Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - Daemonhunters

Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - Daemonhunters

May 5, 2022

Strategy PC

Lead humanity&s;s greatest weapon, the Grey Knights, in this fast-paced turn-based tactical RPG. Root out and purge a galaxy-spanning plague in a cinematic, story-driven campaign, using the tactics and talents of your own personalised squad of Daemonhunters.

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80.1

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Adam Carr TheGamer May 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

80.0

"Despite my minor grievances, Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - Daemonhunters is exceptionally fun. It’s a treat for the eyes, ears, and the bonce. It’s violent, gore-filled, crunchy, and full of charm. Underneath all of that is a wealth of depth …"

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Adnan Kljajić AltChar May 2022
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

60.0

"Happy endings are not exactly a theme in the 40K universe but it looks like the process of delivering this game had one. Complex Games successfully worked through the pressure to deliver an unforgettable Grey Knight escapade and provided 40K …"

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Ahmet Lütfi Aksoy Merlin&s;in Kazanı May 2022
82.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

80.0

"Daemonhunters brings a new breath into the tactical strategy genre, which is in the darkness of the distant future and the infinity of the galaxy. We meet again with W40K after 25 years."

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Alessandro Preziosi Everyeye.it May 2022
70.0 /100

"The aesthetic richness and narrative complexity of the universe forged by Games Workshop have transformed what could risk being a "more of the same" into an experience that is familiar but with peculiarities capable of satisfying veterans of the strategic."

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Alleef Ashaari Kakuchopurei May 2022
70.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

60.0

"If you like XCOM and other turn-based tactical strategy games, then Warhammer 40000 Chaos Gate Daemonhunters is still recommended. The gameplay is solid, the visuals are awesome, and it’s accessible even if you’re not familiar with Warhammer 40K lore."

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Antonio Ganga NoesPaisparaFrikis May 2022
98.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

85.0

"Can not miss it."

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Artura Dawn GameGrin May 2022
65.0 /100

Graphics

45.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

80.0

"Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - Daemonhunters made me wish I was a veteran of the genre to appreciate it the way it deserved to. Ultimately, it left me yearning for the game it could have been."

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Bogdan Robert Mateș GameWatcher May 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

80.0

"Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - Daemonhunters&s; focus on clarity and aggressiveness allows for a calculated, more active approach to its tactical battles. A varied enemy roster that consistently outnumbers you coupled with the Bloom&s;s effects make each fight feel like …"

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Branislav Kohút SECTOR.sk May 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

65.0

"Elite Grey Knights are on a mission against Chaos infection, which requires skill in combat in the field and good management on the ship. And it works well."

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Claudio Chianese IGN Italy May 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

76.0

Story

82.0

"A nice turn-based game, quite similar to XCOM but not a clone: a good use of the Warhammer license."

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Cosmin Vasile Softpedia May 2022
90.0 /100

"Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate – Daemonhunters is one of the best Warhammer games I played in a very long time. Although it’s not perfect, the character classes and mechanics are even deeper than what we’ve been taking as the standard, …"

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Daniele Dolce The Games Machine May 2022
65.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

65.0

"Plagued with technical issues partially resolved patch after patch, Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate Daemonhunters has also problems in terms of balancing and AI. The boss fights are well done, but it&s;s also a little monotonous as you find yourself playing …"

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Daniele Spelta Spaziogames May 2022
85.0 /100

"Daemonhunters doesn&s;t just live up to the expectations, but is one of the best tactical games out there."

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Denis Burčík SomGeek May 2022
70.0 /100

"Daemonhunters is a fairly ambitious XCOM inspired title that seems to have been rushed out of the gate a bit too early. It offers a lot of hours of enjoyable gameplay, however on the whole it&s;s brought down by its …"

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Edwin Evans-Thirlwell GamesRadar+ May 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

70.0

"A brutal but graceful and comprehensible mix of ideas from Warhammer, XCOM and Gears Tactics."

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Göker Nurbeyler Oyungezer Online May 2022
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

78.0

"Daemonhunters isn&s;t just one of the best W40K games of recent years, but also one of the most solid tactical strategy games ever."

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Hayes Madsen Inverse May 2022
70.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

72.0

"Chaos Gate Daemonhunters is an intensely challenging XCOM-like that fully embraces the aesthetic and tendencies of the Warhammer 40K universe."

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Jakub Kowalski GBAtemp May 2022
83.0 /100

"Deamonhunters had some big shoes to fill given how the original Chaos Gate was not just a fond memory, but also a formative game from my childhood. Did it make the cut? Yes, it&s;s precisely what I expected it to …"

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Jason Moth Hardcore Gamer May 2022
45.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

35.0

Story

50.0

"In a world filled to the brim with terrible Warhammer 40K games, the last thing we need is terrible DLC that diminishes the handful of decent titles set in this marvelous universe. Normally, I wouldn’t mind it too much, but …"

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Khayl Adam Push Square May 2022
90.0 /100

"Suffice it to say though, Warhammer 40k: Chaos Gate – Daemonhunters is a fantastic video game, a game of the year contender, that demands attention in a genre that is now synonymous with XCOM. Daemonhunters’ twist on the formula is …"

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Leana Hafer IGN May 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

65.0

"Warhammer 40K: Chaos Gate - Daemonhunters is an excellent XCOM-like and one of the best 40K games since Dawn of War II. Our review:"

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Mark Steighner Hardcore Gamer May 2022
88.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

86.0

Story

87.0

"Warhammer 40K: Chaos Gate Daemonhunters is not only an engaging turn-based strategy game, but one of the best translations of the 40K universe to the PC. With a great story and wealth of options in combat, Daemonhunters also captures the …"

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Mick Fraser God is a Geek May 2022
85.0 /100

"Warhammer 40K: Chaosgate - Daemonhunters is a prime example of the Warhammer license meeting a genre it&s;s absolutely built for."

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Murray Robertson The List May 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

58.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

55.0

"The Warhammer aesthetic is authentically translated, including the various disgusting Nurgle mutations that increasingly plague the land."

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Nathan Birch Wccftech May 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

65.0

"Warhammer 40K: Chaos Gate – Daemonhunters manages to successfully separate itself from most other tactics games on the market, while also capturing the gritty spirit of Games Workshop&s;s universe. Daemonhunters&s; punishing difficulty spikes may turn some away, but hardcore strategy …"

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Phil Iwaniuk PC Gamer May 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

80.0

"Turns out it&s;s possible to be a turn-based Warhammer 40k game and still retain user-friendliness and pace. Who knew."

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Robert Baynosa UnGeek May 2022
85.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

65.0

"Despite its initial glitches and issues, Warhammer 40k Chaos Gate - Daemon Hunters is a challenging game with many unique mechanics that sets it apart from other turn based tactical RPGs, all while having a challenging yet compelling difficulty. This …"

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Robert Zak PC Gamer May 2022
87.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

85.0

"A layered and engaging space opera that triumphs both on and off the battlefield."

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Ron Burke GamingTrend May 2022
100.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

85.0

"At just $14.99, Duty Eternal introduces some fantastic new mechanics that seamlessly integrates into an ongoing game or a brand new one. Unleashing the awesome power of the Venerable Dreadnought, I cannot imagine playing Daemonhunters without it – truly, a …"

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Scott Baird DualShockers May 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

50.0

Story

50.0

"Daemonhunters is a challenging game and can often tip the scales a little too hard against the player, but overcoming the odds is part of what makes it fun. Fans of the strategy genre who are seeking to be tested …"

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Simone Cantini Console-Tribe May 2022
55.0 /100

Graphics

45.0

Gameplay

40.0

Story

70.0

"Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate – Daemonhunters has many good ideas, but they&s;re poorly executed. Despite solid mechanics, Complex Games&s; production is unbalanced, with difficulty that can frustrate even the most patient players. The constant waves of Chaos servants clash with …"

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Stefan L TheSixthAxis May 2022
80.0 /100

"Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate – Daemonhunters is a great take on the turn-based strategy genre, encouraging front-foot combat with a strike force of empowered Grey Knights at your disposal. It takes a while to get going, the situations and enemies …"

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Zbigniew Woźnicki GRYOnline.pl May 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

82.0

Story

84.0

"Warhammer 40K: Chaos Gate Daemonhunters is a very good representative of its genre, a perfect choice for both fans of the universe and XCOM games. After many mediocre games, we finally have a WH40K title worth your money."

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