• Publisher: THQ
  • Release Date: Nov 17, 2003
  • Also On: PC
User Score
8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 70 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 54 out of 70
  2. Negative: 5 out of 70
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  1. ChrisS.
    Oct 31, 2003
    10
    Can't wait to play this game, I myself play Tau and I'm really excited that they did a game about my race. Glory to the greater good!
  2. JamesW.
    Oct 3, 2003
    10
    Sup'erb!
  3. AlanL.
    Sep 15, 2003
    10
    This game looks sweet, I can't wait to play it. I have a Tau army and it rocks that Games Workshop made their game based around them. Warhammer 40k is a great a tabletop game, as will fire warrior will be a great video game.
  4. DabbleM.
    Sep 23, 2003
    10
    Definitely for 40k fans everywhere! im a big fan but this game is definitely the next halo! LONG LIVE THE EMPEROR!
  5. DanW.
    Dec 20, 2003
    10
    Very good but the bad bit is... No cheats!!
  6. S.Meta
    Oct 3, 2003
    10
    This rocks. Great graphics, great AI perhaps a little hard aiming with control, but its learnable.
  7. TauTastic
    Oct 5, 2003
    10
    Just gave it a test run for about 2o minutes, It make halo look like doom was to doom2. get this game it rocks.
  8. NathanT.
    Oct 6, 2003
    10
    The game has excellent graphics and a very good storyline and finely a game about warhammer 40k its very exciting to play because you need skill but not to much of it.
  9. Mont'yrK.
    Sep 14, 2003
    10
    This game looks like the next Halo. I also think it wiil be great because I play the Tau in the Game Workshop game. LONG LIVE THE TAU!!!
  10. AndrewP.
    Sep 8, 2003
    10
    This is a top of the range FPS with an involving storyline and high quality graphics to boot. A must buy for both FPS fans and anyone interested in the 40K battle game.
  11. DanielL.
    Oct 11, 2004
    10
    It's the best better than xbox's halo.
  12. BobJoe
    Oct 12, 2003
    10
    Because it is cool and has good graphics and play time. Just like the table top game.
  13. EddyS.
    Nov 3, 2003
    10
    Its a very well designed game apert from there is not enough save points in each level but, the game makes up for it with easy controls, fast action game play and amazing graphics! Peace out!
  14. AustenB.
    Nov 4, 2003
    10
    I think this game will be great... Tau come on! its the Tau... But anyway I collect Dark Angels and it would have been awsome if they were in this game or the Tyranids but anyway if you play WH40k give me a tell some time at called2serve@juno.com
  15. JaredP.
    Sep 10, 2003
    10
    This game truly does sound like an awsome game like Halo!. Finally somone makes a game for Warhammer 40,000. I collect Tau and i think this'll be amazing when i play it!
  16. bloodangel
    Sep 26, 2003
    10
    I dont play tau (bloodangels) but i have been waiting for a 40k computer game for a long time. it looks mint' check out the trailer on firewarrior.com glory to the emperor and sanguinius.
  17. GeoffreyS.
    Aug 18, 2003
    10
    This game looks awesome. I've played the Games Workshop game for a couple of years and was totally psyched to see that there was a video game coming out. I played the demo too. So sweet. It takes a lot from Halo, but thats fine because Halo was awesome anyway. Go out and buy this NOW!!!
  18. GraemeW.
    Sep 26, 2003
    10
    1 word for it. Amazing. And online play brings it up a level. Cool tech weps too.
  19. BrandonS.
    Dec 23, 2004
    10
    This game is great. Good graphics, great gameplay, awsome story. My only problem is that it is too short and easy. If you thought this game was too hard you must really suck. The save system didnt bother me since I flew through the game. There are cheats for you who think that there arent, you just have to beat the game on hard and get high stats for some of the cheats. Im also a This game is great. Good graphics, great gameplay, awsome story. My only problem is that it is too short and easy. If you thought this game was too hard you must really suck. The save system didnt bother me since I flew through the game. There are cheats for you who think that there arent, you just have to beat the game on hard and get high stats for some of the cheats. Im also a warhammer 40k player and I play Tau. P.S. I would like to see a battle field version of warhammer 40k. Expand
  20. Jul 1, 2017
    10
    This might be the best fps on ps2 Fire Warrior has aged extremely well I love this game it is so awesome, perfect responsive controlls cool guns and enemies and the intriguing world of Worhammer 40k
  21. LiamM.
    Sep 30, 2003
    9
    Yeah it rocks! superb action good story good graphics and cool weapons. good enemy AI. BIG PROBLEM: NO VEHICLES! vehicles are what MAKE the armies of W40K and they would make the game a lot better. Not to criticise, the development team have stayed faithful to the battle game and you will immediately recognize the troops, worlds, vehicles(not drivable) and armies. A pretty good game, but Yeah it rocks! superb action good story good graphics and cool weapons. good enemy AI. BIG PROBLEM: NO VEHICLES! vehicles are what MAKE the armies of W40K and they would make the game a lot better. Not to criticise, the development team have stayed faithful to the battle game and you will immediately recognize the troops, worlds, vehicles(not drivable) and armies. A pretty good game, but it can't touch HALO. Engine similar to that of red faction. Expand
  22. [Anonymous]
    Jan 5, 2004
    9
    Very good, only drawback is it is missing a few key armies such as tyranids, necrons, and eldar!!!
  23. AlexDroogley
    Aug 14, 2009
    9
    I very much enjoyed this game. The gameplay is nice and tactical - it's not a simple run-and-gun, you have to think and plan to survive. It's also great to play as the noble alien Tau killing the filthy human Imperials. Has varied and believable sci-fi environments. The developers did a great job. I'd like to see more Warhammer 40K FPS games.
  24. SamB.
    Sep 19, 2003
    9
    Excellent FPS even for people who are not fans of warhammer 4o,ooo.This is a must for any first person shooter fan.
  25. AidanF.
    Aug 15, 2005
    8
    Glory to the sons of Russ!!
  26. EldradE.
    Oct 3, 2003
    8
    This game has an excellant graphics driver which make the movie scenes almost real. But the game lacks a certain interaction,YOU CAN'T DRIVE THE VEHICLES! Other that that this game is very good and will Rival against the upcoming title on X-Box: Halo2
  27. JohnC.
    Oct 9, 2003
    8
    Good atmospheric sci-fi version of medal of honour, however biggest let down is the frustratingly long stretches of gameplay required before reaching a save point, this leads to many parts of the later levels being repeatedly replayed to boredom trying to complete. This aspect gives me an overdose of boredom and angry bouts of handset throwing.
  28. AlexS.
    Aug 9, 2007
    8
    A little hard at times but overall its a good shooting game.
  29. AdeebA.
    Dec 13, 2003
    8
    I think this game is good it has good online play which keeps you entertained also it has a good story mode , the only bad thing is the multiplayer without 4 players or online could be boring.
  30. Sep 5, 2013
    8
    Pretty solid FPS here, especially for the PS2. While it gets kind of repetitive near the end, and the checkpoint system is balls, it has a good storyline and gives the player a good challenge without feeling unfair... most of the time. If you have a PS2, this game is worth picking up, and it's very affordable at only about $2.

Awards & Rankings

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#39 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2003
Metascore
64

Mixed or average reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 23
  2. Negative: 2 out of 23
  1. Sure it’s short and the online game is disappointing, but the core campaign is challenging and lots of fun. Those with a visual sweet tooth will love the eye candy this game has to offer, and the sounds of war have never been this dramatic.
  2. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    50
    It's quite ironic that a game based on a license that is the progenitor of sci-fi gaming ends up feeling like a kludgy, mediocre hodge-podge of better sci-fi shooters. [Nov 2003, p.147]
  3. Cheat Code Central
    60
    A game based on such a rich tapestry of races should at least give you a choice of whom to play as, but for the entire single player experience you'll be Kais, a Tau warrior. That's not so bad, if you are a fan or collect Tau. But what if you aren't?