Space Hulk: Deathwing

 PC
Metascore
58

Mixed or average reviews - based on 46 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 46
  2. Mixed: 37 out of 46
  3. Negative: 5 out of 46
  1. Hooked Gamers
    Dec 25, 2016
    80
    Overall, I'm pleasantly surprised by Space Hulk: Deathwing. From a gameplay perspective, what it does it does in better form than Warhammer 40k: Fire Warrior by leaps and bounds. Space Hulk: Deathwing is another great step into bringing the entirety of the Warhammer franchise into a more mainstream popularity in videogames, and the game does it with a gory sense of style.
  2. Multiplayer.it
    Dec 18, 2016
    80
    Challenging and atmospheric, Space Hulk: Deathwing is extremely faithful to the franchise.
  3. Twinfinite
    Dec 16, 2016
    80
    It’s surprising how thoroughly I ended up enjoying Space Hulk: Deathwing. Its bulky, typical Warhammer 40,000 design is noticeable throughout, even though it implements a welcome sense of atmosphere that is rather rare within the franchise. Incoherent mission structures, some muddy textures, and unsteady performance issues may drag the experience down a bit, but its glorious action more than makes up for that, packing the expected punch with a wide arsenal of phenomenal weapons at your disposal.
  5. The Games Machine
    Dec 23, 2016
    75
    Space Hulk: Deathwing is one of the best action monuments ever developed around Warhammer 40K, and yet the unstable framerate, the uncertainties of the AI ​​and the poor structuring of the co-op drag the game a little bit lower than it deserved.
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  1. Ars Technica
    Dec 21, 2016
    With its reliance on deeply confusing fluff and numerous bugs, Space Hulk: Deathwing is only for fans of Warhammer 40,000 who absolutely can't wait for a patch.
  2. Eurogamer
    Mar 7, 2017
    Clearly not a wholehearted recommendation for shooter aficionados then, but as a lifelong fan of Space Hulk who's been eagerly awaiting a 40k shooter that plays to the strengths of the lore rather than tries to fit the lore into the standard shooter template, I'd probably ignore my own advice and buy the game anyway.
  3. Rock, Paper, Shotgun
    Dec 15, 2016
    Part of me feels as though this is a brilliant, beautiful Space Hulk tech demo blown up and looped, and I’m not sure how long that can hold my interest. It’s a good time for a while, but for a long life its many rough edges need smoothing and more flesh needs adding to its bones.

Awards & Rankings

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#73 Most Discussed PC Game of 2016
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#39 Most Shared PC Game of 2016

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User Score
5.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 117 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 48 out of 117
  2. Mixed: 25 out of 117
  3. Negative: 44 out of 117
  1. RogalDorn01
    Dec 14, 2016
    10
    Wow! I was super nervous about this game after hearing all the whining about the Beta. This game is awesome and as a 40k fan I can really feelWow! I was super nervous about this game after hearing all the whining about the Beta. This game is awesome and as a 40k fan I can really feel all the love and care that went into the title. Don't listen to the haters, the extra week of development clearly helped A LOT. I can offer up an unqualified recommendation for it. If you like 40k, this game is pure gold.

    Side note is that the game ran perfectly at high frame rates at the highest settings. Really not sure what people are complaining about.    … Full Review »
  2. benefalcon
    Dec 14, 2016
    3
    Graphics and atmosphere are a plus. However, the bugs are omnipresent. The framerate is horrible even when tuning down. The coop mode is aGraphics and atmosphere are a plus. However, the bugs are omnipresent. The framerate is horrible even when tuning down. The coop mode is a joke, no progression, no customization. I'm very disappointed and i expected a lot more. They released this game way too soon. It's simply not ready.… Full Review »
  3. eldumloido
    Dec 15, 2016
    5
    Mediocre. With better optimization and a discount you can raise the score to 7. Playable with friends but there's better games out there.Mediocre. With better optimization and a discount you can raise the score to 7. Playable with friends but there's better games out there. Example vermintide is similar but better in every way.… Full Review »
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