. Rewards... Well,    The gameplay is offset by two big problems: No variety and completely random rewards.

    You run through the same grey cities/swamps/dungeons, always at night, doing the same things everywhere most of the time. Combat abilities are non-existent. Everyone has a melee weapon and a ranged weapon. No special abilities, no skills, nothing beyond blocking and attacking.

    Rewards... Well, rewards are downright stupid. Gaining levels gives you nothing at all except additional trinket slots and said trinkets can't be crafted or anything. Every level you also get a white quality weapon (useless, of course). At the end of the mission you also get a random item, the quality of which depends on the amount of inconvenience your team suffered by carrying tomes and grimoires to the end of the level. The problem with that is you have no influence on what item you get or for what class. You can not do anything at all to get a certain item for your favored class except grinding the prologue over and over and over and over and over and over and over (and over).

    Since the gameplay itself is rather limited with no character-specific abilities, builds or, at least, visual badassitude, unless you're a huge Warhammer fan or simply crave a four-player melee co-op, you'd best skip this until the developer expands the game vastly.    … Expand
  30. SickHobo
    Oct 25, 2015
    4
    It would be wrong to say that it's L4D with Warhammer skins, as it managed to mess up everything that was good in L4D. Numerous bugs, clunky controls, substandard optimization and horrible enemy AI made my playthrough more painful than it should've been.

    The game has 13 levels and they were unimpressive at best. I found myself running through grey and bland towns/caves too often. Some    It would be wrong to say that it's L4D with Warhammer skins, as it managed to mess up everything that was good in L4D. Numerous bugs, clunky controls, substandard optimization and horrible enemy AI made my playthrough more painful than it should've been.

    The game has 13 levels and they were unimpressive at best. I found myself running through grey and bland towns/caves too often. Some levels were horribly small, where progression was made through mundane objectives. For such a short game you'd think Fatshark would've put more effort into level design.

    The loot system is barely even worth mentioning. You have only a few weapon types with traits in them. None of the items or traits have any impact on how you play the game.

    If/when Fatshark decides to add support for custom maps and fix the bugs that plague the game, it could be a decent game to play with your friends. Although when considering Fatshark's history, the game won't probably get any better.    … Expand
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#72 Best PC Game of 2015
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#45 Most Discussed 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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