The time has come, brothers and sisters! The time has come to lead the army once more and fight the Tyranids and the godless heretics in the name of the Emperor! Defend the Empire, for death is your profession.
If these words inspire in you a feeling of unwavering loyalty to the Empire and Marine blood runs through your veins, prick up your ears. Return of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine did every lover’s dream come true of this legendary series. However, if you haven’t been kissed by this universe yet, don’t worry, this carnage deserves the attention of anyone looking for entertainment for several dozen hours.
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 returns exactly 13 years later, and with it the main character, Demetrius Titus. The plot of the second part unfolds almost 100 years after the events of the first part. But we only occasionally learn what happened in the previous game or during these 100 years. The game does not try to describe Titus’s previous adventure, despite the fact that the duo works with the events of the previous part. We gradually learn what happened, but just as Titus protects his secrets from his new brothers in arms, he hides them from us, the players. This approach sometimes seems overly mysterious, and if you have not played the first part, you will have the feeling that you are discovering the fate of the main character along with the secondary characters of the game, although you should already know his past. from the first part. A brief description of previous events or flashbacks would have improved the situation. However, for players who already know the fate of the main character, the plot will have a different outcome than for newcomers. However, veterans may be disappointed that the plot is very similar to the first. It all begins with the invasion of the enemies of the Empire, when the Orcs are replaced by Tyranids. However, gradually the infidels and Chaos magic appear on the scene, which you must stop. During his journey, Titus will have to face suspicions and accusations of heresy. However, this is not necessarily a bad thing – history works great as a connecting link here and the acting is great. The story won’t keep you sitting still for the 10 hour campaign, but you’ll still enjoy it.
But Space Marine 2’s approach to Warhammer newcomers is worse. While the game is playable and fun even for the uninitiated, it leaves out a lot of details and things that fans will appreciate. the game will throw out a lot of concepts and side stories, and if you’re not familiar with the Warhammer lore, you’ll be stumped. It’s clear, though, that the lore of the Warhammer universe is so complex that it would take the developers hours to introduce you to even a fraction of the vast universe. Even then, the inability to explain the basic concepts will freeze.
But if you don’t care about the story and just want to pick up a gun and mow down hordes of enemies, there’s a place for you among the Ultramarines. From a third-person perspective, you take on the role of a trained marine and mow down enemies. hundreds in rough and intense carving. Whether you’re playing the story mode or the co-op missions, one thing is for sure – your machine guns will always have enough ammo. The feeling of wearing the armor of a superhumanly strong Marine accompanies you every time you encounter an enemy. And the feeling of invincibility has never been so intoxicating. Every movement, swing of a weapon, or charge into a line of enemies will simply entertain you.
The main campaign puts you in the role of the aforementioned Titus, but he is not alone in the struggle. The entire story can be played in cooperation with two other players. If you have someone to be with to start the fight, do not hesitate for a second – Killing the Empire’s enemies in multiplayer is a lot of fun. If you’re playing solo, you don’t have to worry about that, because even being a lone wolf, you’ll still have fun. However, the AI can limit you in some ways. On low or medium difficulty, their support will be enough, but on higher difficulties, you can’t rely on them too much. They can deal with smaller enemies or lift you off the ground, but when fighting bosses, where their help is needed, it’s not that easy anymore. If you are looking for a more challenging experience, think twice before starting the story without a partner. On the other hand, on higher difficulties, the feeling of invincibility gradually disappears, and hordes of enemies will definitely not press against you. Death will always be near and you can forgive the thoughtless cooking of enemies. The game perfectly combines the sensations of shooting, close combat and the need for quick reactions, such as dodging or parrying. Dodging and attacks from cover will be key, because in addition to increasing your chances of survival, they also recharge your armor along with brutal executions.
The missions are corridor-like and there is nothing waiting for you except another wave of enemies around the corner, but even then you will not have a dull moment. The story perfectly balances the action and distributes the gameplay between smaller hordes of enemies and stronger bosses. Gradually you get more and more new weapons to play with. For some, it may be a disadvantage that the story takes up only 8 hours of playtime, but my god, I spent those 8 hours perfectly! I am glad that the plot is not unnecessarily drawn out, and thanks to constant action and interesting mechanics, it will keep you on the edge of your seat throughout the entire gameOn the contrary, I appreciated having a complex map of the corridor, and I didn’t feel like I missed anything around the previous turn. My only concern was that I might not have honored the emperor enough with my actions and killed enough heretics.
I can also praise the arsenal. Gradually, the game will give you more freedom in choosing weapons. The typical chain sword could not be missing – in this case, in Czech “chain sword” or “bolter”. If you need fast machine guns, snipers or you jump into a crowd of enemies with a giant hammer, you have freedom. Thanks to the gradual unlocking of weapons, you will be able to try almost all the ways to kill your enemies.
Source :Indian TV
