Hello guys today we have a review for Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War !
Let's start with some information about this game :
Gladius Prime was known to Imperial scholars as a planet of archeological interest. During its colonization ancient relics were found, revealing hints of a shrouded past. But it was more than relics. Something awakened, an unspeakable horror from an ancient past, and the citizens of Gladius found themselves trapped in a terrible war for survival. Gladius Prime was once a planet of peace. Now there is only war. Warhammer 40,000: Gladius – Relics of War brings you to a world of terror and violence with the first turn-based 4X strategy game set in the Warhammer universe. Face challenging AI or cooperate or compete with friends and strangers across the globe. Play as one of four iconic Warhammer factions (Astra Militarum, Space Marines, Orks or Necrons), each with their own unique playstyle and technology tree. Explore a randomly generated world filled with special features and threatening wildlife that can crush your troop's morale. Secure control of powerful ancient artefacts to grant you an edge against rival factions. Construct cities, buildings and fortifications to expand your empire and produce an army to vanquish your foes. Harvest resources and research new technologies to fuel and upgrade your machinery of war. Progress through a different storyline with each faction as their destiny on Gladius Prime, a world tainted by the warp, unfolds. In the end, when all the dust has settled, only one faction can emerge victorious. Command a wide array of devastating weaponry, issue city edicts and deploy tactical operations. Recruit hero units that possess distinct special abilities and can be equipped with items, ranging from advanced grenades to mighty relics of the past. As they become more and more powerful with each rank, they turn into true champions of your cause.
MINIMUM:
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 7 / 8 / 10 (64-bit)
Processor: Intel Core i3 or equivalent
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: OpenGL 3.3 compatible with 1 GB VRAM (NVIDIA GeForce GTS 450 (1 GB) / AMD Radeon HD 5750 (1 GB)) and up-to-date graphics drivers
Storage: 2 GB available space
RECOMMENDED:
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 7 / 8 / 10 (64-bit)
Processor: Intel Core i5 or equivalent
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: OpenGL 3.3 compatible with 3 GB VRAM (NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 (3 GB) / AMD Radeon R9 270X (4 GB)) and up-to-date graphics driver
My review :
Warhammer 40k Gladius is one of the best paced strategy 4Xs I have played in a long time.
Base building allows each structure you place to build separately from your main city unlike Civilization games that you might recognize this game's graphics from. This allows the game to escalate to bigger combats much faster but not so much so that losing units is not an issue.
Units have a simple one movement, one action/attack per turn. This action can be saved to shoot enemies who move into range. This makes planning your movement and attack choices important. Some units have free actions that allow you to break these rules. Some scouts have the ability to move into a dangerous area with a damage reduction buff and then move back out again, thus allowing your army to move in or retreat to better terrain.
Research allows you to unlock additional upgrades for existing units, making even beginning units relevant throughout the game. Nothing becomes obsolete and that is a game design rarity.
Cover/Armor system is what really makes this game's combat not seem dull. Each faction has different amounts of armor but all of them still benefit greatly from cover. This allows you to take different kinds of risks with each unit. Some units can afford to stand out in the open and soak up fire while your more vulnerable units use forests and Imperial ruins to reduce incoming ranged damage. However, all units lose most of their cover protection against melee attackers or flame-throwers. Deciding how to move your units so they can both attack and be safe from retaliation is perhaps the most critical part of this game. Making these decisions is easy due to the tooltips displaying what damage reduction percentage you will gain from the terrain.
Overall, Warhammer Gladius hits the ground running each game. You build up a big sprawling base that you can use as a fortress if you get attacked and try to turn the game around. The units all have unique rolls that stay relevant throughout the game. Research progresses these units to be more adaptable to different situations and unlocks new toys of course. There is two victory conditions - conquest and lore - allow you to play offensively or defensively to win. Also, the games four factions will keep you playing with a lot of variety for many hours.
For strategy fans and Warhammer fans alike, this game is worth your money.
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