Warhammer 40,000: Lost Crusade

"Warhammer 40,000: Lost Crusade" is a massively multiplayer, real-time warfare strategy game for mobile, set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe. As a Space Marine Force Captain, command a Battle Barge, train troops, and recruit heroes to conquer the galaxy and defeat the Forces of Chaos. Despite some bugs, the game boasts compelling graphics, delightful music, and a fabulous story, although it can be very grinding and is disturbed by ads.

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Reviews

74%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,822 reviews

graphics350 positive mentions

monetization175 negative mentions

Great graphics and visuals that capture the Warhammer 40K universe well.
Engaging gameplay with a variety of events and missions to keep players occupied.
Active community and alliances that enhance the gaming experience.

Heavily pay-to-win mechanics that create an imbalance between players, making it difficult for free-to-play users to progress.
Frequent attacks from higher-level players can wipe out progress, leading to frustration and discouragement.
Bugs and technical issues, including crashes and connectivity problems, detract from the overall experience.

graphics
483 mentions
72 % positive mentions
26 % neutral mentions
2 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their quality and attention to detail, particularly in relation to the Warhammer 40k universe, with many users noting the impressive visuals and character designs. However, some players have reported performance issues, such as crashes and lag, even on lower settings, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite these technical challenges, the game's aesthetic and art style are frequently highlighted as standout features, contributing to its appeal among fans of the franchise.
- “Great game with amazing visuals.”
- “The graphics are beautiful and the devs have put a lot of work into it.”
- “Graphics are amazing, story is actually pretty good.”
- “For the developers' information, the game is set at the lowest graphics settings and the game crashes and bugs out on cellular data. Your game is a pile of garbage because it does not work no matter what I do. My phone has been factory reset and it still does not work!”
- “Game has been crashing a lot and running slow, so I disabled the high graphics to see if it helped, but it made no difference; still a crashy game.”
- “It's like every other strategy on mobile, except this has less features and blander graphics than its competition.”
gameplay
439 mentions
36 % positive mentions
52 % neutral mentions
12 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it repetitive and heavily reliant on pay-to-win mechanics, leading to frustration, especially in PvP scenarios. While some appreciate the graphics and certain mechanics, others criticize the lack of depth and strategy, describing it as a typical mobile base builder that often feels like a waiting simulator. Overall, the game is seen as visually appealing but suffers from a lack of engaging gameplay and a heavy emphasis on monetization.
- “The developers are fairly generous with the rewards from gameplay and just in-game events, and even compensation for temporary inconveniences like server downtimes.”
- “The setting is written decently into the Warhammer 40k universe, the music, miscellaneous sounds, and the visuals are all pleasant and authentic; the gameplay actually involves a bit of tactical thinking, as instead of a strict vertical hierarchy of strength, a rock-paper-scissors style unit system is in place.”
- “I love the gameplay and the strategy mechanics, the heroes are amazing and it's great to see other chapters being added such as the Space Wolves and the Salamanders.”
- “Gameplay is repetitive and everything quickly becomes too expensive, whether it be in time, resources, or money.”
- “The gameplay is non-existent; you hustle forever to build a dozen overpriced underpowered troops, just for them to be instakilled.”
- “Boring, repetitive formula, slow gameplay, buggy, obviously pay to win, overall not worth dumping time and money into.”
story
289 mentions
47 % positive mentions
49 % neutral mentions
4 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its connection to the Warhammer 40,000 universe and the engaging lore behind the characters and missions. However, some users feel that the narrative becomes repetitive and lacks depth as the game progresses, with a significant number of players expressing a desire for more substantial storytelling and character development. Overall, while the graphics and gameplay are praised, the story's execution varies, leading to mixed feelings about its impact on the overall experience.
- “Great game with good story.”
- “The story doesn't feel forced and it lines up well with the lore.”
- “I love the story and it has very good mechanics.”
- “The storyline is extremely brief and very mediocre.”
- “Story fizzles out without any resolution, yet you're expected to spend the rest of your time with their overcomplicated wait-to-pay base builder.”
- “With how large the Warhammer 40k universe is, I thought that they would have more than just a generic boring space marine story.”
monetization
252 mentions
10 % positive mentions
20 % neutral mentions
69 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been widely criticized as a blatant cash grab, with many reviewers highlighting aggressive microtransactions and a pay-to-win model that detracts from the overall experience. While some players appreciate the absence of ads and find the in-app purchases reasonable, the overwhelming sentiment is that the game relies heavily on monetization tactics that feel exploitative and misleading, particularly in relation to the game's advertising. Overall, the game is perceived as lacking genuine gameplay depth, instead prioritizing profit through constant prompts for spending.
- “The monetization is tasteful, and much less predatory than expected, but still needed to enjoy playing.”
- “No ads, some microtransactions, nothing that stops you from playing the game.”
- “One of the worst cash grab attempts I've seen since EA's microtransaction fiasco.”
- “The game is genuinely really good, and somehow remains free while not shoving microtransactions in your face, big respect to GW on this one.”
- “This game is no different, just another tasteless pay-to-win cash grab.”
grinding
121 mentions
2 % positive mentions
-2 % neutral mentions
99 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized for being excessively tedious and time-consuming, often requiring players to invest significant hours to progress, especially in resource gathering and troop training. Many players feel that the game leans heavily towards a pay-to-win model, where those who spend money can advance more easily, while free-to-play users face frustrating setbacks from higher-level players. Despite some enjoyment found in the game's theme and mechanics, the overwhelming consensus is that the grinding can quickly become a chore, detracting from the overall experience.
- “It's fun and satisfying, and so far it isn't too grindy.”
- “The grinding feels rewarding and keeps me engaged.”
- “I enjoy the grind because it allows me to develop my character and skills.”
- “You spend ages grinding away, working through the game only to have ridiculously high-level players rob you of everything you've earned, over and over again - not my idea of fun.”
- “The game becomes tedious incredibly quickly.”
- “Repeated grinding, constant money grabs, very low rewards for non-money spending players, constant griefing from high-level players, overpriced in-game currency stores, and only 4 chapters of space marines... give me my space wolves you money-grubbing xeno dung!!!!!”
stability
75 mentions
4 % positive mentions
3 % neutral mentions
93 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with many reporting frequent bugs, crashes, and freezes that disrupt gameplay. While some players note improvements over time, the overall experience is marred by persistent technical issues and inadequate customer support. Many reviews describe the game as feeling unfinished and plagued by glitches, leading to frustration and dissatisfaction.
- “It runs great, it rarely advertises microtransactions, there's a lot more events, and they have added the option to play as other chapters, as well as added heroes from even more chapters/factions.”
- “So far no glitches or failure to load screens or even game freezes.”
- “Not buggy but boring.”
- “I have been with the game since it started, and it's always been buggy.”
- “The game is buggy, crashes constantly, and it's a bottomless money pit.”
- “Game freezes and crashes every couple of minutes.”
music
34 mentions
32 % positive mentions
59 % neutral mentions
9 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the soundtrack and its immersive qualities, while others criticize it for not fitting the Warhammer 40k theme, describing it as generic or reminiscent of other franchises. Issues such as volume control malfunctions and music glitches further detract from the experience for some users. Overall, while the sound design is praised by many, there is a strong desire for a more fitting and epic musical accompaniment that aligns with the game's grimdark atmosphere.
- “Love the art, music, and aesthetic.”
- “I love the soundtrack and the dialogue for the game is on point.”
- “Entertaining and exceptional music.”
- “Constantly bombards you with prompts to buy things, horrendous music and voice overs.”
- “The only thing I really dislike is the soundtrack.”
- “Great visuals, slick gameplay, good voice work, the music could use some work - as Warhammer 40k is a grimdark universe.”
optimization
25 mentions
28 % positive mentions
60 % neutral mentions
12 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting significant performance issues such as lag, crashes, and navigation difficulties. While some users appreciate the graphics and gameplay, they express frustration over the need for further optimization and balance improvements. A few players noted that the game runs smoothly for them, but the consensus is that optimization remains a critical area needing attention.
- “Nice graphics, tons of optimization to tweak different types of units, easy to upgrade without spending money.”
- “Amazing performance and great gameplay.”
- “The app is horribly optimized; I don't have a brand new phone, but my phone also isn't old.”
- “Overall a great game, just needs some more work in balance and optimization.”
- “This game used to be a 5-star for me; the reason I'm changing my review is because the game is unplayable for me. It crashes constantly, optimization sucks. The game is fun, don't get me wrong, when I'm able to even log in.”
humor
12 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is noted for its quirky details, such as the amusing oversight regarding hero pairings and the absurdity of an intro cinematic where ultramarines defeat chaos marines in seconds. Players find the game's pay-to-win mechanics both comical and frustrating, highlighting a disconnect between developer intentions and player experiences. Overall, the game is described as funny and entertaining, making it enjoyable for short play sessions.
- “Also the intro cinematic is hilarious; roughly 15 Ultramarines kill 100 Chaos Marines and several demonic vehicles in 8 seconds.”
- “Even the storyline is funny to hear/read.”
- “The developers pretending like a pay-to-win system is somehow a genuine strategic experience is both really funny and really sad at the same time.”
atmosphere
7 mentions
57 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
43 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is a mixed bag; while some players appreciate the vibrant and immersive Warhammer 40k setting, others feel that the bright lighting and pay-to-win elements detract from the overall experience. Despite these criticisms, many users acknowledge the game's impressive visuals and the positive aspects of the community surrounding it.
- “The atmosphere of Warhammer is done nicely.”
- “They have a good atmosphere; the community I deal with is good.”
- “Amazing looking atmosphere of a game!”
- “Every single thing is brightly lit up, which takes away the atmosphere and clashes with the UI.”
- “While I love 40k and am happy to see it brought to life, the pay-to-win atmosphere really ruins the game in many aspects.”
- “Another toxic atmosphere.”
character development
6 mentions
33 % positive mentions
17 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight strong character design and graphics, praising the visual appeal of the heroes and units. However, there is a sense of repetitiveness in character development, as some users note similarities to other games like "State of Survival." Overall, the character design is consistently described as amazing, contributing positively to the gameplay experience.
- “Amazing gameplay and character development.”
- “I love the graphics; they are pretty good, and the character design is amazing.”
- “Great character design of heroes, but it's the same as State of Survival.”
- “Love the game play and character design.”
- “Love the character designs.”
replayability
3 mentions
33 % positive mentions
-33 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is limited, as players express a desire for more playable factions beyond the Ultramarines, with some reviewers rating it low until additional factions, like Orks, are introduced. Overall, while the gameplay is enjoyable, the lack of variety in playable characters hinders its long-term appeal.
- “Gameplay is functional; I would probably play it more if there were more factions available than just the Ultramarines.”
- “Gameplay is functional, I would probably play it more if there were more factions than just the Ultramarines.”
- “Fun game, but I wish some of the other factions were playable.”
- “2 stars until Orks are playable.”
emotional
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players frequently express that the game evokes strong emotional responses, highlighting its ability to connect with them on a personal level. The emotional depth of the narrative and character development significantly enhances the overall gaming experience.
- “It's been an emotional journey.”
- “The game evokes deep feelings and connections.”
- “I felt a rollercoaster of emotions throughout the story.”