FOR THE EMPEROR

--- [ Graphics ] ---
[ ] Don't look too closely

[ ] Average

[ ] Good

[ ] Beautiful

[X] The Emperor's Glory made manifest (Stunning visuals/Horde tech)

--- [ Gameplay ] ---
[ ] Boring

[ ] Just mash buttons

[ ] Good

[X] Visceral and weighty (Brutal finishers are 10/10)

[ ] Dark Souls, but with Bolters

--- [ Difficulty ] ---
[ ] Easy

[ ] Normal

[X] Significant (Veteran/Angel of Death will test your faith)

[ ] Only for the masochistic

--- [ Grind ] ---
[ ] Nothing to grind

[X] Only for cosmetics

[X] Average (Upgrading classes in Operations takes time)

[ ] Too much grind

--- [ Story ] ---
[ ] No story

[ ] Text on screen

[ ] Average

[X] Good (A true love letter to 40k fans)

[ ] Masterpiece

--- [ Length ] ---
[ ] Short (Under 2 hours)

[X] Main Story (9-12 hours)

[ ] Long (50+ hours)

[X] Infinite (Operations & PvP)

--- [ Price ] ---
[ ] Free

[ ] Underpriced

[X] Worth the price

[X] Wait for a sale

[ ] Don't buy

--- [ Bugs ] ---
[ ] Game-breaking

[ ] Lots of bugs

[X] Few bugs (Mostly server/connection hiccups)

[ ] None
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The Endgame: Faith and Fire

The "Endgame" currently lives and dies in the Operations mode. Once the credits roll on the story, your goal shifts to grinding out the six distinct classes (Tactical, Assault, Vanguard, Bulwark, Sniper, and Heavy).
The Loop: You run missions on increasing difficulty tiers to earn Armory Data and Mastery Points. These allow you to upgrade your weapons from "Standard" to "Relic" tier.

The Reward: It’s all about the "Drip." The cosmetic system is deep, allowing you to unlock specific Chapter decals and armor pieces (like the iconic Deathwatch gear).
The Wall: Currently, there are only a handful of Operations. If you aren't a fan of perfecting your build or playing on "Ruthless" difficulty, the endgame might feel repetitive quickly.

Why PvP Feels Like the "Weak Link". While the PvE is a masterpiece of power fantasy, the Eternal War (PvP) mode often feels like an afterthought. Here’s why it’s struggling:

Lack of Weight: In PvE, you feel like an unstoppable tank. In PvP, you often feel like you're made of paper. The "Time to Kill" (TTK) can feel inconsistent, especially against coordinated teams.
Map Variety: Compared to the sprawling vistas of the campaign, the PvP maps feel small, static, and a bit dated in design.
Balance Issues: Certain classes (looking at you, Vanguard and Bulwark) tend to dominate the meta, making other classes feel non-viable in a competitive setting.
Connection Woes: Peer-to-peer issues and lack of dedicated server stability often lead to "ghost bullets" or getting pulled back into a chainsword combo you thought you dodged.

Verdict: Play the Campaign for the spectacle, play Operations for the long-term hobby, but maybe skip PvP until a few more balance patches and maps drop.