Warhammer 40,000: Inquisitor - Martyr

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5.8

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  1. bersi84
    Dec 23, 2018
    10
    This game deserves a decent 8, heres why I voted for 10:

    First of all I struggled for a while until I bought it at a sale, got the Imperial Package for my PS4 Pro. My first impressions of the game were mixed but really good, after a while it became a bit monotoneous and then ended pretty cool. I m playing on the latest patch level of course and I think this game does not deserve a    This game deserves a decent 8, heres why I voted for 10:

    First of all I struggled for a while until I bought it at a sale, got the Imperial Package for my PS4 Pro. My first impressions of the game were mixed but really good, after a while it became a bit monotoneous and then ended pretty cool.

    I m playing on the latest patch level of course and I think this game does not deserve a lot of the **** it gets. The level design and artwork is outstanding for genre fans of sci fi and/or warhammer. I m not even a warhammer fan but its really appealing and has a ton of nice details. The gore factor is also pretty cool when you pump bullets into enemies. Same goes to the weapon design. From slashing blades to laser rifles or axes there is much to see. Even dual wielding works decently and can also combine multiple weapon types. This is not often to be seen in nowadays games.

    The sound is a blast although the soundtrack is a bit weaker. After all the atmosphere is still top notch. The gameplay is pretty straight forward. You enter levels of different types. Some need you to rescue, some to destroy, some to kill. Variety is is okay but could ve been better. The storyline itself is decent and the cutscenes are state of the art, very nice. The story is not that deep in comparison to genre kings but it is well enough. You pick up loot, you level up and specialize you character. Theres loads of different things you can specialize on!

    Fighting is a bit clunky at times but it doesnt deserve the **** it gets. I feel like some people and also magazine reviewers seem overly critical when it comes to that. Yes, sometimes you aim the wrong detail, yes sometimes it makes you run in a wrong direction but its minor and you can control it. If you know what you are doing it is simply not a problem.

    Length is okay too. I finished the game with my rifler and some side missions in around 15 hrs I think. I played most missions on normal, hard or hard+1 (forgot the name). Mission grinding does not feel too awardable but its okay.

    As a diablo and sci fi fan I m really glad I picked the game up. It could ve used a bit more variety but I liked the gameplay and the bits of story it has. Also it uses all the tech the PS4 has. The gamepads talks to you, the motion light covers your state, the game is also PS4 enhanced and provides 1440p. It has to be mentioned that there are indeed framedrops in special outdoor levels but in general it is smooth and without too much of lagging. For people who want it smooth, they can choose the balanced gameplay then there are no more drops at all.

    I highly suggest the game if you like shoot n loot, diablo-ish gameplay and scifi settings. Grab the game at a sale. Also if you dont need specials or cosmetics, just get the basic version and you can save quite a bit of the original pricing.

    I really do hope they continue with the series and improve it!    … Expand
  2. SensualSanta
    Aug 25, 2018
    9
    Enjoyable ARPG with some novel mechanics and immersive 40K atmosphere. Everyone is comparing this game to Diablo3 but they are missing one crucial point: Diablo3 was a horrible mess at launch and for months to come, this one isn’t. Sure the endgame experience for now is repetitive and grindy but the journey to get there was well worth the money invested. The devs are working on the hiccupsEnjoyable ARPG with some novel mechanics and immersive 40K atmosphere. Everyone is comparing this game to Diablo3 but they are missing one crucial point: Diablo3 was a horrible mess at launch and for months to come, this one isn’t. Sure the endgame experience for now is repetitive and grindy but the journey to get there was well worth the money invested. The devs are working on the hiccups and creating new content – this game has huge potential.

    Brothers! War calls you. Will you answer?    … Expand
  3. Lord_Machine_X
    Sep 4, 2018
    8
    I played about a 15 hours. It's a really enjoyable game with some technical issues. If you think it's a diablo clone than you're wrong. Unique game mechanics, cool graphics and good story.

    Mod: I finished the Martyr storyline. It's really awesome.
  4. Bailiff_Gamer
    Aug 24, 2018
    9
    Good solid DIablo like game. I may appreciate it more than someone who have never played Warhammer. Fans of the 40K universe like me should definitely give it a shot but it can be a fun game for those who like this type of gameplay.
  5. Pash2x4b
    Nov 22, 2018
    8
    Do you like Diablo style crawlers AND are you a fan of the WH40K Universe and lore? Yes then, like me you will likely enjoy this game. No? Then this will not be for you. Personally I have had more than my moneys worth and am still playing.
  6. G_Squidy
    Sep 7, 2018
    10
    I very much enjoyed this game. My friends and I are all lifelong Warhammer players and we all love this game. Coop works well and I've seen very little technical issues. Yes, it is flawed and can become repetitive, but this game has lots of content to give. It is very similar to your standard ARPG.

    The gear system may seem a little puzzling but has a purpose. Stats matter most, but    I very much enjoyed this game. My friends and I are all lifelong Warhammer players and we all love this game. Coop works well and I've seen very little technical issues. Yes, it is flawed and can become repetitive, but this game has lots of content to give. It is very similar to your standard ARPG.

    The gear system may seem a little puzzling but has a purpose. Stats matter most, but there is a generic "power rating" to allow one to progress in the game without relying on lucky drops. It's amazing to see the armies of Chaos come together in a game like this, and the setting it truly dripping with Warhammer ambiance. The graphics are good and the story line is awesome. Requirement to proved email is irksome, but takes minutes (and must be done for lost of games nowadays - what else is new?).

    Most ranged and melee weapons of the Imperium are usable (sadly, power fists are not.) There is crafting, customization, PVP, coop, weekly challenges, clans, seasons, and all sorts of RPG mechanics that one expects in a game like this. The enemy character models are amazing. The plethora of cultists, rebels, and Chaos servants is huge. There are multiple Chaos chapters you will face, and the Chaos marines are ominous and tough. You'll fight rebel guardsmen and Ogryns, Hellbrutes and Dreadnoughts, even Leman Russ tanks as bosses. Honestly, the enemy roster will make any Warhammer nerd freak, and there is deep and informative lore. The fact that rogue traders are spoken of, not to mention the fact that the Inquisition is a part of Warhammer that is often underappreciated, really shows the love for the universe.

    All in all, this is a good game, but is nowhere near a perfect game. However, many of the complaints for this game are about mechanics that are inherent with any dungeon crawler. My quick comparison is Helldivers meets Diablo with a WH40k flavor. This game does not break and new boundaries, but i is a much needed type of experience for WH fans.If you're a 40k fan and have been looking for an actual RPG to play in the universe, look no further.    … Expand
  7. VoodooXaH
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    Игра достойна внимания любителям жанра дьяблойда. Очень сильно проработана механика персонажей и их навыков, в результате можно получить совершенно свой уникальный геймплей не похожий ни на один другой. Хочешь щит и пистолет? Пожайлуста! Хочешь ветку петов и танка? Тоже возможно! Очень интересная механика разделения сюжета по отдельным локациям, которую по началу воспринял негативно, ноИгра достойна внимания любителям жанра дьяблойда. Очень сильно проработана механика персонажей и их навыков, в результате можно получить совершенно свой уникальный геймплей не похожий ни на один другой. Хочешь щит и пистолет? Пожайлуста! Хочешь ветку петов и танка? Тоже возможно! Очень интересная механика разделения сюжета по отдельным локациям, которую по началу воспринял негативно, но разобравшись понял всю суть такого геймплея. Есть время, играешь проходя локацию по сюжету, либо выполняешь второстепенные задания в понравившейся локации. Нет времени, пробежался по одной локации и назад на капитанский мостик в оффлайн. От игры очень положительные эмоции… Expand
  8. MFabian
    May 8, 2019
    9
    I bought Warhammer on 4/26/19, 7 months after release. It is a Diablo Clone and if you are a fan of either or both, this is a fun game... There is so much content and Galaxies to discover and complete missions. My issues are set experience points for completing a mission, not earning experience points for kills. Leveling up is after the mission and gear equipment is also after missions. II bought Warhammer on 4/26/19, 7 months after release. It is a Diablo Clone and if you are a fan of either or both, this is a fun game... There is so much content and Galaxies to discover and complete missions. My issues are set experience points for completing a mission, not earning experience points for kills. Leveling up is after the mission and gear equipment is also after missions. I like the fact that the Story Missions are only single player, giving you a challenge in the story mode, making it more of a challenge then having a OP (Over Powered) friend come in and beat the story mode for you.… Expand
  9. Teela
    Feb 16, 2021
    8
    I really feel bad for not getting this until yesterday from sale. This is very good Diablo-like game with a little slower pace. There are so many mixed reviews that i didn't want to pay the full price, but now i'm glad i got it.
  10. Drumroll123
    Jan 19, 2021
    8
    I've honestly been very pleasantly surprised by Martyr. I was put off for the longest time because of the poor reviews and the fact that it looked like a 40k reskin of Diablo and I can only assume that it's undergone some major patching because it's got a lot going for it.

    Despite what some have said, it does bear comparison to Diablo, at least mechanically. You use weapons by pressing    I've honestly been very pleasantly surprised by Martyr. I was put off for the longest time because of the poor reviews and the fact that it looked like a 40k reskin of Diablo and I can only assume that it's undergone some major patching because it's got a lot going for it.

    Despite what some have said, it does bear comparison to Diablo, at least mechanically. You use weapons by pressing the pad buttons (as opposed to the triggers), play through relatively short levels, kill enemies, collect gear, level up and repeat. There is the added tactical element of a cover system and a highly destructible environment which is cool, but honestly I don't use it that much, except on harder levels where it's absolutely necessary just to stay alive. It's different from Diablo in that the levels are either procedurally generated or so numerous and varied as to be as good as and the missions and objectives are generally pretty forgettable, but it's nice to have a reason to be tooling around and mashing grunts. The main story is both long and interesting, it doesn't force you to play the main missions so you can take it at your own pace without NPCs constantly hassling you to get on with the main story, which is great. In 40k terms they've got the atmosphere down to a tee - it's very grimdark and OTT without ever quite crossing the line into being silly, the enemies feel like a threat, particularly on harder missions/difficulty levels and the weapons and equipment of 40k are nicely, if somewhat liberally, implemented. From a lore perspective there is a bit of an over saturation of some enemy types - I've not been playing long and have killed nearly 300 Chaos Space Marines, which would represent a pretty devastating loss for the forces of Chaos, but they don't seem to be concerned!

    Graphics are pretty good, the levels are nicely rendered and sound effects are great. The voice acting is a little hammy (can't help but notice that every man in the Imperium seems to have three balls judging by how deep their voices are) but it doesn't detract from the overall experience. Would definitely recommend if you're a fan of either 40k or Diablo.    … Expand
  11. nexus151196
    Jan 29, 2021
    9
    Шикарнейшая игра, не ожидал от нее многого-и это оказался просто подарок. Играем с другом уже 25+ часов- и я в восторге, даже не начинает надоедать, классная система с перками от оружия, переключение этого самого оружия. Визуал просто выше всяких похвал, различные планеты, станции,города. Всё мрачное, атмосферное, и готическое. Дух Вархаммера передан на 12/10. Персонажи брутальны, озвучкаШикарнейшая игра, не ожидал от нее многого-и это оказался просто подарок. Играем с другом уже 25+ часов- и я в восторге, даже не начинает надоедать, классная система с перками от оружия, переключение этого самого оружия. Визуал просто выше всяких похвал, различные планеты, станции,города. Всё мрачное, атмосферное, и готическое. Дух Вархаммера передан на 12/10. Персонажи брутальны, озвучка фантастичеcкая а речи подобающие. Экшен радует, система укрытий очень интересная, а прокачка - вообще молчу, очень глубокая, разнообразная и ветиеватая . Отдельное слово про сюжет, он - очень запутанный, есть варианты выбора, есть много доков для чтения + постоянно вводятся новые персонажи. В общем - игре ставлю 9/10. Она для меня - точно не хуже Диабло 3.
    UPD : прошли со всеми дополнениями , 34 часа. Игра - бомба.    … Expand
  12. Manziflex
    Sep 5, 2021
    8
    Nothing great but he does very well.Lots of quests and a not bad storyline. A few bugs and maybe a bit flat as a game, but if you like Diablo and Warhammer this is for you.
  13. Kenms
    Oct 23, 2022
    10
    An amazing game, a lot of classes with sub-classes, a lot of weapons and play style, a deep story with memorable characters, missions with many objectives, and options to customize every play-trough, and use of WH40K excellent, great recommendation, and developer bring new updates and content every month.
  14. tadnid
    Mar 15, 2022
    8
    I got the complete edition on sale. It is a bit of a mixed bag. The gameplay is addictive, I really spent a lot of time just with the Crusader, there are still 3 more characters to try. Kudos for the devs who are constantly pumping new contents. For some reason though there is still "something" missing, I can't point out exactly, identity maybe. The levels look the same, the enemies lookI got the complete edition on sale. It is a bit of a mixed bag. The gameplay is addictive, I really spent a lot of time just with the Crusader, there are still 3 more characters to try. Kudos for the devs who are constantly pumping new contents. For some reason though there is still "something" missing, I can't point out exactly, identity maybe. The levels look the same, the enemies look the same (except for those funny exploding Khorne). Maybe the models are not sufficiently detailed. I don't know, you have a mix of addictive, yet not fully immersive gameplay, that will occupy you for a long time. The story is here but not told well. Tons of nonsensical "cogitator" texts you'll have to read. Framerate issues still here, but no crashes. Still recommended on sale.… Expand
  15. denisc205
    Jun 28, 2022
    10
    Всё потому что это Warhammer Warhammer WarhammerДа здравствует Великий пират

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Mixed or average reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. GameCritics
    Mar 5, 2020
    85
    From start to finish, Warhammer 40,000: Inquisitor – Martyr is an outstanding dungeon crawler that checks all the boxes I want checked and then goes on to polish up all the other details as well. It might not win over those who aren’t already fans of the genre, but players looking for the next great dungeon crawl can’t afford to miss this one.
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  2. Meristation
    Oct 17, 2018
    65
    Although it excels over others when it comes to story, Martyr is still not good enough in some aspects that are too important to its genre, they cannot be overlooked.
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  3. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Sep 23, 2018
    50
    If Martyr was the Warhammer game you’ve been waiting for, it’s likely to disappoint. [Issue#154, p.80]
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