Battlefleet Gothic: Armada
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| Developer(s) | Tindalos Interactive |
| Publisher(s) | Focus Home Interactive |
| Engine | Unreal Engine 4 |
| Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows |
| Release | April 21, 2016[1] |
| Genre(s) | Real-time strategy |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Battlefleet Gothic: Armada is a real-time strategy video game developed by Tindalos Interactive and published by Focus Home Interactive. It is set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe as one of the Games Workshop.[2]
Gameplay
Players will control fleets representing one of six factions (the Imperium's Imperial Fleet, Chaos Undivided, Orks Pirates, Eldar Corsairs, the Imperium's Space Marines and the Tau Empire) and battle for control of the Gothic sector of space.[3] From the fastest frigates to the gigantic battleships, players will customize all aspects of their ships: weaponry, defense and support sub-systems, etc. each customization affecting the very performances of the ship and the special abilities available during battle.[4]
Experience and promotions will also be awarded to ships as they survive bouts of war.[5][6]
Development
Battlefleet Gothic: Armada was first announced by Focus Home Interactive on January 16, 2015.[7] The game is being developed using Epic Games' Unreal Engine 4.[8] As of January 27, 2016 it has been confirmed that a Space Marines faction separate from the Imperial Fleet would be available as downloadable content.[9] A limited edition Early Adopters Box version was available to those that preordered the game, including the Space Marine faction from the start.[10]
Space Marines
The first DLC added the fleet of the Space Marines, released on June 21, 2016. The fleet is usable in skirmish mode.
Tau Empire
The second DLC added the fleet of the Tau Empire, released on September 29, 2016. The fleet is usable in skirmish mode.
Reception
It has received positive reviews and has a score of 79% on Metacritic.[11] IGN awarded it a score of 7.1 out of 10, saying "Battlefleet Gothic: Armada's promising space tactics are bogged down by excessive obscure details."[12] PC Gamer awarded it 80%, saying "A tubthumping tribute to the 40K universe, with perfectly grim design. Multiplayer definitely needs work on its balance though."[13]
References
- ↑ Smith, Connor (March 24, 2016). "Battlefleet Gothic Armada Steam Store Page". Steam. Retrieved March 24, 2016.
- ↑ Maiberg, Emanuel (17 January 2015). "Warhammer 40K RTS Battlefleet Gothic: Armada Announced". GameSpot. CBS Interactive. Retrieved 20 January 2015.
- ↑ Devore, Jordan (16 January 2015). "Games Workshop's Battlefleet Gothic becoming a real-time strategy PC game". Destructoid. Retrieved 20 January 2015.
- ↑ Smith, Adam (16 January 2015). "Holy Ships: Battlefleet Gothic – Armada Announced". Rock, Paper, Shotgun. Retrieved 20 January 2015.
- ↑ Schulenberg, Thomas (19 January 2015). "Warhammer 40K RTS Battlefleet Gothic: Armada announced". Joystiq. AOL. Retrieved 20 January 2015.
- ↑ Futter, Mike (16 January 2015). "Battlefleet Gothic: Armada. Games Workshop Tabletop Game Battlefleet Gothic: Armada Gets PC Makeover". Game Informer. GameStop. Retrieved 20 January 2015.
- ↑ Focus Home Interactive (16 January 2015). "Focus Home Interactive And Tindalos Interactive Announce Battlefleet Gothic: Armada With Screenshots". Focus Home Interactive. Retrieved 20 January 2015.
- ↑ S. Good, Owen (17 January 2015). "New Warhammer 40K RTS announced: 'Battlefleet Gothic: Armada'". Polygon. Vox Media. Retrieved 20 January 2015.
- ↑ Futter, Mike (January 27, 2016). "Battlefleet Gothic’s Enormous Ships Have An Epic Reason For Going Into Battle". Game Informer. Retrieved January 27, 2016.
- ↑ "Battlefleet Gothic: Armada shows its Early Adopter offer and unveils its Narrative Trailer!". 27 January 2016. Retrieved 27 April 2016.
- ↑ "Battlefleet Gothic: Armada Metacritic listing". Metacritic.(http://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/battlefleet-gothic-armada) Accessed 22 April 2016.
- ↑ Kaiser, Rowen, 21 APR 2016, "Battlefleet Gothic: Armada review". IGN. (http://uk.ign.com/articles/2016/04/22/battlefleet-gothic-armada-review) Accessed 22 April 2016.
- ↑ Griliopoulos , Dan, 21 April 2016. "Battlefleet Gothic: Armada Review" (http://www.pcgamer.com/battlefleet-gothic-armada-review/) PC Gamer. Accessed 22 April 2016.