Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine - Anniversary Edition

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[h1]Quick Summary:[/h1] This is the very first time in my life playing and finishing a game set in the Warhammer 40k universe. As Captain Titus leading the Space Marines, fighting against Orks and Chaos to save the world, I can say the game satisfied me in terms of gameplay. Regarding enemy variety, I think there are enough types for a game that is already short in length; however, combat mechanics get quite repetitive right from the start. We have 4 weapon slots and around 8 ranged weapons; although they all play similarly, I mostly used the Bolter and Melta Gun, which was sufficient. Entering the universe this way made me feel like I was playing the story right from the middle without knowing what happened before or after. Still, focusing solely on the game's story, I can say it's an average-quality piece of work. [b][h1]Score for those who don’t want to read till the end: 7/10[/h1][/b] [h1]1- Introduction and Expectations:[/h1] I hadn't played a story-driven game for a while and was looking for one. Seeing multiple Warhammer 40k games in my account, I wanted to give this universe a shot. Since I wasn't in the mood for a strategy game, I decided to start with Space Marine, the only TPS shooter in my library. I have zero knowledge of the Warhammer 40k universe and I'm not sure if it's a good entry point, but I'm jumping straight into this universe from here. [h1]2- Gameplay | 6.5/10[/h1] I think the game's gameplay fit the theme and the universe well. Bloody and brutal execution moves, enemies often sent in large numbers, some challenging enemy types, the Fury ability, and weapons reflect the theme and universe atmosphere well. Despite this, right from the start, we play generally the same way using weapons fitted into 4 slots, 2 of which are interchangeable. Aside from 1-2 situational cases, I only used the Bolter and Melta Gun. Melee combat isn't quite satisfying either; every weapon's combo does almost the same thing, essentially being a single combo. It could have had better gameplay, but because it offered visceral action, it kept me satisfied overall for 8 hours. If it were 2-3 hours longer, it definitely would have gotten boring. The Jump Pack sequences were more fun compared to the rest. [h1]3- Story and Atmosphere | Story: 7.5/10, Atmosphere: 7/10[/h1] I'm not familiar with the Warhammer 40k universe. I don't know who is who, why they are fighting, or why everyone looks like half-robot soldiers, but for this game specifically, there was a slightly cliché yet good story. While fighting the Orks, we suddenly saw that they weren't the real enemy, that there were people we couldn't trust even among ourselves, and we encountered Chaos. The narrative delivery wasn't bad either. I didn't listen to the Servo-Skulls found throughout the game, so I won't comment on them. As for the atmosphere, it reflected the state of the universe well; interior spaces were somewhat repetitive, and similarly, the battlefields weren't quite epic enough. I expected more epic scenes and a grander arena, especially for the final battle. Still, I can say it had an above-average atmosphere. [h1]4- Pros and Cons[/h1] Pros: + If you are interested in the Warhammer 40k universe, this will keep that interest alive + Captain Titus seems like a good guy Cons: - Bland gameplay - Slightly cliché story - Atmosphere [h1]5- Replayability and Recommendation[/h1] The game has very low replay value, so I don't think I will be returning to it. Also, the multiplayer achievements stand in the way of getting a 100% achievement completion, which is another reason preventing replay. I recommend the game because it serves as a good entry point for Space Marine 2; it's short and has a small file size. For someone who plays 3-4 hours a day, it's a game that can be finished in 2 days. Even if it's not a top-tier title in terms of quality, it deserves a chance. [h1]Score[/h1] Since this is my first time experiencing the universe and it contains story elements on equal footing with the gameplay, I will rate everything equally. [b]My score: 7/10[/b]