Warhammer Underworlds: Online (2020)

Warhammer Underworlds: Online offers high-stakes, turn-based strategy that pits mighty warbands against one another in an eternal battle for Glory in the realms of the Age of Sigmar. The streamlined fighter count of Warhammer Underworlds: Online makes it both easy to grasp and quick to play, while its dice-and-cards mechanics offer boundless strategic depth. Choose a warband, build your power and objective decks, roll the dice and carve a path to victory.

Strategy Turn-based strategy (TBS)Fantasy turn-based deck-buildingPC (Microsoft Windows)

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ShacknewsDonovan ErskineMay 20208/10
Warhammer Underworlds Online is practically a 1:1 recreation of the board game. Players are restricted on how many moves they’re allowed to make between turns, forcing them to carefully consider each and every move. While everything has gone digital, the game still operates using a virtual die. In several cases, the fate of a match came down to either a good or bad dice roll. This could potentially frustrate some players.
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TechRaptorAdam PottsApr 20207.5/10
WUO is a fantastic digital capture of the incredible physical game. It blends deck building with great turn-based action. The current online experience isn't perfect, and unless playing friends directly, does require some perseverance.
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About the game

Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
Developer: Steel Sky Productions
Publisher: Steel Sky Productions
Released: January 28, 2020
Modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Perspective: Bird view / Isometric
Engine: Unity

IGDB rating 5.7/10 from 6 ratings.

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