Warhammer 40,000: Gladius – Relics of War explained

Warhammer 40,000: Gladius – Relics of War
Developer:Proxy Studios
Publisher:Slitherine Software
Series:Warhammer 40,000
Platforms:Windows, Linux
Released:July 12, 2018[1]
Genre:Turn-based strategy, 4X
Modes:Single-player, multiplayer[2]

Warhammer 40,000: Gladius – Relics of War is a turn-based strategy 4X video game developed by Proxy Studios and published by Slitherine Software for Windows and Linux on July 12, 2018. It is based on Games Workshop's tabletop wargame Warhammer 40,000.

Gameplay

Gladius – Relics of War is a turn-based strategy 4X game played on a hex grid, set on an imperial world of Gladius in the Warhammer 40,000 universe.[3] There are initially four races to choose from: Imperial Guard, Space Marines, Orks, or Necrons. Additional races are unlocked via DLC. There is no diplomacy, a departure from a typical 4X game.[3] The multiplayer supports hotseat mode.[4]

Release

Gladius – Relics of War was announced on November 27, 2017.[5] Several downloadable content (DLC) packs have been released for the game.[6]

Reception

Gladius – Relics of War received "mixed or average" reviews according to review aggregator Metacritic.

Leana Hafer of IGN called Gladius "a really well-done, turn-based 40K wargame."

Tom Senior of PC Gamer summarized that the game is "[a] plodding and predictable 4X strategy game that's relaxing in its own way, but rarely challenging."

Davide Pessach of Eurogamer gave seven out of ten to the Tyranids expansion.[7]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: O'Connor . Alice . Warhammer 40k is hexy 4Xy in Gladius - Relics Of War . . . 28 February 2023 . 12 July 2018.
  2. Web site: Yin-Poole . Wesley . Gladius - Relics of War looks like Warhammer 40,000 meets Civilization . . . 28 February 2023 . 27 November 2017.
  3. Web site: Brown . Fraser . Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War killed off all the diplomats . . . 28 February 2023 . 11 April 2018.
  4. Web site: Macgregor . Jody . Every Warhammer 40,000 game, ranked . . . 28 February 2023 . 4 January 2023.
  5. Web site: Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War Official Announcement Trailer . . . 28 February 2023 . 27 November 2017.
  6. Web site: Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War . . 28 February 2023.
  7. Web site: Pessach . Davide . Warhammer 40.000 Gladius: Relics of War - Tyranids - recensione . . . 28 February 2023 . Italian . 15 February 2019.