Description
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Battlefleet Gothic: Armada is a real-time strategy (RTS) game that adapts the classic Warhammer 40,000 tabletop game “Battlefleet Gothic” into a digital format. Here’s a comprehensive description for its Steam listing:
Game Overview:
Developer: Tindalos Interactive
Publisher: Focus Home Interactive
Release Date: April 21, 2016
Genre: Strategy, Real-Time Strategy, Sci-Fi
Setting and Story:
Setting: The game is set in the vast, grimdark universe of Warhammer 40,000, specifically during the 12th Black Crusade in the Gothic War. Players lead fleets through the Gothic Sector, a region of space embroiled in conflict between the Imperium of Man and the forces of Chaos led by Abaddon the Despoiler.
Story: The narrative centers around Admiral Spire, who is thrust into command during the surprise attacks by Chaos on Imperium worlds. You experience a 20-year war through an expansive single-player campaign, where your choices and actions shape the outcome of battles across the sector.
Gameplay Mechanics:
Fleet Customization: Players can customize every ship in their fleet, from small, agile frigates to massive battleships. Customization includes weapons, defense systems, support sub-systems, crew, and captains, each affecting ship performance and special abilities in combat.
Combat System:
Real-Time Battles: Engage in tactical space battles where positioning, targeting, and strategy are crucial. Ships have unique strengths based on their faction, requiring players to adapt tactics accordingly.
Faction-Specific Play: Command one of four factions: the Imperium, Chaos, Eldar, or Orks, each with distinct ships, abilities, and ship classes, offering varied gameplay experiences and strategic depth.
Campaign and Multiplayer:
Single-Player Campaign: An intricate storyline with over 40 missions where you’ll defend or conquer star systems. The campaign includes interactions with known characters from the Warhammer 40,000 lore.
Multiplayer Mode: Features persistent fleets where up to four players can battle simultaneously. The multiplayer environment allows for tactical PVP with infinite replayability, offering modes like Deathmatch and Team Deathmatch.
Skill and Experience: Surviving ships and their crews gain experience and promotions between battles, enhancing their capabilities for future engagements. Players can also upgrade and apply skills at Port Maw, a strategic location for fleet management.
Graphics and Audio:
Visuals: Utilizing Unreal Engine 4, the game boasts high-fidelity graphics that capture the massive scale and dark aesthetic of the Warhammer 40,000 universe. Ship designs are faithful to the tabletop game’s aesthetics, with detailed models and animations.
Sound: The soundtrack by Doyle W. Donehoo adds to the atmosphere with a mix of orchestral and industrial sounds, complemented by voice acting that brings characters to life.
Additional Features:
Cross-Platform Play: Available between Steam, GOG, and Windows Store, enhancing the community and multiplayer experience.
DLCs: Additional content like the Space Marines and Tau Empire fleets can be purchased, expanding the roster of playable factions with their unique ships and gameplay mechanics.
Reception:
User Reviews: On Steam, the game has received a “Mixed” rating overall, with users praising the depth of strategy and lore but critiquing the steep learning curve and some balance issues in multiplayer.
Critic Reviews: The game has been noted for its “perfectly grim design” and immersive Warhammer 40,000 experience, though some reviewers pointed out areas where multiplayer balance could be improved.
Battlefleet Gothic: Armada stands out for fans of the Warhammer 40,000 franchise and those who enjoy deep strategic gameplay within an established lore-rich universe. Its sequel, “Battlefleet Gothic: Armada 2”, further expands on these mechanics, introducing more factions and complex narratives.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
MINIMUM:
OS: Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 (64-bit versions only)
Processor: AMD FX-4100 X4 (3,6 GHz)/Intel Core i5-2500 (3,3 GHz)
Memory: 4096 MB RAM
Graphics: 1 GB, DirectX 11, AMD Radeon HD 6850/NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560
DirectX: Version 11
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 10 GB available space
Sound Card: DirectX compatible
Additional Notes: Internet connection required for online gaming and game activation
RECOMMENDED:
OS: Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 (64-bit versions only)
Processor: AMD FX-8350 X8 (4,0 GHz)/Intel Core i7-3770 (3,9 GHz)
Memory: 8192 MB RAM
Graphics: 2 GB, DirectX 11, AMD Radeon R9 270X/NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760
DirectX: Version 11
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 10 GB available space
Sound Card: DirectX compatible
Additional Notes: Internet connection required for online gaming and game activation
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