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Developed By: Frontier Developments
Published By: Frontier Developments
Platforms Available On: This preview build was available on PC - the main game will be release on Xbox Series X/S, PS5 and PC.
A code for the preview was very kindly supplied for the purpose of this first impression review.
Main Game Overview
A real-time strategy game from Frontier, set in the iconic Warhammer universe. Become a warlord and lead four unique factions to conquer the wild and savage Realm of Ghur in tense and tactical battles:
• Cinematic campaign – Enjoy a rich, character driven story of desperate conflict in a savage realm, co-written by acclaimed Black Library writer Gav Thorpe.
• Comprehensive multiplayer – Dive into 1v1 and 2v2 cross platform multiplayer matches with any mix of human and AI teammates/opponents, and climb a 1v1 competitive ladder.
• Eternal conquest – Battle across procedurally generated wildlands in a single player experience, as you fight towards the final enemy.
• Endless creativity – Build, share and compete on your own maps or other people's, paint your own armies, create beautiful dioramas to show them off.
A RICH CINEMATIC CAMPAIGN OF DESPERATE SURVIVAL
Explore the nature of war from the perspectives of righteous champions and villainous warlords. Battle for survival and dominance across a campaign featuring four major factions, including Stormcast Eternals, Orruk Kruleboyz, Nighthaunt and more! Experience a cinematic plot, penned in conjunction with acclaimed Black Library author, Gavin Thorpe.
COMPREHENSIVE MULTIPLAYER
Challenge warlords from around the world in online cross-platform multiplayer modes. Build your honour in casual play or put your strategy to the test and crown yourself as the one true ruler of Ghur in ranked, competitive play. Compete 1v1, or 2v2 with up to three AI – or play co-op with a friend.
ENGAGE IN ETERNAL CONQUEST
A single player challenge mode played over a procedurally generated campaign, that pits players against a series of unpredictable combat scenarios and maps. Featuring rule-breaking twists, that transform the conditions of conflict. Strike forth directly to victory or take on more battles to craft a high score the choice is yours. No two Conquest campaigns will ever be the same.
ENDLESS CREATIVITY
Become one with the Realms and construct battle maps with a revolutionary Map Editor, which utilises the same tools used to create existing maps in the game.
Leave a personal mark in your path of conquest with the Army Livery, a system that allows you to personalise your forces with paint from the Games Workshop's Citadel collection.
Create spellbinding scenes to share with the community with the Scene Editor, an additional tool that allows you to place and pose characters and props in creatively curated and sharable scenes.
GAMEPAD-READY WARFARE
Experience a new real-time strategy designed for console. The innovative DirectStep™ control system enables tactical immediacy in the heat of battle, allowing you to quickly cycle through your units, planning their routes and engaging the enemy.
Review
Recently I had the opportunity to take a look at the first 3 chapters of the upcoming Warhammer release Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Realms of Ruin and being a bit of a table top fan I do get kind of excited when Warhammer releases a new title.
Realms of Ruin is a true to life table top strategy game, whereas I do enjoy the FPS Warhammer titles it's the RTS games that feel more like the real life table top games. The Warhammer Fantasy world, was completely destroyed when the ravening forces of Chaos won in a divisive story arc known as The End Times. Many of the key characters survived and the setting was brought back to life as Realms of Ruin battling across a large realms.
From what I saw of the game it runs pretty similar to most Warhammer games I've played of this genre but I did especially enjoy the fantasy style of the game. In the first missions Stormcast Eternals strike out from the fortress settlement of Harkanibus searching from the powerful magic source within the swamps of the Mortal Realm Ghur. Come up against the might of the Krulboys as you endeavour to reach your goal. Utilise your strategies to combat this evil faction as you get used to the different formats you can utilise, accumulate resources allowing you to upgrade your attacking options as you come across the different foes. In the third mission (the final one of the preview) the test went up a notch as you uncover the magic source however uncovering it unleashes the Chainrasps and the threat that comes with it.
I felt getting into this game wasn't for the faint at heart and wouldn't say it was for the more casual gamers out there, this is more for the gamers that are more seasoned RTS gamers, more like the reality you probably wouldn't go into a Games Workshop store and just buy a Warhammer game off the shelf. But on the flip side if you are used to RTS games then this game has a good feel to it and I got the impression that the further you go into the game it has alot more to offer and I get the feeling that I would happily pump hours into the game itself.
Graphics and Sound
The graphics of the game looked pretty slick and ran well on my PC, I didn't see much if any frame dropping and the cutscenes were cinematic and helped tell the story well. The game worlds were breathtakingly crafted and looked incredible making the whole game enjoyable.
The soundtrack of the game was good and has that dramatic sound style that comes with most Warhammer games, the in game sound effects were good and had an immersive feel to it.
Summary
Time then to put my thoughts into a summary, overall I enjoyed what I saw from the preview build and baring in mind it was only a preview build it did look stunning. I am excited to see what the full release has to offer. Another great Warhammer release for me to enjoy.
Verdict-Out of 5 ⭐
⭐⭐⭐⭐
Good
Overall I give Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Realms of Ruin a good score of 4 ⭐ a good introduction to the Age of Sigmar world building the anticipation for the full release. Recommended for seasoned RTS gamers.
Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Realms of Ruin will be available on Xbox Series X/S, PS5 and PC 17th November 2023.
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