Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Champions

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Command powerful factions & legendary Champions in this Warhammer Trading Card Game. Deploy units and unleash deadly magical abilities, while completing quests to earn blessings from the gods. Only the mightiest of warriors will stand victorious in this battle for the Mortal Realms, a war that spans both physical and digital worlds.

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59%

Audience ScoreBased on 244 reviews

gameplay33 positive mentions

monetization10 negative mentions

The game features unique mechanics, such as rotating cards and a quest system for champions, which adds depth and strategy to gameplay.
Players can scan physical cards into the digital game, allowing for a seamless integration between the physical and digital versions.
The game has a generous free-to-play model, allowing players to earn cards and currency through gameplay without mandatory purchases.

The user interface is clunky and poorly optimized for PC, making navigation and gameplay frustrating.
Recent monetization changes have introduced paywalls for basic features and rewards, making it difficult for free-to-play players to progress.
The game suffers from balance issues, with certain factions or decks being overpowered, leading to a less enjoyable competitive experience.

gameplay
76 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
50%
7%
The gameplay is characterized by unique mechanics, particularly a "rotation" system that allows cards to perform different actions each turn, offering a fresh take on traditional card games. While many players appreciate the strategic depth and engaging mechanics, some express frustration with balance issues and the game's economic model, which can feel exploitative. Overall, the gameplay is seen as innovative and enjoyable, though it may require some adjustment for new players.
- “The gameplay is a fresh take on card games that keeps the depth (or potential for depth at least) of the more complex card games on the market without resorting to obtuse mechanics.”
- “Unique gameplay mechanics, very engaging, and the ability to pair it with your phone is fantastic.”
- “The game has some really unique mechanics like the corners and rotations, it makes the game stand out from a lot of other card games which is really refreshing to me.”
- “Bad gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is boring and the mechanics just don't work well.”
- “Just awful, unbalanced pay to win game, terribly complicated mechanics, to start winning you need to grind a lot and buy cards, too bad since there aren't many Age of Sigmar games around, but I highly discourage anyone from downloading this.”
story
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
70%
13%
The game's story revolves around completing quests to earn blessings from the gods, with each champion having unique personal quests that influence gameplay. While the narrative is engaging and offers a variety of quests and challenges, some players criticize the lack of clarity in quest mechanics and the presence of pay-to-win elements. Overall, the story adds depth to the gameplay, but its execution may leave some players wanting more coherence and fairness.
- “But hey, the storyline and the campaign hooked me up.”
- “Each champion has unique effects and quest corners, vastly changing how each faction and deck play depending on how you pick them.”
- “Champions have a quest to complete to gain a blessing.”
- “Free to play... a few games in... pay to win = same old story, no thanks.”
- “It's all quite clever but they fail to explain even basic elements (like certain quest icons).”
- “Anyone saying this is a Warhammer TCG... don't ever believe their sellout butt again, this only has the name and a weak story with pictures, you like being spoonfed?”
graphics
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
56%
17%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the artwork as beautiful and satisfactory, while others criticize the low resolution, poor user interface, and overall quality, likening it to mobile game standards. Despite some players finding the visuals acceptable, many express disappointment with graphic bugs and a lack of polish. Overall, the game's aesthetics seem to be a divisive aspect, with opinions varying widely among users.
- “Excellent game, mechanics and graphics.”
- “- the artwork is gorgeous.”
- “Overall I recommend it because it's so well made and the artwork is beautiful, very interesting to learn it and play it.”
- “The artwork is taken straight from the internet; some of the pictures don't fit the style, and some of them are low resolution.”
- “Very poor UI and gameplay graphics.”
- “Well, the graphics aren't full HD; it's probably the same quality as a mobile game, just put into HD format.”
monetization
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
24%
59%
The monetization practices in this card game have been widely criticized for being exploitative and reminiscent of typical mobile cash grabs, with many players feeling that it detracts from an otherwise enjoyable experience. While some appreciate the game's free-to-play model that allows for aesthetic purchases, the overall sentiment is that the monetization is confusing, aggressive, and poorly implemented, leading to frustration among players. Recent changes have further exacerbated these issues, prompting many to recommend caution before engaging with the game.
- “A great free-to-play game that doesn't force or require microtransactions except for the cool aesthetics.”
- “The company behind the game has made some questionable decisions when it comes to monetization, but the game itself is fantastic.”
- “Like I said, there are some monetization issues with the game, so if you're easily angered by companies trying to make money, maybe stay away.”
- “Decent enough card game completely ruined by shady microtransactions and greedy mobile game tactics as is common with these types of cash grab ports.”
- “The monetization is just as terrible as any other card game on the market and the reason I can't recommend this game.”
- “Unfortunately, the monetization is awful and clearly made for the imbeciles who fawn over cheap mobile games; you are forced to pay money to unlock basic free-to-play weekly challenges, one card in a free pack, the list goes on.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
17%
33%
The music in the game is generally praised for its thematic fit and ability to enhance immersion, with many players finding it engaging and well-suited to the game's atmosphere. However, some users noted that the music can become monotonous and repetitive after extended playtime, leading to a desire to turn it off. Overall, while the sound design is strong, its lack of variation may detract from the experience over time.
- “The music is also very befitting the AOS universe, really getting you in the mood.”
- “First thing that hits you is the sound effects and music, both of which are fantastic and really draw you in.”
- “There are actually good points, such as a more generous daily quest system than many other card games out there, the music being fitting to the theme, and the game itself is actually extremely solid.”
- “The music is loud and incredibly monotonous with no variation based on which faction you're playing.”
- “If I were to make a complaint, I would say after about 20-30 hours of gameplay the music did become a little repetitive and I eventually switched it off, but that would be expected of most games to be fair.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly due to cumbersome menu navigation and a lack of effective filtering options in the deck builder. While some feel that the grinding for resources like gold and packs is insufficient and the crafting ratios are poor, others note that the game is relatively generous in allowing players to collect cards quickly, despite some perceptions of it being pay-to-win.
- “There's not much of a grinding option that helps you gather gold or packs faster, and the crafting ratios are horrendous.”
- “Going through the menus is pretty tedious, and the deck builder, as far as I see, has no filter option whatsoever, or it's so hidden that an average player like me has a hard time finding it.”
- “The new campaign with the map is also quite grindy.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous users reporting it as extremely buggy and prone to crashes.
- “The game is also buggy as hell.”
- “Buggy as crap.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is praised for its excellent optimization, running smoothly without any bugs reported by users.
- “The game runs smoothly with no bugs.”
- “The optimization is top-notch, providing a seamless experience.”
- “I appreciate how well-optimized the game is; it never lags or stutters.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players highlight the game's affordability compared to typical $60 titles on Steam, noting that it offers significant replayability, making it a worthwhile investment.
- “Way cheaper than the usual game for $60 on Steam and offers so much replayability.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the lack of a way to display keyword information in the library to be absurdly humorous, highlighting it as a notably silly oversight in the game's design.
- “There doesn't seem to be a way to display keyword info in your library, which is just the most hilariously stupid thing I can possibly imagine.”