1/10/2024 0 Comments Warhammer chaosbane![]() The story is told in a matter-of-fact way as if understanding players either have knowledge of these worlds and characters or not. Again, I have no established knowledge of Warhammer lore so it did affect my attachment to the game’s world. It’s a standard “chosen one” dynamic as your character’s quest starts as one thing but soon spirals into an escalating drama with the forces of evil. The game follows the quest of your hero to stop the forces behind the attack while trying to save the world. After an introductory cutscene plays providing backstory for your chosen hero, we find that Magnus, who led the Empire of men against total destruction from the forces of Chaos, has been cursed by a mysterious figure. Players choose one of four characters: Bragi the Dwarf, wood-elf Elessa, high-elf Elontir, or the human Vollen. For those who seek the brisk pace of gorging trash mobs for better loot, Chaosbane will scratch that constantly nagging itch. Spilling the blood of various demons and cultists in your favorite settings will never not be a tantalizing morsel. For fans of this universe, Chaosbane is an easy sell. Going in to Warhammer: Chaosbane, I had no expectations outside of the fact that it was set in the same period as the Vermintide games (which have piqued my interest but not graced my hands) and was an action-RPG (which I’m quite familiar with). Apparently it was a universe rich with history that I just did not have the time to invest in. The only constant seemed to be a dedication to grit and violence. Over the years I’ve seen games pop up with the Warhammer name emblazoned on them and confused about the mix of fantasy and science fiction. We looked inside and he was surprised at the amount of Warhammer merchandise inside, commenting that it must be a pretty big deal there. Back in college, I was walking around a city in France with a friend and we passed by a comic book store next to a cathedral–you know, as one does. ![]() Before attending my first E3 I had virtually no knowledge of the Warhammer universe.
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