Summary
- Release Year: 2014
- Genres: Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS)
- Platforms: iOS, PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Developers: Slitherine Ltd.
- Publishers: Flashback Games, The Lordz Games Studio
Warhammer 40,000: Armageddon – A Triumphant Return to the World of Turn-Based Strategy
Introduction
Warhammer 40,000: Armageddon is a turn-based strategy game developed by Slitherine Software and released in 2014. It is based on the popular Warhammer 40,000 tabletop wargame by Games Workshop, and is set on the war-torn planet of Armageddon during the Second War for Armageddon, a brutal conflict between the Imperial forces of the Armageddon Steel Legion and Space Marines from a variety of Chapters, and the invading hordes of Orks.
Gameplay
Warhammer 40,000: Armageddon is a hex-based, turn-based strategy game. Players take control of either the Imperial or Ork forces and must battle across a variety of different maps, ranging from open battlefields to urban environments. The game features a wide range of units, including infantry, tanks, artillery, and aircraft, each with their own unique strengths and weaknesses.
Players must carefully consider the terrain and the composition of their forces when making their moves. The game also features a number of different victory conditions, such as capturing objectives, destroying enemy units, or simply surviving for a certain number of turns.
Setting
Warhammer 40,000: Armageddon is set on the planet of Armageddon, a strategically important world that has been the site of numerous conflicts throughout the history of the Warhammer 40,000 universe. The planet is home to a number of large Hive Cities, as well as vast industrial landscapes and barren wastelands.
The game takes place during the Second War for Armageddon, which began in 993.M41 when a massive Ork invasion force descended upon the planet. The Imperial forces were initially caught off guard, but they were eventually able to rally and launch a counter-offensive. The war has been raging for several years, and the outcome is still uncertain.
Factions
There are two playable factions in Warhammer 40,000: Armageddon: the Imperial forces and the Orks.
The Imperial forces are made up of a variety of different units, including infantry, tanks, artillery, and aircraft. They are well-trained and disciplined, and they have access to a wide range of weapons and equipment.
The Orks are a savage and brutal race of aliens. They are larger and stronger than humans, and they are armed with a variety of crude but effective weapons. Orks are not particularly intelligent, but they are incredibly numerous, and they are always eager for a fight.
Reception
Warhammer 40,000: Armageddon was met with positive reviews upon its release. Critics praised the game’s faithfulness to the Warhammer 40,000 universe, its challenging and rewarding gameplay, and its impressive graphics. The game was also a commercial success, selling over 100,000 copies worldwide.
Legacy
Warhammer 40,000: Armageddon is considered to be one of the best turn-based strategy games ever made. It has been praised for its faithful adaptation of the Warhammer 40,000 universe, its challenging and rewarding gameplay, and its impressive graphics. The game has also been cited as an inspiration for a number of other turn-based strategy games, including the recent Warhammer 40,000: Gladius – Relics of War.
Conclusion
Warhammer 40,000: Armageddon is a triumphant return to the world of turn-based strategy. It is a faithful adaptation of the Warhammer 40,000 universe, and it features challenging and rewarding gameplay. The game’s impressive graphics and attention to detail make it a must-play for fans of the franchise and turn-based strategy games in general.
Review Score
8.5/10
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