Summary

Release Year: 2015
Genres: Role-playing game (RPG), Simulator, Strategy, Tactical, Turn-based strategy (TBS)
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One
Developers: Rogue Factor
Publishers: Focus Entertainment

Mordheim: City of the Damned (2015)

Mordheim: City of the Damned is a turn-based tactical game set in the Warhammer World’s decimated Empire city of Mordheim. Players lead warbands into bloody and lethal skirmishes, blending RPG elements, fast-paced tactical combat, and intricate unit customization in a time wrought by chaos and rivalry where only the strongest survive.

The game is based on the cult classic tabletop game of the same name by Games Workshop. Mordheim: City of the Damned is the first video game adaptation of the tabletop game, and it faithfully recreates the dark and brutal atmosphere of the original.

Players take control of a warband of mercenaries, cultists, or other unsavory characters, and must fight their way through the ruins of Mordheim in search of Wyrdstone, a valuable and dangerous resource. Wyrdstone can be used to upgrade units, purchase new equipment, and hire new mercenaries. However, it is also a source of corruption, and prolonged exposure to it can drive units insane or even kill them.

Mordheim: City of the Damned features a deep and rewarding unit customization system. Players can choose from a variety of different units, each with their own unique abilities and stats. Units can be upgraded with new weapons, armor, and skills, and they can also gain experience and level up.

The combat in Mordheim: City of the Damned is brutal and unforgiving. Units can be killed or injured in a single attack, and there is no way to resurrect them. This makes every battle a tense and strategic affair, as players must carefully consider their every move.

Mordheim: City of the Damned is a challenging and rewarding game that will appeal to fans of Warhammer, turn-based strategy games, and RPGs. The game’s dark and brutal atmosphere, deep unit customization system, and fast-paced tactical combat make it a unique and unforgettable experience.

Gameplay

Mordheim: City of the Damned is a turn-based tactical game played on a grid-based map. Players take turns moving their units around the map and attacking enemy units. Units can move and attack in the same turn, but they cannot move after attacking.

Units have a variety of different stats, including health, armor, strength, and agility. These stats determine how much damage units can deal and take, as well as how far they can move and how likely they are to hit their targets.

Units can also be equipped with a variety of different weapons and armor. Weapons determine how much damage units can deal, while armor reduces the amount of damage they take. Units can also be given skills, which can give them special abilities, such as the ability to heal other units or to ignore cover.

Combat in Mordheim: City of the Damned is resolved using a dice-rolling system. When a unit attacks, the player rolls a die to determine whether the attack hits. If the attack hits, the player rolls another die to determine how much damage the attack deals.

Units can also be injured or killed in combat. If a unit takes too much damage, it will be knocked unconscious. Unconscious units can be revived by other units, but they will be penalized if they are revived too many times. If a unit is killed, it is removed from the game.

Warbands

Players can choose from a variety of different warbands in Mordheim: City of the Damned. Each warband has its own unique strengths and weaknesses, so players must choose carefully which warband they want to play as.

The six warbands in Mordheim: City of the Damned are:

Cult of the Possessed: A warband of cultists who have been corrupted by the forces of Chaos. They are led by a powerful sorcerer who can summon demons to fight for him.
Empire Mercenaries: A warband of mercenaries who have been hired to fight in Mordheim. They are led by a veteran captain who has seen many battles.
Sisters of Sigmar: A warband of warrior nuns who have sworn to protect Mordheim from the forces of evil. They are led by a powerful priestess who can heal her allies and smite her enemies.
Skaven Clan Eshin: A warband of ratmen who are skilled in stealth and assassination. They are led by a cunning warlord who can summon giant rats to fight for him.
Warriors of Chaos: A warband of Chaos warriors who are driven by a lust for blood and conquest. They are led by a powerful champion who can wield powerful weapons and armor.
Witch Hunters: A warband of witch hunters who have been sent to Mordheim to purge the city of heresy. They are led by a fanatical witch hunter who is armed with a variety of weapons and gadgets.

Campaign

Mordheim: City of the Damned features a single-player campaign that follows the story of a warband of mercenaries as they fight their way through the ruins of Mordheim. The campaign is divided into a series of missions, each of which has its own unique objectives.

In addition to the campaign, Mordheim: City of the Damned also features a number of other game modes, including:

Skirmish: A mode where players can battle against each other with their own custom-created warbands.
Outpost: A mode where players can build and defend their own outpost in the ruins of Mordheim.
Deathmatch: A mode where players can battle against each other in a free-for-all deathmatch.

Reception

Mordheim: City of the Damned received generally positive reviews from critics. The game was praised for its dark and brutal atmosphere, deep unit customization system, and fast-paced tactical combat. However, the game was also criticized for its high difficulty level and lack of polish.

Overall, Mordheim: City of the Damned is a challenging and rewarding game that will appeal to fans of Warhammer,