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Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War (PC cover
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Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War PC

A classic turn-based 4X strategy game set in the Warhammer 40K universe. The game allows the players to control one of the four feuding factions fighting for control over the planet Gladius Prime. The game features an elaborate story campaign as well as a multiplayer mode.

Strategy | fantasy | science fiction | turn-based | 4 x | Warhammer 40,000 | war strategy

Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War Release Date PC

12July2018

12July2018

Steam

developer: Proxy Studios publisher: Matrix Games/Slitherine Official website

English language game language: English

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Warhammer 40,000: Gladius – Relics of War for PC is a classic turn-based 4X strategy game developed by the German Proxy, also known for creating Pandora: Eclipse of Nashira and Pandora: First Contact.

Plot

The action of Warhammer 40,000: Gladius – Relics of War for PC is set in the science fiction universe of Warhammer 40,000 created by the British company called Games Workshop, as the foundation for the tabletop miniature game. The game described herein takes players to the titular planet of Gladius Prime, which hides on its surface many forgotten secrets and ancient artifacts. There are four factions fighting for control over the planet: Orcs, Necrons, Space Marines, and Astra Militarium. Each faction has its own storyline and special missions.

Mechanics

The turn-based gameplay featured in Warhammer 40,000: Gladius – Relics of War does not deviate much from the standards featured by the genre. Each faction has its own unique units, technology development trees, as well as expansion and combat strategy. Players gradually expand their territories by building cities, forts, and discovering new technologies. All these actions can be performed after gathering enough resources.

Players get at their command diversified battle units. During battles, they earn experience and learn new abilities. The player gets to fight both the remaining factions and monsters that inhabit Gladius Prime.

Game modes

Apart from the story campaign, the game features a multiplayer mode. The developers decided to implement the system of simultaneous turns, which makes the game much more dynamic.

Technical aspects

Warhammer 40,000: Gladius – Relics of War for PC delivers audiovisuals resembling those featured in the previous games developed by Proxy. Players are bound to appreciate pleasing to one's eye colorful visuals they can observe from the top-down perspective.

Last updated on 26 November 2017

Game mode: single / multiplayer   Multiplayer mode: Internet  

User score: 7.1 / 10 based on 50 votes.

Pre-release expectations: 6.0 / 10 based on 14 votes.

Age restrictions Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War: 12+

Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War System requirements

PC / Windows

PC / Windows

  • Minimum:
  • Intel Core i3
  • 4 GB RAM
  • graphic card 1 GB GeForce GTS 450 / Radeon HD 5750 or better
  • 2 GB HDD
  • Windows 7/10 64-bit
  • Recommended:
  • Intel Core i5
  • 8 GB RAM
  • graphic card 3 GB GeForce GTX 660 / 4 GB Radeon R9 270X or better
  • 4 GB HDD
  • Windows 7/10 64-bit
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