Software:Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Storm Ground

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Warhammer Age of Sigmar:
Storm Ground
Age of Sigmar Storm Ground cover art.jpg
Developer(s)Gasket Games
Publisher(s)Focus Home Interactive
SeriesAge of Sigmar
Platform(s)
ReleaseMay 27, 2021
Genre(s)Turn-based strategy
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

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.

Gameplay

Age 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

The 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 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

Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Storm Ground received "mixed or average" reviews for Microsoft Windows and PlayStation 4, according to review aggregator Metacritic.

Reception
Aggregate score
AggregatorScore
MetacriticPC: 64/100[8]
PS4: 61/100[9]
Review scores
PublicationScore
IGN5/10[10]
Nintendo Life5/10 stars[13]
PC Gamer (US)59/100[12]
PCGamesN7/10[11]

References

  1. Yin-Poole, Wesley (April 29, 2021). "Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Storm Ground looks pretty good". Eurogamer. https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-04-29-warhammer-age-of-sigmar-storm-ground-looks-pretty-good. Retrieved May 12, 2021. 
  2. 2.0 2.1 Hall, Charlie (May 7, 2021). "Warhammer Age of Sigmar video game borrows the best things from tabletop". Polygon. https://www.polygon.com/22423713/warhammer-age-of-sigmar-storm-ground-preview-release-date-price. Retrieved May 12, 2021. 
  3. Skrebels, Joe (August 28, 2020). "Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Storm Ground Revealed". IGN. https://www.ign.com/articles/warhammer-age-of-sigmar-storm-ground-revealed. Retrieved May 7, 2021. 
  4. Yin-Poole, Wesley (April 7, 2021). "Warhammer - Age of Sigmar: Storm Ground comes out in May". Eurogamer. https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-04-07-warhammer-age-of-sigmar-storm-ground-comes-out-in-may. Retrieved May 12, 2021. 
  5. Boudreau, Ian (April 12, 2019). "Focus teases 12 new games, including three Warhammer titles". PC Gamer. https://www.pcgamer.com/focus-teases-12-new-games-including-three-warhammer-titles/. Retrieved May 12, 2021. 
  6. Barbosa, Alessandro (August 27, 2020). "Warhammer: Age Of Sigmar Storm Ground Revealed". GameSpot. https://www.gamespot.com/articles/warhammer-age-of-sigmar-storm-ground-revealed/1100-6481528/. Retrieved May 12, 2021. 
  7. O'Connor, Alice (April 6, 2021). "Warhammer Age Of Sigmar: Storm Ground coming in May". https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/warhammer-age-of-sigmar-storm-ground-brings-turn-based-battles-to-may. Retrieved May 12, 2021. 
  8. "Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Storm Ground for PC Reviews". https://www.metacritic.com/game/warhammer-age-of-sigmar-storm-ground/critic-reviews/?platform=pc. 
  9. "Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Storm Ground for PlayStation 4 Reviews". https://www.metacritic.com/game/warhammer-age-of-sigmar-storm-ground/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-4. 
  10. Bolding, Jon (30 August 2021). "Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Storm Ground Review". https://www.ign.com/articles/warhammer-age-of-sigmar-storm-ground-review. 
  11. Linward, Timothy (30 August 2021). "Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Storm Ground review – solid strategy". https://www.pcgamesn.com/age-of-sigmar-storm-ground/review. 
  12. Zak, Robert (30 August 2021). "Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Storm Ground review". https://www.pcgamer.com/warhammer-age-of-sigmar-storm-ground-review/. 
  13. "Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Storm Ground Review (Switch eShop) | Aces high". 30 August 2021. https://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/switch-eshop/warhammer_age_of_sigmar_storm_ground. 

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