Warhammer: Vermintide 2 is a brutal, fast-paced, and highly satisfying co-op experience. As someone who loves both action and the Warhammer universe, this game hits all the right notes. It combines intense combat, a rich fantasy setting, and cooperative gameplay in a way that keeps you coming back for more.

The game's combat is visceral and relentless. Whether you’re cleaving through hordes of Skaven or facing off against the Chaos warriors, each swing of your weapon feels impactful. The weight of each character’s unique playstyle—from the tanky dwarf with his powerful hammer to the agile elf with her bow—is felt in every fight, and there’s a real sense of progression as you level up and unlock new abilities. The satisfaction of chaining kills and coordinating with your teammates in the heat of battle is unmatched.

The setting, of course, is fantastic for fans of Warhammer. The grimdark world is beautifully realized, and the environments are both detailed and atmospheric. You’ll traverse through ruins, forests, and desolate villages, all while facing waves of enemies in a truly immersive experience. The soundtrack adds to the intensity, creating a sense of urgency during combat and providing a fitting backdrop for the game’s dark tone.

What sets Vermintide 2 apart is its emphasis on teamwork. This isn’t a game you can breeze through alone—cooperation is key. Whether you’re coordinating attacks, defending an objective, or reviving fallen teammates, the success of your mission relies on the collective effort. It’s that sense of camaraderie that makes Vermintide 2 stand out in the crowded co-op genre.

The game does have a few issues, though. The difficulty can feel punishing at times, especially when facing the harder challenges. It can be frustrating to get wiped out by a single wave of enemies or to fail an objective just because of one mistake. Also, while the loot system and progression are solid, there’s a bit of grind required to get the best gear.

Overall, Warhammer: Vermintide 2 delivers an incredible cooperative action experience with a real sense of reward. If you enjoy intense combat, tactical gameplay, and teaming up with friends to fight back a relentless horde, this is a must-play. It’s a chaotic, thrilling ride through the Warhammer universe that leaves you wanting more.

9/10

ABSOLUTE MASTERPIECE I FOUND MYSELF IN GAME AS A DWARF
10/10

Vermintide 2 is, simply put, one of the best games out there. It's not perfect, by all means, but if it clicks for you, it will provide hundreds of hours of simple but effective fun.

The game features a number of levels which are infinitely replayable thanks to Ranald, the RNG God. Each time you play a map will be unique, as the enemies spawn at random. As you advance through the level, you will find different threats set on it and others will be spawned at you.
The enemies you will be facing are separated in 4 main types:
-Mobs: Lesser enemies, most dangerous when they come together in the form of ambushes (smaller groups) or hordes (bigger groups)
-Elites: Big enemies, that have more HP and deal more damage They are usually mixed with the mobs but can come in groups called Patrols, which follow a set route. Engaging or avoiding them is up to the players...
-Specials: These enemies have specific abilities meant to disable players or crowd control them. They always make a noise when they spawn so be ready to face them. They always spawn by surprise.
-Bosses: Huge enemies that have a lot of HP and are a serious threat. They appear always at specific places and sometimes at certain points.

The combat is pretty straightforward. You have 4 melee actions at your disposal: Attack, block, evade and push (done by attacking while blocking). Wisely combining these is the key to victory in almost all scenarios. There is more to combat than just attacking, so remember to push the hordes, dodge those Chaos Warriors and block them Plague Monks!
Ranged combat is also pretty straightforward. Focus on optimizing ammo use and you will be fine. If you use heat instead of ammo, try to avoid blowing up, but don't worry too much when it happens the first few times.

While Vermintide 2 does not exactly fit the classic DPS/Tank/Support categories, as there are no healing classes, each character fills a role within the game, which are basically, but not limited to:
-Tank: Resist damage, make enemies focus on you and bother them while the teammates focus on the most dangerous enemies.
-Horde Killer: Focuses on quickly destroying lesser enemies so they don't overwhelm the group.
-Elite/Special/Boss Killer: Same as above but focuses on killing a type of enemy.
These can be mixed and matched, and you can build a character able to destroy hordes and Elites but not very good at dealing with Specials.

Difficulty scaling is another of the most positive aspects of this game. Not only it allows you to slowly master it as you progress, it also allows you to learn mechanics as you do. You will begin by playing on Recruit, starting each level with a healing item, which is removed on the next difficulty level, Veteran. Then comes Champion, introducing Friendly Fire, before you finally reach Legend. There is also Cataclysm, if you feel confident enough.

As you can see, I have logged more than 1 thousand hours at the time of this review, so I could ramble on and on about the good, the bad and the ugly of the game, but I want to finish my review with a point that, I believe, is not said enough:

The characters are one of the strongest points of the game. They are incredibly well written and, while some of the dialogue gets tiresome after so many hours, their relationships are very well made. You get to feel that you know the Ubersreik Five, their pride, their fears and their hopes. The DLC classes add a lot of interesting dialogue, and they explore a lot of the lore of Warhammer while talking to each other. This is the main reason I stay here instead of moving on to Darktide. I just can't stand that game's "default" feeling characters.

TLDR: Left4Dead but in the Warhammer setting and with a focus on melee. If you like any of those two, it's a sure hit.