Warhammer WarCry: Battle for Atluma
by Namco
List Price:
Our Price: $18.00
You Save: $1.99 (10%)
Availability: Usually ships in 4-5 business days
Buy Used: from $10.13 (click here)
Category: Video Games
See more product details and other editions
Product Summary
Brand: NamcoRelease Date: 2006-11-14
Platform: Sony PSP
Model: 15014
Publisher: Namco
Product features:
- Wireless Multiplayer - Battle a friend by connecting wirelessly, or trade cards with a friend
- Live the struggle of battle through life and death decisions - Choosing the right or wrong battle can lead your army to victory or defeat as you wager and win new warriors from your friends
- Build your custom army deck! Utilize more than 90 different units through recruitment, conquest, and trade
- Extensive Tutorial System - Even beginners can jump into the action like a veteran with the in-depth tutorial system
- PlayStation: The Official Magazine (1-year)
- Play
- Tips & Tricks Magazine
- Sony MDR-G57G S2 Sports Street Style Headphones with Reflective Ear Piece
Video Game Reviews of Warhammer WarCry: Battle for Atluma
Customer Review: Great Strategy Game
Summary: 4 Stars
I picked up this game while searching for a portable strategy game and was not disappointed. The game combines elements of strategy and virtual card collecting in a satisfying manner. Battle against both real and computer opponents is supported.
Turn-based combat using collected cards is the core of the game. Combat against an opponent consists of multiple combat rounds, each lasting from 10-20 minutes, in a best of 3 format. Overall, expect to spend about 30-40 minutes for each contest.
All of the cards are nicely illustrated and each has varying properties useful in battle. Examples of card properties are things like tactical points, spell points, strength, etc. During combat, cards are selected and arranged prior to battle. Once the battle has started, cards are then activated to attack or defend. Support cards are played to bolster an attack or defense. Finally, a "roll" of dice is performed to determine the final outcome of an attack after which cards are destroyed or survive and have their "victory" points counted towards the final scoring for the battle.
The initial learning curve is somewhat difficult if you are not familiar with these types of games. And the tutorials are not particularly helpful either. Unfortunately, struggling through a few losses is necessary before the game begins to become understandable. However, the payoff for this potential frustration is well worth it.
Regarding other game features, additional cards can be purchased using virtual gold won through battle or by trading with other players via wifi (please note: I did not evaluate the multiplayer options for card trading or combat).
Fans of Eye of Judgment on PS3 or similar card games will almost certainly enjoy this one.
Description of Warhammer WarCry: Battle for Atluma
Warhammer: Battle for Atluma delivers an extensive card game experience on the PSP. Enter the old world and battle your way through the armies of the Grand Alliance or the evil Hordes of Darkness. Discover the secrets of Atluma as you collect more than 450 cards. Just be quick -- you'll have to use all your wits and strategy to beat your opponent to the ultimate goal, the Atluma Crystal.Action Games
Computer and Video Games
Bestsellers in Action Games
Ratchet & Clank: Size MattersSony; Sony Computer Entertainment; Release date: 2007-02-13; Published: 2007-02; Sony PSP; Video Games
Best price: $5.95
Price in other shops:
Metal Slug XXAtlus; Atlus Video Games; Release date: 2010-02-23; Published: 2010-02; Sony PSP; Video Games
Best price: $19.82
Price in other shops:
Secret Agent ClankSony; Sony Computer Entertainment; Release date: 2008-06-17; Published: 2008-06; Sony PSP; Video Games
Best price: $4.75
Price in other shops:
Star Wars Battlefront: Elite SquadronLucas Arts; Lucas Arts Entertainment; Release date: 2009-11-03; Published: 2009-11; Sony PSP; Video Games
Best price: $17.98
Price in other shops:
Killzone: LiberationSony; Sony Computer Entertainment; Release date: 2006-10-31; Published: 2006-11; Sony PSP; Video Games
Best price: $10.82
Price in other shops:
Grand Theft Auto Liberty City StoriesRockstar Games; Rockstar Games; Release date: 2006-06-15; Published: 2005-10; Sony PSP; Video Games
Price in other shops:
SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Fireteam Bravo 3Sony; Sony Computer Entertainment; Release date: 2010-02-16; Published: 2010-02; Sony PSP; Video Games
Best price: $36.99
Price in other shops:
Dante's InfernoElectronic Arts; Electronic Arts; Release date: 2010-03-01; Published: 2010-01-31; Sony PSP; Video Games
Best price: $34.99
Price in other shops:
Resistance: RetributionSony; Sony Computer Entertainment; Release date: 2009-03-17; Published: 2009-03; Sony PSP; Video Games
Best price: $9.72
Price in other shops:
God of War Chains of OlympusSony; Sony Computer Entertainment; Release date: 2008-03-04; Published: 2008-02-29; Sony PSP; Video Games
Best price: $6.97
Price in other shops:
Similar Video and PC Games
Dungeon Maker: Hunting GroundXseed; Xseed; Release date: 2007-06-12; Published: 2007-06; Sony PSP; Video Games
Best price: $18.99
Price in other shops:
Silent Hill OriginsKonami; Konami; Release date: 2007-11-06; Sony PSP; Video Games
Best price: $8.85
Price in other shops:
Phantasy Star PortableSega Of America, Inc.; Sega Of America, Inc.; Release date: 2009-03-03; Published: 2009-03; Sony PSP; Video Games
Best price: $21.96
Price in other shops:
Grand Theft Auto Liberty City StoriesRockstar Games; Rockstar Games; Release date: 2006-06-15; Published: 2005-10; Sony PSP; Video Games
Best price: $8.94
Price in other shops:
Dungeons & Dragons TacticsAtari; Atari Inc.; Release date: 2007-08-14; Published: 2007-08; Sony PSP; Video Games
Best price: $50.99
PSP Super Travel Case With PocketsCTA; CTA Digital; Release date: 2010-01-18; Sony PSP; Video Games
Best price: $8.54
Price in other shops:
Field CommanderSony; Sony; Release date: 2006-09-08; Sony PSP; Video Games
Best price: $4.99
Price in other shops:
Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the LionsSquare Enix; Square Enix; Release date: 2007-10-09; Published: 2007-10; Sony PSP; Video Games
Best price: $13.00
Price in other shops:
Untold Legends: Brotherhood of the BladeSony; Sony; Release date: 2006-09-08; Sony PSP; Video Games
Best price: $2.80
Price in other shops:
Warhammer 40k: Squad CommandTHQ; THQ; Release date: 2007-11-12; Sony PSP; Video Games
Best price: $22.99