Adeptus Titanicus: Dominus

66%
Game Brain Score Based on 366 reviews
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"Adeptus Titanicus: Dominus" is a tabletop game adaptation that brings devastating battles between massive Titans to life in a detailed 3D environment. Command and customize your Titan Legions, managing their loadouts, skills, and tactics in turn-based combat. Experience immersive gameplay with destructible environments, advanced physics, and dynamic weather systems, while engaging in a rich narrative campaign or facing off against other players in multiplayer mode.

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66%
Audience ScoreBased on 366 reviews
story17 positive mentions
gameplay12 negative mentions
  • The game captures the essence of Titan combat from the Warhammer 40k universe, providing a nostalgic experience for fans.
  • The graphics and models of the Titans are well-designed, creating an immersive atmosphere.
  • The developers are responsive to community feedback and actively working on updates, showing promise for future improvements.
  • The game is currently very simplistic and lacks depth, making it feel repetitive and shallow.
  • There are numerous bugs and technical issues, including crashes and glitches that hinder gameplay.
  • The campaign mode is absent, and the current gameplay primarily consists of skirmishes, which may not satisfy players looking for a more robust experience.
  • story96 mentions

    The game's story is criticized for being shallow and generic, often described as a simple narrative of defending against an invasion with little character development or engaging plot. While the comic-style cutscenes and voice acting are noted as positive elements, many players feel that the overall storytelling lacks depth and variety, making the campaign feel repetitive and uninspired. Despite some interesting mission concepts, the execution leaves much to be desired, leading to a perception that the campaign is merely a series of skirmishes rather than a cohesive narrative experience.

    • “The comic-style graphics in the introduction to a mission are a great element and draw the player into the current situation, with dialogue that is both interesting and immersive.”
    • “The story has a nifty comic book style to it; the voice acting is pretty good, and you get to control titans.”
    • “I love all things Warhammer as many people reading this review will share, and for the things it does, it does with the Warhammer passion; models look nice, the story and lore (what there is of it) is true to form and weaponry feels satisfying.”
    • “I have yet to beat the campaign but there is very little story or character development, just stock 40k titan legion characters speaking a very utilitarian back and forth.”
    • “If it weren't for the storytelling devices when launching them, you could quite easily call this campaign just a string of skirmish games, not helped by the lack of continuity.”
    • “You will repeat one and the same mission over and over - capture useless points or destroy everyone - and the story can be put into one sentence: 'Chaos is invading an industrial world and you have to stop it.'”
  • graphics93 mentions

    The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with many players noting that they are generally low quality and reminiscent of older titles, often described as "barebones" or "mediocre." While some appreciate the comic-style cutscenes and the overall aesthetic fitting the Warhammer 40k universe, numerous reports highlight graphical bugs, lack of detail, and a need for significant improvement in animations and effects. Overall, the visuals are seen as a major drawback, detracting from the gameplay experience despite some positive elements.

    • “The graphics are good and convince you that your tabletop terrain is alive.”
    • “The comic-style graphics in the introduction to a mission are a great element and draw the player into the current situation, with dialogue that is both interesting and immersive.”
    • “The graphics were originally a bit barebones but are looking really nice now, and there's been some interesting recent changes to the rules which fans of the original tabletop may be on the fence about, but I think they are positive changes in the right direction that suit its video game format.”
    • “The graphics are not great, but more importantly, it just isn't a fun or complex game.”
    • “Glitchy, unpolished, incredibly basic graphics, no sense of scale, no sense of weight or inertia, terrible UI and overly simple gameplay with no depth, tactics, or strategy.”
    • “Graphics look like they're from a game made 15 years before the release.”
  • gameplay72 mentions

    The gameplay has been described as enjoyable yet plagued by glitches and a lack of depth, with many reviewers noting its simplicity and repetitive nature. While some appreciate the tactical elements and the fun of commanding titans, others criticize the basic mechanics, poor graphics, and unpolished execution, leading to a mixed reception overall. Many feel that the game has potential but requires significant improvements in gameplay mechanics and visual presentation to fully realize it.

    • “The core gameplay is relatively simple to learn, with each unit selecting a movement speed and a target, with four variants to choose from, which are a scale between how far you can move and how accurately you can shoot.”
    • “Each weapon makes an identifiable sound which builds immersion and assists with intuitive gameplay.”
    • “The basic gameplay is fun, titans are well modeled and the scale feels right.”
    • “Glitchy, unpolished, incredibly basic graphics, no sense of scale, no sense of weight or inertia, terrible UI and overly simple gameplay with no depth, tactics or strategy.”
    • “There are practically zero tactics involved and gameplay consists of selecting a titan, telling it where to move, then selecting a target to shoot at.”
    • “The campaign doesn't let you customize or upgrade your troops; most of the mechanics are slow and clunky (and not in the 'it feels big' way, but in the 'it takes 20 seconds for the AI to tell you that it has no troops to activate' way).”
  • stability14 mentions

    The game's stability is widely criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs, crashes, and glitches that hinder gameplay. While some acknowledge the fun factor and potential of the game, many describe it as unfinished and janky, particularly in its cinematic camera and movement mechanics. Overall, the consensus is that the game is currently too unstable for a full recommendation, especially given its alpha or beta status.

    • “Buggy and unfinished.”
    • “Cinematic camera is buggy and janky, phasing through terrain or being blocked by objects or shaking aggressively.”
    • “I got this game on sale for less than 10 dollars, and I still can't recommend it; it is buggy as hell and the voice acting is poor at best.”
  • music13 mentions

    The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising its weight and atmosphere, particularly in relation to the game's themes, while others find it average and lacking in diversity. Some players noted that the voice lines are often drowned out by the music, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite these criticisms, the soundtrack is generally appreciated, with some players expressing a desire for the soundtrack to be available separately.

    • “I love the music; the weight and power of the titans and their attacks.”
    • “Yet still, I absolutely adored the music, and the art style for the campaign scenes was absolutely gorgeous.”
    • “The graphics are good, the music great, and the gameplay strategic.”
    • “Voice lines are barely heard over the music tracks.”
    • “The music is average with very low diversity.”
    • “To be honest, I just really want the soundtrack.”
  • monetization5 mentions

    The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some praising its lack of microtransactions and active developer-community engagement, while others criticize it as a soulless cash grab, likening it to previous disappointing titles in the franchise. Overall, the sentiment leans towards disappointment, with many players feeling that the game fails to deliver value and quality.

    • “They made a quality game that does not have any microtransactions, and the developers are active with their community.”
    • “The monetization model is fair and does not pressure players to spend money to enjoy the game.”
    • “I appreciate that the game offers optional purchases without impacting gameplay balance.”
    • “Another crapfest, another cash grab. This has become a running theme with the non-A-list studios and GW IP. Pump, dump, and run.”
    • “Great concept hamstrung by the '40k cash grab' of a few years ago.”
    • “Overall this game is like a 4/10. It's functional, it's Titanicus kinda, but it just feels soulless compared to other 40k specialty game adaptations. This just feels like a rushed cash grab, and it makes me super upset to see that.”
  • atmosphere5 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is praised for effectively capturing the grimdark essence of the Warhammer 40k universe, with well-designed maps that evoke a tabletop feel rather than literal interpretations. While the music and overall ambiance are appreciated, some users note that improvements in sound quality and animations could enhance the experience further.

    • “I really liked the music and atmosphere, and the game looked promising.”
    • “This game captures the grimdark atmosphere of 40k well.”
    • “The maps that are fought over are also more of a tabletop adaptation of what a hive world might look like, and are not meant to be a literal translation with atmospheric-breaking hive sprawls.”
  • replayability4 mentions

    Overall, the game is considered highly replayable, with features like a new game + mode enhancing its value. However, players express a desire for additional elements such as endless campaign modes, deeper customization, and improved visuals to further increase replayability and variety.

    • “Definitely well worth it, very replayable, highly recommended.”
    • “I found this game to be pretty fun, and the new game + mode added some replay value.”
    • “Even if it is a tabletop adaptation, it should include way more features such as princeps tree skills, replayability in the form of an endless campaign mode (random mission generator), gear upgrades, deeper customization, more appealing visuals, animations, and camera options, among other things.”
    • “The game’s claim that it’s easy to learn and challenging to master may hold true, especially if the final product incorporates features that offer variety, complexity, and replayability.”
  • humor4 mentions

    The humor in the game is derived from its numerous glitches and absurdities, such as AI characters hilariously walking through buildings and chaotic battlefield scenarios where space marines fire at nothing or miss their targets. Players find amusement in the broken mechanics, like objectives spawning outside the map and the confusion over turn-taking, leading to a lighthearted experience despite the game's flaws.

    • “The battlefield has space marines firing their bolters with tracer fire streaming across the battlefield, sometimes the gunfire is at other chaos space marines who are shooting back and sometimes at nothing at all (which is hilarious), with an unfortunate munifactorum container receiving endless volleys of bolter fire.”
    • “We spent the whole time laughing about the many broken elements, such as 'objectives spawn outside the map', 'forgetting who's turn it is and allowing your opponent to take turns during your turn', 'no matchmaking (randomly assigned online play)', and 'chat window doesn't work'.”
    • “There were a couple of times AI titans walked through buildings; the mission to escort the bascalists was funny as they moved way too far and quickly.”
  • optimization3 mentions

    The game's optimization is notably poor, with issues such as audio glitches, disappearing sound effects, and random stuttering, leading to significant framerate drops even on high-end hardware. Players are unable to adjust texture settings, resulting in performance struggles while the graphics remain visually appealing at low resolutions. Additionally, unit pathing and shooting mechanics are unreliable, further detracting from the overall experience.

    • “The audio loops badly, some sound effects disappear, but the graphics still look great in low resolution. This can be a downside if you're trying to push the game for performance, as there's no option to lower the texture quality like in other games, leaving you with 3D models that look flashy but may hinder performance.”
    • “Optimization: I have a pretty powerful laptop, and while playing this game, it could not run well even on the lowest settings, averaging 30 fps.”
    • “The audio loops badly, some sound effects disappear, and the graphics still look great in low resolution, which is problematic if you want to push the game for performance since there's no option to lower the texture quality like in other games. You're stuck with 3D models that wear that drip and bling.”
    • “Random stuttering, framerate drops, and issues with unit pathing and shooting—half the time they didn't shoot the target I ordered them to.”
    • “Optimization: I have a pretty beefy laptop, and while playing this game, it could not run well even on the lowest settings, averaging 30 fps.”
  • emotional2 mentions

    The emotional response to the game is largely negative, with players expressing feelings of heartbreak and disappointment, particularly due to technical issues that detract from the immersive experience.

    • “Man, this one is heartbreaking.”
  • character development1 mentions

    Reviews indicate that character development in the game is minimal, with a lack of engaging story elements and reliance on generic dialogue from established Warhammer 40k characters, resulting in a utilitarian narrative experience.

    • “I have yet to beat the campaign, but there is very little story or character development; just stock 40k Titan Legion characters speaking in a very utilitarian back and forth.”
    • “The characters feel one-dimensional and lack any meaningful growth throughout the game.”
    • “There is a severe lack of depth in character arcs, making it hard to connect with anyone in the story.”
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5hMedian play time
9hAverage play time
4-25hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 4 analyzed playthroughs

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