WH40k: Mechanicus - Review After 100%

[@mechanicalbeanstalk]

I'm over here wringing my hands like a supervillain while Mortismal gets more and more into 40k.

[@ComissarYarrick]

And once you are hooked, there is no comming back. Lore of Wh40k is like a rabbit hole that has it's own rabbit holes.

[@christopherbronson3275]

@@ComissarYarrick an aggressive and competitively racist rabbit hole

[@1980999chris]

@@christopherbronson3275 so what?

[@CoAndCoLaptopAccount]

for the emperor!

[@nonexistent4177]

I actually like that things get easier as you become more powerful. Made me feel like my Tech-Priests really improved over the coarse of the game. Plus the game is not very long time wise. Which is a good thing for people with limited time.

[@Hughzaa9]

Glad they've added more difficulty options. I played at launch when I don't think there were ANY difficulty options, and as you might expect the game got stupidly easy once my Tech Priests had a few levels. The visual and sound design in this game is incredible, so I'm happy to see it reaching more people and in a better state to show them some of the awesomeness that 40K has to offer.

[@matthehazard6986]

I like the 'Glyph' mechanic you encountered when exploring tombs. Your on an alien planet and your present with 2 or 3 choices of glyphs but you don't know what they do because they are in 'necron code', if you will. It might be to rng for others but I found the risk/reward fair enough for the rng.

[@Blasted2Oblivion]

I grabbed this game shortly after your first impressions video. I have enjoyed it so far.

[@Amdor]

Glad you mentioned storytelling by sound design :)

[@jrod7929]

I don't know how I've managed to miss out on the Warhammer 40k universe these past view decades. Recently wanted Angel's of Death on KZbin, and was hooked. Then found this gem of a game. It's really awesome from a gameplay, tactical, team building perspective. And if you like 40k at all, it makes it even better.

[@Jasta85]

I jumped in to the highest difficulty on my first playthrough. I tend to do a single playthrough on most TRPG's these days so figured I'd give myself a challenge right from the start. Mechanicus wasn't that hard once I figured out the systems, I just had to think very hard about each move. Found out early it's not a good idea to rush mission objectives as half the time the objective then changes and now you gotta fight all the enemies you left alone along with a bunch of reinforcements.

[@redlath]

Very nice review. That has been most of our experience with the game. I haven't played the DLC but players seem to agree the difficulty spike is massive. I will get this content next sale. For now i have other rpgs on the list

[@wyomingsioux]

I haven’t played this game in 3 years but I recall that, by the end, your characters had equipment and canticles that could generate so many cognitive points (CP) that you could clear the entire map in one turn. There were also weapons that were weak but required no CP to use, which were good at mopping up weakened foes. I heard that the game has gone through some balance patches since, but it sounds like the challenge in the latter half is still trivial. Nevertheless, I have a fondness for the game, as it belongs to one of my favourite genres (tactical turn based RPG/strategy) and, being the only 40K title (to date) to focus on the cogboys, is a unique entry in the 40K oeuvre. It was refreshing to have all the exotic energy weapons and equipment of the Mechanicus at your disposal, rather than the same old Astartes or Imperial Guard gear.

[@ataridc]

I'm a big fan of the game, and I thought it was super hard at first, but as soon as you know what skill tree to go down to get tons of CP (why is this abbrevation in every game?) it does kind of trivialize the game.

[@mrTannu666]

The CP problem is like a double edged sword. If you nerf it too much then you can't use all the cool toys and fun combos but the Necrons are just not equipped to deal with that much power.

[@danielmcdonald5282]

I just picked this up! Playing Boltgun and Darktide right now. Slowly putting my big toe into the 40k universe. Loving it so far.

[@knightofvirtue613]

Boltgun is awesome. Check out Inquisitor Martyr. Another great title, especially if you like arpgs.

[@danielmcdonald5282]

@knightofvirtue613 I picked it up on Xbox on sale and completed the campaign. Might play thru again as a battle sister!!

[@knightofvirtue613]

@@danielmcdonald5282 Nice! Theres a new class coming later this year (Hierophant), and the latest update will allow you to play all previous seasons. GLHF!

[@jmmywyf4lyf]

Sometimes its fun to become powerful. I actually enjoyed feeling my guys getting stronger. Plus, with aome self restraint, you can conteol it. Though I never do so. I dont really use aoe weapons though.

[@MichaelGalt]

Yes - the perfect combination of games would be this plus Chaos Gate. Plus, add some other factions.

[@vinniecorleone62]

I had always wondered about this game being a fairly new "Warhammer 40K" fan, now I know what this unique turn based game is all about, thanks to your enticing review! Adding it to my buy-list!

[@johnmiller8975]

It has one of the best gaming soundtracks ever too.

[@vinniecorleone62]

@John Miller Good to know, thanks man.

[@Der_Jonge]

Thanks for the video! I've got it since a year or so, I never finished it (was like 40% progress, and priotized other games) but now your video rembered me that I really liked the game and I'll install it right away.

[@Blackenedification]

great content as usual, especially the steam deck compatibility section. I grabbed this game for very cheap in a bundle 🙂

[@RexCogitans]

A game with a high skill ceiling really needs to become more difficult over time rather than less. Otherwise you learnt some amazing stuff, but all you can use it for is trivial at that point of in game power.

[@Daydream-wz3ll]

man i dont give a rats ass you did it 100% , i enjoy your reviews because u are a well spoken man and I know you enjoy these types of games and i see a common ground between us , i like your reviews regardless if its 100% or what not

[@DeMause]

Not a fan of TRPGs but I bought this game anyway just for the soundtrack.

[@christiaannienkemper2419]

And there still hasn’t been anything quite like it.

[@danboyd6180]

Weird

[@Yourmomgoestocollege816]

*Noosphere intensifies*

[@RKGrizz]

I can always count on this channel to cover games that look interesting but I'm unsure about buying. Thanks for another thorough review.

[@kaidorade1317]

Even in death I serve the Omnissiah! The characters unique voice acting and soundtrack are awesome

[@armelior4610]

I wish this would be the most successful warhammer 40k game in the genre because it would mean more games where you play something else than the Spess Mehreens

[@ph4ra0h84]

I enjoyed this games as well, just beat it last week on my switch, had a nice sale. I bought it because I heard of rogue trader, so going into that game Pasqual will be on my squad for sure

[@Lilybun]

The game made me wish it had more level depth and mission variety. The enemy variety was enough for me but its like playing vanilla xcom2 on flat maps only, gets dull real quick when every mission plays out exactly the same

[@haraldbredsdorff2699]

I still do not understand why Games workshop have not made a good X-com (2) copy, for a inquisitor game. It should be easy, but GW seem to not care what game they produce, only that the producer promise them money. Oh well, I guess I can keep hoping for the future.

[@Lilybun]

@@haraldbredsdorff2699 The trpg genre in general is pretty underexplored i feel, every iteration adds like one new thing but sheds half a dozen features off in the process. Even xcom2 which I'd consider a feature rich game of this genre has barebones base building and its rpg elements like equipment management and linear skill trees are laughably shallow. For a genre that can accommodate any theming from high fantasy to modern military combat and all the way up to scifi its a shame its all so barebones.

[@holydissolution85]

XCom Apocalypse is best of these games for me....& Xenonauts..

[@Albtraum_TDDC]

@@holydissolution85 yes, I used to dream of "real time with pause" when I was playing Xcom/UFO Defence in my old Amiga and then I got Apocalypse! Even slightly unfinished/unpolished, it was a great game.

[@varshard0]

@@haraldbredsdorff2699 because GW doesn't produce these games themselves. They just gave out the right to game studios and collect royalty.

[@edenromanov]

Bro how are you able to pump out so many high quality reviews so quickly? Honestly it's really cool but I also don't want to see an up and coming KZbinr with a lot of potential to burn out, pace yourself if you feel yourself being tired m8 and don't be afraid to take breaks from posting videos and playing games so you can keep your energy and enthusiasm in your reviews! 👍😎👍

[@onatgz]

free comment. i've missed you this 2 days. first day i was worried for a moment there, then i realized that it was x-mas (we don't celebrate x-mas over here, so it's not the first thing that comes to mind). although i wasn't expecting your absence yesterday. anyways, hope you're refreshed & merry christmas!

[@rofflesvanwagon]

I splurged and bought a few games on the sales, Circus Electrique, roguebook, wrath of the righteous season pass, stranger of paradise final fantasy origin (awesome combat, really just scratches a class grind and loot system), shenmue 1&2 bundle and finally the stanley parable ultra deluxe which I am greatly enjoying. Had me in stitches when the narrator was mocking me for staying in the employee lounge. Time to watch this video!

[@grey_wulf]

@c14dude In your opinion, is Stranger of Paradise fun playing solo?

[@rofflesvanwagon]

@greywolf2927 I've been playing mainly solo (only 1 coop session) and I've been enjoying it greatly. It's very much one of those games where you beat a level, then raise the difficulty and beat it again to get better loot. And there is a TON of loot and like 27 or 28 job classes so you're constantly leveling and putting points in to skill trees. The clashing serious themes with the main character ranting about finding chaos is also very unintentionally funny. Though I am interested in the story as all 4 characters don't even know who they are (I'm in the first 15 hours of the game). There's also talk of The world in which you're playing being called dimension 14 and how it's pieces of another world recreated so I am intrigued with the story as I said. But it's the combat that keeps me coming back. Team ninja made a pretty darn tight combat system and you can switch between two classes on the fly in combat. You can also absorb spells and fling them back at enemies. Overall it's much better than I expected but it's also less story focused than past final fantasy games.

[@Magusman27]

The other dimensions are references to other FF games, for example, dimension 10 is Final Fantasy X etc, all the dimensions are based off the settings of the other games.

[@rofflesvanwagon]

@Magusman27 nice. I'm still on the journey begins quest lol. I had to beat the mission to free neon on hard to get better loot drops and that fight took me like 2 hours to beat until I realized I was putting in to much work and could take a breather and let my ai team mates be focused on. The difficulty is just right

[@xnotic24]

I play this game pretty much daily and have beat it numerous times and at this point I just play for fun and cause I am a mechanicus :fanboi: I will say some of the my favorites about it are the soundtrack and the overall sounds are some of the best I have ever heard, especially the intro. I would say it's also pretty immersive and easy to get into and if it gets too easy which eventually it will you can tweak the difficulty alot. I do wish that they built on the story some more, they dropped a DLC for it where you fight some renegade mechanicus who have taken over parts of the ship which is pretty fun but yea it's immersive but short. I would definitely recommend to anyone who likes 40k especially mechanicus.

[@steeltormentors]

I just started the game and I almost failed the tutorial campaign LOL. Love the Warhammer 40k universe and looking forward to completing the game!

[@Retheraq]

Excellent review, thank you!

[@Tsukamen]

I like your video idea. I would also like to hear your thoughts on games that you couldnt stomach doing 100% of. That alone would be a great review too

[@peternystrom921]

I finnished it when it came out, was kind of easy but super fun, only unlocked like 4 soldiers, i should give it another go.

[@ThiisStil]

Hey Mort. Picked this up today on your recomendation. Cheers for your reviews.

[@garrapato]

This game is its music. The music is the best thing in the game, and it's the best music in all games ever.

[@Corusame]

With Mechanicus 2's recent announcement and your favourable review I'd be interested to hear your opinion on the sequel's release and whether you'll be covering it. Because the original is on sale I picked it up and have been playing it a lot. I have to say it really surprised me, the presentation quality, sound design and excellent gameplay blew me away, I'm really gutted I ignored this one for so long. I hope more people come to discover how good this game actually is. Its shot up to the top of my favourite all-time W40K games alongside Rogue Trader, Space Marine and Dawn of War. Hope you play Mechanicus 2.

[@Trancecend]

About the difficulty, I tend to lose interest when I feel I'm no longer challenged. That's exactly what happened in this game in fact. I think it comes down to the fact that the more power my in-game character possess, the less I have to make smart choices as the player (and feel smart, which is addictive).

[@GreenKnight2001]

Not only was the game not tactically challenging, but it was also quite repetitive and simplistic. Too bad as it had some potential

[@asaadkhan2870]

Hello, I love your reviews. You should also review WH40k: Battlesector and all of its factions. I really like both games

[@cabhaal876]

Symphony of War: Nephilim Saga is an indie TRPG that may interest you. I came across it while playing Tactics Ogre: Reborn. Several people recommended it as a modern-day Ogre Battle: March of the Black Queen.

[@fernandozavaletabustos205]

Praise the Omnissaiah! Thank you for covering this great strategic RPG game.

[@michallagiewka3100]

Thx for review... Bought the game and it is a blast. Just starting getting in to Warhammer 40k lore. Playing inquisitor and this.. Both good games. Lore is 'sweet'.

[@battlericky17]

700th like was me, just had to announce that. Love the video

[@MaybeTiberius]

i am getting into those kind of games at the moment and i kind of wanted to try out warhammer aswell so this game so far is a perfect fit to me. Some issues i have with finding games in the trpg genre is that i prefer fantasy over scifi or more realistic stuff and thats where warhammer really makes me interested, its like half scifi but its also kind of fantasy and... its such an interesting concept somehow. and right now you can buy a key for mechanicus for just 67 cents, its not even one Euro. at that price id go as far and say: the game is basicly free and for a almost free game, i m really enjoying it, the atmosphere alone is worth it. When the character talk to each other and the bassnote in their voice pressures you and then the music starts kicking... its awesome

[@taomahNEGEV]

No RNG. This is the way.

[@makidiaz3894]

Super comfy review for a rather unknown and hidden stash game. Deep cut ❤

[@TheZackzable]

Damn just saw the teaser trailer for mechanicus. That was epic.

[@Flagonborn]

It occurs to me that I don’t think I used any of the basic troops beyond the very start of the game…

[@isaacmiller8833]

You should try out the total war: Warhammer series. Its the fantasy version which kinda seems more up your alley anyways.

[@ComissarYarrick]

I 100% agree with this review. It's great game, not just ( but especialy ) for fans of Warhammer 40k. Yes, there are some flaws, but as a whole, it's really well done. Also, "Error : Damm not found" line cracks me up evey time :D

[@undeadcommunist]

I love the soundtrack of this game, a real gem

[@mhjmstultiens]

Appreciate the review, Mort!

[@morio9284]

I love this game, as i love X-Com Enemy Within! ❤️❤️❤️ Great review! 😊👍

[@TheBlueDeath123]

Spot on with the difficulty. I think overall it is very well made, but not as good as Fell Seal 😀

[@DaveVoyles]

I bought this based on your recent “best of” recommendation video

[@remyfate3005]

I can honestly say, I just wanted a x2 speed on the game, cause the mechanics took soooooo long to take actions, I mean when you're mid-late game you're just playing to top your opponents, with your skills, and there's at least 2 per mechanics, you waste a lot of time just doing the same things over and over, cause its op. But it does get tedious to watch that, even if its short.

[@coconutologist]

Onward to 200k. All glory to the algorithm.

[@Largecow_Moobeast]

The omnissiah wills it.

[@Dirt1061]

As a Necron player I am appalled of the suggestion that a unclean could challage a perfect one!

[@Pedrobeaar]

bought it because of you :)

[@AzderielBane]

Music in this game is by far the best in any Warhammer 40k game.

[@johnmiller8975]

ANY game, it's truly top tier, Ixion is the same composer give that one a listen too.

[@highroller6244]

The best part of the game are the Lore quotes from Lector Dogmatix Videx.

[@jollyvoqar195]

Excellent game. Excellent combat system.

[@kittocat3635]

The hard difficulty just doesn't cut it. you can fairly build a CP-generating build from the start and then nothing really is a treath anymore, the static HP buff or more Necrons doesn't change much. more Necrons even mean you can farm more balckstone to upgrade the Tech Priests and spiral out of control even faster than before the new difficulties. I don't want the game to be extra-hard, just still challenging. There is just no fun in entering a level knowing you will steamroll on any ennemy you face, so after completing it just to see the final boss, i'd say I don't recommend as a TRPG since it just gets boring after the 10 first missions. The only way to prevent that is nerfing yourself by refusing to use some combos or classes, but then it's sad because you basically have to cut yourself out of 30-50% of the class tree and supporting units. Preventing yourself from playing a chunck of the game just to be able to enjoy the game leaves a bitter-sweet taste so bitter you just drop the game.

[@Kentchangar]

Does anyone know: what are some other turn based RPGS where you always hit and only have randomness in how much damage you do?

[@Notsram77]

I'm not great at TRPGs, and I was very frustrated at the start of the game. I really want to come back and give it another try, but you know the saying about getting burned...

[@josefknechtable]

Good game, esspecialy becouse Necrons are my favorite fraction in w40k. Mortem, are there any chance for you to test Disgaea 5?

[@MortismalGaming]

No current plans, but maybe at some point

[@AEspiral]

Nice, I am playing all 40k games now. But I am stuck in Inquisitor Martyr. Got addicted. 🤦‍♂️

[@sigmamayo]

my flesh is failing me but im clinging to it for now

[@erikskoog8415]

Good show sir!🥳

[@haraldbredsdorff2699]

Good and fun game. A bit repetitive, I agree.

[@SSangsen]

Praise the Omnissiah.

[@gawaniwhitecrow2731]

Win winner 🐓🍛

[@um4951]

Where would you rate this game among all the games you reviewed this year?

[@MortismalGaming]

Middle-ish, it has great systems it's just lacking in content

[@um4951]

@@MortismalGaming Thanks for the reply. I am enjoying the game so far, but I’m trying to manage my expectations.

[@musguera]

With your review I think I will play this game to prepare for Rogue Trader (don't know if it is a good introduction for WH40k). I got this game for free on Epic, do you think the DLC (Heretek) is worth a buy?

[@MortismalGaming]

It adds a decent bit but its not make or break

[@bakuiel1901]

Did you do 40K Battlesector? Its a decent Tatics game though I'm not sure how much of an rpg it is

[@elscorcho7033]

Are you and Vinylic Puma brothers? The two of you are very similar imo, or maybe I’m just crazy.

[@jmmywyf4lyf]

Did you try the spacebar? Nvm.. I saw Rhevek

[@Realag666]

I dropped this after 8 hours, didn't bring anything new to the table and was not very engaged with the world/plot and team progression.

[@EmmanuelShahwan]

It must be pleasant.

[@randomthings1293]

PRAISE THE OMNISSIAH

[@usbsol]

5euro on steam now 👍

[@nightwatchgaming7110]

They speak binary, I believe. Battlefleet gothic 2 is lore heavy but some people have issues getting it to run. I still haven't beat mechanicus yet.

[@Greenhead24]

Total war Warhammer.

[@kn0bhe4d]

Praise the Omnissiah.