Warhammer: Vermintide 2

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7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 342 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 78 out of 342
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  1. Qkumba
    Aug 5, 2020
    10
    This is one of the rare few games that I've played for hundreds of hours, complained A LOT about how the devs could do better, but play for another few hundred hours. The maps are great, music, CHARACTER VOICES, enemies, specials.. everything is so canon and true to the Warhammer fantasy setting.
  2. deilldo
    Mar 9, 2018
    10
    Warhammer Vermintide 2 does everything - even - better than the first game. The new Twitch Mode is also really fun and I've spend way to many hours watching streams instead of playing. I might be somewhat of a fan boy, but the game made me that.
  3. Bawaga
    Apr 13, 2018
    10
    Game of the year.

    The co-op team game play is fun. The maps are great. The mobs are challenging. The visuals are top notch. The audio keeps you on the edge. The conversations between the heroes are funny. The new loot system is well made. It feels like you're in a Warhammer world. Yes, the game has a few small bugs but they don't break the game and the developers are fixing    Game of the year.

    The co-op team game play is fun.
    The maps are great.
    The mobs are challenging.
    The visuals are top notch.
    The audio keeps you on the edge.
    The conversations between the heroes are funny.
    The new loot system is well made.
    It feels like you're in a Warhammer world.

    Yes, the game has a few small bugs but they don't break the game and the developers are fixing and patching the game every week. The amount of content you get from this $25 game rivals most AAA titles.    … Expand
  4. Ludecan
    Mar 16, 2018
    10
    Sequels done right. Improves upon nearly every aspect of the original. If you liked the original Vermintide or like coop/melee games in general you won't be dissapointed!
  5. den0x95
    Mar 12, 2018
    10
    Very happy with how much the game has improved over the first, we have 15 classes to play all with their own talent trees and abilities, a much more in depth weapon/loot system, better levels, music is fantastic really gets the blood pumping as the horde approaches, visuals have gone up a huge notch to the point where I can't play the first game as it just looks like rubbish.
  6. tyr8338
    Mar 9, 2018
    10
    I find this game very amusing, it`s hard and forces you to stay with your team to survive. Graphics are much improved compared to previous part and it runs very good on i7 @ 4.2GHz + GeForce 1070 OC with almost maxed out settings.
  7. DarkestKnightz
    Mar 9, 2018
    10
    One of the most fun games I've ever played. Great performance, great graphics and challenging gameplay. There a few bugs that you can run into but nothing that breaks the game(as is the standard in gaming).

    Also, I have no clue what these clowns whining about the anti cheat bogging down the game are talking about. I have an i7 3770k with an R9 290X(Lesser specs than what they supposedly    One of the most fun games I've ever played. Great performance, great graphics and challenging gameplay. There a few bugs that you can run into but nothing that breaks the game(as is the standard in gaming).

    Also, I have no clue what these clowns whining about the anti cheat bogging down the game are talking about. I have an i7 3770k with an R9 290X(Lesser specs than what they supposedly have) and I can consistently get 90-120 fps even in large battles. I also have friends with even lower specs than myself that haven't had any issues with performance once they got into the proper preset for their equipment.    … Expand
  8. RGKDR
    Mar 13, 2018
    10
    This is my GOTY so far.
    Pros:
    -Some of the best melee combat I have played in a game -Amazing graphics -Sticks true to the lore -Warhammer fans dream -Extremely replayyable (over 100 hours is reasonable) -Each weapon feels unique -15 Career paths -Challenging and rewarding Cons: -Can get a little repetitive (but in the sense that an instance would in wow) -Not enough visual    This is my GOTY so far.
    Pros:
    -Some of the best melee combat I have played in a game
    -Amazing graphics
    -Sticks true to the lore
    -Warhammer fans dream
    -Extremely replayyable (over 100 hours is reasonable)
    -Each weapon feels unique
    -15 Career paths
    -Challenging and rewarding

    Cons:
    -Can get a little repetitive (but in the sense that an instance would in wow)
    -Not enough visual weapon variations
    -Loot and talents can be a bit underwhelming
    -Boss battle get repetitive more than other aspects of the game

    Conclusion: Because this game is such a joy to play in conjunction with almost infinite replayability I would highly recommend this to anyone who loves rpgs, melee combat, or the left 4 dead franchise. It is only $30 and blows most AAA games out of the water. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED    … Expand
  9. Nake
    Feb 28, 2019
    10
    Best coop game i ever play in my life and the best bots I ever see in my life GOTY 10/10
  10. xcava86x
    Apr 25, 2020
    10
    Very fun game, Left 4 Dead like, except here the melee weapon is the primary weapon and the secondary weapon a firearm of some sort. You also have special abilities, talents, a crafting system. Overall it's a very fun and challenging experience. I'm loving it!
  11. Viderberg
    Mar 11, 2018
    10
    Without a doutb GOTY so far, I see little chance any game will top this. Why? 100 hours of content, cheap, around 20 to 30 dollars, amazing graphics, sound, voice acting. It got the entire package without micro transactions.
  12. Aenor7
    Mar 10, 2018
    10
    This is awesome. Funny, quick, challenging, it's a big improvemnt from the previous chapter. Optimezed for multi core CPUs (ryzen) since you can also select the number of thread to be used. It runs very well at etreme settings without any drop @2560x1080 with a Ryzen 1700 and a 1070 (both clocked). Buy it.
  13. Macdeg
    Nov 12, 2022
    10
    Discovered lately but a very very good co-op game at a very good price with lot of content and very addictive.
    Lot of loot, skills and a good group needed. If you like the Warhammer lore you will love this one.
    Graphics are quite good for what we need for this type of game.
  14. el_psy
    Mar 8, 2018
    10
    Loved V1 and the experience here is even better :

    +Better graphics
    +Better animations
    +Better game-play
    +Bigger bestiary

    for me It look like a triple A but coming with a fair price ( 25 dollar / EU ) I know i'll have a tons of fun in it and I'll play it with some friends .

    Thanks fatshark :)
  15. sweredrim
    Mar 10, 2018
    10
    Writing this after around 45 hours of gameplay. Much improvement over Vermintide 1. Graphics is amazing, game is pretty polished with some minor bugs here and there. Progression and itemization is nicely done. Quite fun to play especially with friends, since it requires good communication on harder difficulties. All this done by a small developing team and packaged at a very reasonableWriting this after around 45 hours of gameplay. Much improvement over Vermintide 1. Graphics is amazing, game is pretty polished with some minor bugs here and there. Progression and itemization is nicely done. Quite fun to play especially with friends, since it requires good communication on harder difficulties. All this done by a small developing team and packaged at a very reasonable price. We should support such things rather then EA and Ubisoft garbage.… Expand
  16. antiprodukt
    Mar 20, 2018
    10
    The game is lots of fun, even better than the first one. Sure, there were (and probably still are) some bugs, but the developer is spending time and fixing them, so that's cool too. Also, yes, some parts are hard, sometimes you play with other people who suck, but a lot of time it's pretty great fun. I've put almost 40 hours into this game so far and I look forward to playing more.
  17. chuchel
    May 18, 2018
    10
    Great game in my opinion, especially if you enjoy it with friends.
    5 different characters with their 3 classes each, their own weapons, skills and game method, along with the hordes and bosses Vermintide II make a game very intretentido, although it is true that you miss more variety of maps. It still has some bugs that can ruin the game, but for lovers of Left for Dead games in a    Great game in my opinion, especially if you enjoy it with friends.
    5 different characters with their 3 classes each, their own weapons, skills and game method, along with the hordes and bosses Vermintide II make a game very intretentido, although it is true that you miss more variety of maps. It still has some bugs that can ruin the game, but for lovers of Left for Dead games in a Warhammer environment, it is a highly recommended game.    … Expand
  18. lobogarnata
    Jul 19, 2018
    10
    Divertidísimo de principio a fin. Rejugable millones de veces (sobre todo, si eres fan del lore de Warhammer). Eso sí, espero que la tercera parte sea más larga aún, porque te quedas con ganas de más. Mi juego de combate a melé favorito, sin lugar a dudas.
  19. Wilks3791
    May 7, 2020
    10
    Quand je lis certains commentaires, c'est à la limite du review bombing.

    Sérieusement, quoi reprocher à ce jeu ????? Un aspect répétitif ? Le principe c'est bien de faire et refaire les niveaux pour améliorer son skill, son personnage, son stuff. Quand j'en lis certains, je doute aussi très fortement sur votre re-jouabilité des niveaux. Effectivement les refaire en mode facile/normal    Quand je lis certains commentaires, c'est à la limite du review bombing.

    Sérieusement, quoi reprocher à ce jeu ????? Un aspect répétitif ? Le principe c'est bien de faire et refaire les niveaux pour améliorer son skill, son personnage, son stuff.

    Quand j'en lis certains, je doute aussi très fortement sur votre re-jouabilité des niveaux. Effectivement les refaire en mode facile/normal à chaque fois, sans chercher les tomes et les grimoires, y'a pas beaucoup d'intérêt et c'est pas du tout ce à quoi vous pousse le jeu. Mais bon, quand on voit des mecs niveaux 35-40 faire du contre jeu d'équipe et mourir en 1v1 contre le moindre spécial, ça me choque pas.

    BREF !

    Le jeu est magnifique graphiquement. J'ai lu qu'il était "decent" voire "potable". Alors désolé si vous jouez habituellement à un jeu aussi réaliste que "the real life" mais je vois vraiment pas ce qu'il vous faut. C'est cracher dans la soupe à tous les niveaux.

    Concernant la DA, c'est absolument parfait. Les décors sont magnifiques, les monstres flippant (et me dites pas que vous chieriez pas dans vos frocs devant un adepte de Nurgl !).

    La bande son est vraiment prenante et renforce l'immersion au maximum. Quand vous entendez les tambours, vous savez que les problèmes arrivent.

    J'ai vu des plaintes sur des game crash etc. Soyons clair, j'ai pas une bête de course niveau PC. J'ai absolument 0 freez, crash, bug etc. Le jeu est hyper bien optimisé et si vous rencontrez un problème, regardez plutôt vos specs avant de le reprocher au jeu.

    Le gameplay est relativement identique au premier opus. Donc si on était une brutasse sur le premier, on reste pas dégueu sur le 2 ce qui est cool. L'utilisation des compétences spéciales sur chaque perso rafraîchit le jeu.
    Mais surtout, le lobby. Quel jeu se paye le luxe de vous fournir autre chose qu'un menu bête et méchant ? Vermintide vous plonge dans une forteresse super classe, très grande, qu'on prend plaisir à visiter & améliorer. Mais surtout qui nous permet d'accéder à tous les menus d'amélioration, craft, objectifs etc.

    Je pourrais continuer des heures à vous dire à quel point ce jeu est énorme. Ce qui est sûr c'est que si un left 4 dead 3 sort un jour, il aura un sacré concurrent à détrôner parce que pour moi il est clair que ça surpasse left 4 dead en tout point.
    Parce que perso, je ne regrette pas du tout le joueur vs joueur. Qui était blindé de tricheur, de rageux et dont l'équilibrage était pas toujours au beau fixe suivant les niveaux.

    Foncez sur ce jeu !!!    … Expand
  20. Brake
    Aug 2, 2019
    10
    Menuda acción, trepidante, loco.... Yokese de todo sangre y ahora Kaos incluido..... Juegazo
  21. ClaudeAlpha
    Sep 6, 2019
    10
    This game definetely needs more positive reviews. It's quite addictive and underrated. The melee combat is more satisfying and versatile that any other game I can think of that has melee combat and the force and impact of your blows can be seen being applied to the bodies of your enemies. I really think this game has the best melee gameplay of all time up there with Mount and Blade, DyingThis game definetely needs more positive reviews. It's quite addictive and underrated. The melee combat is more satisfying and versatile that any other game I can think of that has melee combat and the force and impact of your blows can be seen being applied to the bodies of your enemies. I really think this game has the best melee gameplay of all time up there with Mount and Blade, Dying Light and Mordhau.… Expand
  22. carinbacklund
    Dec 16, 2020
    10
    Such a fun game to play together with friends. The world is really cool and I love the fantasy elements of it. So gloomy and mysterious in the best kind of way. Fun and different characters. If you want some action and fight against Skavens this is a game for you.
  23. AlexeyAleshin
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    Игра просто шикарная ! Бои бесконечно интересные . На сегодня я провёл там около 1300 часов в steam . Можем поиграть вместе ,мой ник lexlite там .
  24. SmolPP
    Dec 16, 2020
    10
    It's amazing how such a simple concept can be so much fun! You plow through hordes and hordes of rats, chaos warriors and beastmen to complete unique goal of level. And there are plenty of levels to choose from. Mechanics of the game are working perfectly, no glitches, no bugs, just pure pleasure. With every level started you feel more and more immersed into the world of Warhammer.
  25. TonyLiberalL
    Aug 8, 2022
    10
    Best game, and Left 4 Dead copy pasta Pretty good game in the warhammer universe
  26. Kn4kworst
    Mar 22, 2018
    9
    I started this game with no big hopes. It just seemed like a fun hack and slash. After a half hour I noticed I was playing Left 4 dead. It's actually the same game but then with RPG elements in it.

    This game is awesome! Found something new to keep me busy for a while.
  27. degrassinoel
    Mar 21, 2018
    9
    Easy to play, difficult to master. The sequel expands on the level and loot system from the original Vermintide, and does it very well. The game runs smoothly and has been updated frequently with patches to fix minor bugs and balance issues. Overall this is a very well made game, good selection of characters with just enough RPG elements in it to turn the FPS flavour of meaty rat stew intoEasy to play, difficult to master. The sequel expands on the level and loot system from the original Vermintide, and does it very well. The game runs smoothly and has been updated frequently with patches to fix minor bugs and balance issues. Overall this is a very well made game, good selection of characters with just enough RPG elements in it to turn the FPS flavour of meaty rat stew into a fine main course of a game. This is best played with friends, or though the quickplay system, which has been drastically improved since the original. 9/10 Some AAA level quality CO-OP FPS with some rpg elements. A fine game.… Expand
  28. Berry
    Mar 10, 2018
    9
    I'm not sure why but I was sceptical about this game but every reservation I had has been put to rest. I was expecting a decent game that was largely a rehash of the first but it is truly improved in both obvious and subtle ways.

    I was concerned when I saw the same hero characters would be returning but the addition of sub classes, skill trees and abilities makes for a much wider range    I'm not sure why but I was sceptical about this game but every reservation I had has been put to rest. I was expecting a decent game that was largely a rehash of the first but it is truly improved in both obvious and subtle ways.

    I was concerned when I saw the same hero characters would be returning but the addition of sub classes, skill trees and abilities makes for a much wider range of play styles than before.

    The loot is acquired in a much fairer way. I'm not sure about just having a 'power' stat but there's plenty of extra effects and buffs that you get with non common weapons.

    There's the same number of missions (13) but this time each level is fully fleshed out so there's no glorified horde mode missions. It's a matter of the same amount of content on paper but in reality these's quite a bit more.

    A perhaps underappreciated area of improvement is the increase in number of 'non-special' enemy types. As well as adding enemies like the warpfire thrower the game adds lots of subtly different enemies that deepen the melee combat. For example, mixing in plague monks, berserkers and shielded enemies into the horde forces you to develop your tactics beyond just swinging an axe at a large mob. This also makes the ranged combat more tactical as instead of just thinning out a horde you can target the more high level threats and avoid wasting ammo on shielded enemies.

    Blocking also seems to be done much better this time round, especially when blocking multiple smaller opponents.

    There's a couple of bugs, mainly to do with bosses getting stuck sometimes but it's not much of an issue and they can fix a lot of that later down the line. Performance is good for me and only dips when there's a ridiculous amount of enemies on screen.

    The graphics are great but more importantly the art design is a lot more interesting and varied this time around. There's a lot of nice vistas and lighting effects.

    The community is also pretty nice, not met anyone who was a prick yet. They could add short cuts for certain shout outs such as 'group up' which would be useful in quick play.

    Overall a pretty damn good game and easily worth the price imo. Just be aware that the game is designed to be replayed multiple times just like the first one. There's also little story, it's just about the combat really although there is a good amount of voice lines, environmental story telling and text pieces that provide some good context should you wish to look. Just don't expect the last of us. I'd happily pay full price for the game but the lower price tag makes it a lot easier to convince friends to try it out which is great for such a co-op focused game.

    9/10    … Expand
  29. MFK863
    Mar 29, 2018
    9
    I had pretty low expectations picking this title up as I never played Vermintide 1 and didn't expect much for $30 but I must say even if I went in with high expectations I think this game would have exceeded them. You are essentially getting a AAA game with no micro transactions and no further need to spend additional money to enjoy it which is quite refreshing in this day of age forI had pretty low expectations picking this title up as I never played Vermintide 1 and didn't expect much for $30 but I must say even if I went in with high expectations I think this game would have exceeded them. You are essentially getting a AAA game with no micro transactions and no further need to spend additional money to enjoy it which is quite refreshing in this day of age for gaming. It is being compared to Left4Dead but in medieval times and I'd say that's accurate. I'm having lots of fun playing it and it never fails to provide a challenge.

    One thing I really wanted to highlight with this game though is loot boxes. All other game studios should take note of how these guys implemented loot boxes. Essentially you play through missions and at the end of successfully completing each mission you get a loot box. How good this loot box is will then increase based on how well you completed the level as well as level difficulty (recruit, veteran, champion, etc). You get a bonus for quick play, collecting tomes (3 per level which increase your loot crate value by 50%, 100% gets you to next level of loot box), collecting grims (2 per level at 75% each but reduces your max health by 25% per book for the rest of the level making completion more difficult), collecting loot dies (25% and placed randomly in the level) and a small bonus ranging from anywhere from 10% to 100% (not positive on these exact values for the bonus though). These loot boxes then upgrade through tiers (commoners, merchant, soldier, emperor). You then get three items per loot box. No real money is involved and it is all earned through grinding in the game. It keeps it fresh, fun, and exciting while not taking any hit to your wallet. I'm really hoping this is something I see more of from games in the future.

    In the end I highly recommend picking this game up as for $30 it has a tremendous amount of value. If you are into the hack and slash co-op pve against hordes of monsters, this is a no brainer.    … Expand
  30. Metamad
    Mar 26, 2018
    9
    Excellent game - fast paced, action packed co-op hack and slash with an arcady feel to it. Pure frenzied fun, I'm in about 40 hours and still lovin it. More of this please.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 54 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 51 out of 54
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 54
  3. Negative: 0 out of 54
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Sep 13, 2018
    80
    In all ways better than the first, looks awesome and plays really well. It is a shame that it has occasional and unnecessary bugs and is missing dedicated servers. [Issue#284]
  2. CD-Action
    Jun 5, 2018
    80
    If I were to compare Vermintide II to other titles, I would choose Left 4 Dead and Diablo, with Dark Messiah of Might and Magic coming in a close third place due to how combat feels. The game will eventually wear you down with its repetitiveness, because replaying scenarios is embedded in its design, but before it happens you’ll spend dozens of fun hours with it. [05/2018, p.42]
  3. Riot Pixels
    May 8, 2018
    88
    Vermintide 2 evolved far beyond a Left 4 Dead imitation. Using familiar concepts, Fatshark lovingly crafted one of the best cooperative action games in recent years.
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