Warhammer 40K: Fire Warrior

List Price: $14.99 Discount Price: $4.90

Features:

• First-person shooter action set in a foreboding futuristic universe
• Unique storyline chronicling a single day in the life of the main character
• Command an arsenal of 15 unique and deadly weapons that blow the enemy to pieces
• Online gaming option
• For 1-16 players

Accessories:
PC Gamer (1-year)	Games for Windows: The Official Magazine

Customer Reviews:

40K a world of snore.. [Posted on 2006-11-30]
Egad,

I loved the book, and read much of the series. I have enjoyed many of the other games, table top and recently computer games as well. But i must say that for a FPS, this leaves oh so much to be desired.

The gameplay it's self is a work over of DOOM. The weapons that are used may as well be slingshots for all the good it does. The online play is someh what better but it is again damning with faint praise.

I must say on a finaly note that i am very glad that i picked this up on Amazon and did not pay full price.

If you are looking for a gift for a kid who likes FPS, you will be better served by something else. If you want something 40Kish then Dawn of War is wonderful.

Felt a little clunky, but a good game nonetheless [Posted on 2007-01-10]
I played this game on the PS2 and loved it and have since bought the PC version since it was so cheap. It somehow feels a bit more clunky on my PC (and it's not a question of hardware as this machine can run Oblivion at 1680x1050 with all graphic options at max). Still though, it's a great game with a cool storyline, and a must for any Warhammer 40K fan. My only regret...close combat as a Fire Warrior just isn't something anyone wants to get into. Also would've been better to be able to play as a Space Marine, but some would claim that would be a little too easy in certain regards.

Warhammer 40k Fans Must Have! [Posted on 2007-02-06]
While this game is visually dated everything else about it is not because it is designed for the fans of Warhammer 40k.

Sound quality only adds to the gothic atmosphere feeling of the game and yes Tau voices are clean & more simplistic compared to the other races because the Tau also are more spartan in appearance.

The levels are your standard linear variety however scripted events and combination of enemies screaming their warchants constantly gives it a feeling your in an actual dark distant futuristic battle.

Cutscenes are also top notch that leave many games to shame in fact its almost like watching a science fiction movie at times, the two intros to this game and the ending a real treats to Warhammer 40k fans.

One feature that has made its way from the PS2 version is the bonus content a player can unlock if certain requirements are filled which should add many extra hours of enjoyment even after finishing the game.

The only problem with this game is the fact that multiplayer is missing which could have been a real winner for this game since we could have then added all the other major powers in the Warhammer 40k universe that we dont see in game.

Having said all that getting this game to work on some modern operating systems can be tricky however besides that this game is a real goodie to any Warhammer and/or FPS fan!

A $10 well spent [Posted on 2007-06-21]
Whether or not you enjoy Fire Warrior depend on two factors: (1) How much you were rocked by the first 20 minutes of Halo, and (2) How little you value clever AI.

For the price (please do not pay more than $10 or you will fell ripped off), it is surprisingly fun. From the first mission onward, you're in a constant firefight, alone or alongside AI-controlled squadmates. Over the course of the 21 levels, you are sent on increasingly dangerous sabotage and recovery missions set inside Imperium strongholds.

In addition to grenades and a sword for melee attacks, you can carry two firearms. However, the primary weapon must be Tau-made. About the AI enemies, their strategies in the early missions are limite to "kneel and shoot" and "charge and shoot" but they fo get mildly better as more advanced Space Marines add strage and run away to the repertoire.

The game's biggest downside is its wonky targeting system. There were times when I was positive my gun's reticle was aimed smack-dab at the center of a soldier's body, and yet my round went around his torso. I would have liked also a "save anywhere" feature but it is absent. Maybe it went on a walk with the enemy AI.

Old; and it shows. [Posted on 2007-09-20]
Although it's cool to see the various foes of Warhammer 40k up close, this game is dated, with crude graphics and sloppy mechanics. The UI in particular is very poorly designed - with large, maze-like areas and no objective markers or reminders, getting lost is nearly inevitable. On top of that, the weapons work unpredictably and poorly - even rifles have extreme inaccuracy and do miniscule damage, requiring almost a clip of ammunition to kill a single opponent.
If you're looking for a fun first-person shooter, this game is not for you. If you just want to run around in the Warhammer 40k universe....well, there might be better ways to do it, but this game will do it. Don't expect good graphics, though.

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