EB's John Fletcher writes: "Warhammer: Regicide was always going to be a difficult game to make. On the surface the idea of a Chess game using characters and powers from Games Workshop’s venerated 40K universe may seem a relatively straightforward — if slightly odd — goal. However, the challenge was always going to be in balancing the two sides so that Regicide ended up as something unique rather then a confusing mush or a straight up Chess match."
Nerd Rock's Trevor Coelho writes: "Despite the niggles and the ragequits, I enjoyed Regicide. I really, really enjoyed it. Like I said at the beginning of this review, there was much enthusiastic giggling and chuckling, as I watched my Space Marines do what they do best.
And what seemed like a silly idea to me has turned out to be a remarkably enjoyable experience. Person at Hammerfall who thought this up - you've won me over. Real chess needs bolters."
Chalgyr's Game Room writes:
Chess is already a very strategic game, but when you mix new elements in, you have an opportunity to turn those tactics on their head and create something fresh with them. While there are some rough edges here and there, Warhammer 40,000: Regicide delivers a solid experience for chess and strategy game fans.
A look at this melding of chess and bloody orc death.
