Warhammer Quest 2: End Times

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Turn based strategy in the dungeons of the Warhammer world!

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

73%

Audience ScoreBased on 301 reviews

story11 positive mentions

monetization3 negative mentions

The game features impressive graphics and well-designed environments that enhance the overall experience.
Turn-based combat is polished and enjoyable, making it appealing for fans of the genre.
The game offers a nostalgic feel for Warhammer fans, capturing the essence of the tabletop experience.

The game suffers from severe balance issues, with frequent ambushes and overwhelming enemy encounters that hinder progress.
Many essential characters and content are locked behind expensive in-app purchases, making it feel like a cash grab.
Repetitive quests and lack of variety in gameplay lead to a monotonous experience, diminishing long-term enjoyment.

story
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
61%
11%
The story in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it weak and repetitive, often criticizing the lack of coherence and the presence of spelling errors in the text. While some appreciate the improved graphics and character variety, others feel that the linear narrative and frequent ambushes detract from the overall experience, leading to a grindy gameplay that lacks depth. Overall, the storyline is seen as a secondary element to the combat mechanics, with some players enjoying it as a bonus but not expecting much from it.
- “The story has been decent so far, which is a complete bonus because the combat system is so fun; I'd probably play this even without the role-playing element.”
- “Definitely a fun game with an exciting storyline!”
- “Addictive story and gameplay.”
- “The story is extremely weak, though I doubt anyone expected anything else.”
- “There is no storyline, so it's just fighting.”
- “Very poor gameplay, boring story, stupid scenarios where each 'quest' is exactly the same.”
gameplay
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
48%
10%
The gameplay is generally described as standard turn-based mechanics reminiscent of the original game, with improved graphics and a variety of quests that can provide hours of entertainment. However, many players find it repetitive after completing the storyline, and the presence of excessive microtransactions and long loading times detracts from the overall experience. While some appreciate the addictive nature and strategic elements, concerns about paywalls and lack of depth in gameplay mechanics are prevalent.
- “The gameplay is very similar to the original game, making it easy to pick up. The graphics are much improved, and there's plenty of quests and loot to keep you going for hours!”
- “Gameplay is flawless, graphics are outstanding, and as a whole package, it is one of the best mobile games I have ever played, so much so that I don't even mind spending money on it.”
- “Fun, addictive gameplay!”
- “While surely a great game with a lot of potential, it unfortunately suffers from long loading times and choppy/laggy gameplay.”
- “Very poor gameplay, boring story, stupid scenarios where each 'quest' is exactly the same.”
- “Great production values but not thought out and shallow gameplay.”
graphics
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
38%
12%
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their quality and improvement over the original, with many reviewers noting the beautiful and smooth visuals that enhance the gameplay experience. However, some users expressed disappointment over the lack of graphical settings, which can hinder performance on lower-end devices, and mentioned occasional graphical errors. Overall, while the graphics are a standout feature, there are calls for more customization options to improve accessibility.
- “The gameplay is very similar to the original game making it easy to pick up, the graphics are much improved and there's plenty of quests and loot to keep you going for hours!”
- “Gameplay is flawless, graphics are outstanding and as a whole package it is one of the best mobile games I have ever played, so much so that I don't even mind spending money on it.”
- “Beautiful, smooth graphics.”
- “1 star down for not having graphics settings, so it's kind of slow on lower-performing devices.”
- “There are games like this out there which cost less and have the option for graphical settings to reduce the load (which they don't need as they run very smoothly).”
- “Lots of graphical errors around the dungeons.”
monetization
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
60%
30%
The monetization aspect of the game has received largely negative feedback, with many users criticizing the high cost of in-app purchases that lock significant content behind a paywall. While some players find value in purchasing characters and expansion packs, the overall sentiment leans towards the game being a cash grab, with excessive reliance on costly microtransactions that detract from the experience.
- “There are in-app purchases, but they are characters and expansion packs, so well worth it.”
- “If you are not satisfied with grinding to level up, then there are in-app purchases, but they look pricey and you don't really need them.”
- “I was hoping this wasn't just another cash grab.”
- “90% of the content is locked behind expensive in-app purchases.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
60%
The music in the game is generally praised for its quality and contribution to the overall experience, enhancing the gameplay with great sound effects. However, some players express a desire for more variety, noting the repetitive dungeon music and a lack of voiced characters. Overall, while the music is a highlight, there is room for improvement in diversity and innovation.
- “Friendly UI, simple gameplay, great music and sound effects.”
- “Nice game with cool graphics and music.”
- “New music/ambience would enhance the experience.”
- “The music is repetitive, with the same dungeon tracks playing over and over again, making it feel stale.”
- “There is a lack of diversity in the music, with only a few tracks being added in each DLC, which doesn't enhance the overall experience.”
- “The absence of voiced characters is disappointing, especially since the game has the license; it would have been nice to have some unique voice lines to accompany the music.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express frustration with the grinding required to level up characters, noting that it can be excessive, particularly with high gold costs for upgrades. While in-app purchases are available, many find them overpriced and unnecessary, leading to a sentiment that grinding is a tedious necessity for progression.
- “If you are not satisfied with grinding to level up, then there are in-app purchases, but they look pricey and you don't really need them.”
- “I'm at a point where even grinding for gold is ridiculous since each character needs 500+ to level up.”
- “Basically, you can't level your characters unless you do endless grinding.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is generally enjoyable but suffers from notable bugs, including issues with targeting party members and freezing during cloud save loading. Additionally, players express frustration over the limitation of gold purchases being restricted to a single save file rather than a global pool.
- “Fun but buggy; gold bought with cash only goes to one save game. It should have been a global pool to spend from, in my humble opinion.”
- “Some glitches on 'Cryptic' where you cannot target your party members; otherwise, it's decent.”
- “Freezes on loading cloud save.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
100%
While users appreciate the resolution of crashes, there are ongoing concerns regarding overall performance, indicating that optimization remains an issue that needs addressing.
- “The recent updates have significantly improved the game's performance, making it much smoother to play.”
- “I appreciate the ongoing efforts to optimize the game; it runs so much better now!”
- “The optimization patches have really enhanced the overall experience, reducing lag and improving frame rates.”
- “Good, you fixed the crashes, but how about a performance patch?”
- “Bad optimization”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
The game offers limited replayability, with users noting that while it may not provide endless content, it remains a worthwhile investment of time and money, especially if new content is released in the future.
- “The replay value is not endless, but it's still well worth your time and money.”
- “Each playthrough offers new experiences and challenges, making you want to dive back in.”
- “The variety of choices and outcomes keeps the game fresh, encouraging multiple runs.”
- “The replay value is not endless, though hopefully they will continue releasing new content.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back and play it again.”
- “The lack of varied outcomes makes replaying the game feel more like a chore than an enjoyable experience.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The emotional aspect of the game is largely criticized, with users finding the gameplay uninspiring and the repetitive quests failing to engage or evoke any meaningful feelings. The lack of a compelling story further diminishes the emotional impact, leaving players feeling disconnected and uninterested.
- “The gameplay is very poor, and the story is boring, with repetitive scenarios where each 'quest' feels exactly the same.”
- “The emotional depth is lacking, making it hard to connect with the characters or care about their journeys.”
- “I expected a rich emotional experience, but instead, I found the narrative to be flat and uninspiring.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The atmosphere of the game is praised for its immersive RPG elements reminiscent of D&D, enhanced by a large campaign map and strategic gameplay that includes engaging interactions like ambushes and scavenging. However, some players find the experience marred by repetitive gameplay, with similar dungeons and enemies detracting from the overall atmosphere.
- “The RPG feeling when you travel from one part of the map to another is awesome, with elements like removing swords from dead bodies, moving boulders depending on your warrior stats, ambushes, and meeting strangers.”
- “The nice atmospheric feeling when you play really enhances the overall experience.”
- “The map of the campaign is big and offers a lot of gameplay time, contributing to an immersive atmosphere.”