Space Hulk Tactics Review

Jan 18 2019 5 00pm space hulk.

Space hulk tactics review. Tactics comes really close to hitting the mark but is let down by questionable design decisions that hinder enjoyment to the point where choosing the terminator feels like the wrong choice. Each unit type has plenty of cool abilities to create vast possibilities for. Tactics the war between the space marines and alien genestealers continues.

Luckily that is easy enough to fix the basics in the game are solid and the relaxing of the astartes facing rules would go a long way to making the experience more bearable. New mechanics high production values and a ton of content and modes make this version the must have for all the aficionados of the series. Tactics also has the appeal of its premise and works better as an experience played with others whilst also designing missions and various layouts.

Like its progenitor it s a straightforward asymmetric turn based brawl with one player methodically advancing through tight corridors and small rooms trying to complete missions while the other relentlessly assaults them with hidden squads of terrifying alien monsters. As a tactics game the challenge and depth of space hulk tactics is spot on. The characters and levels look great.

When a human space ship answers a distress call only to be attacked by the savage aliens that own it it s up to you to save the galaxy. Tactics is a faithful adaptation of the board game space hulk set in the warhammer 40 000 universe bringing unique twists to the cult classic formula. In the end space hulk.

Tactics should be right up my street then.