Warhammer 40,000: Tacticus

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In the grim darkness of the far future only superior tacticians will prevail.

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80%

Audience ScoreBased on 5,305 reviews

gameplay219 positive mentions

monetization107 negative mentions

Great graphics and engaging gameplay that captures the Warhammer 40k universe well.
Fun tactical gameplay with a variety of characters and abilities.
No intrusive ads and a fair monetization model that allows for free-to-play progression.

Heavy paywall that becomes apparent after a few hours of gameplay, making progression difficult without spending money.
Long wait times for energy and tokens, which limits gameplay and can lead to frustration.
Some bugs and crashes, particularly during key gameplay moments, which can disrupt the experience.

gameplay
352 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
62%
34%
4%
The gameplay of the game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its depth, strategic elements, and engaging mechanics that reflect the Warhammer 40k universe. However, there are significant concerns regarding aggressive monetization, repetitive gameplay, and steep paywalls that hinder progression, leading to mixed feelings about its long-term enjoyment. Overall, while the core gameplay is fun and intuitive, the monetization strategies and grindy nature may detract from the experience for some players.
- “The gameplay is actually really good for a Warhammer mobile title; use of terrain as well as builds and positioning.”
- “Gameplay is fun and deeper than most mobile games, the graphics are nice with a mix of realistic and slightly exaggerated colors.”
- “The gameplay is fun and engaging, however the issue is the usual pay walls of a Warhammer mobile game.”
- “Need a lot of improvement to the tactics & gameplay; the tournament is confusing, ends prematurely, and it takes only one hit for you to lose. I don't find it fun.”
- “Gameplay gets repetitive really fast.”
- “I wanted to like this, but gameplay is redundant and plain... not to mention the paywall slaps you in the face quite early and mercilessly.”
story
302 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
75%
4%
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its engaging narrative and connection to the Warhammer 40k universe, while others criticize it for being linear and lacking depth. Many users express frustration over technical issues, such as crashes and bugs that hinder story progression, as well as a paywall that restricts access to certain missions and characters. Overall, while the story has potential and is enjoyable for some, it is often overshadowed by gameplay mechanics and monetization concerns.
- “The story is captivating, graphics are great and choice of characters are brilliant.”
- “Great graphics, brilliant storyline, easy to use, a must play.”
- “I love this game, the story is interesting whilst the gameplay stays fun, all in all, this is a great pick for Warhammer 40k.”
- “A lot of comments spoke about some kind of story, but actually there is no such thing in it.”
- “The story is very linear, but that's not always a bad thing.”
- “It's an okay Warhammer game; however, it lacks excitement or fun. I can't proceed without one of those two. For me, what I love most about Warhammer is its overzealous Space Marine shouting 'For the Emperor!' and going head first to fight any alien for their god emperor, but this game is kind of dull. The voice acting, storyline, and attack effects should be amplified to be more interesting.”
monetization
225 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
34%
48%
The monetization in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players labeling it as a "cash grab" due to high prices for in-game purchases and aggressive marketing tactics. While some appreciate the lack of intrusive ads and the option to progress without spending money, others criticize the overall cost and the pressure to buy items to enhance gameplay. Overall, the monetization model is seen as excessive and potentially detrimental to the gaming experience, despite some players finding it manageable.
- “Plenty of in-game purchase options, but (so far) able to progress just fine without touching it.”
- “Monetization is kept at being optional as opposed to mandatory for having fun.”
- “There are no necessary microtransactions and no ads to break up the gameplay, making it seem like the devs actually care about the game.”
- “Really is a cash grab.”
- “The monetization of this game is shocking at how little you get for the money you spend and the support is near non-existent.”
- “Disappointed has great potential but massive cash grab.”
graphics
184 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
74%
23%
2%
The graphics of the game have received widespread praise, with many users highlighting the beautiful visuals, character designs, and overall art style that effectively capture the Warhammer 40k aesthetic. While some players noted that the graphics can be demanding on device performance and suggested the need for more graphic settings, the general consensus is that the game's visuals significantly enhance the gameplay experience. Overall, the graphics are considered a standout feature, contributing to the game's appeal and immersion.
- “The game is good, graphics, play style are awesome.”
- “Graphics are beautiful, great turn fight tactics!!!”
- “Great graphics, entertaining gameplay, and plenty of 40k flavor.”
- “The graphics are really done well in the game.”
- “The current graphics make the characters look a little cartoonish.”
- “The graphic is outdated; the UI of the main menu doesn't feel the atmosphere of Warhammer, so much cartoony in my opinion.”
grinding
149 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
98%
The reviews consistently highlight that the game is excessively grindy, often requiring players to invest significant time or money to progress. Many users express frustration with the tedious nature of grinding for character upgrades and resources, particularly when faced with steep difficulty spikes and paywalls. While some players find enjoyment in the tactical elements and character variety, the overall sentiment leans towards the grinding aspect being a major drawback that detracts from the gaming experience.
- “New to Warhammer 40k, but the characters are really cool. The game is pretty simple strategy but fun, and it's got a bunch of different modes. I've been playing for a couple of hours, and it's not too grindy and pretty fun.”
- “No aggressive monetization, no tedious base building, and barely any pay-to-win.”
- “There are plenty of quests to complete, but not to the point that it feels overwhelming, and they're not very grindy so far.”
- “Everything you have to pay for or get very boring how much grinding needs doing for little reward.”
- “The game seemed fun but you very quickly run into a paywall and even if you decide to spend money on it, it doesn't get you anywhere. I'm stuck in the same place I was, so it's just me grinding on this game every single day for months on end before I even get enough to upgrade one character because doing the raid missions might get you two or maybe three of your character pieces every day when you need at least 30 or more for the higher upgrades. Don't waste your time or money on this game.”
- “They'll leave a comment about how you can play the whole game for free, but the time investment to do that would be hundreds of hours grinding the same repetitive tasks, over thousands of days due to limits and restrictions on how much and what you can actually grind.”
stability
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
97%
The game's stability has been widely criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent freezes, crashes, and glitches that disrupt gameplay and lead to lost progress. While some players appreciate the game's potential and enjoy its mechanics, the persistent technical issues significantly detract from the overall experience, leaving many frustrated. Developers are urged to address these stability concerns as the game continues to grow in popularity.
- “The game has been bug-free, which is impressive for a new launch.”
- “I haven't encountered any crashes or major glitches, making for a smooth gaming experience.”
- “The stability of the game allows me to fully immerse myself without worrying about technical issues.”
- “When known glitches can cost you to lose ranks and tons of rewards and their response is 'whoops, sorry!' it is unacceptable.”
- “Had to delete and reinstall, was devastated to see that every bit of progress made was just disregarded... I lost it all because of you not finishing the game after level 31 in the campaign; it just freezes up and says no internet detected and crashes.”
- “The game has some glitches and locks up when you try to play your characters. I don't want to give a bad review, but this game looks good but has bad bugs.”
humor
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
93%
20%
Overall, the humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it amusing and a good way to pass the time. However, some critiques highlight that certain aspects, like monetization and gameplay mechanics, detract from the humor experience. Despite these issues, many users appreciate the game's lightheartedness and comedic elements.
- “It's a nice game, very well made, funny.”
- “Funny game and you don't need to pay for the microtransactions as much.”
- “Funny way to waste time.”
- “You are only free to use whatever in guild and arena... fix that, that's not funny.”
- “The jokes feel forced and often miss the mark, making the humor fall flat.”
- “I expected a lot more laughs, but the humor is stale and repetitive.”
character development
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
54%
23%
23%
Character development in the game is perceived as limited and somewhat derivative, with many users noting that it requires additional payment for more depth. However, the character designs are widely praised for their quality and creativity, contributing to an enjoyable gameplay experience. Overall, while the development system lacks originality, the visual appeal and fun mechanics keep players engaged.
- “Love the character design and specials; fun game and rewarding to start!”
- “Its quite fun and I'm really enjoying the character design and gameplay.”
- “Badass character designs, nice graphics, and deceptively simple game mechanics.”
- “Character development is very limited, unless you pay for it big time.”
- “It's a good concept (although not original) and the character development system is identical to others that I have played, so nothing original here either.”
- “The character designs are a bit goofy but just right to make them look good.”
optimization
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization receives mixed feedback; while many players appreciate its smooth performance and polished visuals, some users report issues on specific devices, particularly Chromebooks and midrange Android phones, where performance can suffer. Despite these concerns, the game is generally considered well-optimized for higher-end devices, offering fast and responsive controls.
- “Solid visual style and it's well optimized.”
- “Very fun and well optimized game.”
- “Very cool, clean, and polished tactical strategy game, one of the better 40k games on Android. Very fast and responsive controls; it seems like the developers optimized it really well to run smoothly.”
- “My only complaint is that the screen isn't optimized for the Chromebook, which is how I'm playing this, so it's kind of small.”
- “Performance optimization is desperately needed.”
- “Play on a more powerful phone if possible, as the graphics drag down performance to a standstill on a mid-range Android.”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
11%
22%
The music in the game has received largely positive feedback, with many praising the superb audio quality, fantastic soundtrack, and immersive ambience that enhance the overall experience. However, some users noted that while the music is enjoyable, the voice acting could elevate the game further, and a few expressed dissatisfaction with certain aspects of the soundtrack, describing it as lacking emotional depth. Overall, the combination of cool music and solid gameplay contributes to a vibrant gaming atmosphere.
- “Audio is superb, from sound effects to background music.”
- “Fantastic soundtrack and ambience, along with charming chunky character models to look at.”
- “One thing I've really enjoyed is the soundtrack.”
- “And I do love tactical games, but more than 10 levels of tutorials and the game already playing favorites for me made it boring. Also, the music is pretty bad and lacks feeling.”
- “Soundtrack spanks.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Overall, the game offers decent replayability due to its easy-to-learn mechanics and character upgrades, though it is limited by constraints like battle tokens. While some players find it enjoyable, they note that it lacks endless replayability and is awaiting future updates to enhance the experience. Ratings suggest a solid gameplay experience, but replayability is seen as a weaker aspect.
- “The mechanics are super easy to learn and the constant character upgrades make it replayable.”
- “Gameplay 4/5, replayability 3/5, free-to-play friendly 3/5.”
- “Will be liking a lot more once the Aeldari are playable.”
- “Doesn't have endless replayability; the game has constraints with battle tokens.”
- “Will be liked a lot more once the Aeldari are playable.”
- “When Tyranids and GSC are playable, it will be 5 stars.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
17%
33%
The atmosphere of the game is generally praised for its camaraderie among characters and engaging dialogues, creating a grimdark yet uplifting experience reminiscent of Warhammer 40k. However, some users feel that the outdated graphics and cartoonish elements detract from the intended atmosphere of war, leading to mixed opinions on its overall effectiveness.
- “Love the atmosphere and camaraderie between the main characters.”
- “Enjoy the dialogues and the atmosphere: grimdark but makes you smile.”
- “XCOM-like in many areas but good 40k atmosphere and flavor.”
- “The graphics are outdated, and the UI of the main menu doesn't convey the atmosphere of Warhammer; it feels too cartoony in my opinion.”
- “Doesn't even come close to the 40k atmosphere.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express disappointment in the game's emotional impact, noting that its focus on in-game purchases detracts from the experience, making it feel like a monotonous and heartless grind. The sentiment reflects a sense of frustration over the game's perceived greediness, which undermines any potential emotional engagement.
- “The game is truly heartbreaking, as it is cluttered with greediness, which is a typical issue you see in MMO games.”