Warhammer: Mark of Chaos

 PC
Metascore
73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 32 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 32
  3. Negative: 0 out of 32
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  1. Gamers' Temple
    84
    The units in the game are very detailed and unlike a lot of strategy games they look really good when the camera is zoomed in all of the way. Furthermore the game provides an excellent unit editor that really lets you customize the look of your armies.
  2. PC Gamer
    83
    Despite these issues, the game mechanics and Warhammer atmosphere make Mark of Chaos a must for fans of tactical wargaming, and unlike the tabletop game, it doesn't cost a fortune. [Jan. 2007, p.78]
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  3. GameWatcher
    82
    There is so much going for Warhammer: Mark of Chaos and while it’s beset with lingering technical woes, underneath it has the right stuff and would be well deserved of your attention.
  5. PC Zone UK
    82
    Tactical yet still accessible. [Jan 2007, p.60]
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  6. GamesRadar+
    80
    Even though a few aspects of Warhammer: Mark of Chaos aren't all that they could be, it nicely distills all of the best characteristics of the tabletop game. It's as close as you're going to get to the real thing without spending a fortune on miniatures.
  7. IGN
    80
    A pretty fun game. It's not perfect by any means and has some bugs that can be annoying, but the battles themselves offer a good variety of strategies set in a dark and brooding environment.
  8. GameZone
    80
    While the game drops the ball a little bit in terms of storytelling, it’s still a solid RTS that fans of the genre should take a look at.
  9. AceGamez
    80
    It looks great, plays well and really kicks ass on multiplayer mode.
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  10. PALGN
    80
    Likely to be appreciated by the Warhammer fanatics amongst you or Total War fans looking for a fantasy-based spin.
  11. Pelit (Finland)
    79
    A good start, but Black Hole has forgotten to make the final adjustments. Tactical fighting needs more variables, sieges suck, friendly fire should be at least an option and overall the single player mode should be more challenging. [Jan 2007]
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  12. Game Chronicles
    79
    I first thought Mark of Chaos would easily make my top 10 list of favorite strategy games, but several weeks later it's become just another guilty pleasure.
  13. ActionTrip
    77
    Mark of Chaos probably makes a worthwhile purchase for fans of the universe. RTS fans may also find it entertaining, but not very innovative in terms of the gameplay basics it has to offer.
  14. Games Master UK
    77
    Left behind by "Company of Heroes" and the rest, but still satisfying strategy fare. [Jan 2007, p.74]
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  15. PC Format
    75
    Mark of Chaos is a colourful and reassuringly manly semi-strategy effort. Full of brawn as it undoubtedly is, it's also lacking in brains. [Jan 2007, p.62]
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  16. Computer Games Online RO
    75
    Although Mark of Chaos doesn’t have a terrific story and the system requirements can be a bit high, the gameplay can prove to be fun.

Awards & Rankings

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#86 Best PC Game of 2006
54
#54 Most Discussed PC Game of 2006
52
#52 Most Shared PC Game of 2006

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User Score
7.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 71 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 35 out of 71
  2. Mixed: 26 out of 71
  3. Negative: 10 out of 71
  1. Ingepunk
    Feb 22, 2022
    8
    Fact this game is bomb. The stories are entertaining and the gameplay is absolutely addicting.
    The only drawbacks:
    - In siege battles you    Fact this game is bomb. The stories are entertaining and the gameplay is absolutely addicting.
    The only drawbacks:
    - In siege battles you can't plan ahead thanks to the good old Fog of War and you need several attempts until everything works out as you want.
    - The camera is not always easy to align with what is happening
    - often it is enough to gather a large army and blindly attack the enemy, real strategy is rarely needed.
    - In game cutscenes are at 240p. Which looks incredibly bad in 1080p resolution.

    Nevertheless, the game has entertained me far more than any Total War Warhammer part so far. Highly Recommended!
    8/10 even today.

    Auf Deutsch:
    Tatsache dieses Spiel ist Bombe. Die Storys unterhalten gut und auch vom Gameplay ist es absolut Süchtig machend.
    Die einzigen Mankos:
    - In Belagerungs Schlachten kann man dank des guten alten Fog of War nicht vorplanen und man braucht so mehrere Anläufe bis alles klappt was man will.
    - Die Kamera lässt sich nicht immer gut auf das geschehen ausrichten
    - oft reicht es aus eine große Armee zusammen zu fassen und blind auf den Gegner los zu stürmen, echte Strategie, braucht man selten.
    - In Game Cutscenes sind auf 240p. Was in 1080p Auflösung unglaublich übel aussieht.

    Trotzdem hat mich das Spiel bislang weit mehr als jeder Total War Warhammer Teil unterhalten. Absolut Empfehlenswert!
    8/10 selbst heute noch.    … Full Review »
  2. KilledShinigami
    Nov 15, 2019
    7
    The game has breathtaking graphics and atmosphere, it was exactly what I've imagined while reading the books. Also, the story is nice but theThe game has breathtaking graphics and atmosphere, it was exactly what I've imagined while reading the books. Also, the story is nice but the main gameplay is so simple and uninspired that it can bore you after a few hours. But still a great title and up to date one the few good Warhammer Fantasy games we have.… Full Review »
  3. LeeH
    May 20, 2008
    5
    Good concept, however severely let down by the loading times between battles, which renders the game unplayable.
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