Necromunda: Underhive Wars is a tactical-RPG developed by Rogue Factor and published by Focus Home Interactive. The game is based on Necromunda, a tabletop game set in the world of Warhammer 40.000. The player leads an underground gang into war for the control of the Underhive, a labyrinth of dark tunnels running under the cites of Necromunda. The player can customize their gang and equip them with new skills, making them the force to be reckoned with in the Underhive. The game can be played solo or in a competitive multiplayer of up to four participants.
Necromunda: Underhive Wars received solid reviews from the critics, who praised the title's tactical options.
Tactical-RPG Gameplay
Necromunda's gameplay draws inspiration from other tactical-RPG titles, mainly the XCOM series. The player controls the leader of a gang, made up of various deranged individuals, and sends them into battle against rival factions, accomplishing various objectives along the way. The player can customize their character, giving them a distinct look - changing their clothes, colors, etc. There are three gangs available for the player to choose from, each with different boots and perks - Escher, Goliath, and Orlock.
The player can specialize the gag members into five distinct classes - Deadeye, Brawler, Heavy, Saboteur, and Lay-Mechanic. Each of the classes has different sent of skills the player can use in combat - Deadeye is an excellent rifleman, Brawler works great in melee combat, Saboteur can use explosives and traps to deal wide-area damage, etc.
N: UW can be played solo or in online multiplayer, where the participants fight against each other in free-for-all gang battles.
Story of the World Below
Deep beneath the twisted surface cities of Necromunda, there is a different world. A world of violence, where might makes right. In the labyrinthine depths of the Underhive, three gangs struggle for control of what little resources they can find in the dark tunnels. As the leader of one of them, you must lead your people to victory. Use all the dirty tricks in your arsenal and conquer your rivals to become the king of the Underhive.
Reception
Necromunda: Underhive Wars was met with a mostly positive reception. The reviewers noted the gameplay of the titles as one of its main features, noting the variety of strategies the player could employ in combat. That aspect of the game was favorably compared to other tactical-RPGs, such as XCOM.
Key features
- Fight for control in the underground turf wars.
- Create your character, choose the gang you want to lead, and throw them into tactical combat against your rivals.
- Specialize your gang in various classes, equipping them with unique weapons and skills.
- Play solo or in multiplayer.
