Battlefleet Gothic: Armada 2 review

Presentation

There are few complaints when it comes to images. Battlefleet Gothic: Armada 2 sports an elegant and distinctive look. In fact, there are few games that manage to pull off such a vibrant and colorful approach so well, without looking like a cartoon.

Fantastic ship designs also abound, giving players the ability to play with some unique vehicle models. The end result is a game that can really put on a show. Each space battle has a sense of grandeur and immensity that the images convey perfectly.

A superb range of sound effects and accompanying music help even more. My only real complaint is that dialogue often comes across as tacky or corny.

Performance

On the other hand, Battlefleet Gothic: Armada 2 has some annoying performance issues. These glitches don’t stop the game most of the time. However, there are occasional crashes that require you to restart the game.

Another notable problem is the extremely long loading times. Finally, the most intense moments will see slowdowns and some frame rate drops. This is most noticeable when there are many units on the screen at the same time.

Final verdict

Ultimately, Battlefleet Gothic: Armada 2 lives up to its sequel status. It’s a far better game than its 2016 predecessor, delivering a more expansive and refined experience. Along with improved graphics and refined combat, the developers have created a compelling story that doesn’t take itself too seriously.

Above all, it manages to do all of this while staying true to the spirit of Warhammer 40,000. That means you still have all the outrageous and frankly absurd action fans of the franchise have come to expect.