Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun

 PlayStation 5
User Score
4.0

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 20 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 20
  3. Negative: 10 out of 20

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  1. radixlecti84
    Jul 3, 2023
    6
    This game is generally ok, but with a few pretty major caveats. It gets a few extra points for being made by a small team and not over-charging for the game.

    The weapons in this game are meaty and fun to use, it does a good job of capturing the feeling of those early 90s shooters and the Art style is good too. The level design is pretty frustrating however, I would say a large chunk    This game is generally ok, but with a few pretty major caveats. It gets a few extra points for being made by a small team and not over-charging for the game.

    The weapons in this game are meaty and fun to use, it does a good job of capturing the feeling of those early 90s shooters and the Art style is good too.

    The level design is pretty frustrating however, I would say a large chunk of my game time was spent running in circles trying to figure out which identical looking corridor I was supposed to have gone down. This really ruins the flow of the combat.

    The game loop is basically, find a key, to unlock a door, to find a key, to unlock a door, to find a key, to unlock a door that leads to a door which is the end of the level. Not very creative or interesting after the first few levels.

    The enemy types are just spawned haphazardly throughout the levels with no rhyme nor reason.

    The soundtrack was terrible, I'm not expecting nine-inch-nails or megadeath to anti up for a budget shooter, but something with a bit of presence would have been nice.

    My biggest gripe however, was the controls on the PS5. No matter what i did the input felt slow and floaty, which is really the one thing that should have been a focal point of the whole project!

    The closest comparison I would have for this game is Prodeus, and I'd say that is hands down the better game and doesn't have any of the issues listed above.    … Expand
  2. Jt0429
    May 26, 2023
    9
    Good-
    Vibrant and nostalgic art design; Intuitive gameplay; Tight controls; Satisfying gunplay.

    Bad-
    No map feature to aid in navigation.
  3. Draaco123
    May 25, 2023
    8
    Amazing and a great homage to the old DooM series. The only thing that's missing is a decent soundtrack to along to stomping the enemies of man.
  4. abyssano78
    Jun 2, 2023
    10
    An awesome retro game that feels like the old Doom games. A good variety of weapons, ennemies and mechanics.
  5. MegaYaranaika
    May 25, 2023
    8
    If you're into either Warhammer 40K or old school Doom/Wolfenstein/Quake Shooter type games this game is probably for you.
    While it isn't a perfect game it is certainly one of the best Warhammer 40K games out there that I've played.
    Lots of fun gunplay, enemy design is taken straight from the tabletop, sound and movement feel like you actually are a weighty Space Marine rather than    If you're into either Warhammer 40K or old school Doom/Wolfenstein/Quake Shooter type games this game is probably for you.
    While it isn't a perfect game it is certainly one of the best Warhammer 40K games out there that I've played.

    Lots of fun gunplay, enemy design is taken straight from the tabletop, sound and movement feel like you actually are a weighty Space Marine rather than just a random soldier sprinting across the battlefield

    I believe the many secrets and difficulties can offer a lot of replay value if you're into that sort of stuff

    The only downside I have is that it can get a bit repetitive especially if you get lost inside the "samey" looking hallways, however in my opinion this is more an issue with the type of game it is or tries to mimic rather than being the fault of the game itself

    Overall a really fun game, especially if you're into Warhammer and want something to pass the time until Space Marine II is released

    I'd recommend this game to anyone who wants either a hit of nostalgia, a fun run and gun shooter or just some Warhammer game, especially at the price point it is sold I believe this is more than worth it    … Expand
  6. Kazymierz
    Sep 8, 2023
    8
    This was an enjoyable homage to old school shooters, and serves as a great entry into the Warhammer 40k game library. Highly recommend this one.

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Metascore
73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. Player 2
    Oct 2, 2023
    67
    Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun aims to be the kind of FPS throwback to get your adrenaline pumping, and almost hits the mark, if not for the overly expansive levels which don’t quite land the old-school feel that the rest of the game nails.
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  2. Metro GameCentral
    Jun 2, 2023
    60
    A fascinating retro shooter that proves a perfect match for the world of Warhammer 40,000 but whose almost complete lack of nuance and variety eventually wears you down.
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  3. Softpedia
    May 30, 2023
    70
    Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun is a good game if administered in small doses. Unfortunately, after a couple of hours, it becomes tiresome due to the repetitive design. Taking breaks will put it in a different perspective and chances are that you’ll find your way back to it for another short session. There's some replayability in this, since you can go back and to try and complete the levels on higher difficulty, as well as unearth any secrets that you might have missed in your previous playthrough. More importantly, the atmosphere is catchy and almost rises up to the expectations created by the trailers. Well, almost, but not entirely. Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun feels like a pretty good start for something bigger. Hopefully, Auroch Digital’s take on the retro FPS genre will get a sequel that will bring exciting new mechanics and more varied content.
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