There's a good game here and its trying.

Darktide is a game that a few weeks ago I would have firmly said "No" to the question of "Do you recommend this?" But since then I've given it a bit more time, and a little more thought, and I've come around to recommending it. For 60? No. Thankfully, I have a feeling Fatshark knew this, and I can happily say it is well worth the 40, even more so if and when it goes on sale.

The gameplay is very chunky in many ways. It feels hefty (good!) but also can tank even expensive rigs (bad!!!!, they are still clearly figuring this out).

The design however is next to none in quality. If you have played Mechanicus and found yourself in love with that presentation of the Mechanicus aesthetically, be ready to fall back in love with the setting's design. The music, the designs themselves, the characters, the level design, it is all very genuinely 40K.

If you can get it on sale after a while, you will feel as if you've gotten more than your money's worth. Right now, your mileage may vary, but you'll still have a good time.

There's a good game here and its trying. Darktide is a game that a few weeks ago I would have firmly said "No" to the question of "Do you recommend this?" But since then I've given it a bit more time, and a little more thought, and I've come around to recommending it. For 60? No. Thankfully, I have a feeling Fatshark knew this, and I can happily say it is well worth the 40, even more so if and when it goes on sale. The gameplay is very chunky in many ways. It feels hefty (good!) but also can tank even expensive rigs (bad!!!!, they are still clearly figuring this out). The design however is next to none in quality. If you have played Mechanicus and found yourself in love with that presentation of the Mechanicus aesthetically, be ready to fall back in love with the setting's design. The music, the designs themselves, the characters, the level design, it is all very genuinely 40K. If you can get it on sale after a while, you will feel as if you've gotten more than your money's worth. Right now, your mileage may vary, but you'll still have a good time.