I bought this game worried it would disappoint me because all Warhammer games seem to have a bad reputation, even if they're solid experiences. So, i'm just going to get straight to the point in terms of the pros and cons and the neutral I have so far with Chaosbane.

Pros: The game is fun to play. Classes are enjoyable and play differently from each other and the combat feels smooth. So for example, your characters have access to only weapons that they can utilize. (No running around with Slayer axes as your Empire Soldier.)

Bosses are really enjoyable in this game, they give me that old Gauntlet Legends/Dark Legacy vibe.

The skill tree is interesting, even if it does only unlock skills for you when you level up similarly to D3. However, it's the manner of which you equip your skills is neat. You have a limited amount of loadout points which you use to place skills/passives on the more powerful versions of the skills are obviously more expensive, so there's a limitation on what you can use at any time.

Visually has that Warhammer vibe to it. If you like Warhammer fantasy, you'll feel right at home.

Cons: Loot is very streamlined and is essentially the loot system from D3. Basic stats, nothing unique or crazy with them.

Levels can be repetitive. This should be expected from an Indie dev, but it can be jarring for some.

Price. This is the big one for a lot of people and one of the reasons I think a lot of the reviews are mixed. This game on sale -feels- like it's the appropriate price for the title given what you're getting from it. At full price it just isn't worth it, not from a lack of quality or enjoyment but because there are so many other options available from an arpg standpoint these days.

Neutral:

Story is forgettable, not surprising for an arpg.

Voice acting is hit and miss. Once again, expected for an arpg/indie game.

Pretty straight forward arpg. If you play Chaosbane, you're not going to be blown away by some crazy, innovative idea that has never been seen before. Chaosbane plays as what you would expect from this genre, not necessarily a bad thing or a good thing.

DLC. I don't really like the amount of stuff this game has for dlc. Pets, more cosmetic for helmets, etc. It's not a deal breaker and you don't need them, but I really dislike seeing cosmetics blocked behind a paywall.

Lots of instanced areas. It's weird going from Grim Dawn's entirely open world to Chaosbane more instanced off maps.

Overall though, I think this game is actually really fun. It's not going to have the depth of PoE or Grim Dawn, but it's got the charms of that old style gauntlet legends vibe to me.

I bought this game worried it would disappoint me because all Warhammer games seem to have a bad reputation, even if they're solid experiences. So, i'm just going to get straight to the point in terms of the pros and cons and the neutral I have so far with Chaosbane. Pros: The game is fun to play. Classes are enjoyable and play differently from each other and the combat feels smooth. So for example, your characters have access to only weapons that they can utilize. (No running around with Slayer axes as your Empire Soldier.) Bosses are really enjoyable in this game, they give me that old Gauntlet Legends/Dark Legacy vibe. The skill tree is interesting, even if it does only unlock skills for you when you level up similarly to D3. However, it's the manner of which you equip your skills is neat. You have a limited amount of loadout points which you use to place skills/passives on the more powerful versions of the skills are obviously more expensive, so there's a limitation on what you can use at any time. Visually has that Warhammer vibe to it. If you like Warhammer fantasy, you'll feel right at home. Cons: Loot is very streamlined and is essentially the loot system from D3. Basic stats, nothing unique or crazy with them. Levels can be repetitive. This should be expected from an Indie dev, but it can be jarring for some. Price. This is the big one for a lot of people and one of the reasons I think a lot of the reviews are mixed. This game on sale -feels- like it's the appropriate price for the title given what you're getting from it. At full price it just isn't worth it, not from a lack of quality or enjoyment but because there are so many other options available from an arpg standpoint these days. Neutral: Story is forgettable, not surprising for an arpg. Voice acting is hit and miss. Once again, expected for an arpg/indie game. Pretty straight forward arpg. If you play Chaosbane, you're not going to be blown away by some crazy, innovative idea that has never been seen before. Chaosbane plays as what you would expect from this genre, not necessarily a bad thing or a good thing. DLC. I don't really like the amount of stuff this game has for dlc. Pets, more cosmetic for helmets, etc. It's not a deal breaker and you don't need them, but I really dislike seeing cosmetics blocked behind a paywall. Lots of instanced areas. It's weird going from Grim Dawn's entirely open world to Chaosbane more instanced off maps. Overall though, I think this game is actually really fun. It's not going to have the depth of PoE or Grim Dawn, but it's got the charms of that old style gauntlet legends vibe to me.