Warhammer Quest Reviews
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We have rounded up a number of mixed reviews for the recently released PC port of Warhammer Quest, originally an iOS adaptation of the tabletop game of the same name. Based on these reviews, I get the impression that the core gameplay, while decent on its own, is dragged down by a lack of depth and some questionable monetization choices.
Eurogamer, 5/10.
Warhammer Quest is a competent example of a digital board game but in trying to sand its sharp edges and ensure that it's accessible to all, Rodeo has oversimplified the already slight source material. It's a shame, because the developer has the passion and ability to approximate the tabletop experience and it would be interesting to see how it might handle another of the Games Workshop properties if developing it from the ground-up as a PC title. The extra scope and resources afforded by the platform could allow a more in-depth title than this tablet to PC port represents. As it stands, Warhammer Quest falls somewhere between offering a compelling experience for brand new players and delivering the heady hit of nostalgia that old hands crave. It's worth a look, but it's hard to recommend this PC version over its tablet counterpart.
Rock, Paper, Shotgun, scoreless.
But I'll carry on questing, at least for a while. Warhammer Quest fits snugly onto a very specific shelf in my gaming library. It's not a game I'd miss if it were gone but, like a crossword puzzle or a Peggle, it's a perfectly acceptable side dish while my mind is multitasking. It's advantage over a crossword is that it doesn't require the attention of my linguistic lobes so I can more easily listen to people talking on a podcast while I'm playing.
Only SP, 6/10.
Warhammer Quest's early gameplay is enticing but becomes repetitive. The combat could be cleaned up so it's faster and more satisfying. The additional content should be cheaper, or free in some cases. It's not a bad game for your tablet, but it's a bit boring as PC games go. It's definitely not worth $14.99, but may be a good way to pass time if you want to get the Dungeons and Dragons experience without waiting to get a group of people together.
Everyday Gamers, scoreless.
If you enjoy playing turn based strategy RPGs and can overlook the glaring phone game quirks, then this is a good game to own. However, as with most iOS ports to PC we've been seeing on Steam the past few years, the pricing isn't the greatest. The base game is $14.99, and the deluxe version is $29.99. If you think you are going to want to own every bit that's available for this title, then go ahead and buy the deluxe. However, if you're going to buy the deluxe version on Steam, you might want to wait for a Steam sale. Remember, if you do not buy the deluxe version, then a hefty chunk of the game is going to be locked away behind the pay wall of microtransactions, which could end up costing you $45.00. I have suggested to the devs, and do hope that they add an upgrade to deluxe feature on the store page for anyone that is curious about owning the base game, but not sure if deluxe would be right for them.
Again, though, if you have access to iOS and Steam, then try it for free on iOS, and it'll give you a better idea of how much you want to invest into your purchase on Steam.
Anything Geeky Reviewed, 8/10.
Warhammer Quest actually does a fantastic job of creating a digital D&D type game for PC and iOS in the Warhammer universe. One that is easy to play, controls mostly well with a mouse and is easy to jump in and out of. For the price you'll be hard to beat the value this game offers and the fact it's pretty much a singleplayer version of what's usually a group played game, gives some of us a great reason for dipping into it without having a large group of friends around. It could do with some improvements but in its current form I've had a lot of fun with Warhammer Quest and can happily recommend it on either PC or iOS.
