Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2is the most fun I’ve had with a shooter since myHalo 3days; it’s endless, mindless fun.
Check out the trailer for theSpace Marine 2below
History has seemingly repeated itself as I’m once again eyeing up physical Warhammer 40k sets after playingSpace Marine 2, and I think that’s a good enough testament than any for how good this game actually is.
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I’ve been hooked since the moment I picked it up, and don’t plan on putting it down anytime soon. In fact the more I’ve played the more it’s reminded me of another game I’ve put hundreds of hours into over the years,Halo 3.
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Space Marine 2, for me, has given me that exact same feeling and despite essentially doing three separate playthroughs with two friends the content is yet to be boring. We haven’t even tackled some of the harder difficulties yet, we’ve just been having an excellent time tearing through tyranids and warring with the other faction. Finishing a few campaign missions and mixing things up with some Operations or Endless War felt like hopping intoODST’sFirefight and the online multiplayer, and just as rewarding.
I’ve got a few gripes with the game mind you. I’m not a big fan of the progression system for armour, as while I’ll be playing the game enough to unlock all the cosmetics I feel like an in-game shop or some sort of challenge system for different armour pieces would have made more sense. I’m also not very fond of queuing up with randoms, as they’re either so good that you rarely get a chance to play, or woefully bad that you’re having to do everything yourself. In fairness, it’s a personal preference thing and hasn’t impacted my overall view of the game, just something I’ve thought about during my time with it.
SomethingSpace Marine 2really has going for it compared to other shooters is it doesn’t take itself seriously. Now I love Halo more than the next Xbox fan, but with every title afterHalo Reachmy motivation to enjoy the PvP has dwindled. This is largely due to there being such a high skill ceiling nowadays, and the focus on competition and eSports worthy shooters has made me less likely to play them, simply because it’s not my cup of tea.
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Space Marine 2obviously doesn’t have that problem, and while you can get pretty competitive in the Endless Mode you generally feel like you’re on the same skill level as other players at all times, unless you’re fighting a Bulwark class. Again this gives me majorHalo 3vibes, as while the online scene for that game could get pretty sweaty it never failed to present itself as an arcade shooter.
That, in essence, is what I love most aboutSpace Marine 2,and why I think players adore it so much, even if they don’t realise it. It’s an arcade shooter through-and-through.
While other games, likeHelldivers 2,have tried their best to remain relevant in such a saturated genre, I thinkSpace Marine 2will continue to dominate the shooter scene for many more months, especially with such an extensive roadmap filled with post-launch support.
You feel like you’re part of something bigger when you’re playingSpace Marine 2, more so than ever when you’re screaming Warhammer 40k lines to your friends. It’s genuinely the most fun I’ve had with a shooter since theHalo 3days, and one I’m sure I’ll continue to enjoy for many months to come.
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