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.
Fans of Warhammer 40,000 will be delighted by the spectacle and authenticity-but ultimately disappointed by messy action and unengaging multiplayer.
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.
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 comes frustratingly close to being the perfect Warhammer 40,000 action game but repetitive set pieces and a lack of crunch to the combat means that'll have to wait for Space Marine 3.
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
Space Marine 2 is Getting a Big New Update Later This Month
Developer Saber Interactive teases some major new content coming to Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 later in October 2024.
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Space Marine 2's Three-Person Co-Op Caused "Compromises" To The Story
Saber had to ensure all three characters remained together throughout the narrative, making certain plot elements more difficult to pull off.
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Space Marine 2 Cracking Down on Toxic Behavior
Saber Interactive and publisher Focus Entertainment make it clear that no toxic behavior will be tolerated in Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2.
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Space Marine 2 Devs Had to Change the Ankle Armor They Designed for the Game
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 developer Saber Interactive says that an ankle armor design it created for the game needed to be altered.
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