Warhammer 40K: Regicide is the spawn of Hammerfall Publishing, one of many during Games Workshop's IP handouts. While its core base gameplay is similar to that of chess; the unit types, the move types, and a similar but not identical board, the similarities stop there. The chess basis may be enough to get people interested, or even the promise of some original content from a rather stale looking franchise. The advanced strategies and content within are there to keep you hooked, entice you to take part in the multiplayer, and grind levels because of the promise of more unlockable content.
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.
