Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine

 PlayStation 3
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7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 182 Ratings

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  1. mitcher78
    May 26, 2023
    10
    For me one of the best action games of all times and, by far, the best Warhammer 40k game available. Campain is damn good, but multiplayer... that's another level. I don't know how many hours have I spent enjoying this blessing.
  2. Chirritox
    Apr 5, 2023
    8
    Nos jugamos este juego en directo y nos gusto bastante, el gameolay es entretenido, algo desafiante en algunos momentos y aveces es increible cuando hay caos con los orcos, la historia esta ok y te introduce a lo muy basico en el mundo warhammer 40k, algo corto se podria decir y los jefes muy faciles, pero esta muy bueno y recomendado para los fans y los que quieren conocer la saga
  3. Unicron666
    Jul 21, 2020
    8
    I thought it was really good, apart from a few things like how you get health increase and some issues with controls. I'm a fan of the 40k universe and I liked what they did with it
  4. iliescu
    Dec 17, 2017
    8
    Warhammer non canon game am been with notification about, most pristine space bash through the enemy first person army having display about. The idea is fine though the intelligence is not as huge as may imagine before purchase but the graphics are good and the advantage can be real too. Space Marine can be a fine choice but there might be limits or something on the designs.
  5. Freddo222
    Dec 17, 2014
    9
    Sometimes i really don´t understand why a game sells so bad. This game is the best example. I hardly could find anything that is wrong with it. I really enjoyed it, and would recommend it to anyone not only Warhammer 40k fans. Only the cliffhanger ending is a bit disappointing, knowing that there will never be a sequel.
  6. allan_treebeard
    Oct 27, 2013
    9
    I love this game. The single player mode is fun but overall not amazing. It is very linear and doesnt really get across the "grim darkness or the far future" feel of the canon. It is, like I said though, fun. The execution moves are a right laugh and the weapons do have a great feel to them. The multiplayer is where it really gets going though. I have not had this much fun in multiplayerI love this game. The single player mode is fun but overall not amazing. It is very linear and doesnt really get across the "grim darkness or the far future" feel of the canon. It is, like I said though, fun. The execution moves are a right laugh and the weapons do have a great feel to them. The multiplayer is where it really gets going though. I have not had this much fun in multiplayer for a long time. The three classes (assault, tactical and devastator marine) add a lot of depth and really fit in with the warhammer universe.… Expand
  7. Caste
    May 1, 2013
    8
    I finished it yesterday and the game is quite good.
    The scenarios and art assets are a little repetitive but it goes properly with the story, which is quite entertaining and full of twists.
  8. dannyhl2
    Feb 21, 2013
    9
    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
  9. Cartteros
    Jun 24, 2012
    8
    Space Marine is a helluva game. Let's be honest: it isn't the better game in PS3, but it'll get entertained for a long time. I just picked it up b'coz it went free for PS plus users and, so far, I very satisfied.
    If you played the RTS games on PC, you should be familiar with the story. But I wasn't, so I didn't really paid attention to it.
    The graphics are beautiful and the framerate is    Space Marine is a helluva game. Let's be honest: it isn't the better game in PS3, but it'll get entertained for a long time. I just picked it up b'coz it went free for PS plus users and, so far, I very satisfied.
    If you played the RTS games on PC, you should be familiar with the story. But I wasn't, so I didn't really paid attention to it.
    The graphics are beautiful and the framerate is smooth. That's a thing you don't see in games these days.
    The singleplayer doesn't get you for too long, since it takes around 7-8 hours, if you play it on hard. But the multiplayer has LOTS of fun. It offers visual and gameplay related customizations for your character, be it Space or Chaos Marine. There are many game modes that will keep you playing for a long time.
    Don't dump this game just b'coz it's not mainstream. It's a nice game.    … Expand
  10. PandCadventure
    Jun 13, 2012
    10
    Ah, that awkward moment when you feel like an utter fool for purposely avoiding a great game. This game is so much fun, and if I wouldn't have found in on PS plus for free, I may have never experienced it! This game is a bit like Gears of War. They took out the cinematics that most high budget action games spew at you, and put you straight into the fight. The game paces itself very well,Ah, that awkward moment when you feel like an utter fool for purposely avoiding a great game. This game is so much fun, and if I wouldn't have found in on PS plus for free, I may have never experienced it! This game is a bit like Gears of War. They took out the cinematics that most high budget action games spew at you, and put you straight into the fight. The game paces itself very well, gives a multitude of OP weaponry to shred your foes to mere gristle with, and has a pretty cool online feature with a level up system to keep the fun going! Highly reccomended, I will force my friends to buy this title.… Expand
  11. HorrorCoffee
    May 31, 2012
    10
    Game takes you straight to action by killing hordes of orks. There is not much for the story its just kill orks and collect servo skulls. For me this is best third person shooter game. There are many weapons to choose from there is not "best weapon". Best weapon is that you can use best. There were little disappointments with leveling because there are only 41 levels and you cant startGame takes you straight to action by killing hordes of orks. There is not much for the story its just kill orks and collect servo skulls. For me this is best third person shooter game. There are many weapons to choose from there is not "best weapon". Best weapon is that you can use best. There were little disappointments with leveling because there are only 41 levels and you cant start it all over so when you reach level 41 it can get little boring. In multiplayer there are only three classes to choose from I really hoped that there would have been at least four or five. Well there are DLC that allow you play with robot called Dreadnought. You can customize your Space/Chaos Marine any way you want there are armor parts and paints to use.… Expand
  12. shimano6000
    Apr 11, 2012
    8
    I am not even half way through this game from what I can tell and it is a good game. I can't give it a 10 as I haven't played the mulitplayer yet and through the whole game. At times it is just amazing the number of Orks that you have to take down and the storyline is epic. Despite is leading you through the areas, you still have a feel of an open world. This is a good game.
  13. Tokyochuchu
    Apr 6, 2012
    9
    Space Marine is a highly derivative but ultimately excellent third-person-shooter. There is no cover mechanic in this game, so it doesn't follow the Uncharted staple of staying in one place and popping off shots from safety. Progression on a battlefield takes a lot of strategy and careful maneuvering. You need to view the enemies, quickly decide priority targets and take them out as fastSpace Marine is a highly derivative but ultimately excellent third-person-shooter. There is no cover mechanic in this game, so it doesn't follow the Uncharted staple of staying in one place and popping off shots from safety. Progression on a battlefield takes a lot of strategy and careful maneuvering. You need to view the enemies, quickly decide priority targets and take them out as fast as possible. This usually involves switching up your arsenal, as the combat has a rock-paper-scissors element with it's weapon effectiveness. You've also got to balance that with leaving a few minions alive so that you can regenerate health via an execution kill. It's a lot of balls to juggle at the same time and it makes every single battle intense and thrilling. There just isn't any filler in Space Marine because the combat is so satisfying and fun. The story is fairly basic but it's acted with such vim by the game's cast that it genuinely entertains and makes you want to know how it ends. The art design, however... Perhaps the greatest sci-fi world ever created in a video game. Every pour reeks with attention to detail and a deep sense of love, care and passion for the subject material. All these elements combine to make Space Marine a cut above most third-person-shooters and one of my favorite action games of all time.… Expand
  14. darkwraith
    Jan 23, 2012
    8
    Space Marine is a solid 3rd person shooter with a great melee battle system that works well but can get repetitive if u choose to over use it. besides melee it has a vast array of machine guns sniper rifles pistols and lazer versions of each so you can mix it up. The games universe, characters and enemies are all nicely detailed and graphically its good no frame rate drops even whenSpace Marine is a solid 3rd person shooter with a great melee battle system that works well but can get repetitive if u choose to over use it. besides melee it has a vast array of machine guns sniper rifles pistols and lazer versions of each so you can mix it up. The games universe, characters and enemies are all nicely detailed and graphically its good no frame rate drops even when theres loads of orcs rampaging towards you the story is nicely paced and a good length. too top it all off theres a hoarde co op mode, And multi player although very few people seem to be playing the online. Horde mode can be played solo but is a real challenge. This game went straight to the bargains bin which is a shame as its well made and deserves a try. Buy it if you see it cheap as the only reason i can see for it going bargain is that the space marine war hammer series is not so popular nowadays. Overall good game.… Expand
  15. cravix28
    Jan 19, 2012
    8
    I may be partial but im a huge warhammer fan in both their universes but i actualy am enjoying the hell out of this game especialy the online mode of course i can see where some players might not enjoy and see it they r copying other online modes but the armor upgrades and weopon challengers were cool
  16. MPGeezer
    Dec 29, 2011
    8
    I think a lot of people are missing the point with their review of the this game and its features ... its meant to be a Warhammer 40K game .. so all the Orcs will just charge head on and sound like **** .. thats what they do ... they're Orcs. I have always been a closet fan of WH40K and this game just sums up the universe and setting within the stories perfectly. Yes its a bit repetitiveI think a lot of people are missing the point with their review of the this game and its features ... its meant to be a Warhammer 40K game .. so all the Orcs will just charge head on and sound like **** .. thats what they do ... they're Orcs. I have always been a closet fan of WH40K and this game just sums up the universe and setting within the stories perfectly. Yes its a bit repetitive but when you are wading through thick as you like Orcs in power armour that's what its like. The look of the game is very good, the cut scenes impressive. Overall a solid 80/100 for me. Now bring out Space Hulk .. please… Expand
  17. Tinhauser
    Dec 20, 2011
    10
    I think this game is really good. I enjoy the multiplayer a lot and the campaign was easily the most gory and violent thing I have ever seen, so it fits the IP nicely. Multiplayer has an awesome customizer and the mix of jump troops, melee and classical shooter elements makes for a solid tactical gaming experience. For people who like both the Warhammer 40,000 setting and shooters, this isI think this game is really good. I enjoy the multiplayer a lot and the campaign was easily the most gory and violent thing I have ever seen, so it fits the IP nicely. Multiplayer has an awesome customizer and the mix of jump troops, melee and classical shooter elements makes for a solid tactical gaming experience. For people who like both the Warhammer 40,000 setting and shooters, this is an awesome action game. Once you get the hang of it and can seamlessly mix melee and ranged combat, this game has a unique flow.

    If you dislike the setting, it's not nearly as good, because it is extremely true to Warhammer 40,000. If you are not good at team shooters, the PVE is still good but the PVP probably becomes too hectic and tactically demanding.

    All in all, I'd have to say that it is easily the best action game I have played in years, right up there with Team Fortress and Counter-Strike.

    Game Modes:
    Campaign (linear shooter/spectacle fighter with a wonderfully violent health system)

    Annihilation (classic team death match)
    Seize Ground (point capture mode)
    CTF (capture the flag mode)

    Exterminatus/Chaos Unleashed (Co-op Multiplayer Horde/Wave Mode)    … Expand
  18. Scoobydruid
    Oct 28, 2011
    9
    This game is a ton of fun. I'm not that good at shooters so NORMAL difficulty was a challenge for me, but I was HIGHLY entertained. The action is non-stop and fast paced. You need to employ some tactics for sure. Price dropped to $40 and the campaign is definitely worth $40. The on-line play has lots of potential but it would be nice to have some games with other objectives. I alsoThis game is a ton of fun. I'm not that good at shooters so NORMAL difficulty was a challenge for me, but I was HIGHLY entertained. The action is non-stop and fast paced. You need to employ some tactics for sure. Price dropped to $40 and the campaign is definitely worth $40. The on-line play has lots of potential but it would be nice to have some games with other objectives. I also find myself getting very few points each game compared to others which results in a strong feeling of grinding to level up. I'm not sure if the high level players simply clobber me with their gear or I'm just horrible -- probably a bit of both but my interest in the on-line play is waning even though I'd like to play it more.… Expand
  19. Marlowespade
    Oct 5, 2011
    8
    The game won me over with multiplayer (and I normally hate multiplayer). The unlocks, the customization, and the single most brilliant mechanic in any game this year, the ability to copy the gear/perk loadout from the person that just killed you (regardless of level difference). Thank God they finally fixed the matchmaking on PS3!
  20. almo
    Sep 28, 2011
    9
    This game is excellent. The single-player campaign is fun. The art is great; the stunning vastness of buildings in the W40k universe is well-realized. The multiplayer is fun and complex. It's not a perfect game, but it is well worth the purchase.
  21. TomBcfc89
    Sep 23, 2011
    8
    Got this game for my Bday, I wouldnt spend £40 of my own money on this but it is still a very solid game. The graphics are decent and look very similar to Darksiders which not surprisingly is also published by THQ. The story is a bit weak and the chapters are quite similar (although I havent completed it yet) as there isnt much variety. I really like the combat though, itsGot this game for my Bday, I wouldnt spend £40 of my own money on this but it is still a very solid game. The graphics are decent and look very similar to Darksiders which not surprisingly is also published by THQ. The story is a bit weak and the chapters are quite similar (although I havent completed it yet) as there isnt much variety. I really like the combat though, its easy to switch weapons and i like the feel of the guns, nice and solid. The melee is really nice though (again lots of similarities with Darksiders) as you can beat off hordes of Orks with your sword or axe, you can pull off some nice combos as well as being able to regenerate your health from killing enemies. Havent tried the multiplayer yet but have heard its pretty fun to play, so i look forward to that.… Expand
  22. Piplup10
    Sep 18, 2011
    10
    Awesome game!
    The single player is really fun, who doesn't like killing orcs?!
    The multiplayer is amazing, I find it extremely fun, I love the customization. I like how the multiplayer actually feels like a fire-fight, in Call of Duty, I always felt it was 1v1 or 1v2 or 1v3 etc. but not in this game. In a match you need to strategize. When I was playing, I was behind cover, and I looked    Awesome game!
    The single player is really fun, who doesn't like killing orcs?!
    The multiplayer is amazing, I find it extremely fun, I love the customization.
    I like how the multiplayer actually feels like a fire-fight, in Call of Duty, I always felt it was 1v1 or 1v2 or 1v3 etc. but not in this game. In a match you need to strategize. When I was playing, I was behind cover, and I looked around, saw alot of my teammates near me also taking cover and shooting, across from me was the enemy side, they were shooting too. I saw a ton of bullets on plasma bolts going back and forth and explosions everywhere. Then I saw a raptor (I was on space marines, enemy was chaos, one team is chaos and the other is space marines) (for all you noobs to warhammer, a raptor is a chaos person with a jump pack and melee weapon) crash down on some of my teammates, and on the enemy side our people with jump packs taking off and landing in their area. The raptor that jumped in our area killed a few people, next thing I knew, another one landed on me, and almost killed me. Luckily I threw down a grenade and evaded away, that raptor died and we shot the other one down. Then we got back into cover, with a few of us being killed by the enemy shooters. We started shooting again and took down any raptors in the air, a squad of me and about 4 of my teammates went through to the tunnel system to try to get across to flank the other team. Some people saw us and shot at us, about 2-3 died then. As we entered the tunnel system we saw a few other enemies who apparently got the same idea, we killed them pretty easily (they sucked :D). We came out of the tunnel on the other side and killed all of their shooters, so the path was clear for the rest of our team, then most of them came to help us take their control point and the rest stayed to defend. With our jump pack people (forgot what they are called on the space marine team) taking out all the shooters from above, we shot their raptors and we took their control point.
    THE END
    See what I mean?
    Im sure you people can image a warhammer battle like that (I played in it :D)
    Anyway, I hope you got my point, if not here it is:

    BUY THIS GAME, IT IS ONE OF THE BEST SHOOTERS EVER

    Also, it is a THIRD PERSON SHOOTER, not a first person shooter.    … Expand
  23. hcookie
    Sep 17, 2011
    9
    The 40k Universe perfectly captured by Relic.

    Single Player Campaign is bloody good fun. Albeit all too short

    Multi-player is incredibly fun, but the lack of maps and nagging ping problems drags the experience down.
  24. kelflex
    Sep 16, 2011
    10
    This game is awesome. Single player experience is like OMG. Multiplayer is sick as hell. This game is like God of War, HALO, and Gears of War all had a super sexy night and had an amazing baby. This game is the baby.
  25. ManOfMayhem
    Sep 16, 2011
    10
    First off, the campeign is great. The combat is a bit repetitive, at least until about midway through the game. The plot is very 40k. Also I love the multiplayer, especially the armor customization.
  26. ssupple21
    Sep 15, 2011
    10
    This game is great. Everything you would want from a epic action shooter. Campaign is 8-10 hours of non stop action and the multiplayer is addictive. Can't wait for DLC and a sequel.
  27. NullOrdo
    Sep 12, 2011
    10
    Space Marine makes a great entrance into the FPS genre. The Single player campaign runs at about 6-7 hours, which seems to be the standard for FPS games these days. The characters are done quite well and the game lets you feel like the powerful machine of war that a Space Marine is. The weapons you come across, both melee and ranged, are varied and unique enough from each other to keepSpace Marine makes a great entrance into the FPS genre. The Single player campaign runs at about 6-7 hours, which seems to be the standard for FPS games these days. The characters are done quite well and the game lets you feel like the powerful machine of war that a Space Marine is. The weapons you come across, both melee and ranged, are varied and unique enough from each other to keep them all interesting and fun. The Campaign is genuinely interesting and has more than a few surprise moments to keep you guessing on the outcome. The multi-player is also quite fun, with great customization and entertaining matches. The real strength in this game though is the campaign and feeling like you really are a Space Marine, sent in with your squad to do what needs to be done.… Expand
  28. bowman327
    Sep 12, 2011
    10
    All I can say is that this game rocks! I'm not even a longtime fan of warhammer. The game has an awesome single player and an awesome multiplayer. I have not had this much fun in online since the days of lan parties for the original Halo:CE. Go out and get this now.
  29. nbozification
    Sep 10, 2011
    9
    this is an amazing game, im loving every part of it.

    as a warhammer fan, this captures the universe in a way that is almost exactly out of the books. the monsters are frequent, the stakes are high and the characters are badass. there are no serious issues i've had with the game, multiplayer is taking an age to load and i sometimes throw orcs through walls. but aside from that this is    this is an amazing game, im loving every part of it.

    as a warhammer fan, this captures the universe in a way that is almost exactly out of the books. the monsters are frequent, the stakes are high and the characters are badass. there are no serious issues i've had with the game, multiplayer is taking an age to load and i sometimes throw orcs through walls. but aside from that this is amazing and a must buy for any warhammer nerd

    on the other hand, if you are not a fan of 40k and are just looking for some 3rd person fun. you may have trouble with the health system or the fact that there isn't a cover system. aside from that i can guarantee you will have some fun gutting orcs

    9/10    … Expand
  30. Oniric
    Sep 8, 2011
    10
    Multijoueur tout simplement énorme ! à recommander pour les fans de l'univers et amateurs de TPS beat'em all. Le mode solo sympathique sans être particulièrement révolutionnaire. Avec un mode coop qui arrive début octobre, Relic nous livre ici un excellent jeu qui mérite certainement son lot de suiteMultijoueur tout simplement énorme ! à recommander pour les fans de l'univers et amateurs de TPS beat'em all. Le mode solo sympathique sans être particulièrement révolutionnaire. Avec un mode coop qui arrive début octobre, Relic nous livre ici un excellent jeu qui mérite certainement son lot de suite et d'extension.… Expand
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Metascore
70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 46 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 46
  2. Mixed: 22 out of 46
  3. Negative: 0 out of 46
  1. Play UK
    Nov 27, 2011
    51
    The sort of simple, dumb, licensed game that causes the shelves of your local game shop to buckle under the weight of sheer undesirable mediocrity. [Issue#210, p.94]
  2. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Oct 11, 2011
    70
    Devotees to the 20-sided dice will be pleased with the level of fan service on offer here, while even those who've never dared step into the Games Workshop will garner some no-thinking-required enjoyment from this fun if basic orc-driller. [Nov 2011, p.98]
  3. Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
    Oct 7, 2011
    80
    Space Marine sports some cool visual touches, but its presentation falls shy of the top shooters' slick production values and its camera becomes a bit over-caffeinated during close-quarters combat. [Nov 2011, p.86]
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