- October 8, 2016
- Pixel Hero Games
- 9h median play time
Eisenhorn: XENOS
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About
In "Eisenhorn: XENOS," based on the Warhammer 40,000 novel, players step into the shoes of Inquisitor Gregor Eisenhorn to protect the Imperium of Man. Experience full 3D exploration, utilizing agility, tech scanners, and psychic powers while choosing party members to enhance Eisenhorn's skills. The Steam version includes all future DLC, offering a rich, immersive journey in the grim, dark future of the Warhammer 40,000 universe.











- The story is fascinating and closely follows the source material, making it enjoyable for fans of the Eisenhorn novels.
- The atmosphere and world-building effectively capture the gothic and grimdark essence of the Warhammer 40k universe.
- Mark Strong's voice acting as Eisenhorn is well-executed and adds depth to the character.
- The gameplay is clunky and repetitive, with simplistic combat mechanics that fail to engage players.
- The graphics are dated and feel more like a mobile game port, lacking the polish expected from a PC title.
- Voice acting for minor characters is often subpar, detracting from the overall immersion and experience.
story
312 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe story of "Eisenhorn: Xenos," adapted from Dan Abnett's novel, is widely praised for its depth and fidelity to the source material, making it a highlight for fans of the Warhammer 40k universe. However, many reviewers note that the game's execution is lacking, with clunky gameplay and poor voice acting detracting from the narrative experience. While the story itself is engaging, it often feels rushed and linear, leaving players who are unfamiliar with the books struggling to follow key plot points.
“The story is great, the environment is great, the graphics are pretty good.”
“I love how well the developers adapted the source material into the storyline.”
“The story is pure gold and the visuals enhance it even more (even if the textures could be better).”
“The storytelling in the game itself is quite mediocre; it is lacking smoothness and is not deep enough, as if you're rushed forward.”
“However, between various cut scenes and playable sections, fairly pivotal plot points are skipped over, making the story (the only real redeeming feature here) difficult to follow for anyone who hasn't previously read the source material.”
“The narrative is treated quite poorly, and several important plot points are not explained or expanded on to allow them to be understood by a person unfamiliar with the source text.”