Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Storm Ground is a turn-based strategy game developed by Gasket Games and published by Focus Home Interactive in collaboration with Games Workshop. Based on the Warhammer: Age of Sigmar miniature wargame, the game released for Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on May 27, 2021.
| Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Storm Ground | |
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| Developer(s) | Gasket Games |
| Publisher(s) | Focus Home Interactive |
| Series | Age of Sigmar |
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| Release | May 27, 2021 |
| Genre(s) | Turn-based strategy |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Gameplay
editAge of Sigmar: Storm Ground is a turn-based strategy game. It features three different factions: the Stormcast Eternals, the Nighthaunt and the Maggotkin. Each faction has their own unique hero units and characteristics. For instance, the Stormcast Eternals are equipped with sturdy armor, making them hard to kill, while the Maggotkin can change the landscape of a map.[1] In a hex map, players can cast spells and perform various ranged and melee attacks with their units. As the player progresses, they can unlock new weapons, armor, and spells for their units and heroes. Unlocks may also show up in a hex as items stored inside loot containers. In addition to a campaign mode, which incorporates elements commonly found in roguelike games, the game also features online competitive multiplayer modes.[2]
Development
editThe game is developed by Gasket Games, a video game development studio based in Vancouver, Canada. The team included veterans who previously worked on the Dawn of War series at Relic Entertainment, and Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak at Blackbird Interactive.[3] It is the first video game adaptation of the Age of Sigmar universe.[4] Despite this, Games Workshop gave Gasket Games freedom to create new lore and story that add to the Black Library.[2]
Publisher Focus Home Interactive first announced the partnership with Gasket Games in April 2019.[5] The game was officially announced during Gamescom: Opening Night Live in August 2020.[6] The game is set to be released on May 27, 2021 for Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch.[7]
Reception
editWarhammer Age of Sigmar: Storm Ground received "mixed or average" reviews for Microsoft Windows and PlayStation 4, according to review aggregator Metacritic.
| Aggregator | Score |
|---|---|
| Metacritic | PC: 64/100[8] PS4: 61/100[9] |
| Publication | Score |
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| IGN | 5/10[10] |
| Nintendo Life |   [13] |
| PC Gamer (US) | 59/100[12] |
| PCGamesN | 7/10[11] |
References
edit- ^ Yin-Poole, Wesley (April 29, 2021). "Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Storm Ground looks pretty good". Eurogamer. Archived from the original on May 12, 2021. Retrieved May 12, 2021.
- ^ a b Hall, Charlie (May 7, 2021). "Warhammer Age of Sigmar video game borrows the best things from tabletop". Polygon. Archived from the original on May 12, 2021. Retrieved May 12, 2021.
- ^ Skrebels, Joe (August 28, 2020). "Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Storm Ground Revealed". IGN. Archived from the original on June 18, 2021. Retrieved May 7, 2021.
- ^ Yin-Poole, Wesley (April 7, 2021). "Warhammer - Age of Sigmar: Storm Ground comes out in May". Eurogamer. Archived from the original on May 12, 2021. Retrieved May 12, 2021.
- ^ Boudreau, Ian (April 12, 2019). "Focus teases 12 new games, including three Warhammer titles". PC Gamer. Archived from the original on May 12, 2021. Retrieved May 12, 2021.
- ^ Barbosa, Alessandro (August 27, 2020). "Warhammer: Age Of Sigmar Storm Ground Revealed". GameSpot. Archived from the original on May 12, 2021. Retrieved May 12, 2021.
- ^ O'Connor, Alice (April 6, 2021). "Warhammer Age Of Sigmar: Storm Ground coming in May". Rock Paper Shotgun. Archived from the original on May 12, 2021. Retrieved May 12, 2021.
- ^ "Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Storm Ground for PC Reviews". Metacritic. Archived from the original on 2021-08-31. Retrieved 2021-08-30.
- ^ "Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Storm Ground for PlayStation 4 Reviews". Metacritic. Archived from the original on 2021-08-31. Retrieved 2021-08-30.
- ^ Bolding, Jon (30 August 2021). "Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Storm Ground Review". IGN. Archived from the original on 31 August 2021. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
- ^ Linward, Timothy (30 August 2021). "Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Storm Ground review – solid strategy". PCGamesN. Archived from the original on 31 August 2021. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
- ^ Zak, Robert (30 August 2021). "Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Storm Ground review". PC Gamer. Archived from the original on 31 August 2021. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
- ^ "Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Storm Ground Review (Switch eShop) | Aces high". Nintendo Life. 30 August 2021. Archived from the original on 31 August 2021. Retrieved 30 August 2021.