With Bullet-Heaven games becoming more and more popular thanks to titles like Vampire Survivors and Megabonk, it was only a matter of time before the dark world of Warhammer got in on the action! Auroch’s Warhammer Survivors is a Bullet-Heaven where players can take on the role of some popular champions from the world of Warhammer 40,000 and Warhammer Age of Sigmar.
When it comes to the controls, all you have to do is move around; you don’t press anything, as the character does all the work; you just have to direct them in and out of trouble.
The game’s art style keeps with Bullet-Heaven tradition and is in a vibrant 8bit style artwork. I do enjoy the sprite work of the characters and enemies, along with the level designs. The soundtrack for Warhammer Survivors is limited, but great, and along with the sound effects, it’s not harsh on the ears like some 8bit style games are.
Gameplay is where the game shines! Gameplay is addictive! Each level, you face off against never-ending hordes of enemies, kill them, collect blue skulls, and upgrade your character, unlock weapons, and earn perks to last as long as possible.
Each level has objectives that help you unlock more power-ups or characters. You also collect coins that you can use to buy new characters or permanent enhancements. As you play, you’ll uncover Wargear, chests full of coins and power-ups. The goal is to stay alive as long as possible to unlock new levels and complete as many objectives each playthough as Death does not mean it’s the end, it just allows you to get stronger.
Overall, this is an addictive game. While writing this, I turned the game on to check something to include in the review, and before I knew it, three hours passed. It’s easy to get sucked into the gravitational pull of this game, as gameplay is fun and rewarding; even if you’re not a fan of Warhammer, you’ll just enjoy the gameplay. This is Bullet-Heaven at its finest! 10/10
Warhammer Survivors is out now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, and PC.
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