Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - Daemonhunters

Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - Daemonhunters puts players in command of the Grey Knights, the Imperium's most secretive and elite Space Marine chapter dedicated to combating daemonic threats. Developed by Complex Games, this turn-based tactical RPG follows a strike force battling the Bloom, a Nurgle-spawned plague spreading across the Tyrtaeus sector. The game combines XCOM-style tactical combat with RPG character development and strategic layer management.

The tactical combat emphasizes the Grey Knights' psychic abilities and specialized daemon-hunting equipment. Each battle requires careful positioning as squads of elite warriors face overwhelming numbers of corrupted enemies. The Precision Targeting system allows skilled players to aim for specific body parts, crippling enemies or triggering environmental effects. Willpower serves as both a resource for powerful abilities and a measure of mental fortitude against daemonic corruption.

Between missions, players manage their strike cruiser, the Baleful Edict, upgrading facilities, researching new equipment, and treating wounded knights. The strategic layer presents difficult choices about which worlds to save, as the Bloom spreads across the sector map. Character customization allows for diverse squad compositions, with knights specializing in different combat roles and psychic disciplines.

The narrative features voice acting by veteran actors, including Andy Serkis as the scheming Inquisitor Vakir. The story explores the Grey Knights' burden of secrecy and the terrible costs of fighting Chaos. Daemonhunters delivers an authentic Grey Knights experience, capturing both the chapter's superhuman power and the overwhelming nature of the threats they face.