Tempest Rising: The Veti’s Wrath Review Summary
Last updated: 2026-10-01
- High-quality campaign
- Unique Veti faction
- Strong production and polish
- Poor DLC value proposition
- Missing base game content
- Veti faction complexity
Emotions
Archetypes
- Sample precision
- Helpful reviews
- 77%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 23%
- Protest reviews
- 0%
- 78%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 22%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 55
- Negative points
- 28
- Gameplay points
- 37
- Perf. points
- 0
- Rec. points
- 14
- Misc points
- 25
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
Campaign is high quality
| The new campaign is consistently described as fun, exciting, and well-made, with strong map design and mission development. Reviewers note it feels refreshing and more enjoyable than previous campaigns. | 96% |
Veti faction is unique
| The Veti faction stands out as highly distinctive from the other two factions, with a unique identity and gameplay style. Multiple reviewers call it one of the most unique RTS factions they have played. | 81% |
Strong production and polish
| The DLC features high production values, with immersive voice acting, tense soundtrack, and art direction that fits the Veti aesthetic. Mission briefings add atmosphere through character interaction. | 63% |
DLC enhances base game
| The DLC is widely praised as a well-done expansion that adds fun and value on top of the base game. Many reviewers find it pleasing and say it meaningfully builds on the core experience. | 58% |
Good pacing and balance
| Gameplay pacing is well-tuned, not overwhelming, and the turn-based pause feature is often unnecessary. Easy mode is no longer brutally difficult, and the faction is well balanced in the campaign. | 53% |
Immersive and varied missions
| Missions are varied and fun, with immersive elements like chasing townspeople and giving the Veti their own stakes. The story is excellent and adds a great new dimension to the game. | 52% |
Veti mechanics are engaging
| Unique abilities like corpse raising, sacrifice, and teleporting add fresh strategic depth and are fun to use. Sanctification abilities with short cooldowns allow for frequent, impactful plays. | 47% |
Overall enjoyable experience
| Players report having fun and joy while playing, and many express strong liking for the DLC. It is considered a refreshing addition that brings new life to the game. | 42% |
Consumer-friendly multiplayer inclusion
| The Veti faction is available for free in multiplayer and skirmish even without purchasing the DLC, which is seen as a positive consumer gesture. This adds value and accessibility for all players. | 26% |
Difficulty becomes manageable
| After the initial missions, the campaign becomes much more manageable on Normal difficulty. Reviewers note that early missions are challenging but the curve smooths out. | 25% |