Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - Daemonhunters
May 5, 2022
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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Critic Reviews (34)
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"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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85.0
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"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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70.0
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65.0
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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."
Read original review"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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"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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"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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"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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85.0
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85.0
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"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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78.0
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"A nice turn-based game, quite similar to XCOM but not a clone: a good use of the Warhammer license."
Read original review"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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70.0
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65.0
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"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 …"
Read original review"Daemonhunters doesn&s;t just live up to the expectations, but is one of the best tactical games out there."
Read original review"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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"A brutal but graceful and comprehensible mix of ideas from Warhammer, XCOM and Gears Tactics."
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"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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"Chaos Gate Daemonhunters is an intensely challenging XCOM-like that fully embraces the aesthetic and tendencies of the Warhammer 40K universe."
Read original review"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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"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 …"
Read original review"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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"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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"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 …"
Read original review"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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"The Warhammer aesthetic is authentically translated, including the various disgusting Nurgle mutations that increasingly plague the land."
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"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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"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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"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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"A layered and engaging space opera that triumphs both on and off the battlefield."
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"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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"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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"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 …"
Read original review"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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"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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