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User Rating: 8 | Warhammer 40,000: Rites of War PC
Rites of War is a pretty accurate depiction of playing Warhammer 40K in it's natural environment... without blowing hundreds of dollars on models and investing hours upon hours painting them. So, as a way of getting into the Warhammer universe Rites of War practically provides a public service. For a hex based wargame Rites of War actually looks pretty good. Units are well drawn and easily identifiable and the animations are about as dynamic as any other hex-based wargame of the era. As far as game design goes Rites of War is pretty solid here as well. The campaign follows a compelling story, and you never feel as if you're hung out to dry by a lazy game designer. Completing missions successfully depends on how well you play rather than guessing what the developer wants you to do in a given situation. If you can find it, give Rites of War a shot. It's not the best wargame out there, but it is a fair depiction of what Warhammer 40K is all about.