Warhammer: Chaosbane

The action RPG Warhammer: Chaosbane, set in the Warhammer Fantasy universe, takes much of its inspiration from Diablo-style dungeon crawling. Developed by Eko Software, it puts players into a world raging war against the forces of Chaos, where they battle their way through hordes of enemies in search of loot and build the strongest character builds possible.

Dark fantasy elements, fast-paced combat, and a cooperative multiplayer experience are Chaosbane's attempts to recreate a loot-driven dungeon crawler experience for Warhammer fans. But does it stand out besides?

Gameplay – 7.5/10

At heart, Chaosbane is a hack-and-slash, top-down RPG where players choose one of four heroes (and later five) where each hero has his distinct set of abilities and his own way to play. All of these classes provide a unique way to fight, and the fighting is both fluid and satisfying:

• Empire Soldier – A tanky melee fighter with defensive skills.
• High Elf Mage – A spellcaster who unleashes powerful elemental magic.
• Dwarf Slayer – A brutal melee warrior specializing in mobility.
• Wood Elf Ranger – A ranged specialist with traps and fast attacks.
• Tomb King (DLC) – A powerful necromancer with minion-based abilities.

One of the best things about this game is that it features an online co-op via which four players get to play together. It just adds to an already great experience as the game becomes repetitive when played solo; with the same enemies repeatedly being spawned in levels that usually follow a similar pattern.

Graphics & Art Style – 7/10

Noble is the setting of Warhammer fantasy - gloomy dungeons, corrupted battlefields, and dark medieval cities. Character designs and spell effects are excellent, yet the environments feel a bit dull, and the overall visual brilliance is certainly not from other ARPGs.

While the game captures the grimdark Warhammer aesthetic, the lack of detailed world-building and environmental interaction makes it feel less immersive compared to games like Diablo III.

Sound & Music – 6.5/10

The soundtrack is serviceable but not memorable, with orchestral and dark fantasy tones that fit the setting but don’t stand out. Sound effects for attacks and spells feel impactful, but enemy grunts and voice acting can become repetitive over time.

The voice acting is decent but lacks the emotional weight needed for a compelling Warhammer story, making the narrative feel forgettable despite its interesting lore potential.

Story & Atmosphere – 6.5/10

The plot centers around defending the Old World from Chaos forces, but it fails to deliver an engaging narrative. Despite being set in a rich universe full of lore, the dialogue and storytelling feel basic, with predictable twists and shallow character interactions.

For Warhammer fans, the world and setting are still enjoyable, but for those unfamiliar with the franchise, the lack of strong character development and storytelling depth may make it feel like a generic fantasy tale.

Replayability – 7.5/10

With multiple classes, loot grinding, and different difficulty levels, Chaosbane offers decent replay value. The endgame features include:

• Expeditions – Randomized dungeons for loot grinding.
• Boss Rush Mode – Face powerful bosses in quick succession.
• Relic Hunts – Special missions for rare gear.
• DLC Expansions – Additional content, including the Tomb King class.

However, the lack of deep customization, skill variety, and meaningful progression systems limits long-term engagement compared to other ARPGs.

Final Verdict – 7/10

Warhammer: Chaosbane is an incredibly interesting yet imperfect ARPG because it successfully demonstrates furious combat, cooperative play, and a grimdark fantasy world within which it operates. Even as it creates an atmosphere that is closely matched with Warhammer, the biggest letdowns in storytelling, enemy variety, and depth overall.

For fans of Warhammer who just want to have some hack-and-slash fun, they can give it a try when such discounts come up, but for the veteran ARPG voyager, they will find this rather bland compared to what other big names in the genre have offered.