I've invested a great deal of time into this purchase and I'm ready to speak out regarding the many concerns that are quite apparent when it comes to this product.

Pros

1. This is an amazing game, I wan't to start this review out by saying this game is probably one of the most satisfying hack and slashes I've ever played. It truly requires tact, coordination, and determination to really make it through a great deal of the content in this game. It's especially satisfying to carry your team on your back to victory. You'll come across a ton of situations where you'll recognize your contribution in a particular fight/encounter was very much key to the overall success of the mission. Whether it was a well placed Ult, a Nade toss, or even being the last man standing and clearing through an entire army of units and quite possibly a monster to get to your mates and save the day. It really is a satisfying/fun feeling indeed.

2. This game requires a heavy emphasis on teamwork, and I find that to be amazing. A lot of games these days seem very independent to me, It's nice to see a game that pits you with others and basically requires you to cooperate and play along. It's rare to see someone be able to solo this game, though it is very much possible. It offers a more enjoyable experience when playing with friends and even strangers.

3. The Warhammer Fantasy Universe has so much to offer. This game comes with an interesting roster of units which requires each Hero to be vigilant throughout the session. Each unique monster or special poses a danger to every hero and it's up to every member in the party to counter that unit to survive.

Cons

1. This game is plagued with bugs. There are bugs in this game that have been on going for over a year now. Patching these issues has been slow at best, to not being addressed at all at worst. There's really nothing more frustrating then having a bug ruin a 30/40min run through a level. The worst part is knowing said bugs have been around since launch and you are quite often left wondering, "Why hasn't this been addressed yet" far to often. Especially if you've played as long as I have.

2. The loot tables in this game are horrific. This game has probably one of the worst RNG systems I've ever seen. I've dumped nearly 800+ hours into this game and I've probably only gotten through half the loot content that's available. I've gotten duplicates after duplicates from crates, low quality items from high quality chests, and even if you focus on just a single character for hundreds of hours, you are more then likely going to be short a few pieces. Unless Ronald blesses you with a 1000 pumpkins, you lucky bleeder you.

3. Slow implementation of content. This game really suffers from stagnation. I'd say the worst part thus far is having a ranking system introduced that requires you to re-acquire weapons you've already earned, detracting from the enjoyment of the newer content. It's bad enough that it's content no body really asked for, now you have to essentially grind through a level grind, to grind some more for decent gear, to again grind some more for gear you just finished unlocking? Sounds like a huge time sink to me for no apparent reason.

In closing, I'd say the first few hours of this game are very much enjoyable. If you can, I'd buy it when it's on a good sale. However, as you progress you'll begin to see just how flawed this game is. This game has a ton of potential, I just hope it can make some traction before it completely loses it's fan base/following.

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With the recent release of Chaos Waste DLC *For Free* I would say this review deserves a revisit. CW was an amazing addition with a clear effort in detail in both the overall world appearance and game mechanics. It's hands down what Winds of Magic probably should have been but it's certainly good to see they've learned a few lessons from that blunder. With the steady additions to the shop and new heroes popping up I'd feel comfortable moving my original down vote to an up vote. I'm still a little wary due to their history but this was a certainly a good step forward, well done.