If you have already collected Warhammer 40,000 miniatures, this is THE game you have probably been waiting for forever. Epic battles, ravaged worlds, thousands of Tyranids, soldiers of the Imperium more wound up than ever. The game is fully in line with the Warhammer mythology developed for almost forty years now by Games Workshop, with the Adeptus Mechanicus, Chaos, Cadian soldiers… In short, if you understand these lines, go for it.
But thirteen years after the release of the first opus, Space Marine 2 is also a great opportunity to immerse yourself in one of the largest universes of space fantasyat least as rich as Star Wars. In the 41st millennium, humanity is united in a totalitarian and bloody regime, the Imperium. It has conquered the galaxy, waging an endless war against the alien races it encounters, such as the Tyranids whose goal is to devour all worlds.
A little taste of Gears of War
To face this, the Imperium can count on its Space Marines, an elite force made up of genetically modified superhuman soldiers who have sworn to defend it: ” We are the shining blade of His fist. The shield that protects His work. Never will we waver. In the name of the Imperium and together, we will prevail. » Quite a program.
In Space Marine 2a planet is invaded by the Tyranids and the Imperium mobilizes the Space Marines. In this third-person shooter developed by Saber Interactive, you play as Titus, equipped with your heavy bolter (a rifle) and your chainsword to face the monstrous creatures. This melee weapon and the animations at each execution are also reminiscent of another very good game,Gears of War.
The campaign features varied challenges, formidable enemies and beautiful scenery. Space Marine 2 also offers an Operation mode, which complements the campaign, and Eternal War, where the player faces others online.
One of the games of the year
The atmosphere is also admirably recreated in these ravaged landscapes and some flamethrower fights in the dark are enjoyable. Initially expected at the end of 2023, the title had been postponed ” in order to allow the necessary time to refine it and ensure the best possible experience. “A winning bet: with more than two million sales in 24 hours after its release on September 9, Space Marine 2 is shaping up to be one of the big games of the year.
Our opinion: 4/5
“Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2”, on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X. From €59. PEGI 18.
A series soon?
In December 2023, a live-action Warhammer 40,000 series was announced by Prime Video and Games Workshop, which holds the rights. Almost a year later, the project led by Henry Cavill (Geralt of Rivia in The WitcherSuperman) is at a standstill. The two parties have until the end of 2024 to agree on the creative and artistic aspect.
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