Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine

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  1. Zeneko90
    Aug 31, 2023
    8
    Top Game. Für die paar Stunden war es völlig ausreichend. Man merkt dem Spiel sein Alter von +10 Jahren an, allerdings macht es immer noch Spaß. Freue mich schon auf Space Marine 2. :)
  2. Nick7000
    May 1, 2023
    7
    Мне показалась малость затянутой и нудной, особенно под конец. В остальном все неплохо.
  3. Dco326
    Apr 2, 2023
    9
    Izmedju 8 i 9 sam, zadnja borba je mogla maloooo bolje ali u globalu je jako kul igrica pogotovo za svoje vreem :) Mogle su neke stvari bolje ali su i ovako realno dobre i bilo je fun igrati je :)
  4. wolfaust
    Feb 6, 2023
    9
    Before starting, let me state this: For the Emperor! To understand Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine, we need to look at it from two different angles: when you play this game, do you feel like you are a Space Marine? Are the game mechanics good enough?

    Of course, to evaluate a game, you also need to like the world the game's theme belongs to. However, this may prevent you from writing an    Before starting, let me state this: For the Emperor! To understand Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine, we need to look at it from two different angles: when you play this game, do you feel like you are a Space Marine? Are the game mechanics good enough?

    Of course, to evaluate a game, you also need to like the world the game's theme belongs to. However, this may prevent you from writing an objective review. So, think about it, you blindly love Warhammer 40,000. A game of this theme has been developed and you don't like it. What do you do? I'm sure many people bury the game in the grave with negative comments. You need to be objective.

    If you haven't played Warhammer games before, I highly recommend it, but I don't recommend starting with this game. You can experience Warhammer 40,000 with the Dawn of War strategy game series. If you want to experience the Age of Sigmar, ie 40,000 years ago, then the Total War: Warhammer series may be appropriate. You can play Warhammer: End Times - Vermintide and Warhammer: Vermintide 2. If you don't want to spend money, there are loads of Warhammer games on the mobile platform. You can experience them all. Here it will be quite easy to get to know the units and the world.

    Now, although you are the captain of a feared and elite unit in Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine, some may be more fanatical than you. For example, you're dealing with mindless Greenskins or Chaos minions pretty closely. The gameplay can be so frustrating sometimes that you wonder if I should lower the difficulty of the game. Because, even if you play the game on Normal difficulty, your enemies will challenge you. So if you are playing for the first time, don't hesitate, you can play on the Easy setting. No problem! Over time you will already get used to the action of the game and you can increase the difficulty level. You can do this the next time you play.

    The story of the game satisfied me. So, it's not easy to endear a game to a Warhammer Universe fan. However, you say that they made some pretty good plays in their time. Also, when you look at the current games, you either finish it very easily or the difficulty of the game increases due to the incredibly unnecessary mechanics and you become unable to play. There are still bad Warhammer Universe games out there, but not all of them are like that. Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine shines like a pearl among these not-so-bad games. Because the story of the game makes you accept that you are really an Ultramarine captain and you act accordingly. All of a sudden, you put yourself in Titus' place and take your steps accordingly. We can see here that Ultramarines and indeed many people in outer space are disgusted with the Inquisition. The Inquisition's attitude has always been a bit of a standout, and in fact, some think they're also abusing the authority they've taken from the Emperor. That's why they don't like themselves very much. It reveals that the local troops and other units belonging to Space Marine, especially the Ultramarines, quite hate these friends. Although they are fighting against the infidelity of Chaos, it is expected that they will eliminate the infidels among themselves before they become clear.

    You have the opportunity to use many different conventional and melee weapons. Fortunately, each of the melee weapons also has a separate combo. By applying these combos, you can prevent your enemies from resisting. However, the weapons you need to use in some sections may not be effective against your enemies. So after double-checking the weapons you have, move on to the next section. For example, Meltagun or Lascannon can be quite effective against your tough enemies.

    Finally, the game offers the player very smooth gameplay. Technically, I didn't encounter any problems, but considering that the game was developed in 2011, we have to consider that it has undergone quite a few updates. The online modes of the game are appetizing and there is a process. So, whether you play on the Chaos side or the Space Marine side, your account has progressed and you can edit the weapons and equipment your character will have, even down to their armour.

    Finally, I can say that Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine can be an invaluable experience for those who love the Warhammer Universe and are new to this world.    … Expand
  5. Razrback16
    Jan 31, 2023
    7
    Cons:

    * Limited story - this is my first Warhammer 40k game, so I don't really understand the universe well at all and the game didn't really do much to help me with that. * The story itself is kind of hard to follow - similar to Halo, there is a lot going on and you get very little information in terms of back story, etc. so you don't really have a deep understanding of what's going    Cons:

    * Limited story - this is my first Warhammer 40k game, so I don't really understand the universe well at all and the game didn't really do much to help me with that.
    * The story itself is kind of hard to follow - similar to Halo, there is a lot going on and you get very little information in terms of back story, etc. so you don't really have a deep understanding of what's going on. Basically it's just obvious there are bad guys related to this "Chaos Energy" in the game, and you are going after them and trying to protect the planet and innocents located on it.

    Pros:

    * Easy to pickup combat - I can't say I'm all that great at it, but that's why I usually play on Easy the first playthrough of any new game so I can learn the system a bit. You're basically engaging a large number of enemies, some in close range, some at range, using a variety of weapons with specialty moves, etc. Kind of like Doom where you can melee kill enemies at certain points and that's how you regen your health.
    * Relatively enjoyable combat and movement system - it's a 2011 game so things weren't all that smooth back then with these types of games with just a few exceptions so it may feel a little clunky if you're used to modern games, but it's still solid overall.
    * Decent graphics for the time period.
    * There are some sections of the combat where they are cinematic / QTE (Quick-Timed-Events) - I know a lot of people seems to hate QTE but I think when they're done well they are fun and can add some neat interactivity to the narrative scenes. And they are done well in this game.

    Game Length: 7 Hours.

    Final Rating: 7/10 - It was overall some casual fun - nothing spectacular. When games don't have a real deep lore that engages me, then I don't get really into the franchise and just treat it as casual fun that I can pick up cheap (picked this game up on a Steam winter sale). I'll probably check out Space Marine 2 when it launches (as long as it doesn't get woke or go Epic exclusive), but likely not at full price. Hopefully it will develop the story and universe better than the first iteration.    … Expand
  6. kerkdeller
    Jan 21, 2023
    8
    Great example of a game that is fun to play and actually fun to PLAY. A lot of branded games ride on the IP of whatever they're covering, but this game proves itself. It has engaging and evolving mechanics that make you more powerful as you progress making battles that were difficult at the beginning a cakewalk by the end. All of this fits very well into the Warhammer 40k universe. ThisGreat example of a game that is fun to play and actually fun to PLAY. A lot of branded games ride on the IP of whatever they're covering, but this game proves itself. It has engaging and evolving mechanics that make you more powerful as you progress making battles that were difficult at the beginning a cakewalk by the end. All of this fits very well into the Warhammer 40k universe. This style of game isn't for everyone, and the game is certainly showing its age, but I still think it's great.… Expand
  7. denisc205
    Jun 28, 2022
    10
    Всё потому что это Warhammer Warhammer WarhammerДа здравствует Великий пират
  8. anykey_
    May 20, 2022
    8
    Likes the gameplay, guns and gadgets directly deliver. Graphically, the game didn't hold up so well, but okay. The visual itself is still very caricatured and the atmosphere is a bit off. But, that's how the gameplay is, it's like Gears, but better. Orcs burst like blood bags. 10 out of 10. Well, not exactly 10, 8 out of 10. I'm waiting for the second part.
  9. Ratingss
    May 6, 2022
    5
    Every Warhammer game i have played has the same problem.
    The fans of the franchise always rave about how "grimdark" it is, a universe where humanity has been victim to every kind of horrible atrocity to the point we become overzealous religious crusaders that treat every alien as an enemy on sight, and have used genetic engineering to create huge super humans that are revered and saw as    Every Warhammer game i have played has the same problem.
    The fans of the franchise always rave about how "grimdark" it is, a universe where humanity has been victim to every kind of horrible atrocity to the point we become overzealous religious crusaders that treat every alien as an enemy on sight, and have used genetic engineering to create huge super humans that are revered and saw as demigods angels of death.
    Then you get to the games, and you play as some Gears of War grunt that kills goofy and childish enemies like on some game aimed at 12 years olds that think they are edgy.    … Expand
  10. dotrem
    Apr 12, 2022
    5
    Pretty short and easy game. Controls on PC a little bit woody, but honestly there aren't anything what you want to shoot fast or precisely.
    What about the plot? Nah, waht a plot can be in WH:40k KEKW.
    Gameplay is a litterally make a lot smol pew-pews and make a big pew-pew in rage mode after. Graphics look fine even in 2022. It's a best WH:40k game what i played so far, and i guest    Pretty short and easy game. Controls on PC a little bit woody, but honestly there aren't anything what you want to shoot fast or precisely.
    What about the plot? Nah, waht a plot can be in WH:40k KEKW.
    Gameplay is a litterally make a lot smol pew-pews and make a big pew-pew in rage mode after.
    Graphics look fine even in 2022.

    It's a best WH:40k game what i played so far, and i guest it's a best WH40:k game at all. But there are nothing memorable.    … Expand
  11. IdleSpace
    Jan 29, 2022
    6
    Наверняка в свое время была неплохой игрой (хотя я её и на выходе дропнул почти в самом начале), сейчас же все это играется слишком устаревше.
  12. GusMasteR4
    Dec 22, 2021
    10
    One of the most underrated games of its time, but apparently it got enough love eventually, where our prayers were answered and a sequel is on its way!
  13. valsaven
    Dec 20, 2021
    7
    A rather enjoyable corridor game. There are some minor flaws, but overall I finished it in two evenings and liked it.
  14. Gorbunov2004
    Oct 29, 2021
    9
    Крутая игра очень крутой опыт побыть не командиром который всеми командует а рядовым бойцом на поле боя. Оружия много и причём разного. Вот только добиваний очень мало для такой игры. Расстроила только финальная битва, и конечно Леандр тупая крыса.Крутая игра очень крутой опыт побыть не командиром который всеми командует а рядовым бойцом на поле боя. Оружия много и причём разного. Вот только добиваний очень мало для такой игры. Расстроила только финальная битва, и конечно Леандр тупая крыса.
  15. GalaxyGlyder
    Oct 4, 2021
    6
    This game was fun and had a good atmosphere and world. Shooting mechanics are also pretty fun but get boring a few hours in. My problem with it is that it just wasn't that memorable and I would not go out of my way to recommend this to anyone.
  16. G0jiman
    Mar 12, 2021
    9
    I would say this is almost the perfect third person action shooter. This game attempts and succeeds at making you feel like a force to be reckoned. The only downside I would say is that the majority of the enemies are orcs which does feel mildly bland but doesn't detract cripplingly from the overall gameplay experience, so I highly recommend this game.
  17. TheTownDrunk
    Feb 5, 2021
    9
    WARHAMMER 40,000: SPACE MARINE is a blast of pure testosterone and the WARHAMMER universe has thankfully not been invaded by the cancer of wokeness yet. Space marines are men, real men, not the liberal man bun wearing beta boys of today. If you're one of those, stay away from WARHAMMER 40,000: SPACE MARINE as it will most certainly offend you. SPACE MARINE celebrates genocide (ofWARHAMMER 40,000: SPACE MARINE is a blast of pure testosterone and the WARHAMMER universe has thankfully not been invaded by the cancer of wokeness yet. Space marines are men, real men, not the liberal man bun wearing beta boys of today. If you're one of those, stay away from WARHAMMER 40,000: SPACE MARINE as it will most certainly offend you. SPACE MARINE celebrates genocide (of greenskins aka orks). Space Marines (and generally most of the humans in the Warhammer universe) are religious fanatics (and no, not moslems, so another thing that will offend the woke crowd). You play a white male (yes, I know, how horrible!). No customizing.
    WARHAMMER 40,000: SPACE MARINE is a power fantasy that is fun despite being simplistic. This 3rd person shooter is not an open world game, but rather has you maneuver levels that are much like the airport mazes, the game won't let you stray off course, but does not take you from A to B in a straight line, which is fine. It keeps the action going, there's no BS like crafting or leveling (don't get me wrong, I LOVE RPGs, but RPG elements really have no place in games like this).
    Combat is simple but fun. Like I said, it's a power fantasy that combines shooting with melee hack and slash. Most of the time you will be shooting and slashing (or hammering) hordes of orks to bloody paste. Yes, it is very violent. The WARHAMMER weapons are all here, the chain-sword, the power axe, the thunder hammer, the bolter rifle, even the melta gun. Hell, you even get to toss grenades into crowds of orks. Later you get a jetpack that lets you fly up and slam down onto enemies either stunning them or killing them outright. There's a fury mode that is charged up by hitting enemies. Fury mode is a sort of berserk mode that increases damage output and slowly regenerates health (no there is no automatic generating health outside fury mode).
    There is a great variety of enemies, with increasingly tougher enemies introduced with the occasional cutscene. After you run out of orkish cannon fodder, chaos creatures are introduced.
    SPACE MARINE doesn't overstay it's welcome either, the campaign runs about 4 - 5 hours and ends on a high note without getting boring. There are no "fillers" or drawn out objectives. It does not have the superb atmosphere and environment that SPACE HULK DEATHWING has, which is why it's second to that game.
    The story and the campaign is really good without being dragged out with hours of cutscenes, just enough for a breather in between combat with good writing for a game of this type. SPACE MARINE even mops the floor with DOOM (2016) and of course DOOM ETERNAL, as there is no platforming (and NO JUMPING!). ID Software, take notes: NO JUMPING! And guess what, not once did I think, "dayum, I wish there was jumping and platforming", not once!
    The graphics are good (for a 2011 game) and character models look amazing for it's age (sure beats DRAGON AGE: INQUISITION and MASS EFFECT ANDROMEDA's ugly models). I love the voice acting, especially the orks who have Cockney accents. That is just awesome! This is a game done RIGHT!    … Expand
  18. Traxillion
    Feb 3, 2021
    7
    This game is the ultimate power fantasy, it's a lot of mindless fun.

    Essentially this game went out with a specific goal to achieve and it did it very well.
  19. Firas0002
    Nov 28, 2020
    9
    i really like the gameplay and the weapons the only pain in the a** is that the enemies are orcs make you feel like you're in the hobbit world
  20. Kotofon
    Jun 6, 2020
    6
    В игре Warhammer® 40,000® Space Marine® вам отводится роль капитана Титуса, космодесантника ордена Ультрамаринов, закаленного в огне бесчисленных сражений.
    Неисчислимая орда орков вторглась в имперский мир-кузницу - одну из фабрик размером с планету, где делаются машины для непрекращающейся борьбы человечества за выживание. Потерять эту планету недопустимо! Кроме того, следует помнить о    В игре Warhammer® 40,000® Space Marine® вам отводится роль капитана Титуса, космодесантника ордена Ультрамаринов, закаленного в огне бесчисленных сражений.
    Неисчислимая орда орков вторглась в имперский мир-кузницу - одну из фабрик размером с планету, где делаются машины для непрекращающейся борьбы человечества за выживание. Потерять эту планету недопустимо! Кроме того, следует помнить о куда более серьезной опасности, которая пока притаилась где-то в темных уголках этого мира.    … Expand
  21. Tomicsavo
    Apr 10, 2020
    8
    It got it for free and although I don't like games in this theme, i can say that this game was good, it liked it.
  22. Reverse_U
    Dec 6, 2019
    4
    A bit below average, but not bad. Not a fan of WH, the game just feels like generic SP shooter with weak storyline and inept multiplayer. 4-4.5/10.
  23. KilledShinigami
    Nov 15, 2019
    8
    Space Marine gave us what we wanted to do for a long time - play as an actual space marine and kill thousands of enemies in the name of the emperor. And for some time it works and the gameplay is fun. After a few hours, it begins to feel a bit repetitive as there are just a few types of enemies. The main story is ok but nothing special. Multi-player was just broken (doesn't matter anywaySpace Marine gave us what we wanted to do for a long time - play as an actual space marine and kill thousands of enemies in the name of the emperor. And for some time it works and the gameplay is fun. After a few hours, it begins to feel a bit repetitive as there are just a few types of enemies. The main story is ok but nothing special. Multi-player was just broken (doesn't matter anyway now many years later). Overall a nice game, especially for the Warhammer 40 000 fans.… Expand
  24. Legitplayer
    Aug 2, 2019
    8
    shooting tons of space orcs is kinda fun for an hour or so I like how orcs got an australian accent makes it kinda entertaining
    but dont expect deep story ,choices or enemy variety.
  25. davidpole23
    Feb 25, 2019
    10
    +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
  26. FurryEskimo
    Feb 15, 2019
    9
    Picked this up in a bargain bin. Was expecting a cheesy weekend long game make for tween boys.

    Played it for like three weeks and loved every second of it. Powerful feeling weapons, fun enemy designs. Overall a very satisfying experience. After years on the market I couldn't find any multiplayer servers, but come on, that's totally normal and not a fault with the game. The single    Picked this up in a bargain bin. Was expecting a cheesy weekend long game make for tween boys.

    Played it for like three weeks and loved every second of it. Powerful feeling weapons, fun enemy designs. Overall a very satisfying experience.

    After years on the market I couldn't find any multiplayer servers, but come on, that's totally normal and not a fault with the game. The single player is what I expected in tact, and it was fun.    … Expand
  27. Tomle1202
    Dec 11, 2018
    7
    Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine is exactly what a good B-movie is: an uninteresting story and bland, cheap environmental designs saved by a lot of dumb fun action.
  28. birdman3
    Oct 7, 2018
    8
    Playing this game years after its release, I can say that this game has held up relatively well. It based itself on combat, not on graphics, which means that there's still a fun brawler here. The fun of the game comes from determining how you will obliterate your next set of victims - swapping between ranged and melee attacks is easy enough that you'll find yourself headshotting one orcPlaying this game years after its release, I can say that this game has held up relatively well. It based itself on combat, not on graphics, which means that there's still a fun brawler here. The fun of the game comes from determining how you will obliterate your next set of victims - swapping between ranged and melee attacks is easy enough that you'll find yourself headshotting one orc just before placing your axe into the brains of the rest. I was disappointed in the reliance on executing enemies for health because you make yourself vulnerable while the animation plays, so it's very possible that you will die in an attempt to gain health. You also can't execute enemies from range, so certain enemies at the end of the game take a lot of bullets to put down since multiple headshots will stun them, rather than kill them. Lastly, the game requires that you have the pistol and bolter (assault rifle) the entire game, limiting your choices of weapons to just two - and typically you'll want one of those weapons to be the sniper rifle, meaning you really only get to choose one weapon from the variety that they give you. They also let you choose melee weapons, but never really explain how they're varied from each other (i.e. after I got the power axe, I never went back to the Chainsword because I thought the axe was more powerful, but I was still given the opportunity multiple times to switch back to the chainsword. I don't know why). Inside of the game, while the plotline is fairly mundane, the writing deserves a bit of credit because the entire human faction maintains a strong stoic, Roman-esque aura that lends credibility to the idea that the Ultramarines are basically gods among soldiers. They're treated with reverance and they speak like thespians.

    I wouldn't have paid full price for this game on release, but even at this point in time, it's worth putting some time and money into if you're curious about what this blood-soaked game contains and feel like bashing in some ork skulls.    … Expand
  29. Captain_Chaos
    Jun 22, 2016
    9
    12/7/2011: Space Marine is a game I've wanted to play since I first discovered the 40k universe. It's bloody, grim, inspiring and ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ fun to play. It harkens back to an age where big, manly dudes with huge guns tore ♥♥♥♥ up and didn't give a good ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ about taking cover. If it seems like the most generically titled game ever, it's only because these are THE Space Marines, the12/7/2011: Space Marine is a game I've wanted to play since I first discovered the 40k universe. It's bloody, grim, inspiring and ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ fun to play. It harkens back to an age where big, manly dudes with huge guns tore ♥♥♥♥ up and didn't give a good ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ about taking cover. If it seems like the most generically titled game ever, it's only because these are THE Space Marines, the original chainsword-swinging, bolter-toting, ork-bashing holy sons of ♥♥♥♥♥es and no other game would dare bear the name. The campaign is where the game truly shines, a cathartic tale of a mighty Ultramarine captain laying waste to an Ork Horde, with his faithful Sergeant and noobish Battle Brother at his side, and the ever loved but put-upon Imperial Guard backing him up. The multiplayer is a frustrating mess, but the co-op Exterminatus mode is entertaining. Buy this game, my friends. For The Emperor!… Expand
  30. Vicente_ao
    Apr 13, 2016
    6
    Me gusta mucho la franquicia de W40K , por lo que tenía muchas ganas de probar este título.
    El juego parte muy bien, el sistema de combate parece muy divertido, PERO, después de un rato te empiezas a dar cuenta que es siempre lo mismo. Es más el juego se acaba en pocas horas, pero se hace un poco largo por lo tedioso. Ni el sistema de combate a distancia ni lucha cuerpo a cuerpo brillan    Me gusta mucho la franquicia de W40K , por lo que tenía muchas ganas de probar este título.
    El juego parte muy bien, el sistema de combate parece muy divertido, PERO, después de un rato te empiezas a dar cuenta que es siempre lo mismo. Es más el juego se acaba en pocas horas, pero se hace un poco largo por lo tedioso. Ni el sistema de combate a distancia ni lucha cuerpo a cuerpo brillan de buena manera, eso si, gusta mucho poder luchar a sierrazos o hachazos contra un montón de enemigos.
    La historia es algo típica, graficos bien, música nada destacable. En fin es un juego para amantes de la franquicia que es mejor comprar en oferta. Eso si, lo que más me gusto del juego es el propulsor, te da una tremenda sensación de cabronazo listo para destruirlo todo.

    6/10    … Expand
  31. ComandanteCobra
    Jan 12, 2016
    9
    (English and Italian review)
    If you love Warhammer 40k franchise you will love this game. Action is intense; atmosphere is "grim future" enough; Orks are Orkish enough. THQ treats Adeptus Astartes, Xenos and Chaos with respect.
    I played the single player campaign with mouse and keyboard without problem. Buy it!!. Se siete fan dell'universo di Warhammer 40mila vi consiglio caldamente    (English and Italian review)
    If you love Warhammer 40k franchise you will love this game. Action is intense; atmosphere is "grim future" enough; Orks are Orkish enough. THQ treats Adeptus Astartes, Xenos and Chaos with respect.
    I played the single player campaign with mouse and keyboard without problem. Buy it!!.

    Se siete fan dell'universo di Warhammer 40mila vi consiglio caldamente l'acquisto del gioco. THQ tratta con rispetto i fan del gioco di miniature descrivendo la giusta atmosfera. Ho giocato la versione in lingua inglese ed il doppiaggio è eccellente (con sottotitoli che rendono comprensibile la trama anche a chi non è avvezzo con l'inglese parlato).
    I programmatori sono riusciti a sfornare un game-play frenetico, soddisfacente e che non cade nella ripetitività comune ad altri giochi del genere. La trama è prevedibile ma poco importa in un gioco di azione come questo....specialmente perchè le sequenze animate usate per narrare gli eventi sono esaltanti e curate.
    Consigliato!    … Expand
  32. Lich_Master
    Jan 8, 2016
    8
    Strong 8.
    Good story (for 40K, + definately follows source material)
    Great combat mechanics - makes you feel like superchuman badass in power armour.
    True guilty pleasure
    never tried multiplayer
  33. jelikey
    Aug 18, 2015
    8
    awesome shooter game. and weapon action is good. this game is enough to buy for this point. but, after passing half progress, weapon selection is monotonous. Second Weltanschauung is awesome, but story line is too childish.
  34. Hash_Slinger
    Jun 9, 2015
    8
    I played this game on xbox a few years ago at a friends house and was unimpressed, it seemed repetitive and the graphics were bland and muddy. Too bad i thought, i love the Warhammer universe. I got it this a week ago in the relic humble bundle, and decided to try it again, and I’m glad i did. After cranking the graphics up to max, the game looks pretty damn good, even for being 4 yearsI played this game on xbox a few years ago at a friends house and was unimpressed, it seemed repetitive and the graphics were bland and muddy. Too bad i thought, i love the Warhammer universe. I got it this a week ago in the relic humble bundle, and decided to try it again, and I’m glad i did. After cranking the graphics up to max, the game looks pretty damn good, even for being 4 years old. The graphics are crisp, the environments are pretty engaging and the scenary is awsome, but the indoors can get bland at times, the character models and animations are awesome as well as the animations! The gameplay is fun and the transition between shooting and melee is smooth. The melee weapons stay useful throughout the game (at least halfway through where im at). In fact ever weapon slot has upgrades, so none of them get old. The story is okay, let me explain; its a pretty cool story, but it never really hashes out an overall objective and sometimes you feel like you are just running from one thing to another. I mean these guys never get a break? Even after winning battle after battle and turning the tide of an invasion, its like "big deal we got more sh** for you to do right now!" I would have much preferred a home base you can go to between missions and upgrade your weapon slots. It would have provided for some break in the action, plus it would allow for some cool customization between levels. Overall i think its gameplay is really fun and satisfying, at first it seems like just a hack and slash but button mashing will get you nowhere. You should plan out strategies for every big battle and you will be rewarded. Combined with the good graphics and passable story i think this game is definitely worth a play through. Multiplayer seems fun, although i only played a few games, i can see the draw in it. It really seemed important to stick with your squad. Even though i was facing people 15 levels higher than me i was able to finish with a 3-2 one game and a 4-5 another game, so i felt by no means hopelessly overmatched by the upgrades. I gave this game a 9 but now that ive played the whole thing i think an 8 is more suitable.… Expand
  35. FloralPetticoa
    Mar 11, 2015
    5
    Only recommend for fans of the 40k universe. Seems like a lazily thrown together game. Big and dumb, lots of noise both visual and audible combined with a very close third-person camera can make game-play very confusing. Add to this the use of squigs whose presence is usually signalled only by their screech with is inaudible through combat and you end up with too many deaths that feelOnly recommend for fans of the 40k universe. Seems like a lazily thrown together game. Big and dumb, lots of noise both visual and audible combined with a very close third-person camera can make game-play very confusing. Add to this the use of squigs whose presence is usually signalled only by their screech with is inaudible through combat and you end up with too many deaths that feel cheap. Enemy's hits will register despite that on screen they miss by meters and illogical enemy design, for instance Orks who carry massive shields are most easily defeated by being rushed head-on with a melee weapon.

    The idea that you can only heal by executing enemies is cool, though it is bewildering to watch Captain Titus stand still for half a second or more after finishing an execution or melee combo just blithely allowing enemies to wail on him before the player regains control.

    The PC port was obviously not a priority, the most obvious evidence is the key bindings. To zoom with scoped weapons you press [ctrl], to change the magnification you press [z]. [ctrl] is forgiveable given melee is quite reasonably bound to [mouse2] but there is little reason why in the context of zooming the magnification cannot be re-bound to the mouse-wheel which would be much more ergonomic for a key-board and mouse.

    Space Marine just feels half-arsed.    … Expand
  36. Khyron320
    Oct 24, 2014
    9
    I don't care for the warhammer games normally but this one took my by surprise. From start to finish i was having fun and felt like an action hero on steroids. Pick this up on steam if its less than $20 as its a little too short.
  37. QuitBeingStupid
    Sep 12, 2014
    8
    Well done graphics and storyline. Follows accurately in the Warhammer universe. Diverse amount of weaponry, and cool graphical interactions with the melee weapons. Aiming and movement are fine as well.
    Game was a little too short, but not overly. The only real letdown was the final battle (which consisted of the hero fighting the villain in a cutscene that only required pressing the right    Well done graphics and storyline. Follows accurately in the Warhammer universe. Diverse amount of weaponry, and cool graphical interactions with the melee weapons. Aiming and movement are fine as well.
    Game was a little too short, but not overly. The only real letdown was the final battle (which consisted of the hero fighting the villain in a cutscene that only required pressing the right key at the right time to continue winning the fight (think Star Wars: The Force Unleashed cut scene attacks, or Just Cause 2 when trying to steal a vehicle).
    Worthwhile game though.    … Expand
  38. T_Slice
    Aug 18, 2014
    8
    Killing things has never felt so good. Looks good sounds good. Story boring as all hell, but doesnt mean the game is. Every swing of a chain sword and every shot feels heavy and deadly. You see the pain it causes on your foes with blood going everywhere and you send them flying.
  39. GRANITsalvo
    Jun 2, 2014
    8
    A solid third-person-shooter mixed with hack/slash. Graphics are good, Lore is accurate [minus the inquisitor being the same size as a space marine] , and controls feel good. . .really good. This is brought together with great sounds, making you 'feel' like an instrument of the Emperors wrath. I also really enjoy hearing the different sound for the remaining bolts in the magazine,A solid third-person-shooter mixed with hack/slash. Graphics are good, Lore is accurate [minus the inquisitor being the same size as a space marine] , and controls feel good. . .really good. This is brought together with great sounds, making you 'feel' like an instrument of the Emperors wrath. I also really enjoy hearing the different sound for the remaining bolts in the magazine, giving an audio cue of your remaining rounds without having to look.
    It does have its flaws, though. For starters, I am disappointed by the lack of graphic options. It always looks great, but I want the warm feeling of controlling the options. Also, the combat is not very deep, making the game feel repeatative at times. You could argue that it being a "hallway shooter" with limited freedom is a flaw, but it's still fairly standard practice in shooters. It does feel cramped at times, though. And limiting SPOILERS; while I felt the final battle had an anti-climatic end.....I really couldn't suggest something better without breaking lore/tabletop rules.

    Also throw in good steamworks multiplayer and horde co-op that still has a surprising amount of players for 2014.
    If you like sci-fi shooters, you can't really go wrong with this. It goes on sale occasionally on steam, so you can wait for the seasons if $30 is too much. If you are a fan of the Warhammer 40k universe you should already have this game.    … Expand
  40. RelicRuined
    May 28, 2014
    7
    The problem with Space Marine is the same as many games out there in these days: its way too simple, easy and linear. They game needs a better combat system, one more challenging and intense. Harder enemies, less ammo, no regeneration of health, bigger variety of enemies and variety of weapons since all of them are the basic guns of almost every shooter out thereThe problem with Space Marine is the same as many games out there in these days: its way too simple, easy and linear. They game needs a better combat system, one more challenging and intense. Harder enemies, less ammo, no regeneration of health, bigger variety of enemies and variety of weapons since all of them are the basic guns of almost every shooter out there (shotguns/snipers/lasers/mgs). Those are a few of the things I missed for this game. I like the idea of including melee combat, but its way too OP, i dont remember enemies counter attacking my melee attacks. I also missed the kind of gore that make a difference in gameplay, like in Ninja Gaiden. I would like to see the game to be a bit more tactical, make a real use of your companions, like giving them orders. Also, why not a reloading/jamming system as in gear of war. It is a good game for a low price if you are into action games. I really hope Relic bring us more, Warhammer universe have a lot to offer.… Expand
  41. Ndi
    May 20, 2014
    8
    I wish this game had no multiplayer. So many poor reviews, simply because MP was lacking.

    It is a great SP game, and it gives, IMO great immersion. Games can either go for great mechanics, a great story, excellent graphics, and manage to be good games. There are great games out there, but it doesn't have to be a masterpiece to be a good game. If you get a Space Marine game, you pay    I wish this game had no multiplayer. So many poor reviews, simply because MP was lacking.

    It is a great SP game, and it gives, IMO great immersion. Games can either go for great mechanics, a great story, excellent graphics, and manage to be good games. There are great games out there, but it doesn't have to be a masterpiece to be a good game.

    If you get a Space Marine game, you pay to be the fury of the Emperor, incarnate. The purpose of this game is to make you feel like the Emperor's finest, and it does. It doesn't need the best graphics ever to be a GOOD game. And it is, it is a good game.

    It has good sound, good immersion, nice kills and a good overall feel to it.

    Now, it had poor controls (way too many buttons for a PC). Jump and smash-land should be same button. Double-tapping keys should have implemented dodging, instead of more buttons. Holding Melee should have been stun, and lo and behold, they fit on a mouse and directional keys instead of having 11 controls (I have an older version of the game, maybe they fixed that).

    And these things (controls, checkpoints, etc) keeps it from being a GREAT game. But it is a GOOD game, and I recommend it. I heard people say 50 dollars. I recommend you get it cheaper. Right now it's 20E and I say go get it.    … Expand
  42. Unurautare
    May 2, 2014
    5
    A mediocre game from all points of view, very predictible and non-fascinating storyline, repetitive and out-of-sync gameplay intensity, and I can't even remember listening to some nice music. You don't even care about your character, or any character in the game, or what happens, generally, you're just a killing machine on the lose, going as fast as you can while hoping to see theA mediocre game from all points of view, very predictible and non-fascinating storyline, repetitive and out-of-sync gameplay intensity, and I can't even remember listening to some nice music. You don't even care about your character, or any character in the game, or what happens, generally, you're just a killing machine on the lose, going as fast as you can while hoping to see the situation improving during the game, but it never does. This game is the ultimate example of mediocrity.… Expand
  43. draykorinee
    Mar 23, 2014
    8
    Fantastic solo campaign, its a really great warhammer game. I would have liked a better cover system but the different events and boss battles make a big difference in breaking up the sometimes monotonous and linear level design. I cant talk about online or Co-op but hopefully soon.
  44. moorsey789
    Jan 16, 2014
    8
    The game is unique in its own way. Playing as a space marine in 3rd person I didn't mind, great game play experience. The things I found odd and kind of stupid in the game was the process in getting your health back. indeed sometimes its no problem. but in some situations where there is no cover and your getting blasted by guns and and hacked by axes I found it hard. also I was playing itThe game is unique in its own way. Playing as a space marine in 3rd person I didn't mind, great game play experience. The things I found odd and kind of stupid in the game was the process in getting your health back. indeed sometimes its no problem. but in some situations where there is no cover and your getting blasted by guns and and hacked by axes I found it hard. also I was playing it on hard. The weapons are great and the story is good. the graphics are brilliant at most stages of the game with allot of different things to fill in the landscape such as dead bodies, blood, etc gives you the atmosphere of war. I feel like most of the time that the main character you play does most of the killing seems like the other marines and imperial guard does very little damage. Never the less a good game to show you the might of a space marine captain.… Expand
  45. Dcruize
    Dec 31, 2013
    7
    A fantastic game which left me sitting there thinking 'is that it?'. It's way too short which is a great shame considering the quality of game play it offers.
  46. DRiVER_helsinki
    Dec 24, 2013
    10
    A highly under-rated entertaining action game.

    Pros -The 40k universe is well pictured and as expected revolves around the unsubtle epicness of the franchise. -The RPG elements nicely supports the action part of the game, rather in-depth visual personalisation and decent class/ability/perk unlockable system -Great multiplayer in all its variants, co-op arenas, tdm, ffa etc. -The    A highly under-rated entertaining action game.

    Pros
    -The 40k universe is well pictured and as expected revolves around the unsubtle epicness of the franchise.
    -The RPG elements nicely supports the action part of the game, rather in-depth visual personalisation and decent class/ability/perk unlockable system
    -Great multiplayer in all its variants, co-op arenas, tdm, ffa etc.
    -The gameplay action and feel of power is just brilliant and makes all the fun, especially in multiplayer.    … Expand
  47. Dusty_Hayes
    Nov 22, 2013
    7
    Space Marine is a decent, satisfying bone crunching hack-and-slash shooter coupled with nice graphics and let down by its single player modes linear gameplay, dull environment and short longevity Warhammer 40K fans will like Space Marine but should grabbed in the Steam sales at 75%+ off.
  48. Triggerhappy
    Oct 15, 2013
    5
    This game really offers anything interesting or fun only to Warhammer fans. The pacing is terrible, with frantic hack-and-slash followed by endless corridor walking while you are listening to dialogue that is only added flavour. As a Warhammer 40,000 fan, I sort of liked the short adventure of a single marine, even if the plot was so obvious and seen so many times before that it was almostThis game really offers anything interesting or fun only to Warhammer fans. The pacing is terrible, with frantic hack-and-slash followed by endless corridor walking while you are listening to dialogue that is only added flavour. As a Warhammer 40,000 fan, I sort of liked the short adventure of a single marine, even if the plot was so obvious and seen so many times before that it was almost insulting. The voice acting is decent, art is great (it is Warhammer, after all), sounds and music very good. Still... you are not missing anything, if you won't pick this up.… Expand
  49. wuff
    Aug 29, 2013
    8
    Space Marine is a brilliant game based on one of the best and most popular table top games.

    Relic has created a game which not only captures the atmosphere and brutality of the universe but delivers a competent story with enjoyable gameplay. You play a space marine captain sent to investigate a planet which has fallen silent. You soon discover the planet has fallen to the green tide    Space Marine is a brilliant game based on one of the best and most popular table top games.

    Relic has created a game which not only captures the atmosphere and brutality of the universe but delivers a competent story with enjoyable gameplay.

    You play a space marine captain sent to investigate a planet which has fallen silent. You soon discover the planet has fallen to the green tide of Orks.

    The gameplay is smash the hell out of the Orks with awesome powerful melee weapons and blast them in the face with huge guns, the gameplay loop of smashing hordes of Orks to not only heal and pull off special moves works brilliantly.

    You feel powerful and can pump more points into the play style you prefer.

    The multiplayer is fun with a lot of unlocks but the P2P system on the PC functions adequate at best and normally most games one or two players are lagging like crazy.

    You can pick up Space Marine quite cheap now and it is real bargain.    … Expand
  50. karmasleeper
    Aug 10, 2013
    6
    First the good. The seamless integration between range and melee combat makes combat fluid and enjoyable. The variety of weapons is nice and largely well balanced. While there aren't a lot of graphics options for PC, the visuals and effects are good and the game performs smoothly without devouring a lot of resources. Controls with both gamepad and mouse and keyboard work perfectly andFirst the good. The seamless integration between range and melee combat makes combat fluid and enjoyable. The variety of weapons is nice and largely well balanced. While there aren't a lot of graphics options for PC, the visuals and effects are good and the game performs smoothly without devouring a lot of resources. Controls with both gamepad and mouse and keyboard work perfectly and are very intuitive.

    Now the bad. The game is short and not very replayable. The multiplayer fell way short of expectations. Peer to peer matchmaking means a load of lag. While this may be ok for THQs RTS games, it makes the action oriented Space Marine nearly unplayable in multiplayer. In order to get the most out of multiplayer (access to all modes and characters) you will need to let THQ nickle and dime you with DLC packs. So much superfluous DLC it's just nauseating. Since THQ is now defunct, multiplayer is no longer getting updates, though it still works as far as I know.

    The single player experience is worth it for both action game fans and Warhammer fans. Outside of that, there is no reason to play this game.    … Expand
  51. Foam
    Jul 18, 2013
    3
    Warhammer 40,000 meets Gears of War gameplay? Hell yeah! That's what my initial reaction was years back when the first in-game footage was released on youtube. Space Marine had an extreme amount of potential to be a rich RPG with lots of depth. It failed nearly in all aspects.

    Was it because of time constraints? Lack of experience from Relic for building this kind of game? Not enough    Warhammer 40,000 meets Gears of War gameplay? Hell yeah! That's what my initial reaction was years back when the first in-game footage was released on youtube. Space Marine had an extreme amount of potential to be a rich RPG with lots of depth. It failed nearly in all aspects.

    Was it because of time constraints? Lack of experience from Relic for building this kind of game? Not enough staff? We may never know. But what we do know is what the result is. Average trash.

    A great introduction of the 40k "there is only war" motto into this type of gameplay. Massive (though empty) environments. Lots of different art assets used. Excellently captures 40k gothic feel. Animations average to above average. Sound quality above average. Character models are accurate to the lore and look fantastic.

    Unfortunately the good things stop there. One of my biggest gripes about modern RPG's is they usually start you off as a total badass, warrior of the universe from the very beginning. From second one you literally walk around & have people stare in awe at you when in reality the player has done nothing to earn this feeling yet. Space Marine does this.

    Relic had a good chance at RPG lore-friendly elements like character progression, armor/ability upgrading, vehicle combat and more but failed miserably. Instead the entire game is a grind your teeth on-rails experience with unlimited ammo. After every encounter there is ammo boxes everywhere & all weapons available. One wonders why they even put ammo boxes there in the first place and instead just give you unlimited ammo, it would be the same thing.

    Next up is enemies. There is less than a dozen enemy types in game. It ranges from a few ork types to chaos guardsmen, marines & deamons. You would think the different enemy types forces you to change tactics but it doesn't. For example some 'Ard Boyz orks carry big metal shields. A grenade will take care of them but if they get too close just spam melee attacks and you'll be able to finish them off just like any other.

    Melee attacks literally have 1 chain animation for each weapon and although cool at first, gets boring fast when it is all that's available. Melee weapons range from chainsword, power axe & thunder hammer. I couldn't tell much difference between them except sword is fast/weak, axe is medium/medium and hammer is strong/slow. It really doesn't make much difference in the end.

    The only way to regain health is by executions, but you can still be damaged during the animation. This leads to unnecessary frustrating events especially on the hardest difficulty which I played twice through on where you die while trying to regain health.

    The story was weak & uninspiring. Captain Titus or the other two marines we're boring & stale. Some of the things they said made sense but I felt no attachment to them. I guess its hard to make likable characters based on warriors engineered for combat.

    Ranged combat is fun and visceral. Melee combat is very simplistic & spammy. They had great opportunities to really make an incredible 40k game but in my opinion its a fail. The recently announced Warhammer 40k: Eternal Crusade mmo says they are using Space Marine as inspiration. I can only hope they take the good things (which are few) from this game and leave out the bad.

    All in all Space Marine is an average game. It is simply an on-rails linear shooter that does not come close to matching the standard set by Gears of War 3. Only the most hardcore fan of the 40k Universe could play this game and walk away saying it was a great game. I'm a huge fan of 40k but I can see that this game was not made to it's full potential.

    It's worth a torrent if you're bored one afternoon.    … Expand
  52. ernuk
    Jun 30, 2013
    6
    Take combat from Arkham Asylum and make it worse, then take combat from Gears of War or any of it's clone and make it worse. Now combine those two and you have Space Marine. The gameplay is at some points great fun and at some points simply tedious. The other thing I found to be wrong in this game was the direction of cinematography etc. I don't think the game knows what it wants to be.Take combat from Arkham Asylum and make it worse, then take combat from Gears of War or any of it's clone and make it worse. Now combine those two and you have Space Marine. The gameplay is at some points great fun and at some points simply tedious. The other thing I found to be wrong in this game was the direction of cinematography etc. I don't think the game knows what it wants to be. The WH40k universe is famous for being a dark and gritty place, but this game is neither that nor gratuitous tongue-in-cheek action. While that isn't bad per se, it just leaves the same bland feeling about it all that the so-so combat does.

    On the technical side, I found it the game to be more or less excellent. And despite the fact that the game is perhaps too short, the plot actually was pretty solid and fitting to the universe.
    If you're a fan of the WH40k franchise, you'll likely find the game good, even great. If you aren't though, be prepared for a... not bad, but not so good either show.

    One thing worth noting is that this is actually the developer's (Relic Entertainment) first non-RTS title, and for a first effort, it IS really solid. If there ever is a sequel made by the same studio, I'm expecting great things from it.    … Expand
  53. RunicCaster
    May 20, 2013
    7
    As it stands now, Multiplayer is brutal and almost unforgiving to new comers, How ever it has its enjoyable moments, Exterminatus is enjoyable,though some recent bugs have started to annoy. Campaign is enjoyable and fun, the story is well written with some amazing art work and characters. But as Multiplayer stand currently, 41 level cap and weapon buffs severely punishing new players, iAs it stands now, Multiplayer is brutal and almost unforgiving to new comers, How ever it has its enjoyable moments, Exterminatus is enjoyable,though some recent bugs have started to annoy. Campaign is enjoyable and fun, the story is well written with some amazing art work and characters. But as Multiplayer stand currently, 41 level cap and weapon buffs severely punishing new players, i can not give this game a 10/10 how ever it wholly earns its 7.… Expand
  54. Cordova
    Apr 13, 2013
    8
    On discount it's really worth picking up. Everything feels WH40K, movement has good weight, weapons are fun to use and melee combat is integrated excellently. Most shooters that have some type of melee attack have it as a emergency move for the purpose of having something to do when out of ammo. Not in Space Marine, it's part of the game and knowing which enemies you should spend timeOn discount it's really worth picking up. Everything feels WH40K, movement has good weight, weapons are fun to use and melee combat is integrated excellently. Most shooters that have some type of melee attack have it as a emergency move for the purpose of having something to do when out of ammo. Not in Space Marine, it's part of the game and knowing which enemies you should spend time smacking around vs shooting makes the game that much more dynamic.

    Jump pack storm hammer? OMG best thing ever. I think they knew this and it only happens a couple times in the game, but if it was always available, I don't think I would have used anything else. Too much fun.

    However, it is linear and with everything in the WH40K universe to choose from, they could have done so much more. So -1 point for being too linear and -1 point for missing it's potential. But really fun and satisfying experience overall.    … Expand
  55. dannyhl2
    Feb 21, 2013
    10
    An obviously fantastic game Imagine that when Gears of War meet with the Warhammer 40K All the gore and blood spreading around with it's brilliant combat controls.....and also with the masterpiece soundtrack!
    What else could i say This game is awesome! By the way,there is a totally FREE DLC Exterminatus mode(Survival mode) download in this awesome game How can anyone refuse it Just    An obviously fantastic game Imagine that when Gears of War meet with the Warhammer 40K All the gore and blood spreading around with it's brilliant combat controls.....and also with the masterpiece soundtrack!
    What else could i say This game is awesome! By the way,there is a totally FREE DLC Exterminatus mode(Survival mode) download in this awesome game How can anyone refuse it Just go buy it and love it     … Expand
  56. sayedstafa
    Feb 19, 2013
    7
    Combines third person shooting with third person hack n slash pretty well. While the melee combat isn't as deep as games like God of War, it's still very fun to hack up tons of orcs rushing at you. There are tons of enemies that it becomes over whelming, which adds to the difficulty. While the gameplay is great, graphics look really good, and music fits well, this game really lacks story.Combines third person shooting with third person hack n slash pretty well. While the melee combat isn't as deep as games like God of War, it's still very fun to hack up tons of orcs rushing at you. There are tons of enemies that it becomes over whelming, which adds to the difficulty. While the gameplay is great, graphics look really good, and music fits well, this game really lacks story. I felt like I was just moving from one section to another just to hack up more orcs with no real purpose behind what I'm doing. If the story were more engaging, this game would be an easy recommend, but it's still worth checking out for the gameplay.… Expand
  57. Spiralyguy
    Jan 15, 2013
    8
    This is only a review of the single player campaign. I thought it was quite enjoyable. Combat was fun and fast with really good cinematic effects, love those slow motion executions. The game was devoid of any tedious elements and kept the pace going solid right up to the end. I completely disagree with the guy saying hallway shooters are dated. Most "freedom" added in games is just aThis is only a review of the single player campaign. I thought it was quite enjoyable. Combat was fun and fast with really good cinematic effects, love those slow motion executions. The game was devoid of any tedious elements and kept the pace going solid right up to the end. I completely disagree with the guy saying hallway shooters are dated. Most "freedom" added in games is just a bunch of tedious garbage that adds nothing and slows the pace of the game down. There's no inventory in this, no crafting, no skill points, no secret rooms, just go and kill. Sounds perfect if you ask me. The control wasn't 100%, there's a couple funky issues due to the fact that this is a console port, but nothing game breaking at all. Mostly the melee is a tad difficult with mouse/keyboard. The mouse aiming was solid and that's usually the biggest culprit in console ports. They do a good job of making you swap between melee/ranged as you can't reload while things are hitting you. I liked the heal mechanic quite a bit which involves executing an enemy. The first negative review you read here complains about how you keep getting hit while you're doing this execute, ya well no **** buddy. You're supposed to use it on the last guy or last 2 guys, not wade into combat trying to heal. Plus by the end of the game you can usually use your fury cooldown to heal if you're in trouble. It's not an issue at all. The ending was satisfying which is pretty important IMO. The story was nothing special with some relatively predictable twists but solid enough to carry the game onward. It took me about 12 hours to get through the campaign.… Expand
  58. No1livesforever
    Jan 1, 2013
    10
    Early couple of playing hours I was really annoyed and felt dizzy by the un/intentional camera slow motion, and game story was forgettable. And then intense hack-and-slash combat sparked the game and I mmediately started second play-through. My character was killed quite lot and even though I felt frustrated I kept going back to beat the game. For $7.46 this game is worth playing!
  59. RiverMonster
    Dec 27, 2012
    10
    ARE YOU KIDDING ME? This game is amazing--I had passed it over sale after sale but finally went for it. I regret all the time I've lost that I could be playing this game.

    It's fast, vicious, and DAMMED FUN! I play with an XBox 360 controller on my PC and this game controls GREAT! The graphics are astounding, the combo system a blast, I love the mechanics of the game, the story-line, the    ARE YOU KIDDING ME? This game is amazing--I had passed it over sale after sale but finally went for it. I regret all the time I've lost that I could be playing this game.

    It's fast, vicious, and DAMMED FUN! I play with an XBox 360 controller on my PC and this game controls GREAT! The graphics are astounding, the combo system a blast, I love the mechanics of the game, the story-line, the true to WH love. The animations and gore are just BRUTAL and totally fulfilling for any gamer who's fond of some hardcore combat action.

    I can't advise people enough to at the VERY least play the demo--you'll be hooked and curse these ridiculous meta-critic scores that skewed such an amazing game down.    … Expand
  60. ECPatterson
    Dec 24, 2012
    9
    MUST play for WH40K fans. Thriling set battles, great visuals and some of the best sound effects. Sure it's linear to the extreme but it's fun. This game did not get a fair shake. I hope they make a SM2.
  61. Sneetches
    Dec 19, 2012
    7
    TL;DR Mindless linear action, a good base for the franchise to start from, but still has its problems.

    First of all, if you're expecting a well written story filled with meaningful dialogue and characters that you'll remember, you might want to stop now. What you're going to get is a third-person hack and slash bloodfest while playing as one of humanity's bona fide badasses. The story    TL;DR Mindless linear action, a good base for the franchise to start from, but still has its problems.

    First of all, if you're expecting a well written story filled with meaningful dialogue and characters that you'll remember, you might want to stop now. What you're going to get is a third-person hack and slash bloodfest while playing as one of humanity's bona fide badasses. The story is nothing to remember, just your basic "save the world" with a twist thrown in. The characters are about as emotional as a sack of bricks and play the most basic archetypes. The world itself is nothing to look at, just a human foundry planet with dead bodies littering the landscape. After that, Space Marine begins to shine.

    You are guaranteed to feel like a Space Marine, this should be undoubted. When you crash into a group of Orks with the jetpack and start swinging the Thunder Hammer, there is no better feeling. The combat is quick and decisive, and simple yet rewarding at the same time. I did say the combat was mindless, however, that doesn't mean that you are simply God and can walk through the game. There will be parts where you die a couple times, figure things out, and carry on, which is nice. There are times where you feel overwhelmed but you end up powering through it and can't help but think "damn, that was awesome!". The transition from ranged to melee is also amazing, and one does not make the other useless luckily.

    I did not delve much into the multiplayer, however, it is not perfect but is still a good feature at the same time. The customization is also great, but parts can only be unlocked with multiplayer. Overall, it is a fun experience for anybody, fan or not, of WH40K.    … Expand
  62. Xradus
    Dec 11, 2012
    8
    If you played the Warhammer 40k strategy games you're gonna love it for sure, but even if you didn't play any Warhammer games before you're gonna love the campaign. I played so many games in my life, from Final Fantasy to Amnesia, so I can say that this game has a really solid story better than most of the games that came out in 2011/2012. You really get into the story and how theIf you played the Warhammer 40k strategy games you're gonna love it for sure, but even if you didn't play any Warhammer games before you're gonna love the campaign. I played so many games in my life, from Final Fantasy to Amnesia, so I can say that this game has a really solid story better than most of the games that came out in 2011/2012. You really get into the story and how the Warhammer world feels and you really get into your character you play. Along with a great story you get a combat system with a lot of action, you have a lot of weapons to choose from and every weapon has some pro's and con's so you need to choose what fits you the most. You actually also feel some progress with every new weapon and upgrade and don't feel like you get some useless junk you're never going to use. It actually gets pretty challenging when you get almost an endless horde of enemies storming at you, it's a hack and slash but you can die easily sometimes if you don't shoot some other more dangerous enemies first. You get also quiet a lot of different enemies from the very weak you can kill in one shot to the tank that smashes you to death in 3-4 attacks. I can't give any review to the multi-player because I didn't played it yet, I rather enjoy a single-player campaign with a good story than multi-player but maybe I'm gonna give it a try sometime. I give it a 8 because it's better than a lot of other hack'n'slash games out there and quiet underrated compared to others, but there's still a lot of potential that could have been done in the game, like upgradable armor and skills like in the Warhammer strategy games.… Expand
  63. blazeline
    Dec 7, 2012
    9
    Ripping through hordes of orcs is a totally satisfying experience. The visuals and sound are amazing. If you want a little mayhem this game totally delivers. The story is B-movie style but the visceral action is what counts in this game. It is totally worth the sale price on Steam.
  64. malediction
    Nov 28, 2012
    10
    If you are a Warhammer 40K fan you have to play this game. If not I still recommend trying this game out.
    Not your typical shooter. I find it pretty innovative on many levels.
  65. constantius
    Nov 24, 2012
    8
    The game is good
  66. Mordread
    Oct 10, 2012
    9
    Good game, has a fun single player campaign and online is very fun. You can just jump into games with other players and play both vs. or co-op. Really underrated game, got it off steam sale and have since bought quite a bit of the DLC.
  67. The-Crow
    Oct 3, 2012
    9
    I Got the boxed retail copy of this on release day installed and registered on steam, I actually tried multiplayer first and well.... lets just say I never manged to get to the single player within the first few weeks so I will just review the multi to begin with.

    Multiplayer: Um... this is what an infantry based wargame should be all about. Intense firefights where things like picking    I Got the boxed retail copy of this on release day installed and registered on steam, I actually tried multiplayer first and well.... lets just say I never manged to get to the single player within the first few weeks so I will just review the multi to begin with.

    Multiplayer: Um... this is what an infantry based wargame should be all about. Intense firefights where things like picking your spot & useing overlapping fields of fire actually mean something and running off on your own will usually get you mutilated, fortunately VOIP is built into the game itself. before we get to that the mechanics in Multiplayer work differently to single player. Probably the biggest difference is that Armour & health recharge/recover when you are in cover (like most squad based shooters) moving the game to a slighly more strategic cover based shooter.... sort of. We have the fairly standard multiplayer leveling up and unlocking system with their own tweaks and flairs, killstreaks unlock new armour customizations faster and so on. There are 3 classes to choose from and each as their strengths and weakness.

    Basically there is something for every occasion and I am sure there is a class there that appeals to everyone, although there is no support class. Thats because ammunition can be picked up from fallen foes and fallen battle brothers alike. At level 4 you unlock the armor customizer (before that you are stuck as an Ultramarine or a default chaos space marine) which lets you pretty much make your marine on either side look however you want using the armor components you unlocked, there are a lot of insignias & loads of colours to choose from and each individual armour piece can be coloured in multiple parts and individual armour pieces changed out as you see fit (so you can have Mk4 armour on 1 leg and Aquila armour on the other leg if you really want for example) they give you 8 slots on each team to make custom looks if you like to switch between them as you see fit & there are also a ton of Space marine chpters with preset armour sets you can then customize ontop of that (first 2 I made were Blood Angels death company and Blood Angels veteran squad armour). The level of customization is impressive and means lots to unlock later on. You can customize the loadouts of the 3 basic class slots & as you unlock the custom slots they let you decide which class to put in each of the 5 custom slots and let you configure the loadouts for each based on the class you picked.

    The weapons are fairly balanced although I found the default boltgun felt a bit weak at times in the begining but maybe I just took a while to master it. The unlockable weapons are not really more powerfull just different & usefull in different situations.

    It is not another COD or BF game nor is it meant to be, But it does feel like a squad based wargame and everything about it screams epic battles even though you are only playing with 16 people. If you ever played Dawn of war/ DOW 2 and thought "man it would be so awesome to be in that combat in a first/third person shooter" then Relic have granted your wish. Single player: its a gore fest and a lot of fun, the story and gameplay moves along at a breakneck speed for the most part & I found myself pushing further & further to see what would happen next. Around the middle of the game I found it getting repetitive with the same enemies over & over and I was glad when the story finally took a turn and presented new enemies to overcome.

    I found the last third or so of the game more challenging and fun although the format of the final boss battle was quite a letdown.

    Overall this is a great and while I enjoyed the multiplayer Vs gameplay significantly more the Single player & Co-op postions other people will find the opposite.    … Expand
  68. darkballz_pl
    Sep 22, 2012
    8
    I like this game, i really do. I gave it only 8, for dead multiplayer and short gameplay, campaign could be a bit longer. Combat system is brilliant, melee weapons are pure pleasure to use. Everything runs smooth, no technical issues, controls are responsive enough. Graphics is nice and music is solid. Definitely worth its price.
  69. mromih
    Sep 22, 2012
    10
    I enjoyed this game from start to finish. Great story, great game mechanics. You will never get bored with this game (just talking about the single player campaign). The multiplayer aspect of the game, I see it as a bonus. And those who say this game ain't hard or too easy.. you choose which level of difficulty you want to play the game. Great game even for a year old game! Loved it!
  70. grazr
    Sep 13, 2012
    9
    Repetitive environments, but high replay value. Very fluid combat in MP and enjoyable canon SP storyline. -1 point for lacking MP maps; although the control point mode is very enjoyable/replayable. DLC is acceptable but the lack of players means you'll need some good luck or a STEAM sale weekend in order to actually experience it fully. Exterminatus is excellent for non-competitiveRepetitive environments, but high replay value. Very fluid combat in MP and enjoyable canon SP storyline. -1 point for lacking MP maps; although the control point mode is very enjoyable/replayable. DLC is acceptable but the lack of players means you'll need some good luck or a STEAM sale weekend in order to actually experience it fully. Exterminatus is excellent for non-competitive players, but most perks can only be unlocked in PvP which is disappointing for those non-comp players.… Expand
  71. Rhaal
    Aug 17, 2012
    4
    Hey you! Want to enjoy a game with the glorious variety of 5 (yes, 5! We're splurging, you know) maps for multiplayer? Want to blast your enemies to death with a heavy bolter while the jetpack guys cry themselves to sleep? Only in closed spaces 'tho, you'll be shred to confetti when you leave the said space, so just camp there and have "fun" .
    Well we can't let you. You'll be "waiting for    Hey you! Want to enjoy a game with the glorious variety of 5 (yes, 5! We're splurging, you know) maps for multiplayer? Want to blast your enemies to death with a heavy bolter while the jetpack guys cry themselves to sleep? Only in closed spaces 'tho, you'll be shred to confetti when you leave the said space, so just camp there and have "fun" .
    Well we can't let you. You'll be "waiting for host" instead. Want to Alt+Tab in the meantime to read your girlfriendgrannymommy absolutely-important-message on facebookskypewherever that is accessible only through your computer? We can't let you do that either.

    The network interface (synchronous, and what's worse host-migrating) doesn't even allow dedicated servers. You think it'd select the best match for you considering the 4 minutes of matchmaking, but it doesn't. It's just at random: they are probably using a hamster-powered Windows 98 to make the teams up.
    Also, the flashy skull will really grab the "focus" every time, so you'll really have to respawn and go afk. If it ever finds another host, that is: at time this doesn't happen, and you have to kill the application.
    The programmers are so at fault for this game. THQ, here's a friend's advice: fire 'em, and get a decent replacement. Especially the director, as he obviously slacked on the job.

    However, the story was decent. Not good, mind you, but decent. The art was somewhat good as well, and the possibility of customization is almost nice. Good luck I had bought the game for that single ability.

    Oh btw, you'll have to live with multiplayer 'till lv 4 to use it. Good luck, you'll need it.

    Morale? Don't buy this game if you care for your money.    … Expand
  72. Jacksgotskills
    Jul 16, 2012
    10
    The single player is awesome, but the multiplayer is also really good with extras not just tacked on. The first time you go in to brace stance with a Heavy Bolter you KNOW you're in WH40K.
  73. AlienSpaceBats
    Jul 6, 2012
    7
    Not spectacularly innovative, but fun in places. The game is a little one-dimensional in that there are only three enemy types - Orks, more Orks and Chaos forces, gameplay ranges from "go here, shoot that" to "go there, shoot this". Multiplayer is a much-needed addition and offers deathmatches as well as co-op style matches. Possibly offers more for the WH40K fan than to those who areNot spectacularly innovative, but fun in places. The game is a little one-dimensional in that there are only three enemy types - Orks, more Orks and Chaos forces, gameplay ranges from "go here, shoot that" to "go there, shoot this". Multiplayer is a much-needed addition and offers deathmatches as well as co-op style matches. Possibly offers more for the WH40K fan than to those who are unaware of the Games Workshop franchise. Not a bad buy but would recommend only doing so if found for under £10.99.… Expand
  74. Cymek
    Jul 1, 2012
    8
    This game is nothing truly spectacular, but it's solid. Definitely worth the 7.50 I paid for it. Some notable strengths include the intense, fast-paced combat and the portrayal of the Warhammer 40K universe from a Space Marine's perspective. Notable weaknesses include the linear, hedged-in gameplay, the healing system, and the fact that the power hammer weapon, when equipped at the wrongThis game is nothing truly spectacular, but it's solid. Definitely worth the 7.50 I paid for it. Some notable strengths include the intense, fast-paced combat and the portrayal of the Warhammer 40K universe from a Space Marine's perspective. Notable weaknesses include the linear, hedged-in gameplay, the healing system, and the fact that the power hammer weapon, when equipped at the wrong times, makes certain areas extremely difficult to beat.… Expand
  75. 7charmsnake
    Jun 30, 2012
    3
    It very simply never measures up. It's bland, boring, and annoying. It offers absolutely nothing to the 40K fans, and plays like it's 2002. After 9 hours I was happy to uninstall and bemoan my poorly spent monies.
  76. giappone
    Jun 30, 2012
    5
    The idea would have been so great! But this mindless button smashing and control point system, to watch, listen, go, kill BEFORE you can fix your error is sooo stupid. Thats why I hate console games and ports for the pc. Take Einstein's brain and put a mouse's in his head instead. Thats console... And this was developed by RELIC (CoH, DoW 1-2). You need no brains, no tactic (even if youThe idea would have been so great! But this mindless button smashing and control point system, to watch, listen, go, kill BEFORE you can fix your error is sooo stupid. Thats why I hate console games and ports for the pc. Take Einstein's brain and put a mouse's in his head instead. Thats console... And this was developed by RELIC (CoH, DoW 1-2). You need no brains, no tactic (even if you try, you fail - you cant spare ammo, if you're full granades and press E, they disappear in thin air...).
    Soo weak game for a so good universe (thats the 5 points I gave), from so good developers... They obviously needed the money... Or I dunno...
    (Check box for spoilers? For this game? Lol.)    … Expand
  77. mm12
    Jun 20, 2012
    6
    A very fun game up to about halfway, then the game starts losing a lot of charm. Some great detail went into the game, but there's still something missing. The chaos enemies are boring mostly, the orks only have about one or two shining moments, the flight sequences are not good, and the combat becomes tedious at about half way through. Overall, the game has very little replayability evenA very fun game up to about halfway, then the game starts losing a lot of charm. Some great detail went into the game, but there's still something missing. The chaos enemies are boring mostly, the orks only have about one or two shining moments, the flight sequences are not good, and the combat becomes tedious at about half way through. Overall, the game has very little replayability even for warhammer 40k lore fans.… Expand
  78. 5hassay
    Jun 3, 2012
    8
    Not worth more than $20 USD. Exceptional programming (besides occasional audio blips). Conventional, fun Warhammer 40k story. Entertaining, novel gameplay, i.e. combat system. Poor online multiplayer support (no servers, just peer-to-peer, so almost always laggy games); possibly sucks up lots of bandwidth! Wonderful environments. Unfortunate take-your-money DLC; game has been tossed awayNot worth more than $20 USD. Exceptional programming (besides occasional audio blips). Conventional, fun Warhammer 40k story. Entertaining, novel gameplay, i.e. combat system. Poor online multiplayer support (no servers, just peer-to-peer, so almost always laggy games); possibly sucks up lots of bandwidth! Wonderful environments. Unfortunate take-your-money DLC; game has been tossed away by developers. If you are a War. 40k fan, definitely get it.… Expand
  79. erwilly
    Jun 2, 2012
    4
    The single player Health system. Please read this before to buy:
    Too restore health you must perform a fatal kill against an enemy NPC. The problem with THIS Single Player mechanic is the time it takes to get it done. While it goes through the animation of killing, you still take damage from outside sources like shooters and melee fighters.
    Seriously this is the worst gameplay's feature    The single player Health system. Please read this before to buy:
    Too restore health you must perform a fatal kill against an enemy NPC. The problem with THIS Single Player mechanic is the time it takes to get it done. While it goes through the animation of killing, you still take damage from outside sources like shooters and melee fighters.
    Seriously this is the worst gameplay's feature never see in any game at all.    … Expand
  80. HCGamer
    May 31, 2012
    3
    The game is a good template for future Warhammer 40,000 titles. But it is NOT one of the better titles. Even though Space Marine does a wonderful job at putting players in the role of one of the most iconic table top characters made(IE: Space Marines). It is not without some serious game play problems.
    Now let me first start off saying: The sound effects, Character Designs, environments    The game is a good template for future Warhammer 40,000 titles. But it is NOT one of the better titles. Even though Space Marine does a wonderful job at putting players in the role of one of the most iconic table top characters made(IE: Space Marines). It is not without some serious game play problems.
    Now let me first start off saying: The sound effects, Character Designs, environments and armor customization are some great features to the game. But that is where it ends.
    The first problem is the single player Health system. Too restore health you must perform a fatal kill against an enemy NPC, unlike the multiplayer which restores health after taking cover. The problem with THIS Single Player mechanic is the time it takes to get it done. While it goes through the animation of killing, you still take damage from outside sources like shooters and melee fighters. This poor choice of health restoration destroys any replay for a hardcore mode.
    Multiplayer is nothing new or special. Itâ    … Expand
  81. Lulgrim
    May 24, 2012
    8
    A decent action game and pretty much the only choice if you want a Warhammer 40,000 title in this genre. It's actually quite good for a first-time developer (Relic's merits being from RTS games). Straightforward gameplay with no real flaws, decent if unsurprising campaign. Multiplayer was very active for a month or two and then dwindled away, as it had little content on release. More modesA decent action game and pretty much the only choice if you want a Warhammer 40,000 title in this genre. It's actually quite good for a first-time developer (Relic's merits being from RTS games). Straightforward gameplay with no real flaws, decent if unsurprising campaign. Multiplayer was very active for a month or two and then dwindled away, as it had little content on release. More modes and co-op were added later but too late as most players had moved on. This was a bit disappointing as it could still be lively with better early support. Still worth it at a sale price, IMO.… Expand
  82. Praetorx
    May 16, 2012
    8
    Whilst the bloody and gory combat is exciting and fun with blood splashing everywhere on the screen. It is one of the few above average parts of this game. Luckily you will spend ~90% of the game doing this.The story could be more interesting but it wasn't bad. The game is entirely linear with no plot choices to be made at all, I think a few choices here and there could have made the plotWhilst the bloody and gory combat is exciting and fun with blood splashing everywhere on the screen. It is one of the few above average parts of this game. Luckily you will spend ~90% of the game doing this.The story could be more interesting but it wasn't bad. The game is entirely linear with no plot choices to be made at all, I think a few choices here and there could have made the plot a lot better. The multiplayer continues the great combat except without all the blood (as there are no orks). Overall I would recommend this game to a friend. It is a fun exciting game purely for the combat. Unfortunately if you are looking for a deep stoery you most likely will not get it here.… Expand
  83. Grobak
    May 13, 2012
    10
    When i first played the demo i was amazed. The combat system is fast, full of adrenaline, and the melee and ranged combat is just perfect together. It feels absolutely good to blow a head of an orc off or slice him in two. The weakest point in the game is the single player with an average story and weak boss fights, but the multiplayer is the best out there. Its quite balanced, very fastWhen i first played the demo i was amazed. The combat system is fast, full of adrenaline, and the melee and ranged combat is just perfect together. It feels absolutely good to blow a head of an orc off or slice him in two. The weakest point in the game is the single player with an average story and weak boss fights, but the multiplayer is the best out there. Its quite balanced, very fast paced, and very unique. The exterminatus game mode offers you the joy of slaughtering hordes of enemies, and a hard challenge at the same time. Buy the game, get out there with a heavy bolter, shoot some orcs, and u will know what I was talkin about.… Expand
  84. Bjornishigi
    Apr 25, 2012
    9
    I'm a fan of sandbox games, and never enjoyed any game with a scripted story or campaign except Gothic(1). I wouldn't have liked this game either because the story is pointless and your on very tight rails.. but!, the combat is just so over the top with your space marine dishing out the most supreme ass-whoopings by the bushel. They nailed the most important thing they needed to, theI'm a fan of sandbox games, and never enjoyed any game with a scripted story or campaign except Gothic(1). I wouldn't have liked this game either because the story is pointless and your on very tight rails.. but!, the combat is just so over the top with your space marine dishing out the most supreme ass-whoopings by the bushel. They nailed the most important thing they needed to, the melee mechanics, making this hands down the best hack n' slash money can buy. The guns have some nice diversity and pack plenty of punch, no complaints. The health mechanic of regenerating only on melee fatalities is a perfect fit for a space marine, no cover required. They also throw in a bonus power that refills as you get kills called fury. Fury seriously augments your normal powers and generates health while attacking which allows you to take out the elite orcs and bosses. I never got a chance to play Gears of War which this has been likened to but I've played a ton of games, fps's etc.. but this sets a new standard for virtual violence which I can't at the moment imagine how anyone is going to top. Multiplayer has been a bit of a letdown so far, didn't enjoy the maps I've seen or starting at a huge disadvantage to seasoned players who have the good gear. Regardless, I can't wait to see what they do next with this series. Believe the hype.… Expand
  85. JamesHead
    Apr 24, 2012
    9
    This game defies third-person-shooter and brawler mechanics. First things first: If you are a Warhammer 40k fan just like i myself am you will love every tiny little detail they put into it. The atmosphere, the level design with it's vast and huge buildings is near to perfect. And then you have to take this Scenario and put in highly aesthetic close combat which is even enhanced by one ofThis game defies third-person-shooter and brawler mechanics. First things first: If you are a Warhammer 40k fan just like i myself am you will love every tiny little detail they put into it. The atmosphere, the level design with it's vast and huge buildings is near to perfect. And then you have to take this Scenario and put in highly aesthetic close combat which is even enhanced by one of the best control settings i have seen so far (if you are using a xbox 360 controller). Blending shooter Elements in an third-person-hack'n'slay is pretty hard to do but Relic did the job fairly well. So what else to tell you about this? the campaign is kind of short, i must agree, but that does not influence the incredible fun this game actually makes. if i had to write a review on the singleplayer mode only it would definetly get a 10 out of 10 since i only paid 20 Bucks for it. But there is also a multiplayer mode. Unfortunately this mode is stricken with balance-issues and a lack of internal match-options. If you are playing PvP you will most likely discover that player level and equipment matters. some weapons are plain overpowered others prove themselves to be obviously useless. And of course the level and the perks you have equipped will make you either inferior or highly superior to your enemies. Then there is also an PvE mode where u find yourself in an arena and slaughter waves of orcs. Problem with this mode is, that it is made for 4 players. And you can't even adjust the options to make it any easier when you are playing with 2 players. Nevertheless if you have 3 or more people and you are able to survive in the arena this mode provides a ton of fun. So to sum this up: 9 out 10 and one of the best third-person-action-games i have ever played. And it is even pretty cheap by now (~ 20 bucks on steam) so you should consider buying it.… Expand
  86. captcole117
    Apr 21, 2012
    0
    (stupid metacritic wouldn't let me edit my rating, sorry for the double post, 0 is my real score)
    The latest in a string of terrible wh40k games, Space Marine continues Relic Entertainments new tradition of dumbing down, ignoring canon, and making frustrating games at premium prices.
    As a captain of the Ultramarines you are charged with leading your glorious company of 99 spacemarines    (stupid metacritic wouldn't let me edit my rating, sorry for the double post, 0 is my real score)
    The latest in a string of terrible wh40k games, Space Marine continues Relic Entertainments new tradition of dumbing down, ignoring canon, and making frustrating games at premium prices.

    As a captain of the Ultramarines you are charged with leading your glorious company of 99 spacemarines into battle in the name of the emperor.

    Oh wait, this is one of relics recent games, so you lead an inexplicably tiny squad of two space marines, and you don't really lead them they just sort of tag along as you fight through room after room of broken concrete and button mashing.

    Button mashing is the name of the game in Space Marine as weak guns and masses of orks force most encounters to be a frenzy of mashing the right mouse button. To make this worse your rather small health bar is split into two parts, half is the regenerating health that has become so overused in the last ten years, and the rest is a health bar that can only be restored by performing â    … Expand
  87. VoragoGaming
    Apr 19, 2012
    1
    This game is what I would call....simple minded. Nothing to solve, no real used of combat tactics, game feels like it lags (In single player!) on a top end PC. Multi-player is no better with the feeling of lag or use of tactics. I take what I said back about the game having no tactics.....Only has one....Spam your weapon and spam some more. It is not going over the top to say that thisThis game is what I would call....simple minded. Nothing to solve, no real used of combat tactics, game feels like it lags (In single player!) on a top end PC. Multi-player is no better with the feeling of lag or use of tactics. I take what I said back about the game having no tactics.....Only has one....Spam your weapon and spam some more. It is not going over the top to say that this game is worse next to DOOM, talking about the first DOOM as well. This game just has a better look, that is it. Also yeah the story line.....typical and easy to guess. In short boring.

    From a game development view point this game was really badly coded. Case in point the lag feel, this is because the uses of particle effects is way over done. This is a mistake that even an novice game maker would not make.

    In short, taking a match to your money and burning it is a more productive use of it over buying this game. Your time has value, do not waste it on this game.    … Expand
  88. ozgeek
    Apr 12, 2012
    1
    It's a Gears of War wannabe game. Looks good. that's all. Stupid health mechanic. What if there isn't any left to kill to gain health yet there is a "boss" to fight? What is really funny because the marines are wearing fat thick armor with large shoulder pads, yet, it doesn't protect very well at all. Lackluster story. forgetable. I forgot what I'm fighting against and for the second IIt's a Gears of War wannabe game. Looks good. that's all. Stupid health mechanic. What if there isn't any left to kill to gain health yet there is a "boss" to fight? What is really funny because the marines are wearing fat thick armor with large shoulder pads, yet, it doesn't protect very well at all. Lackluster story. forgetable. I forgot what I'm fighting against and for the second I charge into battle.… Expand
  89. Senex
    Mar 28, 2012
    8
    I have really been enjoying playing this title. While I have never been into the board aspect(s) of the Warhammer Universe I own each of the PC titles beginning with Dawn of War, and to be honest this was a nice break from the "usual". I am hoping for future updates to squash many of the little bugs, albeit none critical on my rig, to truly make everything more seamless, and hopefully alsoI have really been enjoying playing this title. While I have never been into the board aspect(s) of the Warhammer Universe I own each of the PC titles beginning with Dawn of War, and to be honest this was a nice break from the "usual". I am hoping for future updates to squash many of the little bugs, albeit none critical on my rig, to truly make everything more seamless, and hopefully also address smoothing out and, or creating more consistent frames per second in many scenarios. Trust me my rig can handle any of the modern titles, in fact I am still waiting for a title to truly utilize all the PC powa I have waiting to ambush Dx11-plus titles with textures, and polygons running amuck. Yet, overall I have recommended this title to my friends and look forward to continue progressing through this cinematic FPS playstyle!… Expand
  90. Kertos
    Mar 7, 2012
    7
    Bad first: It is simple and a bit short and the multiplayer has no dedicated server service but nothing else is wrong with the game. It is a very fun SP gameplay and also MP makes ton's of fun. Just perfect for some stressless hours of splattering your enemys with a big smile on your face.
  91. metalmat
    Feb 27, 2012
    6
    As a big fan of the WH40k universe, a game like this is long overdue. Outside of dawn of war, most wh40k games have been mediocre at best. The biggest strength of the game is how you really do feel like a giant genetically engineered superhuman in power armor (aka space marine). I felt like a super bad mofo ripping through orks and chaos in hand to hand combat. Graphics and sound are alsoAs a big fan of the WH40k universe, a game like this is long overdue. Outside of dawn of war, most wh40k games have been mediocre at best. The biggest strength of the game is how you really do feel like a giant genetically engineered superhuman in power armor (aka space marine). I felt like a super bad mofo ripping through orks and chaos in hand to hand combat. Graphics and sound are also very good. Now to the stumbling blocks...... Story is pretty forgettable and predictable. For a world that is under massive attack it sure can feel empty most of the time, you will stomping through empty environments through a good portion of the game. Why could they not have more parts where you fight with other imperial guard units? Hell the best part of the game is the fight on the bridge with fellow space marines and it is SO SHORT. There is no co-op through the campaign which is very disappointing! The multi player is so laggy and broken at times I wonder what the point is? There are no dedicated servers and you will find that the host migrates so much that it can be unplayable. When it does work it is pretty fun, when it works...... Finally all the pointless DLC is a real slap in the face when the multiplayer issues are so glaring, the only DLC worth anything is the chaos unleashed pack. For a game that could have been so much, it is a tad on the disappointing side. While I highly recommend the game for WH40k fans, I can't really recommend it to other people which is the vast majority.… Expand
  92. genghoidal
    Feb 21, 2012
    10
    Buy it for the Multiplayer, we have, in our community about 20 people who have the game and on any night, now in Feb 2012, we can shoot out a Steam announcement for the game and play the most awesome MP ever!

    Peer to peer isn't ideal but with friends from the same country (Australia in our case) it can hardly be faulted. The visceral, bloody gameplay with the diversity and depth of    Buy it for the Multiplayer, we have, in our community about 20 people who have the game and on any night, now in Feb 2012, we can shoot out a Steam announcement for the game and play the most awesome MP ever!

    Peer to peer isn't ideal but with friends from the same country (Australia in our case) it can hardly be faulted.

    The visceral, bloody gameplay with the diversity and depth of weapons and perks makes the game so satisfying. We consider the default DLC to grab, the Chaos Unleashed pack (adds awesome new Exterminatus missions where you kill humans and orcs as Chaos marines) and the Dreadnought pack. But it now, tell your friends, get it cheap www.cdkeyshere.com is GREAT value and trusted site. enjoy    … Expand
  93. murtle52
    Feb 20, 2012
    10
    THQ deserves to keep the Warhammer 40k ip.
    The big question I always ask myself when I play a video game adaptation of something is "do I feel like".
    Lately alot of comic and movie adaptations seem to fail at this quite frequently (go play Thor or Green Lantern and get back to me) and in the past alot of great i.p's or franchises have been butchered in the video game department. Not since    THQ deserves to keep the Warhammer 40k ip.
    The big question I always ask myself when I play a video game adaptation of something is "do I feel like".
    Lately alot of comic and movie adaptations seem to fail at this quite frequently (go play Thor or Green Lantern and get back to me) and in the past alot of great i.p's or franchises have been butchered in the video game department.
    Not since Arkum Asylum have I felt so much like the central character , and been so immersed in a familiar world. So in answer to the question in my opening statement...
    I FEEL LIKE A SPACE MARINE WHEN I PLAY THIS GAME!
    Wading into a horde of orcs with chainsword in one hand bolter in the other, I loved the seemless switching between mele and ranged combat. Controls are amazing , the single player is a work of art, and the multi-player is a blast and the co-op is some of the best I've ever played! Only thing missing is dedicated servers. DLC has proven worth it for me too with the Dreadnaught mode in MP and the Chaos Unleashed pack was a nice change up for co-op, slaughtering thousands of guardsmen instead of orcs (in most cases both at once) playing as Chaos.
    Space Marine was just what WH40K needed in the video game department and THQ has come through again.    … Expand
  94. Beardmonkey
    Feb 6, 2012
    7
    If you are a fan of testosterone with a dash of adrenaline you won't be disappointed by this title. Not many games make you feel like a total badass from square one, but this game does it splendidly. Fun combat, impressive visuals and top notch sound work. The only real downside is that it gets a bit repetitive, but in bite size chunks "Space Marine" is a real treat!
  95. Invader-Nik
    Feb 5, 2012
    9
    Way better then I thought. The Single Player is awesome but no freedom in it, executing an Ork to gain health is awesome. The physics are quite realistic and fun. Multiplayer, however is a different story. Exterminatus is the best feature of multiplayer. You and a group of people (be it your friends or random people) must defend yourself from tons of Orks and capture control points.Way better then I thought. The Single Player is awesome but no freedom in it, executing an Ork to gain health is awesome. The physics are quite realistic and fun. Multiplayer, however is a different story. Exterminatus is the best feature of multiplayer. You and a group of people (be it your friends or random people) must defend yourself from tons of Orks and capture control points. However the Versus mode is quite challenging. I've seen level 2 people with combat knifes fight against level 90 people with thunder hammers, I personally suck at versus but I'm pro with Exterminatus. This is a really good game and is worth it.… Expand
  96. jimplunder
    Feb 5, 2012
    8
    The game is what it is, an action movie masquerading as a computer game. If you like point-and-click hack-and-slash games, then this game is for you. It's not innovative, it's not ground-breaking, the graphics aren't spectacular, but you can have a ton of fun if you don't put a lot of hopes on it being the next big thing in third-person shooters.
    To be honest, I was kind of hoping for an    The game is what it is, an action movie masquerading as a computer game. If you like point-and-click hack-and-slash games, then this game is for you. It's not innovative, it's not ground-breaking, the graphics aren't spectacular, but you can have a ton of fun if you don't put a lot of hopes on it being the next big thing in third-person shooters.
    To be honest, I was kind of hoping for an action RPG, but basically you just find all of the items you can use in the game and the game decides at certain points to make various items available to you (as if to say, "Hey! You'll need these items in the upcoming mob/boss fight!"). The story is typical Warhammer 40,000 fare: an ork invasion leads to something more sinister! If you've played either Dawn of War game, you'll see the story coming. But once you get the jump pack and the hammer, you'll wish that was the whole game experience. There's nothing like flying up into the air and then swooping back down into a group of orks and then pounding their skulls into mush with the hammer. Unfortunately, the jump pack sequences are too short and too few.
    I don't really play multiplayer, so I'll leave those reviews for those who've tried it, but it seems like it's getting upgrades. It's pretty much Space Marines vs. Chaos Space Marines in death matches and capture points. They also have a dreadnaught add-on that seems like it could offer a new aspect of gameplay for people (but it's a DLC add-on, so you'll have to pay for it). If the game's on sale, go ahead and get it. It's good for the lower price.    … Expand
  97. Rudboy66
    Feb 5, 2012
    10
    I've never rated any game a 10, but I have no problem doing so with this title. I guess it is an accurate rating as if I were to write this game myself I would change nothing. Well only one single thing actually, I would leave it up to the player as to whether or not my Space Marine would be wearing their helmets. They don't during the whole game. :P Other than that, this is a perfectI've never rated any game a 10, but I have no problem doing so with this title. I guess it is an accurate rating as if I were to write this game myself I would change nothing. Well only one single thing actually, I would leave it up to the player as to whether or not my Space Marine would be wearing their helmets. They don't during the whole game. :P Other than that, this is a perfect FPS, better than any other I've played. It is different in combat tactics, the graphics are awesome and the story if great. The whole package is spot on from Games Workshops high standards. I am very familiar with the Space Marine Codex as well as Orks and the 40K premise and story line. To me this game NAILS it all perfectly. Bought it on sale too for $16.99, but it is well worth the full retail cost and then some. Love the visuals as well, they really bring the Warhammer 40K universe to light just the way it is on the books. I haven't even tried the multi player yet, saving that for after the campaign.… Expand
  98. SoulSurgeon
    Feb 5, 2012
    6
    Felt a lot like Gears of war..which my girlfriend loved, and I disliked greatly. GOW is big hulking soldiers with big guns aimlesly walking around stupid and pointless maps killing masses of bad guys. What makes this game MORE interesting is is Dawn of War element. I really enjoyed DOW and it was neat to see the races that I played with in that game. Tired of hearing all the ImperialFelt a lot like Gears of war..which my girlfriend loved, and I disliked greatly. GOW is big hulking soldiers with big guns aimlesly walking around stupid and pointless maps killing masses of bad guys. What makes this game MORE interesting is is Dawn of War element. I really enjoyed DOW and it was neat to see the races that I played with in that game. Tired of hearing all the Imperial Guardsmen in the game tell me over and over "hurry, get over to this place, you must stop the orcs!" Poor Plot. You can't jump until you get jumpjets...so cracks in the ground and rubble slow you down a lot. Also, I felt like I just wanted to get past the level I am on so I can get to the next level so I can start to have some fun. Finding new weapons was fun..running out ot ammo was not. Felt like I was always having to use the crappy pistol until I found ammo..and ammo is everywhere...it has to be because you aren't allowed to carry enough and you go through it so quickly.. Terrible drama element to get excited to find basic ammo so you can use your basic weapons.

    Played for about 4-5 hours...single player and Multiplayer....it was fun until now. Could have been so much more.    … Expand
  99. Theg0dSlayer
    Jan 28, 2012
    9
    Taking in the objective way in gaming without doubts space marine deserves a 9/10, inmersive campaign and very well done co op and multiplayer. I wont say it is a perfect game cause, most of the time the camera is a bit tricky so you must to get experienced with that. Overall Space Marine is a game that is worth every penny.
  100. Crestata
    Jan 12, 2012
    10
    I Absolutely loved the campaign for this game. The difficulty was perfect you had to look at your surroundings for areas which have good cover or a good spot to have a massive melee brawl. The boss battles were so much fun. They were not really for difficulty they were for pure fun. Gameplay was like a mix of halo and gears of war. You could roll around and it was in 3rd person. InsanelyI Absolutely loved the campaign for this game. The difficulty was perfect you had to look at your surroundings for areas which have good cover or a good spot to have a massive melee brawl. The boss battles were so much fun. They were not really for difficulty they were for pure fun. Gameplay was like a mix of halo and gears of war. You could roll around and it was in 3rd person. Insanely good responsiveness. The multiplayer is where it died. The plasma cannon literally ruined it. Where is the skill in that gun? You charge up and the hit a huge radius killing every enemy in it. Imagine a wraith from halo but with 10times the radius and faster travelling shots. Yeah that was the gun. The hammer i find had the dumbest perk. All it does is makes it stronger. A weapon which can already 1shot now has a much higher chance for oneshotting. I loved the classes. They were balanced. A tactical marine is the counter for an assualt marine/Raptor. the Havoc/Devastator is the counter for the tactical marine. And the raptor is the counter for the Havoc/ devastator. The game lacked in levels. A whole 5levels to play on for 2.5 months. There were no Dedicated servers for the game. I don't have the best internet but it isn't bad. And I was stuck at 3/5 bars the whole time. The game had a good skill level. If you were skilled (Which not to brag but I was better than most) you could easily top the score boards. Exterminatus was realeased and it made the game way to easy. I could go solo and get to wave 9on both arena's and bring home about 15k XP. thus making everyone lvl up super fast and getting rid of low levels. I would reccomend it if you like to play a game for about a month and then drop it and never pick it up again.… Expand
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 34 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 34
  3. Negative: 0 out of 34
  1. PC PowerPlay
    Oct 31, 2011
    70
    The campaign requires an interest in 40K, while the basic multiplayer modes are fun for all. [Dec 2011, p.67]
  2. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Oct 30, 2011
    60
    The only thing rising Space Marine from the grey pool of mediocrity is world of Warhammer 40.000 itself. Rich story background deserved more than a linear hack'n'slash game. [Oct 2011]
  3. PC Games (Russia)
    Oct 27, 2011
    75
    A solid debut in action genre for Relic and a must-buy for any Warhammer 40k fan. [Nov. 2011, p.61]
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