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At the turn of the 42nd Millennium, war across the Old World never seems to stop. The only way to avoid being smashed by the hordes of invading armies is to join their ranks or find powerful allies. Check out these 4 great DRM-free games to see how to survive in the vast and dangerous universes of Warhammer Fantasy and Warhammer 40,000.

Have the stains of virtual gore still not dried on your computer screen from playing Warhammer: Mark of Chaos - Gold Edition and Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War? Here are 4 more titles set in the rich Warhammer universe that deserve your attention.



Warhammer: Chaosbane
First, let’s travel into the Old World, where this action-adventure game takes place. In Warhammer: Chaosbane, you’ll visit a land ravaged by never-ending war and dominated by powerful magic. As the last hope of the Empire of Man, you must battle against Chaos hordes in a solo campaign or along with up to 4 friends in local or online co-op.

In this thrilling hack ‘n’ slash game you can choose a hero out of 5 character classes, all with unique sets of skills. Among them we have a fearsome soldier of the Empire, a Dwarf specialized in melee combat, a High Elf who deals ranged damage with magic, a Wood Elf who lays traps and wields a deadly bow, and a versatile Dwarf Engineer. The game gives you countless hours of enjoyment thanks to over 70 monsters you can slay and the many dungeons available to explore.



Battlefleet Gothic: Armada
While the Warhammer 40K world has received many great RTS titles, none of them have reached this epic of a scale. Battlefleet Gothic: Armada takes Games Workshop’s classic tabletop game into outer space. There, the forces of Chaos, Imperium, Eldar, and Orks fight against each other in huge battleships. Two more fleets - the Space Marines and T’au Empire - can be deployed thanks to the game’s DLCs.

Battlefleet Gothic: Armada features a grand story campaign, taking place during the 12th Black Crusade. The game offers an extensive multiplayer mode where up to 4 players can battle simultaneously. Moreover, it also enables you to manage every ship of your fleet, both during and between battles.



Battlefleet Gothic: Armada 2
The sequel to Battlefleet Gothic: Armada is everything that fans could hope for. Bigger, more complex, and ambitious - it includes a stunning 12 factions from the original Warhammer 40k games. This means you can now control the forces of the Imperial Navy, Space Marines, Adeptus Mechanicus, Necrons, Chaos, Aeldari Corsairs, Aeldari Craftworld, Drukhari, the T’au Merchant and Protector Fleets, Orks, and the Tyranids.

Battlefleet Gothic: Armada 2 is set during the events of the Gathering Storm and the 13th Black Crusade from the Warhammer 40k universe. The title features 3 solo campaigns (the fourth is available in the Chaos Campaign Expansion DLC) and an improved multiplayer mode.



Space Hulk: Deathwing
Now, it’s your time to become a Terminator of the Deathwing, a part of the elite Space Marine Chapter, the Dark Angels. Space Hulk: Deathwing is a massively engaging FPS based on the tabletop game from Warhammer 40,000 universe. It’s also a worthy sequel to the two classic games from 1993 and 1996.

Your main mission is to fight the ever-growing horde of the Tyranid Genestealers, within the claustrophobic confines of a Space Hulk Olethros ship. With every fight in the solo and multiplayer modes, you get stronger by gaining experience and salvaging destructive weapons and other equipment. The game has spawned 3 DLCs - Infested Mines, Knights of the Crimson Order, and Skulls for the Skull Throne - adding some hefty additional content.

Do you feel your heart racing yet? Prepare for a string of unforgettable battles with all 4 Warhammer games mentioned above. And remember, that’s only the beginning! On GOG.COM, you’ll find many more DRM-free titles set in the dark and exciting universes created by Games Workshop!
Not bad gog, 3 out of 4. Keep up the good work.
Never seen Mark of Chaos before. Looks interesting. Might have to pick it up sometime.
Fantastic!! These are great games! :)
I see that Easy Anti Cheat gets installed when running Battlefleet Gothic Armada 2 (sigh)
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XYCat: So is Deathwing good? And ok for solo? I heard the AI bros are really dumb. I can survive a lot though, I even managed to play through Aliens: Colonial Marines on the hardest difficulty and that game's AI squad mates were so stupid that you have to do everything yourself because they just ignore enemies LOL :D
I've played through a bit, and like you, I'm not a tight wad when it comes to technical flaws in a game.
The AI doesn't move unless either; it's following you, you tell it to move to a specific spot.
The AI doesn't heal anyone unless you tell it to.
These commands are very convenient to issue, even during heavy combat. I have no problem telling the healer to heal, or anyone to relocate. It's actually mind-numbingly easy, I just think people don't like to use their brains in some games.

They also melee well with melee-only weapons (even blocking), and prefer to shoot at any range with ranged weapons.

In short, it's a nice game on the side. I had no expectations, and while I wasn't blown away by any stretch, I find it a serviceable title for the theme and the sale price is spot on.
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micktiegs_8: I've played through a bit, and like you, I'm not a tight wad when it comes to technical flaws in a game.
The AI doesn't move unless either; it's following you, you tell it to move to a specific spot.
The AI doesn't heal anyone unless you tell it to.
These commands are very convenient to issue, even during heavy combat. I have no problem telling the healer to heal, or anyone to relocate. It's actually mind-numbingly easy, I just think people don't like to use their brains in some games.
Mick -

So you DO actually get a squad to control in this? I'm assuming it's not as detailed as the mid-90s Space Hulk game, but it's more than a single guy rudimentary shooter? You have some basic squad controls (maybe like that Star Wars squad shooter - I forget the name?). Can you upgrade your squad as well? Thanks - I'm hoping for something like a "Space Hulk-lite" and not just a shooter.
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micktiegs_8: I've played through a bit, and like you, I'm not a tight wad when it comes to technical flaws in a game.
The AI doesn't move unless either; it's following you, you tell it to move to a specific spot.
The AI doesn't heal anyone unless you tell it to.
These commands are very convenient to issue, even during heavy combat. I have no problem telling the healer to heal, or anyone to relocate. It's actually mind-numbingly easy, I just think people don't like to use their brains in some games.
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Ixamyakxim: Mick -

So you DO actually get a squad to control in this? I'm assuming it's not as detailed as the mid-90s Space Hulk game, but it's more than a single guy rudimentary shooter? You have some basic squad controls (maybe like that Star Wars squad shooter - I forget the name?). Can you upgrade your squad as well? Thanks - I'm hoping for something like a "Space Hulk-lite" and not just a shooter.
Well I'm only doing the campaign at the moment, but there's you plus two mates in that. You have the option of quite a few weapons, and 8 or 10 psychic abilities (I'll have to dive back in and check). Your mates are not as flexible as you, and they have just a handful of weaponry (one has heavier shooters, the other healer is limited to a couple light guns or a hammer but he's the only healer).

So, good options to customize yourself and limited but still varied options on two buddies. This is just where I'm at in the campaign though, so I'll be back in a few minutes to have a look at the special missions mode and see what that's about.
wow I just edited my post and it was eaten...
To put it plainly, I would definitely call it closer to 'just a shooter'. The customization is very limited in the overall sense. Buddies even more so. Stats and upgrades don't exist, and the only stuff you unlock is essentially buffs like 10% less damage from a particular source etc.
Post edited July 18, 2020 by micktiegs_8
Battlefleet Gothic Armada 1 and 2.
Has anyone actually played these and tell those of us their experiences?. Doesnt to be any reviews on gog nor posts on the game forum about the games.
Hows the AI? (not interested in multi)
Post edited July 18, 2020 by Niggles
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Niggles: Battlefleet Gothic Armada 1 and 2.
Has anyone actually played these and tell those of us their experiences?. Doesnt to be any reviews on gog nor posts on the game forum about the games.
Hows the AI? (not interested in multi)
Tests and reviews are plentifull outside of gog
https://www.4players.de/4players.php/dispbericht/PC-CDROM/Test/39403/83605/0/Battlefleet_Gothic_Armada_2.html
https://www.4players.de/4players.php/dispbericht/PC-CDROM/Test/36338/81765/0/Battlefleet_Gothic_Armada.html

Lets Plays on youtube, reviewe&tests on every bigger gamesite...
Been waiting for the Battlefleet Gothic games for a while. Welcome to GOG!
new space porn, yippee, thanks Gog
Did anyone play Mark of Chaos?
And Deathwing? (this one has so-so reviews sadly)
Is Battlefleet Gothic: Armada 2 (Complete) good? (did the devs fix the anti-cheat crashes?)

There are so many mediocre Warhammer games, probably Rites of War included..

I only bought Chaos Gate and Final Liberation in the past.
Post edited July 18, 2020 by phaolo
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Niggles: Battlefleet Gothic Armada 1 and 2.
Has anyone actually played these and tell those of us their experiences?. Doesnt to be any reviews on gog nor posts on the game forum about the games.
Hows the AI? (not interested in multi)
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DF1871: Tests and reviews are plentifull outside of gog
https://www.4players.de/4players.php/dispbericht/PC-CDROM/Test/39403/83605/0/Battlefleet_Gothic_Armada_2.html
https://www.4players.de/4players.php/dispbericht/PC-CDROM/Test/36338/81765/0/Battlefleet_Gothic_Armada.html

Lets Plays on youtube, reviewe&tests on every bigger gamesite...
cheers. was hoping to get some reviews from some Goggers ...ah well. thanks
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cose_vecchie: As something of a WH40K fan, I am very happy to see these new releases, although I miss Space Marine, too. And it would have been great if they released the old Space Hulk games from 1993 and 1996 as well. Who knows if they'll ever come here...
Those games lie with EA and their licence for Warhammer has long run out. To bring these titles here, EA would need to buy the licence again, but I fear they will not pay any more money for that, so they will be lost forever.

I would like to have the old Gremlin Graphics games like "Hero Quest" and "Space Crusade" here, too. But same problem there. :(
Post edited July 18, 2020 by Anime-BlackWolf
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phaolo: Is Battlefleet Gothic: Armada 2 (Complete) good? (did the devs fix the anti-cheat crashes?)
I've noticed if something goes wrong with the EAC verification the game becomes really unstable. If the game crashes it asks you to send a crash report to Epic Games. I have yet to try to run the game without Galaxy or internet. If it still has problems with EAC then I might have to refund the game.