In Total War: Warhammer, you can play as any of a multitude of races ranging from hearty Dwarves to rampaging Greenskins. Each one has a unique playstyle and army roster, some focusing on aggressive, low armored troops that rush enemy lines, others relying on pounding artillery and skirmishers to obliterate their foes before the battlelines meet. It's a world of carnage and mayhem.

As a Total War title, I find it to be the best entry yet in many respects. Many features are streamlined, and it's easier than ever to maneuver your units around the battlefield. I often found it frustrating to manage food and population constantly in the older titles, and now you only need to worry about income and growth for building settlements.

Some people feel certain elements should have been left in the series. There is no longer a family tree system, sieges are simplified compared to the sprawling maps of the older games, and population, food supply, and some other elements are reduced or removed. These subtractions might seem regrettable, but in many ways Total War has become streamlined with their removal, now easier to access for newcomers.

From a fantasy perspective, I love Total War: Warhammer. I was a newcomer to the franchise, knowing little to nothing, but the game drew me in. Each race is memorable and thick with lore. The excitement from seeing a unit of huge Minotaurs diving into puny swordsmen comes fresh each time. Rare is the game that lets you explore fantasy monsters and armies so intensively, watching them collide in a furious melee. Creative Assembly has done a great job doing all of the different races justice, pulling out the tiniest of details.

As far as enjoyment, content, and pricing, this game is worth it. It definitely has the content to justify $60. There are tons of mods in the workshop, affecting gameplay or unit skins or even entire faction reworks, allowing you to customize to your heart's content. There are several DLC packs, running around $10-$15 when not on sale. The majority are packed with content, adding new units, legendary lords, and quest battles. Only one or two (Chaos and Beastmen), have sparked some disagreement about their value. However, Creative Assembly has done a great job continually updating and adding free content, so this is less of an issue now. The best part is that even if you don't buy the DLC, all of the DLC races will still be around fighting in the campaign, so only your multiplayer experience will be lacking the new content. Multiplayer itself is a little barebones, but it's not too difficult to find matches. This game has hundreds of hours of playtime, and is definitely worth your purchase.

[h1]There are rumblings in the North, a dark tide of chaos that only the blood of mortals can stop.[/h1] In Total War: Warhammer, you can play as any of a multitude of races ranging from hearty Dwarves to rampaging Greenskins. Each one has a unique playstyle and army roster, some focusing on aggressive, low armored troops that rush enemy lines, others relying on pounding artillery and skirmishers to obliterate their foes before the battlelines meet. It's a world of carnage and mayhem. As a Total War title, I find it to be the best entry yet in many respects. Many features are streamlined, and it's easier than ever to maneuver your units around the battlefield. I often found it frustrating to manage food and population constantly in the older titles, and now you only need to worry about income and growth for building settlements. Some people feel certain elements should have been left in the series. There is no longer a family tree system, sieges are simplified compared to the sprawling maps of the older games, and population, food supply, and some other elements are reduced or removed. These subtractions might seem regrettable, but in many ways Total War has become streamlined with their removal, now easier to access for newcomers. From a fantasy perspective, I love Total War: Warhammer. I was a newcomer to the franchise, knowing little to nothing, but the game drew me in. Each race is memorable and thick with lore. The excitement from seeing a unit of huge Minotaurs diving into puny swordsmen comes fresh each time. Rare is the game that lets you explore fantasy monsters and armies so intensively, watching them collide in a furious melee. Creative Assembly has done a great job doing all of the different races justice, pulling out the tiniest of details. As far as enjoyment, content, and pricing, this game is worth it. It definitely has the content to justify $60. There are tons of mods in the workshop, affecting gameplay or unit skins or even entire faction reworks, allowing you to customize to your heart's content. There are several DLC packs, running around $10-$15 when not on sale. The majority are packed with content, adding new units, legendary lords, and quest battles. Only one or two (Chaos and Beastmen), have sparked some disagreement about their value. However, Creative Assembly has done a great job continually updating and adding free content, so this is less of an issue now. The best part is that even if you don't buy the DLC, all of the DLC races will still be around fighting in the campaign, so only your multiplayer experience will be lacking the new content. Multiplayer itself is a little barebones, but it's not too difficult to find matches. This game has hundreds of hours of playtime, and is definitely worth your purchase.