Warhammer 40,000: Rites of War

ReleasedJul 23, 1999

PC (Microsoft Windows)

About

Inspired by the board and figurine games made popular by Games Workshop, the universe of Warhammer 40,000 is a vast and violent one, rife with strange, alien races, including the Eldar. Rites of War features a tightly crafted storyline composed of 24 missions and varied victory conditions as you lead the Eldar in their fight for survival. Additional scenarios allow for control of Tyrannid and Imperial armies and a glory point system lets you build and customize your own army, with 8 distinct troop classes ranging from War Machines to Assault Troops to Devastator Squads. A level-based experience system enhances the game's RPG (Role-Playing Game) element, allowing you to upgrade and customize units, enhance warrior skills and employ "psyker" (psychic) abilities.

Developer: DreamForge Intertainment
Publisher: SSI (Strategic Simulations, Inc.), GOG.com, Games Workshop
Genres: Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS)
Themes: Fantasy, Science fiction
Modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Perspective: Bird view / Isometric
Age ratings: ESRB T, CLASSIND 14, USK 12
IGDB rating: 72 / 100 (6 ratings)
Also known as: row.exe