Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Realms of Ruin

Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Realms of Ruin

November 17, 2023

Strategy PCPlayStation 5Xbox Series X/S

A real-time strategy game from Frontier, set in the iconic Warhammer universe. Become a warlord and lead four unique factions to conquer the wild and savage Realm of Ghur in tense and tactical battles: • Cinematic campaign – Enjoy a rich, character driven story of desperate conflict in a savage …

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Critic Reviews (22)

Antony Terence VideoGamer Nov 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

55.0

"While Realms of Ruin looks great and plays it safe, zoom out from its Warhammer character models and fundamentals to spot unreliable troop controls that turn traps into tombs."

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Caelyn Ellis Eurogamer Nov 2023
60.0 /100

Graphics

58.0

Gameplay

42.0

Story

30.0

"A solid core could provide some great competitive match-ups, but the dreary, generic campaign will fail to impress solo gamers."

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Camille Allard Gameblog Nov 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

60.0

"Warhammer Age of Sigmar Realms of Ruin stands out for its visual quality and immersion in the Warhammer universe, with a nice narrative single-player campaign and notable accessibility for new players. The lack of content could impact the game&s;s longevity."

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Daniele Spelta Spaziogames Nov 2023
65.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

60.0

"Gameplay-wise, Realms of Ruin should have offered a lot more to this adaptation of Age of Sigmar."

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Dave McAdam GGRecon Nov 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

62.0

Story

73.0

"Despite some gameplay issues that hold the game back from greatness, it is the evident love and care that has been poured into Realms of Ruin that carries the game high up the list of the best Warhammer games. While …"

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Dominic Leighton TheSixthAxis Nov 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

80.0

"Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Realm of Ruin is a great-looking, well-tuned RTS that will keep Games Workshop fans happy for many hours."

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Erik Hodges Try Hard Guides Nov 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

70.0

"Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Realm of Ruin has great ideas. It simply fumbles in the execution. While free from any bugs (at least in my time with the game) or major unforgivable flaws, it simply fails to hold your attention, …"

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Gabriel Fuentes Generación Xbox Nov 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

72.0

"I consider this new installment of Warhammer to be an invitation to newcomers, not only to the franchise, but also to the genre. Frontier manages to bring players into the universe in each battle with outstanding art that makes the …"

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Jam Walker Stevivor Nov 2023
75.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

30.0

"As I write this review a couple of weeks after Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Realm of Ruin&s;s launch I can&s;t help but feel sad. It&s;s a very good game despite its issues and an incredibly strong first RTS from a …"

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Jaroslav Otčenáš SECTOR.sk Nov 2023
55.0 /100

Graphics

45.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

40.0

"Form clearly outweighed content. The game is good to look at, but unfortunately that&s;s about it. The shallow combat system, slow pace of battles, samey maps and overall flatness of the gameplay mean yet another addition to the family of …"

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John-Paul Jones PlayStation Universe Nov 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

82.0

Story

68.0

"One of the best surprises of the year when it comes to the strategy genre, Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Realms of Ruin generously lavishes a glorious amount of detail on its presentation of the tabletop Age of Sigmar setting from …"

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Mark Steighner Hardcore Gamer Nov 2023
82.0 /100

Graphics

86.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

78.0

"If you’re a fan of Age of Sigmar and can accept the game’s scaled back, slower approach to real time strategy, Realms of Ruin hits the mark. It’s a faithful and vibrant recreation of the Orruks, Nighthaunt, Tzeentch and grandly …"

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Martin Heath GameGrin Nov 2023
60.0 /100

Graphics

55.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

70.0

"A good RTS with four different factions with distinct playstyles. If you want a taste of the Warhammer world, this may be a good place to start, though watch out for frantic combat and demanding action!"

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Matt Sainsbury Digitally Downloaded Nov 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

40.0

"Despite these criticisms, Age of Sigmar: Realms of Ruin gets the fundamentals right, and provides a highly effective and engaging streamlined RTS that feels like it a genuine effort to modernise the classic approach to the genre. The MOBA-like battle …"

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Mick Fraser God is a Geek Nov 2023
75.0 /100

"Warhammer: Age of Sigmar - Realms of Ruin is a genuinely likeable RTS game that would benefit from a slightly faster pace."

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M.İhsan Tatari Oyungezer Online Nov 2023
65.0 /100

Graphics

45.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

30.0

"Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Realms of Ruin has great graphics, character modelling, voice acting and environment design, but it fails in one very important area: Gameplay. Its lack of the most basic features of RTSs and its imitation of the …"

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Noah Smith PC Gamer Nov 2023
55.0 /100

Graphics

20.0

Gameplay

25.0

Story

30.0

"Realms of Ruin is a clumsy RTS that&s;s devoid of Warhammer&s;s characteristic grim darkness."

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Paulo Roberto Montanaro PSX Brasil Nov 2023
75.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

70.0

"Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Realms of Ruin is a very worthy adaptation of this universe for games, even if it gets lost in the interface for the DualSense. The linearity and restrained scope of the adventure may bother those expecting …"

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Richard Walker Xbox Achievements Nov 2023
70.0 /100

"A good solid slab of real-time strategy, Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Realms of Ruin will please ardent fans of the Games Workshop fantasy universe, while keeping those well-versed in the genre well occupied. If you love goblins and all that …"

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Ron Burke GamingTrend Nov 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

64.0

"With four playable factions, excellent writing, and a compelling setting, Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Realms of Ruin delivers a solid RTS, albeit one that takes little risk. A handful of bugs and design choices may hamper the fun, but it …"

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Shunal Doke GamingBolt Nov 2023
60.0 /100

Graphics

55.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

70.0

"Realms of Ruin features a fun campaign that showcases four unique factions. Unfortunately, when it comes to gameplay, there just isn&s;t enough depth to allow for more tactical and strategic options."

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Terrence Johnson ZTGD Nov 2023
75.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

48.0

"As a RTS fan I don’t hate Realms of Ruin at all, its multiplayer matches are much more entertaining than the campaign; and they even have a ranked playlist for those who really wanna prove their stuff. But as a …"

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