Misplaced Pages

Mordheim: City of the Damned: Difference between revisions

Article snapshot taken from Wikipedia with creative commons attribution-sharealike license. Give it a read and then ask your questions in the chat. We can research this topic together.
Browse history interactively← Previous editContent deleted Content addedVisualWikitext
Revision as of 16:10, 14 December 2016 editAxl (talk | contribs)Extended confirmed users, Pending changes reviewers, Rollbackers29,336 editsm →Gameplay: syntax← Previous edit Latest revision as of 03:50, 14 October 2024 edit undoWaxworker (talk | contribs)Extended confirmed users124,721 edits added Category:Rogue Factor games using HotCat 
(36 intermediate revisions by 28 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
{{short description|Tactical role-playing video game}}
{{Infobox video game {{Infobox video game
| title = Mordheim: City of the Damned | title = Mordheim: City of the Damned
Line 4: Line 5:
| developer = Rogue Factor | developer = Rogue Factor
| publisher = ] | publisher = ]
| series = '']''
| platforms = ], ], ]
| released = '''Microsoft Windows'''{{Video game release|WW=November 19, 2015}}'''Xbox One & PlayStation 4'''<br>October 18, 2016 | platforms = {{Unbulleted list|]|]|]}}
| released = {{Unbulleted list|'''Microsoft Windows'''|November 19, 2015|'''Xbox One''', '''PlayStation 4'''|October 18, 2016}}
| genre = ] | genre = ]
}} }}


'''''Mordheim: City of the Damned''''' is a ] video game developed by ] for ] and published by ] on November 19, 2015.<ref name=Steam /> The game is based on ]'s 1999 tabletop game ]. The game was released on ] in November 2014, prior to its full release.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2014/11/27/impressions-mordheim-early-access/ | title=Impressions: Mordheim Early Access | work=] | first=Adam | last=Smith | date=November 27, 2014 | accessdate=January 24, 2016}}</ref> The game will be ported to ] in 2016,<ref>{{cite web|last1=Barnes|first1=Ken|title=Mordheim: City of the Damned Opens the Gates on Xbox One|url=http://www.purexbox.com/news/2016/03/mordheim_city_of_the_damned_opens_the_gates_on_xbox_one|website=PureXbox|accessdate=7 June 2016|date=8 March 2016}}</ref> and a release date is expected to be announced by Focus Home Interactive during their ] presentation, along with new ] content.<ref>{{cite web|title=FOCUS HOME INTERACTIVE'S E3 2016 LINE-UP IS HERE|url=http://www.focus-home.com/en/news/1071-focus-home-interactives-e3-2016-line-up-is-here|website=]|accessdate=7 June 2016|date=2 June 2016}}</ref> '''''Mordheim: City of the Damned''''' is a ] video game developed by Rogue Factor, a branch of ], for ] and published by ] on November 19, 2015.<ref name=Steam /> The game is based on ]'s 1999 tabletop game '']''.


==Gameplay== ==Gameplay==
''Mordheim: City of the Damned'' is based on the ] tabletop game, which was a ]-oriented derivative of the larger ] wargames. Accordingly, the video game puts the player in control of a small warband that fights rival teams over resources and control of areas around the titular city of Mordheim. At the start of the game, the player chooses a faction (], ], ], or ]) and over the course of the game, is given to opportunity to improve their warband's strength by recruiting, leveling, improving and customizing a roster of combatants as well as their equipment. Losing battles can lead to ] of the members of the player's warband, and the game emphasizes careful engagements and survival.<ref name=Steam /> ''Mordheim: City of the Damned'' is based on the '']'' tabletop game, which is a ]-oriented derivative of the larger ] wargames. Accordingly, the video game gives the player in control of a small warband that battles against rival teams over resources such as wyrdstones around the twisting alleyways of Mordheim. At the start of the game, the player chooses a faction (], ], ], or ] in the base game) and over the course of the game, is given to opportunity to improve their warband's strength by recruiting, leveling, improving and customizing a roster of warriors as well as their equipment. Losing battles can lead to permanent injuries or even ] of the members of the player's warband, so the emphasis is on careful engagements and survival.<ref name=Steam /> In addition to a single-player campaign, players can take their warbands and challenge other players online.<ref name=RPS />


==Release==
In addition to a single-player campaign, players can pit their warband against other players online.<ref name=RPS />
''Mordheim'' was released on ] in November 2014, prior to its full release.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Smith |first=Adam |date=November 27, 2014 |title=Impressions: Mordheim Early Access |work=] |url=https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2014/11/27/impressions-mordheim-early-access/ |accessdate=January 24, 2016}}</ref> The game was later ported to ] and ], for which it was released on 18 October 2016.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mordheim: City of the Damned |url=http://www.ign.com/games/mordheim-city-of-the-damned/xbox-one-20060067 |publisher=IGN |accessdate=2017-06-06}}</ref>

Two expansions were later released, each adding a new faction: the Witch Hunters in June 2016<ref>{{Cite news |last=O'Connor |first=Alice |date=2016-06-23 |title=Mordheim: City Of The Damned Adds Witch Hunters |work=Rock, Paper, Shotgun |url=https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2016/06/23/mordheim-witch-hunter-dlc/ |accessdate=2017-06-26}}</ref> and the ] in October.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Miller |first=Daniel R. |date=2016-12-11 |title=Mordheim: City of the Damned brings its Undead DLC to Xbox One and PS4 |url=http://www.gamezone.com/news/mordheim-city-of-the-damned-brings-its-undead-dlc-to-xbox-one-and-ps4-3446333 |website=Gamezone |accessdate=2017-06-26}}</ref> These expansions were also released as a part of the "Complete DLC Pack".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Buy Mordheim: City of the Damned - Complete DLC Pack |url=https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/mordheim-city-of-the-damned-complete-dlc-pack/c2xsgwkx5174 |access-date=2019-04-10 |website=Microsoft Store |language=en-us}}</ref>


==Reception== ==Reception==
{{Video game reviews {{Video game reviews
| MC = 76/100<ref name=MC /> | MC = PC: 74/100<ref name="MC" /><br />PS4: 72/100<ref name="MC_PS4" />
<!-- Reviewers --> <!-- Reviewers -->
| JXV = 16/20<ref name="JV" />
<!-- Custom Reviewers limit is set to 10--> <!-- Custom Reviewers limit is set to 10-->
| rev1 = ] | rev1 = ]
| rev1Score = 16/20<ref name=JV /> | rev1Score = 8/10<ref name=Softp />
| rev2 = ] | rev2 = ] Italia
| rev2Score = 8/10<ref name=Softp /> | rev2Score = 8.4/10<ref name=IGNIT />
| rev3 = ] | rev3 = ] Spain
| rev3Score = 8.4/10<ref name=IGNIT /> | rev3Score = 6/10<ref name=IGNES />
| rev4 = ] | rev4 = Hardcore Gamer
| rev4Score = 6/10<ref name=IGNES /> | rev4Score = 3.5/5<ref name=HG />
| rev5 = ] | rev5 = ]
| rev5Score = 3.5/5<ref name=HG /> | rev5Score = 81/100<ref name=GStar />
| rev6 = ] | rev6 = ]
| rev6Score = 81/100<ref name=GStar /> | rev6Score = {{rating|4|5}}<ref name=Escapist />
| rev7 = ]
| rev7Score = {{rating|4|5}}<ref name=Escapist />
}} }}

{{Undue-section|date=January 2016}}
The game received mixed reviews, gaining an average score of 74/100 on ].<ref name="MC" /><ref name="MC_PS4" /> Some reviewers praised the "pleasantly morbid" atmosphere and deep game mechanics as befitting the tabletop original,<ref name=GStar /><ref name=Escapist /> but the ], steep and unforgiving learning curve, and technical issues (particularly user interface and load times) were described as frustrating.<ref name=Escapist /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Milliken |first=Colin |title=Murderlord Will Be Happy-Pleased |url=http://www.rpgamer.com/games/mordheim/mordheim/reviews/mordheimstrev1.html |website=RPGamer |accessdate=2017-06-07 |archive-date=2017-05-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170515135958/http://www.rpgamer.com/games/mordheim/mordheim/reviews/mordheimstrev1.html |url-status=dead }}</ref>
{{expand section|date=January 2016}}

] was particularly critical of the "uninspiring", "unexciting" and "languid" combat, calling the game "dumb" and "flawed".<ref name=RPS /> '']'' was particularly critical of the "uninspiring", "unexciting" and "languid" combat, calling the game "dumb" and "flawed".<ref name=RPS />

{{clear}} {{clear}}


==References== ==References==
⚫ {{reflist|2|refs=
*{{cite web|last1=Lemne|first1=Bengt|title=Rogue Factor on Mordheim's year in Early Access|url=http://www.gamereactor.eu/articles/362553/Rogue+Factor+on+Mordheims+year+in+Early+Access/|website=]|accessdate=7 June 2016|date=3 November 2015}}
⚫ <ref name="Steam">{{Cite web |title=Mordheim: City of the Damned |url=http://store.steampowered.com/app/276810/ |website=] |accessdate=11 January 2016}}</ref>
⚫ {{reflist|refs=

⚫ <ref name="Steam">{{cite web|title=Mordheim: City of the Damned|url=http://store.steampowered.com/app/276810/|website=]|accessdate=11 January 2016}}</ref>
<ref name="MC">{{cite web|title=Mordheim: City of the Damned|url=http://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/mordheim-city-of-the-damned|website=]|accessdate=11 January 2016}}</ref> <ref name="MC">{{Cite web |title=Mordheim: City of the Damned for PC Reviews |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/mordheim-city-of-the-damned/critic-reviews/?platform=pc |website=] |publisher=] |accessdate=11 January 2016}}</ref>

⚫ <ref name=RPS>{{cite web|last1=Dean|first1=Paul|title=Wot I Think: Mordheim – City Of The Damned|url=https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/tag/mordheim-city-of-the-damned/|website=]|accessdate=11 January 2016|date=8 December 2015}}</ref>
<ref name=JV>{{cite web|title=Test : Mordheim : City of the Damned - Mourir, c'est pas facile !|url=http://www.jeuxvideo.com/test/451755/mordheim-city-of-the-damned-mourir-c-est-pas-facile.htm|website=]|publisher=Webedia|trans-title=Mordheim : City of the Damned - Dying is not easy!|accessdate=11 January 2016|language=French|date=3 December 2015}}</ref> <ref name="MC_PS4">{{Cite web |title=Mordheim: City of the Damned for PlayStation 4 Reviews |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/mordheim-city-of-the-damned/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-4 |website=] |publisher=] |accessdate=14 February 2019}}</ref>

<ref name=Softp>{{cite web|last1=Dumitrescu|first1=Andrei|title=Mordheim: City of the Damned Review|url=http://www.softpedia.com/reviews/games/pc/mordheim-city-of-the-damned-review-496600.shtml|website=]|accessdate=11 January 2016|date=23 November 2015}}</ref>
<ref name=HG>{{cite web|last1=Steighner|first1=Mark|title=Review: Mordheim: City of the Damned|url=http://www.hardcoregamer.com/2015/11/29/review-mordheim-city-of-the-damned/179592/|website=]|accessdate=11 January 2016|date=29 November 2015}}</ref> <ref name="RPS">{{Cite web |last=Dean |first=Paul |date=8 December 2015 |title=Wot I Think: Mordheim – City Of The Damned |url=https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/mordheim-city-of-the-damned-review |website=] |accessdate=11 January 2016}}</ref>

⚫ <ref name=IGNES>{{cite web|author1=Jose Manuel Bringas|title=Pasando turno|url=http://es.ign.com/mordheim-city-of-the-damned-pc/98088/review/mordheim-city-of-the-damned-analisis-para-pc|trans-title=Passing time|website=]|publisher=]|accessdate=11 January 2016|language=Spanish|date=23 November 2015}}</ref>
<ref name=GStar>{{cite web|author1=Von Adam Blaszczyk|title=Mordsspaß mit Hindernissen|url=http://www.gamestar.de/spiele/mordheim-city-of-the-damned/test/mordheim_city_of_the_damned,50823,3240206.html|trans-title=Blast with obstacles|website=]|publisher=Webedia|accessdate=11 January 2016|language=German|date=2 December 2015}}</ref> <ref name="JV">{{Cite web |date=3 December 2015 |title=Test : Mordheim : City of the Damned - Mourir, c'est pas facile ! |trans-title=Mordheim : City of the Damned - Dying is not easy! |url=http://www.jeuxvideo.com/test/451755/mordheim-city-of-the-damned-mourir-c-est-pas-facile.htm |website=] |publisher=Webedia |language=French |accessdate=11 January 2016}}</ref>

⚫ <ref name=IGNIT>{{cite web|author1=Di Claudio Chianese|title=UNA LAMA NELL'OSCURITÀ|url=http://it.ign.com/mordheim-city-of-the-damned-tba/105091/review/mordheim-city-of-the-damned-la-recensione|website=]|publisher=]|trans-title=A knife in the dark|accessdate=11 January 2016|language=Italian|date=7 December 2015}}</ref>
<ref name=Escapist>{{cite web|last1=Monroe|first1=Nick|title=Mordheim - City of the Damned Review - Never Fight Alone|url=http://www.escapistmagazine.com/articles/view/video-games/editorials/reviews/15025-Mordheim-City-of-the-Damned-Review-Adapts-Games-Workshop-s-Cult-.2#&gid=gallery_5065&pid=1|website=]|accessdate=11 January 2016|date=20 November 2015}}</ref> <ref name="Softp">{{Cite web |last=Dumitrescu |first=Andrei |date=23 November 2015 |title=Mordheim: City of the Damned Review |url=http://www.softpedia.com/reviews/games/pc/mordheim-city-of-the-damned-review-496600.shtml |website=] |accessdate=11 January 2016}}</ref>

⚫ <ref name="HG">{{Cite web |last=Steighner |first=Mark |date=29 November 2015 |title=Review: Mordheim: City of the Damned |url=http://www.hardcoregamer.com/2015/11/29/review-mordheim-city-of-the-damned/179592/ |website=Hardcore Gamer |accessdate=11 January 2016}}</ref>

⚫ <ref name="IGNES">{{Cite web |last=Jose Manuel Bringas |date=23 November 2015 |title=Pasando turno |trans-title=Passing time |url=http://es.ign.com/mordheim-city-of-the-damned-pc/98088/review/mordheim-city-of-the-damned-analisis-para-pc |website=] Spain |publisher=] |language=Spanish |accessdate=11 January 2016}}</ref>

<ref name="GStar">{{Cite web |last=Von Adam Blaszczyk |date=2 December 2015 |title=Mordsspaß mit Hindernissen |trans-title=Blast with obstacles |url=http://www.gamestar.de/spiele/mordheim-city-of-the-damned/test/mordheim_city_of_the_damned,50823,3240206.html |website=] |publisher=Webedia |language=German |accessdate=11 January 2016}}</ref>

⚫ <ref name="IGNIT">{{Cite web |last=Di Claudio Chianese |date=7 December 2015 |title={{title case|UNA LAMA NELL'OSCURITÀ}} |trans-title=A knife in the dark |url=http://it.ign.com/mordheim-city-of-the-damned-tba/105091/review/mordheim-city-of-the-damned-la-recensione |website=] Italia |publisher=] |language=Italian |accessdate=11 January 2016}}</ref>

<ref name="Escapist">{{Cite web |last=Monroe |first=Nick |date=20 November 2015 |title=Mordheim - City of the Damned Review - Never Fight Alone |url=http://www.escapistmagazine.com/articles/view/video-games/editorials/reviews/15025-Mordheim-City-of-the-Damned-Review-Adapts-Games-Workshop-s-Cult-.2#&gid=gallery_5065&pid=1 |website=] |accessdate=11 January 2016 |archive-date=14 January 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160114033540/http://www.escapistmagazine.com/articles/view/video-games/editorials/reviews/15025-Mordheim-City-of-the-Damned-Review-Adapts-Games-Workshop-s-Cult-.2#&gid=gallery_5065&pid=1 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
}} }}


Line 60: Line 76:


{{Warhammer Fantasy}} {{Warhammer Fantasy}}
⚫ {{Games Workshop}}


]
⚫ ]
] ]
] ]
⚫ ]
⚫ ]
⚫ ]
] ]
] ]
⚫ ]
] ]
⚫ ]
]
]
] ]
] ]
⚫ ]

Latest revision as of 03:50, 14 October 2024

Tactical role-playing video game 2015 video game
Mordheim: City of the Damned
Developer(s)Rogue Factor
Publisher(s)Focus Home Interactive
SeriesWarhammer Fantasy
Platform(s)
Release
  • Microsoft Windows
  • November 19, 2015
  • Xbox One, PlayStation 4
  • October 18, 2016
Genre(s)Tactical role-playing game
Mode(s)

Mordheim: City of the Damned is a tactical role-playing game video game developed by Rogue Factor, a branch of Cyanide, for Microsoft Windows and published by Focus Home Interactive on November 19, 2015. The game is based on Games Workshop's 1999 tabletop game Mordheim.

Gameplay

Mordheim: City of the Damned is based on the Mordheim tabletop game, which is a skirmish-oriented derivative of the larger Warhammer Fantasy wargames. Accordingly, the video game gives the player in control of a small warband that battles against rival teams over resources such as wyrdstones around the twisting alleyways of Mordheim. At the start of the game, the player chooses a faction (Sisters of Sigmar, Mercenaries from the Empire, Skaven, or the Cult of the Possessed in the base game) and over the course of the game, is given to opportunity to improve their warband's strength by recruiting, leveling, improving and customizing a roster of warriors as well as their equipment. Losing battles can lead to permanent injuries or even death of the members of the player's warband, so the emphasis is on careful engagements and survival. In addition to a single-player campaign, players can take their warbands and challenge other players online.

Release

Mordheim was released on Steam Early Access in November 2014, prior to its full release. The game was later ported to Xbox One and PlayStation 4, for which it was released on 18 October 2016.

Two expansions were later released, each adding a new faction: the Witch Hunters in June 2016 and the Undead in October. These expansions were also released as a part of the "Complete DLC Pack".

Reception

Reception
Aggregate score
AggregatorScore
MetacriticPC: 74/100
PS4: 72/100
Review scores
PublicationScore
Jeuxvideo.com16/20
Softpedia8/10
IGN Italia8.4/10
IGN Spain6/10
Hardcore Gamer3.5/5
GameStar81/100
The Escapist

The game received mixed reviews, gaining an average score of 74/100 on Metacritic. Some reviewers praised the "pleasantly morbid" atmosphere and deep game mechanics as befitting the tabletop original, but the game AI, steep and unforgiving learning curve, and technical issues (particularly user interface and load times) were described as frustrating.

Rock, Paper, Shotgun was particularly critical of the "uninspiring", "unexciting" and "languid" combat, calling the game "dumb" and "flawed".

References

  1. ^ "Mordheim: City of the Damned". Steam. Retrieved 11 January 2016.
  2. ^ Dean, Paul (8 December 2015). "Wot I Think: Mordheim – City Of The Damned". Rock Paper Shotgun. Retrieved 11 January 2016.
  3. Smith, Adam (November 27, 2014). "Impressions: Mordheim Early Access". Rock, Paper, Shotgun. Retrieved January 24, 2016.
  4. "Mordheim: City of the Damned". IGN. Retrieved 2017-06-06.
  5. O'Connor, Alice (2016-06-23). "Mordheim: City Of The Damned Adds Witch Hunters". Rock, Paper, Shotgun. Retrieved 2017-06-26.
  6. Miller, Daniel R. (2016-12-11). "Mordheim: City of the Damned brings its Undead DLC to Xbox One and PS4". Gamezone. Retrieved 2017-06-26.
  7. "Buy Mordheim: City of the Damned - Complete DLC Pack". Microsoft Store. Retrieved 2019-04-10.
  8. ^ "Mordheim: City of the Damned for PC Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved 11 January 2016.
  9. ^ "Mordheim: City of the Damned for PlayStation 4 Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved 14 February 2019.
  10. "Test : Mordheim : City of the Damned - Mourir, c'est pas facile !" [Mordheim : City of the Damned - Dying is not easy!]. Jeuxvideo.com (in French). Webedia. 3 December 2015. Retrieved 11 January 2016.
  11. Dumitrescu, Andrei (23 November 2015). "Mordheim: City of the Damned Review". Softpedia. Retrieved 11 January 2016.
  12. Di Claudio Chianese (7 December 2015). "Una Lama Nell'oscurità" [A knife in the dark]. IGN Italia (in Italian). Ziff Davis. Retrieved 11 January 2016.
  13. Jose Manuel Bringas (23 November 2015). "Pasando turno" [Passing time]. IGN Spain (in Spanish). Ziff Davis. Retrieved 11 January 2016.
  14. Steighner, Mark (29 November 2015). "Review: Mordheim: City of the Damned". Hardcore Gamer. Retrieved 11 January 2016.
  15. ^ Von Adam Blaszczyk (2 December 2015). "Mordsspaß mit Hindernissen" [Blast with obstacles]. GameStar (in German). Webedia. Retrieved 11 January 2016.
  16. ^ Monroe, Nick (20 November 2015). "Mordheim - City of the Damned Review - Never Fight Alone". The Escapist. Archived from the original on 14 January 2016. Retrieved 11 January 2016.
  17. Milliken, Colin. "Murderlord Will Be Happy-Pleased". RPGamer. Archived from the original on 2017-05-15. Retrieved 2017-06-07.

External links

Warhammer Fantasy
Tabletop games
Video games
Nations and races
Related
Games Workshop
Core games
Spinoff games
Role-playing games
Discontinued games
Publications
Non-Warhammer video games
Company
Events
People
Related products
Categories: