Boltgun: Boomer Shooters Meet Warhammer 40K at PAX East.
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun is a new game that combines the 40K universe with boomer shooter gameplay. The game is easy to play but has an intricate story that may be challenging for newcomers to the Warhammer franchise.
Accessible Gameplay
The gameplay is similar to recent boomer shooters like Dusk and Amid Evil, with lots of strafing and quick movement to avoid enemy fire. The player character moves quickly and has a great feeling of weight thanks to their heavy armor. Health and ammo icons are scattered throughout the levels, making it easy to pick up what you need.
Intricate Story
The game’s story may be confusing for those unfamiliar with the Warhammer 40K universe. However, fans of the franchise will recognize references to names like Ordo Malleus, Graia, Grimskull War, and Adeptus Mechanicus.
Secrets and Timers
The game features 24 levels spread across three chapters, each with secrets and timers to challenge players. The developer, Auroch Digital, is hoping to build a speedrunning community around the game.
Pixelated Art Style
Before each level, there is a pixelated cutscene that sets up the story. Incommodus, a floating, fiery skeleton with a red cyborg eye, accompanies the player character and speaks to them throughout the game.
Great Aesthetic
The game’s levels feature a lot of variety and visually striking environments. Mountain Batteries, the second mission, takes place on massive cannons mounted above the clouds. Fans of the 40K aesthetic will appreciate the game’s translation to heavily pixelated polygons.
The game will be released on Xbox Series X|S, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, PS4, and PC later this year.
Overall, Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun is an exciting new game that mixes boomer shooter gameplay with the intricate universe of Warhammer 40K. The game’s accessible gameplay and great aesthetic make it a must-play for fans of the genre, while the intricate story and secrets will challenge even the most experienced players. Keep an eye out for its release later this year.
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