Warhammer Quest 2: The End Times

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In Warhammer Quest 2: The End Times, lead your warriors through a chaotic fantasy world, battling enemies and completing quests for rewards. Explore three distinct regions with unique objectives, enemies, and campaign quests. Towns offer opportunities to rest, barter, and level up, while dungeons are filled with perilous turn-based combat.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Reviews

53%

Audience ScoreBased on 266 reviews

story22 positive mentions

grinding14 negative mentions

The game features good graphics and a variety of character classes, making it visually appealing and engaging for fans of the Warhammer universe.
The turn-based combat system is satisfying and allows for strategic gameplay, which can be enjoyable in short doses.
For those who enjoyed the original Warhammer Quest, this sequel offers a nostalgic experience with familiar mechanics and settings.

The game suffers from repetitive gameplay and a lack of variety in dungeons, leading to a grindy experience that can become tedious.
Many players have reported significant bugs and balance issues, including frustrating ambush mechanics and poorly designed enemy encounters.
The character progression system is criticized for being random and unfulfilling, with limited customization options and a lack of meaningful upgrades.

story
160 mentions
14 % positive mentions
81 % neutral mentions
5 % negative mentions
The story in Warhammer Quest 2 is largely criticized for being forgettable and linear, lacking the depth and intrigue expected from the rich Warhammer lore. Players note that while there are main and side quests, the narrative fails to engage, often feeling like a mere backdrop for repetitive hack-and-slash gameplay. Overall, many reviewers express disappointment, especially in comparison to its predecessor, Warhammer Quest, which is seen as having a more compelling storyline and better execution.
- “Writing of the story is engaging on the just-right level.”
- “It has a map with the main story quests and random quests you have to tackle optionally in order to get items to equip your characters or money and other rewards, and some text describing situations and lore in an RPG style which is very welcome, especially to old timers of pen and paper RPGs.”
- “Presentation: it is highly detailed, cloudy in its presentation in colors and schemes, good soundtrack, build up storyline that fits the Warhammer universe and clear precise card layouts that overall all compliment one another.”
- “Forgettable storyline.”
- “- Instead of something intriguing, from the rich lore of the Warhammer world, it provides an instantly forgettable, stapled-on storyline, the lowest possible excuse to justify a hack & slash.”
- “Every level is basically identical with no storyline, nothing to keep your interest and nothing of substance.”
gameplay
82 mentions
29 % positive mentions
49 % neutral mentions
22 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Warhammer Quest 2 has received significant criticism for its poor mechanics, lack of depth, and tediousness compared to its predecessor. Many players find the controls clunky and the overall experience uninspiring, with basic mechanics that fail to engage. While some appreciate the graphics and the potential for addictive gameplay, the consensus is that the game prioritizes visuals over essential gameplay fundamentals, resulting in a lackluster experience.
- “Gameplay adheres to the original game.”
- “First, it's all about the gameplay.”
- “What's most important here (just like with the first game and Deathwatch) is the gameplay...and it's quite addicting again.”
- “Game world and environment saturation is great, but the gameplay is just long, tedious, and lackluster.”
- “There are severe bugs in basic mechanics and very annoying title screens that prevent all gameplay while they display for their preset amount of time.”
- “This sequel is just more of the same but with worse mechanics.”
graphics
66 mentions
39 % positive mentions
55 % neutral mentions
6 % negative mentions
The graphics in Warhammer Quest 2 are generally praised for their quality and aesthetic appeal, with many noting improvements over the original game. However, several reviewers express that the focus on visuals detracts from gameplay, leading to a lack of responsiveness and engaging mechanics. While the graphics are considered good, some feel they are not enough to compensate for the uninspired gameplay and design choices.
- “The graphics are great, and you have access to all character classes.”
- “Warhammer Quest 2 is a fun, low impact, turn-based dungeon crawler with reasonably pretty graphics.”
- “I am mixed on the game, the graphics are certainly a step up from the original game.”
- “Poor in comparison to the original... yes better graphics... but it feels like an early access game.”
- “And while the graphics are of better quality, the screen is crammed with so many things, it's barely readable.”
- “Really bad animations/graphics.”
music
24 mentions
58 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
17 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its atmospheric quality and intensity, while others criticize it for being repetitive and not fitting the game's theme. Many noted that the soundtrack lacks variety and memorability, especially when compared to previous installments in the series. Overall, while the music can enhance the experience initially, it quickly becomes a point of frustration for players.
- “Well crafted, with very atmospheric music.”
- “Presentation: it is highly detailed, cloudy in its presentation in colors and schemes, good soundtrack, build up storyline that fits the Warhammer universe and clear precise card layouts that overall all compliment one another.”
- “Sound/music fitting and sometimes even quite good (but there's no voice work).”
- “annoying repetitive soundtrack, doesn't fit the game at all.”
- “there isn't enough music, so it quickly becomes very repetitive.”
- “disappointed soundtrack.”
grinding
14 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate a mixed reception regarding grinding in the game. While some players appreciate that it is less grindy than its predecessor, others find it excessively repetitive and tedious, with significant bugs exacerbating the experience. Overall, the game may appeal to those who are tolerant of grinding, but it can be a major drawback for others.
- “Game world and environment saturation is great, but the gameplay is just long, tedious, and lackluster.”
- “This game is extremely grindy, repetitive, and has some major game-breaking bugs.”
- “Grindy beyond grindy.”
optimization
10 mentions
20 % positive mentions
60 % neutral mentions
20 % negative mentions
The game is highly optimized, delivering a smooth performance with no noticeable frame rate drops, even at high resolutions like 3440x1440 at 100fps. Players appreciate the character optimization and strategic team composition elements, contributing to an overall positive experience.
- “- the game runs smoothly”
- “There is a bit of character optimization and coming up with the right team for the enemy.”
- “The game is really optimized, I'm playing it in 3440x1440 at locked 100fps and never experienced an fps drop.”
stability
6 mentions
33 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
67 % negative mentions
The stability of the game has been criticized for being buggy and glitchy, which detracts from the overall experience. While the graphics and performance are generally praised, many users feel that the game lacks the engaging qualities of its predecessor, leading to a sense of boredom.
- “The game is incredibly buggy, and the poor tutorial makes it hard to stay engaged.”
- “There are numerous bugs and glitches that severely impact gameplay.”
- “The stability issues make the game frustrating and unenjoyable.”
atmosphere
4 mentions
50 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its well-crafted design and immersive music, which significantly enhance the overall experience. However, reviewers also emphasize the importance of clarity alongside atmospheric elements.
- “Well crafted, with very atmospheric music.”
humor
4 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is noted to be amusing, particularly with clever wordplay like the mix-up between "horde" and "hoard." However, some players find it frustrating as it can obstruct their view of important gameplay elements, such as ground effects and mobs.
- “(Personally, I found the constant switching of 'horde' and 'hoard' quite funny.)”
monetization
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as a cash grab, featuring flashy visuals but offering a more simplistic experience compared to its predecessor.
- “Final thoughts: this felt like an app cash grab to me with a lot of flashy and fancy visuals, but clearly much more simplistic in its experience than its predecessor.”