Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector

84%
Game Brain Score Based on 2,290 reviews
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  • graphics
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Take back the Blood Angels homeworld from the Tyrranid swarm
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In the grim darkness of the far future, there is only war. Experience every bone-rattling explosion and soul-crushing charge in Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector, the definitve battle-scale game of turn-based strategy and fast-paced combat that takes you to the battlefields of the 41st Millenium.

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84%
Audience ScoreBased on 2,290 reviews
story175 positive mentions
optimization6 negative mentions
  • Great representation of the tabletop game, capturing the essence of Warhammer 40K.
  • Engaging campaign with solid voice acting and a compelling story.
  • Fun tactical gameplay with a variety of units and customization options.
  • Limited content with only two factions in the base game, leading to repetitive gameplay.
  • AI can be predictable and lacks depth, making battles less challenging.
  • User interface and controls can be clunky and unintuitive, hindering the overall experience.
  • story770 mentions

    The story in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it engaging yet somewhat generic and repetitive. While the voice acting and adherence to Warhammer 40,000 lore are praised, the narrative often feels secondary to gameplay, with missions primarily revolving around combat objectives rather than character development or plot depth. Overall, while the campaign offers a decent storyline, players express a desire for more variety in missions and additional narrative content, particularly with future DLCs.

    • “The story is interesting, and the voice acting is surprisingly great.”
    • “The campaign tells a very good story over the course of about 20 missions.”
    • “The blood angels story campaign is decent, story is decent and full of all the lovable 40k fluff, and the voice acting is incredible.”
    • “Although the campaign's story was so bland and poorly delivered, I had to start skipping the dialogue just to prevent myself from getting a headache.”
    • “The story has potential, but the storytelling again has nothing going on except for a good voiceover; it's like something from a strategy game of the late 90s.”
    • “The story itself is quite okay, and the cut-scenes are beautifully made, but the overall narrative feels a bit convoluted and lacks depth.”
  • gameplay373 mentions

    The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its fun and engaging turn-based mechanics that closely resemble the tabletop experience of Warhammer 40k. However, some critics point out issues such as repetitive missions, a lack of faction variety, and unclear mechanics that can detract from the overall experience. While the core gameplay is solid and offers depth, it may not be as innovative or immersive as other titles in the genre, leading to a somewhat polarized reception among fans.

    • “The gameplay is quite fun and the story is decent.”
    • “The core gameplay (moving units around, line of sight, action/movement points, command points, etc) is extremely good.”
    • “The gameplay is engaging without seeming too easy, yet battles can feel really high stakes and intense.”
    • “I'm sorry for the developers, but the gameplay is really barebones; I don't see an effort to make things interesting.”
    • “The animations are lazy, the gameplay is simple, the special abilities are boring, and sometimes it is too slow.”
    • “Waste way too much time redoing missions for stupid reasons like hidden objectives that should definitely be revealed from the start... also random mechanics the game never explains.”
  • graphics200 mentions

    The graphics in the game have received widespread praise for their quality and attention to detail, effectively capturing the Warhammer 40,000 aesthetic. Many reviewers highlight the beautiful visuals, solid animations, and immersive sound design, although some note that the graphics may feel slightly dated compared to modern standards. Overall, the game's art style and graphical presentation are considered a significant strength, enhancing the tactical gameplay experience.

    • “The graphics and art style are gorgeous, and it is obvious the amount of work and detail the devs have put into it.”
    • “The models look fantastic, the gore and graphics look great, the maps are fun, audio is great.”
    • “The graphics are absolutely marvelous.”
    • “While the graphics, sound, and controls are okay, none of them are great, especially when compared to Dawn of War.”
    • “The visuals aren't really great either, and it's due to the artistic direction and a distinct lack of polish in the assets.”
    • “If I had to critique a few aspects of the game, the graphics and amount of detail in the maps could use some work.”
  • music69 mentions

    The music in the game has received a mixed but generally positive reception, with many praising its quality, atmosphere, and ability to enhance the gameplay experience. While some players find the soundtrack to be stellar and fitting for the Warhammer 40,000 theme, others note issues with repetitiveness and a lack of standout tracks. Overall, the voice acting and sound effects are also highlighted as strong components, contributing to a rich audio experience.

    • “The soundtrack is worth leaving on.”
    • “The music, voice acting, and graphics create a wonderful atmosphere.”
    • “The sound design is outstanding, with lots of meaty carnage, guttural screams, and heavy gunfire against a backdrop of space-gothic music and suitably melodramatic vocal performances.”
    • “If I notice the music in a game, I'm probably about to mute it.”
    • “Also, the music is repetitive and it just starts to grind on you.”
    • “The music is also flat and totally forgettable.”
  • replayability40 mentions

    Overall, the game's replayability is a mixed bag. While some players appreciate the potential for replay through different army compositions and the addition of new factions and modes, many express disappointment with the limited content, particularly in the single-player campaign, which feels linear and lacks significant replay value. Future DLCs and updates may enhance replayability, but currently, it is seen as lacking depth for long-term engagement.

    • “Great game, very replayable.”
    • “Now that the game has a map and even a campaign editor, it offers more replayability than ever, and with the ever-growing roster of factions, it shapes up to be a really good 40k game.”
    • “The unlock tree also looks good, forcing you to double down on specific play styles, which adds a good layer of replayability.”
    • “Unfortunately, there is not a lot of replayability in the game for people who are exclusively interested in a single-player experience.”
    • “Sadly, this game only has like 17 story missions and has 0 replayability, but what is there is done well.”
    • “But the main issue I have is that once the campaign ends, you can't replay it with your current unlocks or units, rendering everything you worked for 100% useless and making the replayability of it at zero.”
  • optimization28 mentions

    Overall, the game's optimization has received significant criticism, with many players reporting performance issues, crashes, and overheating of hardware, even on high-end rigs. While some aspects of the game, such as visuals and sound design, are praised, the general consensus is that optimization is lacking and requires urgent attention from developers to improve gameplay stability and performance.

    • “I generally can't play turn-based games because they're too slow, but this one is optimized and really fast.”
    • “The voice acting and story is actually well done, it looks good, runs smoothly and the gameplay is logical and fun.”
    • “My biggest complaint is that the game lacks optimization at almost every level, from the menu screens to battle controls.”
    • “I have a high-end rig and the developers really need to address the optimization of this game; be warned about this issue, it will heat up your rig and cause some slow performance issues, and it's not my rig that's the problem.”
    • “The game runs atop the Unity graphics engine and has beautiful, if albeit poorly performing/optimized visuals.”
  • grinding24 mentions

    Players consistently find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, often feeling that missions devolve into repetitive enemy wipe-outs after completing objectives. Many reviews highlight the excessive time spent on mopping up remaining enemies, compounded by slow AI actions and limited mission variety, leading to a lack of engagement and enjoyment. Overall, while some players appreciate the game, the grinding elements detract significantly from the overall experience.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “The game isn't very challenging, and it's hamstrung by a number of bad design decisions, of which by far the worst offender is the fact that after every objective in a mission is complete you are forced to do a tedious mop-up of all remaining enemies in the level (sometimes they are out of sight and it takes ages to find them).”
    • “Unfortunately, in addition to the very limited objective types, every mission is marred by the fact that you're required to completely wipe out the enemy to finish, which makes the game incredibly tedious.”
    • “The game is moderately engaging at best but often just a tedious grind at worst.”
  • atmosphere22 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its effective capture of the Warhammer 40k universe, with reviewers highlighting the impressive graphics, fitting music, and strong voice acting that enhance the overall experience. Many players appreciate how the game replicates the mood of the tabletop game while providing a rich, immersive environment that complements its strategic gameplay. Overall, the combination of sound, visuals, and thematic elements creates a compelling and atmospheric setting that resonates well with fans of the franchise.

    • “It's a great turn-based strategy game and it does a good job of translating the mood and atmosphere of the 40k universe.”
    • “The music, voice acting, and graphics create a wonderful atmosphere.”
    • “The graphics and sound brilliantly capture the 40k atmosphere.”
    • “Bad story/atmosphere (compared to Mechanicus).”
    • “Though the main draw for me was the way they captured the atmosphere of Warhammer 40k; the story campaign is fun to follow, the characters feel very fitting for their roles, and both the Blood Angels and the Sisters of Battle are given a great show.”
    • “The atmosphere of the 40k universe is well reproduced.”
  • stability18 mentions

    The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players reporting significant bugs, glitches, and issues with the tutorial and UI elements, while others have experienced smooth gameplay without crashes. Overall, many users noted that while there are occasional minor glitches, the game generally runs well and is technically sound, especially on higher-end systems. However, the presence of bugs and a lack of polish in certain areas have left some players feeling that the game is underdeveloped.

    • “Best of all - so far no glitches, bugs, or crashes.”
    • “For a small Aussie dev team, the product is polished, bug-free, and fun.”
    • “It’s well made, looks great, and plays very well; also runs great.”
    • “Broken tutorial, no description on any of the UI elements, buggy UI, absent combat indicators.”
    • “Used to be great, now it's mostly good with 50 added glitches for some reason.”
    • “The 40k grist mill grinds on with another under-developed, buggy, unfleshed title for the pile.”
  • monetization9 mentions

    The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as a cash grab, with players noting that significant additional costs are required to access extra content, such as new armies, which can range from $10 to $20 each. While the gameplay and presentation are generally well-received, the monetization model detracts from the overall experience, leading to frustration among users who feel misled by the game's marketing.

    • “Game play is fairly good, presentation is fine, but overall it's a cash grab.”
    • “But it is a cash grab in the same way Warhammer 40,000 is; every extra army costs you 10-20 dollars, so expect to spend way more than the sticker price if you want to actually experience this in its full.”
    • “Another crappy title with great advertising and many 'favorable' reviews - I got duped again.”
  • humor8 mentions

    The humor in the game is derived from its absurd animations and quirky character designs, particularly the exaggerated movements of units during combat, which can appear both hilarious and nonsensical. Players find the animations, such as a tank "having a seizure" while targeting multiple small units, to be amusingly ridiculous, contributing to a lighthearted experience despite some technical flaws. Overall, the game's comedic elements stem from its unintentionally funny visual quirks and character portrayals.

    • “It also has death company, which is really funny.”
    • “Also found it hilarious that the landspeeder in this game is just as bad as the one on the tabletop, lol.”
    • “They look like funny little sewer goblin people in comparison (excluding the dreads).”
  • emotional4 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is largely criticized, with reviewers noting a lack of depth in the narrative and character development, which diminishes emotional investment in battles. The cutscenes and dialogue, while voiced, fail to evoke strong feelings, and the inability to form attachments to units further detracts from the emotional experience.

  • character development1 mentions

    The game offers a sense of commanding a full battalion, complemented by decent character development that enhances the overall experience compared to other titles.

    • “Unlike the other two games I mentioned, this one gives you the feeling of commanding a full battalion and has some decent character development.”
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Play time

27hMedian play time
89hAverage play time
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*Based on 13 analyzed playthroughs

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