Warhammer 40,000: Darktide Review

In Darktide, up to four players take on the roles of a team of Imperial Guardsmen, tasked with completing missions, taking out enemies, and surviving in a dangerous and hostile environment. The game features a variety of weapons, from the iconic lasgun to heavy weapons like the flamethrower and rocket launcher. The action is fast-paced and intense, and the game features a variety of enemies and bosses, each with their own unique tactics and abilities. In this review we covered everything you need to know about the game from its plot to whether it is worth playing or not. 

What We Know About Warhammer 40K: Darktide So Far

• Story
• Gameplay
• Graphics and Sound design
• Is it worth playing?

What is the Lore of Warhammer 40,000: Darktide?

Written by the author Dan Abnett, story of Warhammer 40,000: Darktide will highlight a group of Inquisitorial agents who investigate a potential suspect. The seeds of corruption are growing in the hive and threaten to become an all-consuming tide of darkness. The city is under threat from a mysterious, sinister force that seeks to control it all. You and your Allies in the Inquisition must defeat the enemy before Chaos takes control of the city. For more details on story, heroes and classes, you can check out our Warhammer 40,000: Darktide Story article. 

Gameplay

The game is a tactical action-RPG set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe. Players must choose one of four specialized classes to lead their squad, each of which has its own unique weapons, abilities, and playstyle. As they progress, players must complete missions and objectives, scavenge for resources, and fight their way through hordes of enemies. They must also make strategic decisions such as which weapons to use and how to upgrade their squad, manage their character’s skills, and customize their loadouts.

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Players can also team up with up to three other players for cooperative play. Playing together allows them to use their squad’s combined skills and abilities to tackle more difficult challenges as well as engage in PvP battles against other players. The game is designed to be immersive and challenging. Enemies can come from a variety of directions and can attack in large numbers, making it important for players to think strategically and act quickly. As the game progresses, players must also contend with an ever-evolving Chaos threat that brings new challenges and enemies. 

Map design is truly impressive. There are several different ways to approach a certain location and it is all up to your creativity and free will. It features map assets that were used before, which makes it easier to feel connected with the map and navigate around.

This game has a mix of range and melee, but is more focused on range than V2. The team must work together, know when to push and retreat, and use ranged switch-to-melee in these games, particularly for those with harder difficulties. Both melee combat and ranged fighting are very important.

Graphics and Sound Design

The graphics in Darktide are fantastic. The game has a very dark, gritty look that perfectly encapsulates the 40,000 universe. The environments are detailed and varied, from the claustrophobic corridors of the Underhive to the ruined, alien landscapes of the outer reaches of the galaxy. The soundtrack is also great, with a mix of intense battle music and haunting atmospheric tracks.

Is Warhammer 40,000: Darktide worth playing?

Yes, we can confidently say that Warhammer 40,000: Darktide is worth playing. Although as it is a new game there is still room for development and some polishing, it is an action-packed, atmospheric shooter that features intense combat, an engaging story, and plenty of customization options. The game also features cooperative play and challenging boss fights.