Overview

What is WarHammer 40,000: Rites of War?

is a strategy game that combines the accessible turn-based style of <A HREF=/Games/Strategy_and_War/Review_12908_index.html>Panzer General II</A> with the gorgeous and horrifying imagery of the battletorn WarHammer 40K universe.

In depth

A closer look at WarHammer 40,000: Rites of War

The time has come for the Eldar, minions of a dying race, to re-secure their secrets from the hands of the lesser beings. As the working leader of the dwindling Eldar forces, you are put to the task of accomplishing your waning culture's next stand.

Figures from the Warhammer 40,000 universe fully animate as they move, attack, and die. Ambient map animations bring the battlefield to life. Your warriors mature and strengthen along the path of your choice. If they survive, units can learn Psyker powers, employ artifacts, and gain special abilities.

The game features a tightly crafted storyline, detailed atmosphere, varied victory conditions, exciting special effects for unit powers and weapons, dozens of unique artifacts to find and use, and more.

Verdict

Should you download WarHammer 40,000: Rites of War?

WarHammer 40,000: Rites of War runs on Windows 95/98/Me and is available under the Demo license — the installer is 32 MB. We’ve catalogued it under Strategy and War.

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