This immensely expansive and meticulously crafted strategic game from 1998 still has the power to captivate for hours with its turn-based gameplay and countless opportunities to lead an army to victory
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Gameplay that requires strategic sense
The player takes on the role of one of the commanders of the mighty Ultramarines ships. The whole game is seen in the popular isometric projection. The task is simple: defeat all enemies.
In Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate, in the course of completing missions, units gain not only new weapons, but also valuable experience. This makes the commander’s subordinates constantly evolve and it is worth paying special attention to veterans with long experience.
Each unit has 10 traits that have a great impact on the way warfare is conducted. This is another element that emphasizes the strategic nature of the game and requires the player to plan precisely.’
Story campaign
The game is composed of 15 core missions which must be completed in order to progress. The title also features a plethora of side quests which can be undertaken to strengthen your army, gain experience and equipment. Therefore, it is important to make sure to undertake all available quests.’
Game climate of Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate
Although the graphics are not particularly impressive, they do put the player in the right mood. The game’s distinctive animations and world have that something that attracts players even after many years. The game also has the advantage of unique cinematic interludes that complement each of the main missions.
Possibilities offered by the game
A nice bonus is the mission editor included with the game. It allows you to create your own scenarios, so you can enjoy the game for hours.
The game gets even more flavorful when you add a multiplayer mode via LAN or the Internet, although the singleplayer mode will also provide plenty of excitement.’
