The gameplay reminded me very much of XCOM, rather than your traditional real-time strategy games. The game is labelled under a fantasy strategy game, and as aforementioned is based in the Warhammer 40k universe. The story is played out with cut scenes throughout the Act you get to play. You will be following Sarc, who is taking the betrayal on using knowledge to get one over the Ultramarines. However, the game tells the story of the Word Bearers as they take on the Ultramarines head on. Meaning you will only get a taster of the story, but more should be added as the development continues in the Steel Wool Studios offices. The Horus Heresy: Betrayal At Calth does come with a campaign/story mode, but while it is in Early Access you can only play Act 1 of the campaign. But, does the transition from board game to VR really work? Steel Wool Studios have brought the world of Warhammer 40k to the VR platform in the form of The Horus Heresy: Betrayal At Calth – which is based on the board game of the same name. Also, I am only looking at the VR mode, the game can be played in standard/flat mode.

Please note this hands-on was created using a product that is currently in Early Access, meaning some of the issues could be resolved over time.

The use of a free code does not affect my judgement of this product.

Hands-On With The Horus Heresy: Betrayal At Calth (HTC Vive)įor the purpose of transparency, this hands-on was completed using a code provided by the company or their respective PR company.

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