Warhammer 40,000: Tacticus ™

What Warhammer 40,000: Tacticus is and who it suits

Warhammer 40,000: Tacticus is a turn-based tactical strategy game for mobile, set in Games Workshop's Warhammer 40,000 universe. The developer, Snowprint Studios AB, says it is meant for players new to the franchise as well as long-time fans.

Battles are fought with squads from the Space Marine, Imperial, Chaos and Xenos factions. The listing rates the game PEGI 7.

Collecting heroes and building a squad

The game centres on collecting warriors across several factions. Each hero can be equipped with gear taken from enemies, which the listing says improves its attacks, armor and abilities.

Choosing which heroes to promote is a strategic decision, and the listing suggests pairing units with complementary abilities so the squad works together in a fight.

Positioning, weapons and abilities in battle

Fights are short skirmishes that the listing calls lightning-fast. Once enemies close in, terrain and the placement of your troops affect the outcome.

Each unit brings its own weaponry, traits and specialist abilities, which you deploy during the battle. The developer describes the player as being in full control of these choices.

PvE campaigns, PvP and live events

Progress runs through several game modes. PvE Campaigns pit your squad against computer-controlled forces, PvP matches you against other players, and live events are offered as a separate mode alongside them.

Guild Raids and global leaderboards

Players join a guild and take on Guild Raids against some of the most dangerous beings in the galaxy. The listing says a raid calls on the whole guild's heroes and tactics, not just one player's squad.

Guild standing is measured on global leaderboards, which the developer presents as the way a guild establishes its dominance.