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- Kasedo Games
- Kasedo Games
- Kasedo Games
- Kasedo Games
Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus
Released On: Nov 15, 2018
78
8.0
Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 20 Critic Reviews
78
75% Positive
15 Reviews
15 Reviews
20% Mixed
4 Reviews
4 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 20 Critic Reviews
78
75% Positive
15 Reviews
15 Reviews
20% Mixed
4 Reviews
4 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
A spectacular breath of fresh air for the 40K franchise.
Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus is surprising: it’s extremely coherent with the setting created by Games Workshop, and the gameplay reflects the potential offered by the ability to command a cohort of the Adeptus Mechanicus. There are some undeniable flaws, but overall we are looking at a refreshing new take on the turn-based tactics genre.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 107 User Ratings
8.0
74% Positive
79 Ratings
79 Ratings
19% Mixed
20 Ratings
20 Ratings
7% Negative
8 Ratings
8 Ratings
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 107 User Ratings
8.0
74% Positive
79 Ratings
79 Ratings
19% Mixed
20 Ratings
20 Ratings
7% Negative
8 Ratings
8 Ratings
Mechanicus is an absolute gem ****, one that every strategy-minded Warhammer 40K fan should give a try. The graphics are pretty good, the gameplay/combat are excellent and the immersion is fantastic. But the star of the show is the sound department, with absolutely superb music and voice acting for the characters. An incredible game overall!
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That's basically the underlying core of Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus - it is basically a simplified version of the tabletop game, which makes a perfect entry point for newcomers but still offers complexity and depth for veterans of tabletop gaming. The ongoing war between the Adeptus Mechanicus and the Necrons is fun and engaging throughout the game's runtime, and players will most likely get several playthroughs out of experimenting with different Tech Priest combinations and strategies. Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus is a must-play for RPG and tabletop fans as a result, and another quality entry into the franchise's expansion into the video game industry.
A highly praiseworthy (although a tad too easy) variation of XCOM 2 with an interesting turn-based combat system. There are two reasons why Mechanicus engraved itself in my memory. The first one is great writing done by Ben Counter, British author of novels and short stories set in the Warhammer 40,00 universe. The second one is amazing audio, including outstanding soundtrack by Guillaume David. [01/2019, p.76]
Tactical fights, great story, fresh setting: Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus is the fresh wind the franchise needed.
This very good turn-based strategy utilizes the unusual setting of Mechanicus Tech-priests and offers a broad selection of modifications, abilities and gear. Among other positives are the time-limited campaign and impressive enemy variety. The game is, however, missing difficulty settings and will therefore appeal only to less demanding players.
In the end Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus is enjoyable, but it’s also a bit of a let down when it comes to the actual combat. Truth be told I was expecting more of an XCOM-style experience with unit management and perhaps even some base management. The simplicity of individual encounters means that Mechanicus can be frustrating, where simple mistakes can cost you the entire mission. Again, these painful lessons in failure help you learn what works and doesn't. Like, say, bottlenecking your units when the enemy has a powerful AoE weapon.
This game does pretty much everything right but it's just that the gameplay loop itself gets so repetitive.
The music is incredible, and the atmosphere and world-building are both insanely good as is the dialogue. Still, it's bogged down by doing the same thing repeatedly for the entire game without any real significant changes.
I played on normal which is 'the intended mechanicus experience' but I found myself having zero issues with any of the missions after getting to know the game for a bit.
The gameplay itself is fun and even fun, it's just that it expects you to do the same missions for over 10 hours.
I didn't finish it because of this but I would still recommend the game because it does a lot right.
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In terms of audio, dialogue, narrative and art. It is simply a masterpiece in every way.However, it has several difficulty problems, the beginning can be very difficult, and the end very easy. Many missions are repetitive, and break the context of the mission itself. Some enemies become weaker the more missions you play, and others that are extremely annoying stop ****'s a fun game, but it has its flaws. If you are a fan of mechanicus, or the warhammer 40k franchise you will love it.
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This is a very promising game ruined by being far, far too easy once your mech priests start getting upgraded and having loads of ways to get CP + powerful AoE weapons. Even the later boss fights and final battle are trivial.
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Gets very repetitive fairly quickly and relies heavily on RNG. It's not hard because you have to make hard decisions, come up with a clever plan or need good skills, it's just hard because sometimes the dice won't roll your way and the game is stacked against you to provide a challenge that the game design can't. Of course that can be solved by playing on 'casual', but then repetition sets in from the start. It's well-designed, has good flavour, good graphics for this type of game, but in the end it's just not worth your time.
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Summary Take control of one of the most technologically advanced armies in the Imperium - The Adeptus Mechanicus. As Magos Dominus Faustinius, you'll lead the expedition on the newly rediscovered planet of Silva Tenebris. Manage resources, discover long-forgotten tech, plan tactical operations using the Noosphere technology and control your Tech...
Platforms:
- PC
- PlayStation 4
- Xbox One
- Nintendo Switch
Initial Release Date: Nov 15, 2018
Developer:
- Bulwark Studios
Publisher: Kasedo Games
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