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Warhammer Quest

Warhammer Quest originally began its life as a table-top board game.
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64%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding
71% User Score Based on 558 reviews
Critic Score 56%Based on 8 reviews

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About Warhammer Quest

Warhammer Quest is a single player survival role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Rodeo Games and was released on January 7, 2015. It received neutral reviews from critics and mostly positive reviews from players.

Dungeon Adventures in the Warhammer World! Lead your group of brave adventurers through the perilous dungeons of the Warhammer world in the search for wealth and glory! Based on the classic Games Workshop board game, Warhammer Quest is a mix of adventure, strategy and role-playing.

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71%Audience ScoreBased on 558 reviews
story42 positive mentions
monetization8 negative mentions
  • Faithful adaptation of the original Warhammer Quest board game, capturing its nostalgic elements.
  • Engaging turn-based combat with a variety of character classes and abilities, providing strategic gameplay.
  • Randomized quests and dungeons add replayability and keep the gameplay fresh.
  • Microtransactions for additional characters and content can feel exploitative and detract from the overall experience.
  • Gameplay can become repetitive and grindy, especially at higher levels where leveling up requires significant gold.
  • User interface and controls are clunky, making navigation and combat less intuitive than desired.

  • story

    256 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    16% positive mentions, 80% neutral mentions, 4% negative mentions

    The story in "Warhammer Quest" is generally described as basic and text-based, serving primarily as a backdrop for the dungeon-crawling gameplay. While some players appreciate the nostalgic connection to the original board game and find the quests enjoyable, many criticize the lack of depth and variety in the narrative, with repetitive quest structures and minimal character development. Overall, the game appeals more to fans of the Warhammer universe than to those seeking a rich storytelling experience.

    • “The devs did a great job with the overall storytelling - collecting items inspired by the Warhammer Fantasy universe really hammers in the immersion.”
    • “I was very surprised when I was met with story, traveling, interesting characters, betrayal, and story choice!”
    • “The story portion is fun and well written.”
    • “The quests often make no sense or are ridiculous.”
    • “Side quests are repetitive and poorly written.”
    • “Simply put, it was grinding some cheap mass of dungeons, just to be able to finish another cheap dungeon that looked the same, felt the same but was supposed to be different since it's a 'story quest'.”

  • gameplay

    108 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    19% positive mentions, 68% neutral mentions, 13% negative mentions

    The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting its simplicity and repetitiveness, often comparing it unfavorably to the original board game. While some appreciate the nostalgic elements and solid mechanics, others criticize the slow pace, clunky controls, and the prevalence of microtransactions that hinder the overall experience. Overall, it seems to cater primarily to fans of the Warhammer universe, but may not appeal to those seeking more depth or variety in gameplay.

    • “Bought it for less than $2 and yet it offered 50+ hours of solid gameplay.”
    • “It's simple, but polished, and scratches that itch for turn-based tactical gameplay with some character progression.”
    • “The gameplay is great and the classes are fun and varied, but that does not help much when the game can freeze up at any point.”
    • “The music is dreary and the gameplay is kind of miserable and unfun.”
    • “Gameplay is dull and repetitive quickly, and considering the $15 price tag I was horrified at how much of the game content requires microtransactions to unlock.”
    • “Terrible controls and very bad mechanics – everything shows it's just a mediocre port of a mobile game.”

  • monetization

    67 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    4% positive mentions, 84% neutral mentions, 12% negative mentions

    The monetization aspect of the game has been a major point of contention among users, with many expressing frustration over the initial presence of microtransactions, which have since been removed in the deluxe version. While some players appreciate the removal of these microtransactions, others still criticize the existence of paywalls for additional content and characters, viewing it as a cash grab. Overall, the consensus is that while the game itself is enjoyable, the monetization strategy has left a negative impression on many players.

    • “However, this is a very good version and much improved since they removed the microtransactions.”
    • “Yes, there are in-game purchases available, but you don't pay for any base functionality, just for extensions, so I don't get what's all the fuss about.”
    • “I like it, I'm not concerned that it was on iPad and now on Steam; people are complaining about the in-app purchases, but I feel that $27 for everything (deluxe version) is very reasonable.”
    • “I hate microtransactions in a game that I've already bought... and when they're as prominent as this, it's a straight negative review from me: I won't play free-to-play games and I'm not happy to see the same mechanics appear in any other games.”
    • “The fact that it has in-game purchases to actually unlock the content that you should be getting in the original price... that's a slap in the face.”
    • “Ended up being a poor mobile port, where every feature from store inventories to loot drops to random events silently points at monetization.”

  • graphics

    60 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    32% positive mentions, 58% neutral mentions, 10% negative mentions

    The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many users appreciating the art style and thematic consistency reminiscent of a tabletop game, while others criticize the basic and outdated visuals, particularly in comparison to modern standards. The top-down perspective and lack of polish in the user interface detract from the overall experience, and some players feel the graphics are more suited for a mobile game rather than a full-priced PC title. Overall, while the graphics are functional and fit the game's aesthetic, they fall short of expectations for a contemporary gaming experience.

    • “They are made like a tabletop game, and I highly like the art style.”
    • “Great artwork and atmosphere.”
    • “Graphics are detailed and vibrant without heavy strain on your system requirements.”
    • “Dungeons all look very samey and the gameplay and graphics are just really dull.”
    • “The graphics are straight from mobile so they look horrible on a desktop.”
    • “The game could have been much better as a PC port with many new graphical and UI enhancements to take advantage of PC power, but has not been done in this game.”

  • grinding

    33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The grinding aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting it can be tedious and repetitive, requiring significant time investment to level up characters and acquire gear. While some enjoy the grind as a means to enhance their party and progress through dungeons, others find it overly burdensome, leading to frustration and a sense of monotony. Overall, the enjoyment of grinding seems to depend on individual player preferences, particularly for fans of the genre.

    • “Server store is unavailable, you can't recruit or create new characters and the gameplay is just mindless grinding.”
    • “Simply put, it was grinding some cheap mass of dungeons, just to be able to finish another cheap dungeon that looked the same, felt the same but was supposed to be different since it's a 'story quest'.”
    • “It's much worse than in any grinding MMO I've ever seen - one single good sword or shield will require hours of grinding.”

  • music

    23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    57% positive mentions, 30% neutral mentions, 13% negative mentions

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many praising its atmospheric quality and ability to enhance the gameplay experience, particularly in relation to the game's themes and settings. While some find the soundtrack enjoyable and fitting, others feel it can become repetitive over time. Overall, the music is often highlighted as one of the game's stronger aspects, contributing positively to the overall production value.

    • “The music is great, very Warhammer dark fantasy: orchestra style fantasy from haunted melodies and charging trumpets.”
    • “All in all, the production of this game is quite nice with animations for the towns, beautiful artwork and music, and fluid dungeon battles.”
    • “The audio did fit the impact on enemies and the music was fitting different situations encountered (town, battling in dungeon, mystical random encounters).”
    • “The music is dreary and the gameplay is kind of miserable and unfun.”
    • “Music gets old after a bit but easy enough to mute.”
    • “Sound - 4/10, some decent enough warhammery music with generic sound effects.”

  • atmosphere

    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    75% positive mentions, 8% neutral mentions, 17% negative mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is generally praised for its slow-paced dungeon quests, atmospheric music, and solid artwork, which together create an immersive experience reminiscent of classic board games. However, some players feel that the unchangeable top-down view and text-based cut-scenes detract from the overall ambiance. While the graphics are deemed sufficient, the minimalist approach may appeal primarily to fans of the Warhammer franchise.

    • “Great artwork and atmosphere.”
    • “This is a nice atmospheric version of the old Warhammer Quest board games.”
    • “It looks okay; the graphics are as good as they need to be for a game like this, though all the cut-scenes are text scrolls, which takes away from some of the atmosphere.”
    • “At the beginning, it seems shallow and dull, but as you keep on playing, its atmosphere traps you inside it.”

  • replayability

    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, 34% neutral mentions, 33% negative mentions

    The game offers significant replayability through its random elements, additional playable characters, and various classes, making it enjoyable for players who appreciate dungeon crawling and character variety. However, some users note that the gameplay can feel repetitive and unbalanced at times, which may detract from the overall experience. While it is ideal for short play sessions, those seeking a more robust multiplayer experience may find it lacking.

    • “What I am saying is that there is plenty of replay value.”
    • “This is a very addictive and replayable digitization of the classic board game.”
    • “Given the many available classes, the replayability value is high and the game is ideal for playing bursts in between activities.”
    • “If you want a dungeon crawling RPG with some storyline, this is a great game, but if you want multiplayer, truly multi-dimensional RPG, and replayability, this isn't the game for you.”
    • “This game offers a lot of replayability, since the game is heavily random-based, but feels dull and repetitive.”
    • “I would say the game is worth $15 and even the $30 if you like the game with the additional characters for variety and replayability, but it's never worth $45.”

  • humor

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The humor in the game is a mix of dark comedy and playful absurdity, successfully capturing the essence of the original board game while providing amusing moments that surprise players. However, some users express frustration over the monetization of humorous characters, feeling that it detracts from the overall experience. Overall, the humor is appreciated, but its accessibility is a point of contention.

    • “I was also surprised to find myself laughing at the humor and amazed to see my equipment changing my character's appearances.”
    • “Funny little game snack in between.”
    • “The game faithfully recreates the experience of playing the original murderous and funny experience of the board game in all of its gory glory.”

  • stability

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, -33% neutral mentions, 83% negative mentions

    The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting significant bugs and graphical glitches, particularly on Linux. While some players found the experience relatively stable, others criticized it as a "buggy money grab" with a frustrating inventory system and limited character options. Overall, the game's stability appears to be a major concern for a substantial portion of the player base.

    • “I found no glitches to speak of.”
    • “The game runs smoothly without any crashes.”
    • “I experienced consistent performance throughout my playtime.”
    • “Incredibly buggy.”
    • “A craptastic buggy money grab.”
    • “I'm also experiencing a large number of graphical glitches when in towns; the screen goes full white, brown, beige, black, you name it.”

  • optimization

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    40% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 60% negative mentions

    The game's optimization is generally criticized, with users noting poor keyboard and mouse controls and low-resolution textures, despite smooth graphics performance. Many feel that the game could have been better tailored for PC, particularly in terms of customizable controls and shortcuts.

    • “The graphics run smoothly.”
    • “The game runs smoothly.”
    • “Very poorly optimized.”
    • “The controls are not optimized for mouse/keyboard and the dungeon textures are extremely low resolution.”
    • “Could have been optimized for PC far better; no keyboard use at all, so no shortcuts. It would be nice, as another user said, to be able to use keys 1-4 for something such as selecting a hero or using an ability. Using arrow keys to move the map around would have been nice, but not essential.”

  • character development

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Character development is highly engaging, allowing players to invest significant time in both tactical skirmishes and strategic growth. As characters level up and acquire new skills, the experience becomes even more rewarding and immersive.

    • “I tend to find I can sink hours into a session quite easily, moving between the tactical skirmishes and the more strategic character development.”
    • “Character development improves the game even more as you level up and gain new skills.”
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56%Critics’ scoreBased on 8 critic reviews
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9h Median play time
10h Average play time
5-24h Spent by most gamers
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Warhammer Quest is a survival role playing game with fantasy theme. Common tags for Warhammer Quest include turn-based, trading and board game.

Warhammer Quest is available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, iPhone, Windows and others.

On average players spend around 10 hours playing Warhammer Quest.

Warhammer Quest was released on January 7, 2015.

Warhammer Quest was developed by Rodeo Games.

Warhammer Quest has received neutral reviews from players and neutral reviews from critics. Most players liked Warhammer Quest for its story but disliked it for its monetization.

Warhammer Quest is a single player game.

Similar games include Tales from Candlekeep: Tomb of Annihilation, Dark Quest 2, Warhammer Quest 2: The End Times, Dungeon Rushers, Knights of Pen and Paper + 1 and others.