Space Hulk: Tactics

 Xbox One
User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11
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  1. Xbox_Alive
    Oct 23, 2018
    7
    I was very impressed with the presentation side of the game and I must admit that both the visuals and sound design exceeded my expectations. In terms of content the game has a decent amount for you to get to grips with and fans of the franchise will no doubt be satisfied with what’s on offer. There is a decent amount of tactical elements present in the game and this does make things moreI was very impressed with the presentation side of the game and I must admit that both the visuals and sound design exceeded my expectations. In terms of content the game has a decent amount for you to get to grips with and fans of the franchise will no doubt be satisfied with what’s on offer. There is a decent amount of tactical elements present in the game and this does make things more fun because it keeps things unpredictable and fresh. The game has been optimised brilliantly on the Xbox One and I was very impressed with how smooth and responsive the controls were. In my opinion the text in the game is a little on the small side and I did struggle to read it from time to time. This game still has a very niche vibe and it’s not going to bring any new fans to the table which is a shame. Sometimes the gameplay can throw up a few annoying issues which can harm the fun factor a little at times. Overall the Space Hulk franchise is one that I’m very fond of and whilst it may not be for everybody I can see the new game Space Hulk: Tactics satisfying quite a lot of people who are fans of the series. It is however not perfect and some of its shortcomings can be pretty frustrating but on the whole it does get the most important aspects correct. It also excels in areas I didn’t expect it to excel in as well and for me the most surprising thing it did so well was its presentation. Both the visuals and sound design have been done extremely well and if they had made the text a little bigger then for me the presentation would’ve been perfect. In terms of content the game has a lot for you to get to grips with and whilst the gameplay does throw up a few annoying issues like the fiddly camera I must admit that I was impressed with how well the game has been optimised on the Xbox One. This then means that Space Hulk: Tactics does more than enough to get a recommendation from me and if you’re a fan of the series this game is a must buy.… Expand
  2. mongoose27
    Oct 10, 2018
    10
    Excellent, and faithful recreation of the board game. The user interface is well done and easy to learn. The mission builder is also well done allowing for many different options and additions. The new tactics card deck is also a real plus. Some may think the game only appeals to Space Hulk fanatics, but that certainly isn't the case. It's an excellent turn-based tactical wargame thatExcellent, and faithful recreation of the board game. The user interface is well done and easy to learn. The mission builder is also well done allowing for many different options and additions. The new tactics card deck is also a real plus. Some may think the game only appeals to Space Hulk fanatics, but that certainly isn't the case. It's an excellent turn-based tactical wargame that should appeal to a wide range of gamers, not just 40K or Space Hult fans.… Expand
  3. eckae
    Feb 16, 2019
    8
    Very faithful to the original board game. Good map editor and a more than correct campaign with a balanced curve of difficulty. i appreciate that the development has also included the genestalers campaign.
  4. x519MaLoNeYx
    Apr 4, 2020
    9
    I’ll keep this short n sweet, whilst I pinpoint the specific core group of gamers who’ll at some point be wondering if this game is good...it’s essentially a clone of “40K Deathwatch:(Tyranid Invasion)” infused with money & high quality game/media developers. It’s absolutely GORGEOUS thanks to phenomenal atmospheric details, it’s the epitome of the 40k universe we all seem to share. If youI’ll keep this short n sweet, whilst I pinpoint the specific core group of gamers who’ll at some point be wondering if this game is good...it’s essentially a clone of “40K Deathwatch:(Tyranid Invasion)” infused with money & high quality game/media developers. It’s absolutely GORGEOUS thanks to phenomenal atmospheric details, it’s the epitome of the 40k universe we all seem to share. If you know what I mean by those couple points, you know how disappointed I’ve been as a 40k fan & gamer. This game delivers on all points!… Expand
  5. Abraham1993
    Dec 21, 2019
    8
    Good tactical game, xbox one x enchanced, good graphics, map editor and w40k universe. In adition you can play two campaigs, marines or genestelers. Recommended.

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Metascore
71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. TheXboxHub
    Oct 22, 2018
    80
    A deep and involving combat system makes the game a delight to play, and the number of ways an objective can be achieved ensures that no two missions are ever alike. With the whole back story to be explored, the package on offer here makes me very happy indeed; it’s just a shame the online is pretty much dead.
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  2. SomosXbox
    Oct 21, 2018
    69
    Space Hulk: Tactics tries to combine turn-based strategy games with the classic board game. Two campaigns with a good progression system that does not reach the level of other games of this genre. However, the game offers a wide variety of options to enjoy the multiplayer mode with a complete mission editor, but the game could be too slow and limited for many fans of the strategy.
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  3. Generación Xbox
    Oct 18, 2018
    81
    Space Hulk Tactics take the best of the board game and turns it into a pretty cool game.
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