Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 – Step into the brutal world of Warhammer with this highly praised game by fans and critics. Discover the peaks and troughs of what is inevitably one of the most divisive games to release this year, as seen through Steam-linked eyes.
The Goon, the Bad and The Hacky
Over the past few days Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 has been all of the rage, and naturally so. This has been a true entertainment feat on the part of developer Saber Interactive, providing an exhilarating solo component combined with plenty fun co-op play.
The core of the gameplay is in its visceral combat as players uses massive chainswords and heavy weaponry to slaughter thousands of terrifying Tyranids. On the flipside, a co-op mode for three players won’t necessarily eliminate all the challenges from the game, but it really helps to strengthen and develop camaraderie and shared experiences. Even the game’s approach to PvP has been praised for catering to more hardcore players looking to prove they’re the best.
Not everyone, it turns out, is completely happy with this experience. A number of players have truly hit the wall though, suffering through countless bugs and glitches while trying to play forces them to turn it off for good. Some have also been less than impressed by the brevity of the campaign, wanting more time with the grimdark world of Warhammer 40,000. Although few and far between, these negative reviews are a good reminder that no matter how well-received a game is there’s always room for improvement.
A Stepping Stone to Greatness
But yes, even with all the little nitpicks Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 engrossed a large part of the gaming audience. This game is a gateway for numerous players to explore the dark and mysterious realm of the 40k Universe.
Fans have taken to the game’s intense combat, cooperative gameplay, and gritty, atmospheric setting. For those few, donning the iconic armor of a Space Marine and laying waste to hordes of Tyranid invaders has been an absolute dream come true.
People who ran into bugs or felt the campaign was brief have still generally wanted more, and for a game that sounded so cool at its inception this is something of a relief. It indicates that Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 on the right track to deliver an even bigger and better sequel if not more in that universe.
With the game is winning respect from fans and sites alike, it’s obvious there was a deep well of Warhammer 40,000 passion for Saber Interactive to draw upon. There is a lot here that even with improvements and an update or two, this game feels like it could become something quite special within the community and essential play for any Warhammer fan.
Conclusion
A sequel to Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine has both intrigued and divided those aware of its existence. Put simply, though the game has been subject to bugs and some criticism for its length of campaign, the pure white-hot heat of its combat, combined with engaging cooperative play and a very real Warhammer 40k world have succeeded in endearing it to large swathes of the gaming public. The more the game evolves and grow, it will eventually become a masterpiece which in turn marks it as an essential play for any fan of the series.
