Warhammer 40,000: Rites of War

The turn-based strategy game Warhammer 40,000: Rites of War is currently free , 100% free to keep, for Windows, in a time-limited GOG’s giveway offer! Don’t miss out, as Warhammer 40,000: Rites of War normally goes for US$5.99.

Warhammer 40,000: Rites of War is a turn-based strategy game set in the popular Warhammer 40,000 universe. It was developed by DreamForge Intertainment and originally released on June 30, 1999, for Windows.

The game focuses on the Tyranid fleet invasion and the efforts of the Eldar and the Imperium of Man to repel it. Its gameplay follows the style of the Panzer General series, also from SSI, but with a very different theme, of course. Visually, it reminds me of Heroes of Might and Magic II.

Rites of War was published by Strategic Simulations, Inc. and is the third Warhammer 40,000 title released by this company. It seems the game received mixed reviews from critics at the time, but it’s currently well-rated on GOG (4.1/5), at least by the time of this publication.

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About the game

Lead the Powerful Eldar Warriors in a Desperate Struggle for Survival!

In a galaxy dominated by the uncaring Empire of Man, the mystic Eldar must battle the evil, bio-engineered Tyranids! Rites of War thrusts you into the electrifying world of Warhammer 40,000 in a battle system based on the award winning Panzer General II game system!

Inspired by the board and figurine games made popular by Games Workshop, the universe of Warhammer 40,000 is a vast and violent one, rife with strange, alien races. The mysterious Eldar are all that remains of a once great and powerful civilization that ruled the galaxy. They travel the stars in enormous spacecraft called Craftworlds, seeking the Maiden Worlds their ancestors created in ancient times.

One such world is now inhabited by humans and possesses historical records and artifacts of great power far too valuable to leave in their hands. This once proud race now fights for its very survival, and must protect the secrets and power of their ancestors from both the Imperium of Man and the evil, bio-engineered Tyranids, bent on the destruction of this fertile paradise.

Features

70 diverse, animated units from the Warhammer 40,000 universe.
24 mission campaign featuring a tightly crafted storyline, detailed atmosphere and varied victory condition.
Additional scenarios allow you to command Tyranid and Imperial armies.
Glory point system lets you build and customise armies, with your choice of unit types, war gear and warrior skills.