Warhammer 40,000: Darktide
Last updated: 2025-12-30
- Exceptional core gameplay loop with high engagement
- High replayability and strong progression system
- Strong co-op focus enhances teamwork experience
- Unfinished and unoptimized at launch
- Greedy monetization and aggressive DLC practices
- Unstable servers and frequent connectivity issues
Emotions
Frustration35%Disappointment19%Excitement8%Satisfaction7%Anger6%
Snapshot History
Positive
Negative
1,245
77%
23%
285
45%
55%
- Sample precision
- Helpful reviews
- 57%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 39%
- Protest reviews
- 4%
- 45%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 55%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 908
- Negative points
- 1221
- Gameplay points
- 906
- Perf. points
- 266
- Rec. points
- 187
- Misc points
- 23
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
Exceptional core gameplay loop
| Players consistently praise the game's addictive, fast-paced, and satisfying combat and gameplay mechanics. The blend of melee and ranged combat, co-op focus, and replayability is highlighted as a standout feature. | 98% |
High replayability and progression
| The game offers extensive replayability through varied enemy types, class builds, difficulty levels, and endgame content. The progression system is well-designed and rewarding. | 77% |
Strong co-op and teamwork focus
| The game is designed around cooperative play, with mechanics that reward teamwork, synergy, and coordination, especially on higher difficulties. | 64% |
Scalable difficulty for all players
| The game offers a range of difficulty levels, from beginner-friendly to highly challenging, ensuring a rewarding experience for players of all skill levels. | 53% |
Immersive Warhammer 40K atmosphere
| The game excels in delivering a rich Warhammer 40,000 experience through its atmosphere, soundtrack, visuals, and adherence to the universe's grimdark aesthetic. | 49% |
Outstanding sound and music design
| The soundtrack, sound effects, and voice acting are frequently praised for enhancing immersion and fitting the Warhammer 40K tone perfectly. | 39% |
Superior to similar games
| The game is often compared favorably to titles like *Left 4 Dead* and *Vermintide 2*, with players noting improvements in combat, visuals, and overall design. | 29% |
Modding community adds value
| The game supports modding, with an active community creating useful mods that enhance customization, UI, and overall gameplay experience. | 21% |
Engaging story and lore
| The game features a decent storyline with improved cinematics and character interactions, alongside rich lore and world-building that immerses players in the Warhammer 40K universe. | 13% |