Space Hulk: Tactics

 PlayStation 4
User Score
6.7

Mixed or average reviews- based on 13 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 13
  3. Negative: 3 out of 13
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  1. aspentitan
    Oct 17, 2021
    6
    Honestly I could rate this anywhere between a 6 to 8 out of 10. It's difficult to rate for various reasons but I rated it on the low scale of where I thought a fair rating would be. The first thing I'd like to say this is an adaptation of the board game, which I never played but other reviewers state it's a faithful adaptation and I can buy into that as I looked up the ruleset and itHonestly I could rate this anywhere between a 6 to 8 out of 10. It's difficult to rate for various reasons but I rated it on the low scale of where I thought a fair rating would be. The first thing I'd like to say this is an adaptation of the board game, which I never played but other reviewers state it's a faithful adaptation and I can buy into that as I looked up the ruleset and it appears spot on. The first thing that I find I want to criticize is the presentation. It has some noticeable pauses loading and also headscratching input lag after certain button actions. The lag is so long it can make you wonder if you actually pressed your controls. Camera is sufficient and you can toggle between overhead and first person. First person is cool however being a strategic game I think it would have been much more important to have a zoomable camera instead. Objects which are linked such as controls to doors are revealed by toggling to a different map and to be honest I found it very messy and not easily discernible. Other games do a much better job with similar features and needs. Gameplay tutorials are also too basic. As you learn what the game requires it could have had better overviews of all the games features. For example, as a noob I didn't know where the consoles to doors were. Some doors activate by interaction in front of them, others require a console placed some distance away from the map. True you learn as you go but much of the games complexity unfolds one step ahead of any tutorial that could have been there to enjoy the game more. Remember what I said about a zoomable camera? I found out way into my playthrough you actually can zoom in. The end result is essentially playing the game initially to understand it then a second time to actually play but it feels like you are now in spoil alert territory which is a big killjoy. These are the reasons I scored it low ultimately. Let's pretend I played and understood the board game many of these issues wouldn't be issues. The gameplay is actually extremely decent. There are two campaigns one for marines and one for aliens, and the game is a measly $10. The game also has a map editor so if you have friends who enjoy this game or would skirmish this game is probably must have. In all I'm torn. The gameplay is excellent and the value is there. For me I found I had to put in some work to enjoy this game so to me that requires a cautionary score. For others this game could be the bomb as is. I think it all depends if you already know the game or don't. For me the game is worth the effort despite its imperfections… Expand
  2. WestPokerist
    Jun 6, 2020
    1
    Очень скучная игра. Я человек, который может терпеть скучные шутки (Death Stranding и RDR2 мои любимые игры). Но здесь. Я не смог пройти дальше первой локации, настолько это скучно. Не советую!
  3. Roman_LAV
    Dec 1, 2022
    6
    Я перестал увлекаться тактическими стратегиями и не могу в полной мере оценить эту игру, но сама вселенная 40k мне импонирует. Из плюсов это визуальная составляющая боевки и мрачняк серии.
  4. Burebisto
    Oct 8, 2020
    9
    Graphically very nice tactical turn-based game with dense atmosphere from Warhammer 40k universe. The only drawback for me: A bit unclear controls at first, I fixed it for myself in the Options menu. I return to this game time to time to play a skirmish map or two, deep focus is necessary to succesfully finish a map, so interesting tense experience guaranteed.
  5. Wladisslaw
    Feb 13, 2021
    9
    Отличная игра в своём жанре. Честно говоря, я бы поставил 8 баллов, но я ставлю 9, чтобы нивелировать глупый отзыв и незаслуженную оценку WestPokerist, человек любит игры с открытым миром и говорит, что эта игра скучная, это - пошаговая стратегия, и Space Hulk классический представитель этого жанра. Ну, мог бы обзор посмотреть для начала, столь низкая оценка абсолютно несправедлива.Отличная игра в своём жанре. Честно говоря, я бы поставил 8 баллов, но я ставлю 9, чтобы нивелировать глупый отзыв и незаслуженную оценку WestPokerist, человек любит игры с открытым миром и говорит, что эта игра скучная, это - пошаговая стратегия, и Space Hulk классический представитель этого жанра. Ну, мог бы обзор посмотреть для начала, столь низкая оценка абсолютно несправедлива. Каждый ход «бросаются» игральные кости, как в настольной игре, что придаёт элемент случайности и везения, как мне кажется, это тоже несомненный плюс.… Expand
  6. Yojimbo2015
    Jan 25, 2023
    6
    Nice looking and atmospheric turn-based strategy game that unfortunately makes little effort to attract an audience outside of fans of the board game. The XCom games are much, much better in every department.

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Metascore
68

Mixed or average reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Dec 12, 2018
    60
    Tactics makes the most of its medium with neat battle animations and a variety of view modes, but it’s no substitute for shouting at a friend across the table. [Issue#157, p.88]
  2. PlaySense
    Nov 5, 2018
    65
    If you have a soft spot for the Space Hulk board game, this title is a no-brainer. If you're new to the Space Hulk franchise it might seem that this game is extremely slow and boring and very difficult to boot. The official rule set is adhered to closely which results in some tense games, partly because of the elevated difficulty. Load times are pretty long however and the on-screen texts are barely legible. The graphics are very dark and grey which makes for poor visibility from time to time.
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  3. Games Master UK
    Nov 1, 2018
    67
    A faithful board game adaptation that lacks the depth to grab you in its power fist and not let go. [Issue#336, p.83]
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