Review: Warhammer Quest 2 (PlayStation 4)

Warhammer Quest 2: The End Times is the sequel to a turn-based strategy classic, Warhammer Quest. It’s stunning visuals and deep tactical gameplay are an addictive mix that is a feast for the senses.

Pros:

• Crisp HD graphics.
• 2.09gb download size.
• Platinum trophy.
• 3 save slots.
• Opening tutorial level.
• Turn-based dungeon crawler gameplay.
• Camera- Overhead, free am and isometric.
• Clear grid movement system.
• Nails the atmosphere.
• Load out-equip weapons/armor/items customize and pick party members.
• Three damage types- Crushing/slashing/piercing.
• AP- Action points that determine what you can do as everything has an AP cost.
• Difficult.
• Map-choose where to go.
• Travel event-random encounters that can happen when traveling to the destination.
• Restart the dungeon option.
• An interactive moving map like locations unfolding in front of you and you can move it around.
• End of level breakdown.
• Markets-Buy weapons/armor/equipment.
• Taverns-Buy/recruit party members.
• Training grounds-where you go to level up.
• Loot presented via cards.
• Earn EXP then pay to level up.

Cons:

• Can’t skip/fast forward story text and the opening part is quite long.
• Not the best loading times.
• Small text.
• Really slow pace.
• No Hud options.
• No speed option.
• The screen can feel cluttered at times.
• Difficult and challenging.
• The slight learning curve with the many mechanics at play like poison, freeze, inventory.