Warhammer 40,000: Space Wolf

 Switch
Metascore
55

Mixed or average reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 5
  3. Negative: 1 out of 5
  1. GamingTrend
    Jan 23, 2020
    75
    Warhammer 40,000: Space Wolf is a good tactical challenge marred by frustrating mechanics, questionable graphics and dodgy controls. But I had fun with it nonetheless and the card system differentiates it from other turn-based strategy games. Ultimately, your enjoyment may depend entirely on whether or not you have any prior interest in the Warhammer 40k universe.
  2. TheGamer
    Jan 28, 2020
    60
    Warhammer 40,000: Space Wolf has moments of enjoyment and there is definitely depth to be found in building multiple decks, but the slow speed of the game and the random nature of the enemy placements diminishes what fun there is to be had. The Warhammer 40,000 universe is currently underrepresented on the Nintendo Switch and fans of the franchise might enjoy the game as a simple strategy game that uses the lore of the series, but there isn't much else to recommend for those who aren't familiar with the tabletop game.
  3. FNintendo
    Feb 26, 2020
    50
    If the Warhammer universe is well represented, a weak performance, unbalanced combat system, random tactical component that discards any strategic ambitions and the game's impractical requirements, which demand a permanent internet connection, make the handheld experience near impossible to enjoy and something very difficult to recommend.
  5. Switch Player
    Feb 24, 2020
    50
    Warhammer 40,000: Space Wolf offers decent strategy gameplay for those fans looking for something as similar to XCOM as possible. However, lacking tutorials, weak story, and watered-down mechanics make Space Wolf feel like XCOM-lite with cards.
  6. Nintendo Life
    Jan 28, 2020
    40
    There's an interesting and fun game buried somewhere deep beneath the surface of Warhammer 40,000: Space Wolf, but you’ll need to crack the tough, unintuitive armour that protects the core mechanics before you can find it. Unfortunately, you don’t have the privilege of a Thunder Hammer at your disposal – all you have is time, and you’ll need a lot of it to get any real enjoyment out of this rather disappointing title.

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User Score
6.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 34 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 34
  3. Negative: 11 out of 34
  1. Richarddefrisse
    Jan 23, 2020
    0
    Warning! this game will not even start without a permanent internet connection! This is NOT mentioned on the store page! Playing on the bus,Warning! this game will not even start without a permanent internet connection! This is NOT mentioned on the store page! Playing on the bus, or plane or anywhere else on the go is NOT possible. (Unfortunately Nintendo doesn't offer refunds for falsely advertised games like this, so be warned).
    [edited] Also: This seems to be a 1:1 port of the ps4 version. All UI text is too small to read on the handheld screen (5px is not large enough to see vital information). And the switch version also has the unfathomable health/HP only on hover-over for ALL enemies and player characters - which makes this game almost tediously unplayable, because of the clumsy controls.    … Full Review »
  2. mrFriendlydog
    Jan 25, 2020
    3
    Can someone reasonably explain to me why a single player game with no PVP requires an internet connection to play? The PC version of this gameCan someone reasonably explain to me why a single player game with no PVP requires an internet connection to play? The PC version of this game is actually quite good IMHO. Sadly, the Switch port is crippled beyond hope. Clunky controls make this like playing with your feet while your hands are tied, no touch screen functionality for no reason, missing features do also not make this "the complete" version, like they say (armor customization e.g). Someone on the internet called this a "Russian scam" - I wouldn't go that far, but it's almost there. This is a sloppy, grossly overpriced cash grab port Nintendo should have rejected. I recommend playing this on PC (much cheaper too), and staying away from the Switch version, which will just frustrate you.… Full Review »
  3. EandH
    Jan 24, 2020
    0
    I don't have internet access at home so I can't play this game
    It's internet only!
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