Diablo meets Warhammer 40,000…
Some key points that this game offers:
- Different Character Classes
- The Full Warhammer 40,000 experience
- Unique Skill Tree Selections
- Top-down action oriented
Gameplay & Controls:
The game handles like a dream! Character control is smooth and point. We have options on how to control the character. On PC you can click and hold the LMB and your character will pretty much move in the direction the mouse is. This can be turned off if you prefer not to move like that. Using the LMB is also our main attack button. There are a variety of other controls we make use of. These are namely for our belt abilities, such as grenades or force fields.
The game is very similar to that of our beloved Diablo series and this is what makes this game so amazing… A Diablo like game would work perfectly; The Warhammer 40,000 universe has the size, scale, and lore to make an unforgettable game.
However, with Inquisitor – Martyr they created a brand new sector just for the placement of this game and that is where our story comes in. As an abandoned battleship appears out of nowhere in the Caligari sector, you are requested to investigate this occurrence…
From the moment you got close to this ghost vessel, things turned dire… Your ship got shut down and the vessel is infested by the worshippers of Nurgle… Things turn darker and darker here as you learn the ship’s true identity and what has transpired abroad this once might Fortress Monastery.
There are three character classes you can choose from; The Psyker, a powerful area-attack with debuff spells. There is the Crusader, a slow but heavily armored warrior, and then the Assassin, fast, agile, and deadly, but lightly armored. These three characters are powerful to wield and will bring destruction to the Emperor’s enemies.
Each of these characters has three expertise and you choose one of them when creating a character. These expertise are similar to character specialization such as ranged or melee combat and giving you specific boosts based on which selection you go with.
They also make use of a very unique set of Skill Trees, some exclusive to their class but the rest are unlockable as you progress. There are a variety of skill trees each offering unique abilities to enhance the power of your Inquisitor.
There is the Health passive that specializes in increasing your maximum health, Damage over time, Ranged Combat, Defense, Support, and many others. Each of these trees has a variety of upgrades you can unlock by investing passive points into them, making your inquisitor that much more powerful. We have our own crafting section where we can craft and dismantle loot we do not need, the materials gained from this can then be used to craft new weapons and gear.
The game’s healing system is just as unique. Unlike other games where you have health packs or potions, here you have the Inoculator, a device that you can set up with a variety of abilities that does a whole lot more than just heal you! Suppression resistance, increase damage and several more other unique abilities can be made use of here. Another extra that this game has that is quite rewarding and unique is the unique cover system that you and the enemies can use throughout the levels. This offers a whole new level of tactical gameplay and devastation options. Every level is also filled with a variety of describable environments that further adds to the carnage of purging the heretic…
Graphics:
Quite beautiful, The Warhammer 40,000 universe is dark and very grim. There is only war and the game pictures that perfectly. Level detail is impeccable with so much detail added to each unique environment. The sheer number of destructible objects is remarkable and albeit simple, it really adds to the experience.
The backdrops such as planetary views in the different subsectors are absolutely gorgeous; sporting a variety of different colour spectrums to add to the beauty and mystery that is deep space. Character modelling was done just as beautifully. Each character is adorned and outfitted in their own unique get up that accurately represents the Warhammer 40,000 universe.
The lighting and shows for the game have been implemented just as beautifully offering that extra level of detail and beauty to the game.
Sounds:
What is a game without a good soundtrack… What is a Warhammer 40,000 title without those deep authoritarian voices that expresses their hatred and need to exterminate every Heretic, Mutant, and Xeno found in the galaxy…
This game has an absolutely stunning soundtrack that enhances the overall experience of the game, it has further improved with the fantastic background music we have. Combined they bring this game to life in such a rewarding way.
Voice over artists did a great job bringing their characters to life with stellar voice acting.
Replayability:
Although the game does not have multiple endings, there are two unique skill tree branches can only be unlocked by making unique decisions based on one of them. So, to unlock them completely it will require two characters. With the different playable characters and the excellent gameplay, it is more than worth it to play the game with each of the characters at least once.
The game also offers a variety of additional missions which act as side quests that you can undertake. At the end of the day, you want that god tier loot and that requires grinding…
The game also sports co-op play so you can play the game with friends or if you’re up to the task, take things PvP…
MGR Gaming’s Conclusions:
Spoilers Ahead:
The game we never knew we needed! It is a rather strange thing that nobody thought about making a Diablo like game with the Warhammer 40,000 universe… The two go together perfectly and there are endless possibilities.
Inquisitor – Martyr is off to a great start with fantastic, yet challenging and rewarding gameplay. Beautifully created levels and a mysterious story that you can’t get enough of. It does a great job of not just copying everything from Diablo over, but coming up and presenting its own unique mechanics and features.
There is the Perk system that is rather new and quite brilliant, which gives your character a variety of options to enhance their prowess. There are the expansive Skill Trees that offer so many build options for every class. There is that nifty inoculator that is pretty much badass and something I have yet to experience in any other game thus far. Completely new and absolutely brilliant.
A wide range of weapons fit for close or ranged combat is at your disposal giving you so many options to go with. You can truly build yourself an Inquisitor that can stand against the tide of Darkness and with a single blow, lay waste to the enemies of the Emperor.
There is a dedicated roadmap of additional content and improvements to come, but what we have so far is pretty fun and enjoyable.
There are a few issues though, the lack of a variety in levels. Pretty much every level feels and looks the same with a few slight changes. More variety in levels would have made the game feel less repetitive, and unfortunately, as a looter game, there is a lot of grinding to get better gear and increase your level.
The Official trailer for Warhammer 40,000: Inquisitor – Martyr.
By: MGRza
Date: 15 June 2018
Additional Info:
Platforms: PC: Xbox One: PlayStation 4
Genre: Action: Action RPG: Adventure: Aliens: Co-op: Futuristic: Games Workshop: Gore: Hack and Slash: Indie: Isometric: Loot: Multiplayer: Online Co-Op: Open World: RPG: Sci-fi: Singleplayer: Violent: Warhammer 40K
Censor Rating: Blood & Gore: Violence
Age Rating: 17
Developer: NeocoreGames
Publisher: NeocoreGames
Release Date: 5 June 2018
MGR Gaming Steam Curator:
https://store.steampowered.com/curator/32364038/
