Space Hulk: Deathwing
Release Date: December 14, 2016
Action, FPP, science fiction, Warhammer 40,000, FPS, co-op, shooters, PS Plus Premium, PS Plus Extra, multiplayer, singleplayer, internet
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One of several video games based on Space Hulk - a board game created by Games Workshop and set in the world of Warhammer 40,000. In the case of Space Hulk: Deathwing, the players receive a fast-paced first-person shooter created as a result of the cooperation between Cyanide (the Blood Bowl series) and Streum On Studio (E.Y.E: Divine Cybermancy). The player is put in the shoes of the titular Deathwing squad's member.
Space Hulk: Deathwing for PC, PS4 and XONE is another video game based on a classic 1989's board game created by Games Workshop and set in the world of Warhammer 40.000. The original Space Hulk board game received its re-edition twenty years after it was first released. Contrary to both the 1993's and 2013's adaptations representing the RPG and strategy genres (turn-based), Space Hulk: Deathwing is a full-fledged first person shooter based on the Games Workshop's license. The game was developed in cooperation of Cyanide (the Blood Bowl series) with Streum On Studio, popular mainly for E.Y.E: Divine Cybermancy.
Plot
In Space Hulk: Deathwing for PC, PS4 and XONE, the player takes on the role of the titular Deathwing squad's member. It is a special group of space marines, whose job is to eliminate aliens known as Genestealers and liberate the legendary Space Hulk in so doing. The place is a space-junkyard made of shipwrecks, huge asteroids and other interstellar waste. However, mysterious artifacts and ancient technologies are hidden there as well. Those have become targets for desirous space pirates and the player's main enemy.
Mechanics
The player participates in a set of skirmishes against different kinds of vermin, making use of both weapons and bionic powers appearing in the world of Warhammer 40.000. At the same time, the game offers typical RPG elements coming with an original system of character development. The protagonist belongs to an elite group known as Librarians. Thus the player unlocks subsequent skills and powers exchanged for points gathered during missions. When it comes to the character development system itself, it comprises four skill trees.
Space Hulk: Deathwing for PC, PS4 and XONE utilizes the modern-day Unreal Engine 4, which provides excellent visuals. The game combines the classic first person shooter mechanics with RPG elements in a convincing, dark atmosphere. This new adaptation is a good choice both for the fans of Warhammer 40.000 and standard science-fiction first person shooter games.
Last updated on April 9, 2016
Videos and Screens
[1:27] Space Hulk: Deathwing Enhanced Edition launch trailer
[1:47] Space Hulk: Deathwing Enhanced Edition trailer
GAMERS Score
Average score from 113 votes. 171 players anticipated the game.
Space Hulk: Deathwing Summary
Platforms:
PC / Windows December 14, 2016
PlayStation 4 May 22, 2018
Xbox One cancelled
Developer: Streum on Studio
Publisher: Focus Entertainment / Focus Home Interactive
Space Hulk: Deathwing System Requirements
PC / Windows
Minimum: Intel Core i5-2400 3.1 GHz / AMD FX-8320 3.5 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GTX 660 / Radeon HD 7870 or better, 40 GB HDD, Windows 7/8/10 64-bit
DLCs for Space Hulk: Deathwing
Infested Mines
DLC
September 5, 2018