Warhammer 40,000: Warpforge

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"Warhammer 40,000: Warpforge" is a turn-based strategy game set in the grimdark universe of Warhammer 40k. Command your forces in strategic battles, build and manage your base, and unlock powerful technologies to defeat your enemies. Engage in both PvE and PvP combat, testing your skills against the AI or other players in online multiplayer. With deep customization and high replayability, Warpforge offers a challenging and immersive experience for strategy fans.

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51%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,250 reviews

gameplay98 positive mentions

story9 negative mentions

The game features great artwork and sound design, capturing the essence of the Warhammer 40K universe.
Each faction has unique mechanics and playstyles, making gameplay diverse and engaging.
The game is free to play and offers a reasonable progression system for players willing to grind.

The game is heavily monetized, with expensive battle passes for each faction and overpriced cosmetic items.
Balance issues exist, with certain factions being overpowered while others feel weak and unplayable.
The user interface is clunky and not intuitive, making navigation and deck building frustrating.

gameplay
284 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
59%
7%
Gameplay in "Warhammer 40,000: Warpforge" is a mixed bag, with some players praising its unique mechanics and faction diversity, while others criticize its slow pace, lack of balance, and heavy pay-to-win elements. Many reviews highlight the game's similarities to other card games like Hearthstone, noting that while it offers interesting concepts, it often feels repetitive and grind-heavy. Overall, the gameplay is seen as enjoyable for fans of the Warhammer franchise, but it suffers from significant flaws that detract from the experience.
- “The game builds upon the studio's previous flagship game 'Horus Heresy: Legions' by evolving the gameplay to be more complex without removing any of the intuitive gameplay the company's games are known for.”
- “The gameplay mechanics are a perfect blend of strategy and excitement.”
- “Each faction has its own set of mechanics and commanders that make for various build styles and keeps gameplay fresh!”
- “Gameplay is dull and boring.”
- “Gameplay is slow, and the onboarding experience is horrendous.”
- “The gameplay feels slow and clunky, and I don't think there was a single moment while playing this for half an hour where I wasn't wishing I was doing literally anything else, which is impressive.”
story
118 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
88%
8%
The story aspect of "Warhammer 40,000: Warpforge" is criticized for its lack of depth and engaging narrative, with many players feeling that the game relies heavily on grinding daily missions rather than offering a rich campaign experience. While the game includes some lore and tutorial elements, it fails to provide a cohesive storyline or meaningful backstory for its factions, leaving newcomers, especially those unfamiliar with Warhammer lore, feeling disconnected. Overall, the narrative feels underdeveloped, with many players expressing a desire for a more traditional story-driven campaign rather than the current mission-based structure.
- “Drawing parallels to the strategy-heavy Starcraft, Warhammer 40,000: Warpforge intriguingly merges lore-rich storytelling with deep, tactical gameplay.”
- “I enjoyed the tutorial stories and I hope there's some voice-acted story-based game modes in the works because the little that's here in the tutorial is done so well and this is a great universe to be telling stories in.”
- “It's a neat game to play for those familiar with 40k lore - but not worth a penny in extra spending for what I view as a product with a limited shelf life once you get enough cards.”
- “So many factions without any form of backstory or lore for the player to understand and find one in which they fit in.”
- “The storyline and characters seem shallow and probably require familiarity with Warhammer 40k.”
- “Marketing the battle passes as 'campaigns' is deceptive and obfuscating for persons that come into the game expecting a fully voice-acted storyline campaign that unlocks cards as you progress through it, only to be met with another bog standard battle pass system.”
monetization
112 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
56%
37%
The monetization in this game has been widely criticized as predatory and excessively aggressive, with many reviewers labeling it a cash grab that prioritizes profit over player experience. Players express frustration over high prices for in-game purchases, the prevalence of microtransactions, and a pay-to-win model that hampers fair competition. While some acknowledge that free-to-play options exist, the overall sentiment is that the monetization practices are among the worst in the digital card game genre.
- “Clever and diverse mechanics, with fair monetization practice.”
- “Despite all the complaints about this game's monetization, it provides you with free decks for every faction in a fairly short time of playing, and the missions and reward tracks allow you to play as much as you want and keep earning, so if you want to grind, you will earn a good amount over time.”
- “Monetization isn't that bad either, and you can build perfectly competitively viable decks while free to play.”
- “The game simply isn't good enough for such a predatory monetization.”
- “The monetization is just nuts though, maybe one of the worst in the card game industry.”
- “This is a cash grab wearing a skin suit made of Warhammer 40k art, pretending to be a game.”
grinding
81 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
99%
The reviews highlight that the game is heavily grind-oriented, often requiring extensive time investment to unlock cards and build competitive decks, especially for free-to-play players. Many users express frustration with the tediousness of grinding through repetitive tasks and the imbalance between paying and non-paying players, leading to a perception of a pay-to-win model. While some appreciate the core gameplay mechanics, the overall sentiment suggests that the grinding experience detracts significantly from enjoyment.
- “The grinding in this game strikes a perfect balance; it's engaging without feeling overwhelming.”
- “I appreciate that the grind is rewarding and not just a chore; it keeps me motivated to progress.”
- “The grind feels meaningful, as each effort contributes to my character's growth and the overall experience.”
- “I got tired of grinding through the mindless 'campaign' so I figured I would just buy one of the bundles they annoyingly advertise so I can just get the cards and actually play instead of doing a bunch of fetch quests against a terrible computer.”
- “The game mechanics are really fun and I love the voice lines and art, but the game is horrendously slow to progress, taking weeks of grinding to even toy with the idea of getting higher rarity cards to create a more unique deck.”
- “Currently it is infuriatingly slow, as you're immediately greeted, after paying twenty USD, with a progression plan that will not result in a playable deck without hundreds of hours of grinding.”
graphics
74 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
61%
35%
4%
The graphics of Warhammer 40,000: Warpforge receive mixed reviews, with many praising the artwork and animations as stunning and well-aligned with the Warhammer aesthetic. However, some users criticize certain graphic elements as inconsistent or lacking depth, and the user interface is often described as convoluted. Overall, while the visuals are generally regarded as good, there are notable flaws that detract from the overall experience.
- “The artwork is nothing short of divine!”
- “I have been a plastic crack addict for over 20 years, and Warpforge really nails the Warhammer 40k aesthetic with excellent sound design, some of the best artwork and card interactions.”
- “The artwork and animations look absolutely amazing.”
- “The graphics and general movement in the game are very lackluster and not very immersive.”
- “All graphics are just scans from WH40K books.”
- “The background graphics are poor; I think it started as a mobile game but got released on PC for some reason.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
30%
30%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it generic and repetitive, while others appreciate its contribution to the immersive atmosphere. While the soundtrack is described as decent, it lacks variety and can become monotonous. Overall, the sound design is noted as solid, complementing the game's visual aesthetics.
- “What can I say? The music, artwork, and general aesthetics are top-notch.”
- “It has both glorious melee and ranged combat, insanely awesome music, and an immersive atmosphere.”
- “The art style, soundtrack, and voice acting are especially nice.”
- “Exact same music playing across all of it, resetting every time you complete a match.”
- “It's not good music, either.”
- “Music is somewhat generic.”
stability
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
78%
The game's stability is a mixed bag; while it performs well on lower-end laptops and features impressive graphics and animations, it suffers from significant bugs and matchmaking issues, often failing to connect players and displaying various UI glitches. Many users express frustration over the game's instability, indicating that it feels unpolished and unbalanced, despite having a solid foundation. Overall, while there are enjoyable elements, the frequent technical problems detract from the overall experience.
- “In all its visual greatness, it runs smoothly on lower-end laptops, which is a plus.”
- “Runs great, with excellent animations, graphics, and a good diversity of deck archetypes!”
- “The game is a buggy mess.”
- “Has some good foundations, but currently this game is buggy as hell. It will queue you up for games, and 50% of the time it can't find any players. Then it says it will match you with a bot, but that never happens, and you need to alt-f4 the game.”
- “There are lots of buggy UI issues that really shouldn't be in a TCG like this. I'm fairly shocked, honestly.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in "Warhammer 40,000: Warpforge" is characterized by its darkly comedic take on the game's chaotic and unbalanced nature, with players finding amusement in the absurdly high prices for cosmetic items and the developers' poor communication. Many reviews highlight the game's funny bugs and the ironic contrast between its grimdark theme and the ridiculousness of its monetization strategies, making for a uniquely entertaining experience despite its flaws.
- “Like a lovechild of Starcraft and Diablo, Warhammer 40,000: Warpforge brings gritty chaos warfare with a sprinkle of humorous grimdark charm.”
- “Also the amount of reviews bemoaning some missing 'feature' that just is in the game is funny.”
- “Hilariously low starting arsenal.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive qualities, featuring a blend of old-school Warhammer vibes, thematic factions, and engaging voice acting. Players appreciate the combination of glorious melee and ranged combat, complemented by an impressive soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
- “It's a really fun game that captures the old-school Warhammer atmosphere.”
- “It has both glorious melee and ranged combat, insanely awesome music, and an immersive atmosphere.”
- “I love the voice acting and the atmosphere in this game!”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
20%
60%
The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with players expressing frustration over the lack of a well-functioning deck for multiplayer and the prevalence of bugs. Many feel that the game's structure forces them to engage in less enjoyable bot games to complete daily tasks, highlighting a poor overall experience in terms of optimization.
- “I'd rather play with their funny bugs and poor optimization in the new Destiny's Divide...”
- “It's not even an optimized app game.”
- “Too painful to get an optimized deck to play multiplayer.”
- “I'd rather play with their funny bugs and poor optimization in the new one, Destiny's Divide...”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the game highly replayable, especially for fans of collectible card games and Warhammer 40K, thanks to its engaging mechanics and variety of strategies.
- “If you enjoy collectible card games and Warhammer 40K, this game offers engaging mechanics and a wealth of replayability.”
- “The variety of strategies and deck-building options keeps each playthrough fresh and exciting.”
- “With multiple factions and unique abilities, every game feels different, encouraging you to come back for more.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is perceived negatively, with users expressing frustration over potential imbalances and chaos within the gameplay, suggesting a lack of confidence in the developers' ability to address these issues.