Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - Daemonhunters

Well, after 120 hours and about 5 restarts, I've finally begun to figure out this game

Well, after 120 hours and about 5 restarts, I've finally begun to figure out this game. A lot has been said about the difficulty of Daemonhunters, a major criticism being that you don't feel like a storied "Grey Knight" of the Imperium, that is to say, the power fantasy of playing the elite of the Astartes isn't evident in the game play. Much of this can be solved by playing on the easiest difficulty, where chaos cultists and other fodder are dispatched quickly, and while not a breeze, won't frustrate you. Once you've learned the mechanics of the game, it really opens up to become very strategic and tactical. The encounters can be tense and epic, especially during some of the new missions in the DLC. Once it all comes together, Daemonhunters is one of the best 40k games to have been released. It's not a power fantasy. This is a tale of desperation, which is a often overlooked 40k theme that is rarely touched upon but has always been lurking in the grim-dark universe we love. I appreciate the move away from comic book heroes to the a more authentic portrayal of the source material. Don't get me wrong, these are still bad ass Space Marines, larger than life and heroic in their bearing, but they're not invincible. Their duty is to sacrifice for the Emperor, and that they do. Only the Ordo Malleus could take on this challenge, and even then, victory is not assured. If you're looking for a deep and challenging tactical combat game, with well thought out mechanics and progression, a good story with great presentation, and if you're never letting go of this 40k crap until the day you die, Chaos Gate: Daemonhunters is a worthy addition to you game library. Honor the chapter, brothers. The Emperor protects. Recommended.

• Graphics4.5
• Gameplay4.5
• Story4.0
• Value3.5