Software:Space Hulk (2013 video game)

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Space Hulk
SpaceHulk(2013 video game)Cover.jpg
Developer(s)Full Control
Publisher(s)Full Control
Funbox Media (PS Vita)
Hoplite Research (Android)[1]
SeriesWarhammer 40,000
EngineUnity
Platform(s)
Release
Genre(s)Turn-based tactics
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Space Hulk is a turn-based tactics video game developed by Danish studio Full Control.[3] It is based on the tabletop game of the same name by Games Workshop.[3] It features the Blood Angels Chapter of the Space Marines battling grotesque aliens known as Genestealers. A follow-up game, Space Hulk, was released in 2014.

Plot

The plot of this table-top game is that the player has a squad of 2 assaulters, 1 force commander, 1 flamer and a librarian. The goal is to get to the shuttle at the exit while genestealers and tyranids block the player's path. A narrator explains each mission before starting.

Gameplay

The gameplay is based heavily on the 4th edition of the tabletop game. The game is turn based and uses dice rolls. At each turn there is a limited number of action points to direct your squad. Extra action points can be earned from a dice roll. The game allows for undoing the last made action.[4] The multiplayer supports hotseat mode.[5]

Reception

Reception
Aggregate score
AggregatorScore
Metacritic(iOS) 63/100[6]
(PC) 58/100[7]
(Wii U) 53/100[8]
(Vita) 51/100[9]
Review scores
PublicationScore
Edge(iOS) 5/10[10]
Eurogamer(PC) 6/10[11]
GameSpot(PC) 6/10[12]
Gamezebo(iOS) 4/5 stars[13]
IGN(PC) 6.7/10[3]
Nintendo Life(Wii U) 6/10 stars[14]
OPM (UK)(Vita) 4/10[15]
PC Gamer (UK)(PC) 64%[16]
Pocket Gamer(Vita) 3/5 stars[17]
(iOS) 2.5/5 stars[18]
The Guardian(PC) 3/5 stars[20]
USgamer(PC) 3/5[21]
The Huffington Post UK(PC) 4/5 stars[22]

The iOS, PC, PlayStation Vita and Wii U versions received "mixed" reviews according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[6][7][8][9]

Eurogamer's Dan Whitehead viewed the PC version as an exercise in nostalgia, faithful to the design of the original board game without innovating in any way, "more awestruck tribute than actual adaptation."[11] Rob Zacny of IGN said that the same PC version's main problem was that "its designers couldn't let it deviate from or build on the simple rules of a board game experience that lacks tactical depth." It was considered, nevertheless to be "a fine game, a pleasant diversion."[3]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Eklund, Tof (24 August 2016). "Review: Space Hulk". Wargamer. https://www.pockettactics.com/reviews/review-space-hulk-2/. 
  2. ↑ Garratt, Patrick (29 January 2014). "Space Hulk released for Linux". Gamer Network. https://www.vg247.com/space-hulk-released-for-linux. 
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Zacny, Rob (30 August 2013). "Space Hulk Review (PC)". Ziff Davis. https://www.ign.com/articles/2013/08/30/space-hulk-review. Retrieved 12 May 2023. 
  4. ↑ Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: Harper, Oliver (23 September 2020). "SPACE HULK: The Video Games (1993-2018) Review". Google. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmZf0VQNFfg. 
  5. ↑ Nunneley-Jackson, Stephany (23 October 2015). "Space Hulk out today on PS3, Vita in Europe and Australia". Gamer Network. https://www.vg247.com/space-hulk-out-today-on-ps3-vita-in-europe-and-australia. 
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Space Hulk for iPhone/iPad Reviews". Fandom. https://www.metacritic.com/game/space-hulk/critic-reviews/?platform=ios-iphoneipad. 
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Space Hulk for PC Reviews". Fandom. https://www.metacritic.com/game/space-hulk/critic-reviews/?platform=pc. 
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 "Space Hulk for Wii U Reviews". Fandom. https://www.metacritic.com/game/space-hulk/critic-reviews/?platform=wii-u. 
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 "Space Hulk for PlayStation Vita Reviews". Fandom. https://www.metacritic.com/game/space-hulk/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-vita. 
  10. ↑ Edge staff (19 December 2013). "Space Hulk review (iOS)". Edge (Future plc). http://www.edge-online.com/review/space-hulk-review/. Retrieved 12 May 2023. 
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 Whitehead, Dan (30 August 2013). "Space Hulk review (PC)". Gamer Network. https://www.eurogamer.net/space-hulk-review. 
  12. ↑ Todd, Brett (28 August 2013). "Space Hulk Review (PC)". Fandom. https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/space-hulk-review/1900-6413794. 
  13. ↑ Thrower, Matt (10 December 2013). "Space Hulk Review (iOS)". https://www.gamezebo.com/reviews/space-hulk-review/. 
  14. ↑ Bowling, Steve (11 February 2016). "Space Hulk Review". Gamer Network. https://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/wiiu-eshop/space_hulk. 
  15. ↑ "Space Hulk (PS Vita)". PlayStation Official Magazine – UK (Future plc): 83. Christmas 2015. 
  16. ↑ "Space Hulk". PC Gamer UK (Future plc): 68. December 2013. 
  17. ↑ Suckley, Matt (30 October 2015). "Space Hulk - A ramshackle port (PS Vita)". Steel Media Ltd. https://www.pocketgamer.com/game-reviews/space-hulk-a-ramshackle-port/. 
  18. ↑ Slater, Harry (6 December 2013). "Space Hulk (iPad)". Steel Media Ltd. https://www.pocketgamer.com/game-reviews/space-hulk-ipad-board-game-55842/. 
  19. ↑ Jones, Darren (8 November 2013). "Space Hulk (PC)". Retro Gamer (Imagine Publishing) (122). 
  20. ↑ Stanton, Rich (20 August 2013). "Space Hulk – review (PC)". https://www.theguardian.com/technology/gamesblog/2013/aug/20/space-hulk-review. 
  21. ↑ Khaw, Cassandra; Rignall, Julian "Jaz" (21 August 2013). "Space Hulk Review (PC)". Gamer Network. https://www.vg247.com/space-hulk-review. 
  22. ↑ Rundle, Michael (16 August 2013). "'Space Hulk' Review: Games Workshop Classic Returns, Dice And All (PC)". BuzzFeed. https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2013/08/16/space-hulk-video-game-review_n_3767532.html. 

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