Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2
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Critic Reviews for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2
Space Marine 2's campaign is a spectacular and mostly thrilling follow-up to the original, but the game's grisly combat shines best in its cooperative Operations mode.
Even without knowing the lore around Warhammer 40,000, Space Marine 2 does a great job of inviting new fans into the franchise by showing the unwavering courage, sacrifice, and devotion of these super soldiers, but that doesn't mean things are dumbed-down to disrespect die-hard fans. Being a veteran of the franchise isn’t essential to the enjoyment of Space Marine 2; while it might further satisfy the experience, the universe is brought to life with such detail that it makes for the perfect gateway for newcomers.
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 may not break the third-person shooter mold, but it looks amazing, makes good use of its Warhammer lore, and has brutal combat that just feels great.
Fans of Warhammer 40,000 will be delighted by the spectacle and authenticity-but ultimately disappointed by messy action and unengaging multiplayer.
Space Marine 2 doesn’t seek to reinvent the third-person shooter or hack-n-slash genres, but it’s a competent addition to both. That said, it’s a great game for Warhammer fans, and nails the feeling of being a Space Marine better than any other game. The combat is crunchy and satisfying, executions are beautifully brutal, and the thunder hammer is one of the best weapons in gaming. But issues with linear levels, ally AI, and the unknown future of multiplayer mar the experience a little. Warhammer fans will pick this up, everyone else is probably better off waiting for a sale.
It’s an admirable shooter in a genre often tied down by live-service elements, and unlike its contemporaries, it asks one simple question: Can you please mow down hordes of enemies with big guns?
Space Marine 2 is a fantastic sequel that builds on its predecessor in every way, bombarding you with an overwhelming enemy and chaotic action that makes you feel like a small part of a much larger war
Industry Coverage
'There Are Surprises Even Dataminers Haven't Found Out About' New Space Marine 2 Content is on the Way
Developer Saber Interactive reveals more Space Marine 2 content on the way, including surprises that “even dataminers haven’t found out about.”
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Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 3 Officially in Development
Focus Entertainment has announced that the third Space Marine game is already in the making.
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Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 3 Confirmed, Promising New Campaign & Multiplayer Modes
A new Space Marine game is in development.
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Warhammer 40K Space Marine 2: Update 7.0 Patch Notes Reveal Major New Features As First Public Test Server Goes Live
Space Marine 2 update 7.0 goes live with a PTS.
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