This game is currently in the Humble Choice for May 2023, this is part of my coverage of the bundle. If you are interested in the game and it's before June 6th, 2022, consider picking up the game as part of the current monthly bundle.
X-COM in the Warhammer universe.
I’ve struggled to get into the Warhammer lore, especially the 40k universe. But I’ll tell you straight out that Warhammer 40k has amazing style, and Chaos Gate - Daemonhunters consistently is impressive with its art, characters, armory, and weapons. There’s also a major conflict on display here with what feels like high odds. The game plays very similarly, perhaps too similarly to X-COM but the style fits and you’ll play as the commander leading units into a tactical battle against demons.
The downside is this is still very Warhammer based, and I’m sure it goes deeper into the backstory over time. The story throws out terms and expects the player to just understand them. The gameplay so far is just X-COM, though apparently, they removed the chance to miss a target. An odd issue is the difficulty can’t be changed after starting the game, which in the case of at least a 30-hour game, makes me hesitant to challenge myself.
Pick this up if you like Warhammer 40k, and X-COM. It’s the same game as X-COM, with some tweaks. Overall that’s a good thing, but there are a few X-COM titles that I’d put over this if I wasn’t a Warhammer fan, especially the Enemies Unknown and 2. I might even put Phoenix Point higher but it’s a question of the theme you want. This game does look good.
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X-COM in the Warhammer universe.
I’ve struggled to get into the Warhammer lore, especially the 40k universe. But I’ll tell you straight out that Warhammer 40k has amazing style, and Chaos Gate - Daemonhunters consistently is impressive with its art, characters, armory, and weapons. There’s also a major conflict on display here with what feels like high odds. The game plays very similarly, perhaps too similarly to X-COM but the style fits and you’ll play as the commander leading units into a tactical battle against demons.
The downside is this is still very Warhammer based, and I’m sure it goes deeper into the backstory over time. The story throws out terms and expects the player to just understand them. The gameplay so far is just X-COM, though apparently, they removed the chance to miss a target. An odd issue is the difficulty can’t be changed after starting the game, which in the case of at least a 30-hour game, makes me hesitant to challenge myself.
Pick this up if you like Warhammer 40k, and X-COM. It’s the same game as X-COM, with some tweaks. Overall that’s a good thing, but there are a few X-COM titles that I’d put over this if I wasn’t a Warhammer fan, especially the Enemies Unknown and 2. I might even put Phoenix Point higher but it’s a question of the theme you want. This game does look good.
If you enjoyed this review or want to know what I think of other games in the bundle, check out the full review on or subscribe to my Youtube channel: https://youtu.be/JFv65vCu_dw