{"id":6083,"date":"2017-08-05T20:55:05","date_gmt":"2017-08-06T03:55:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cpgaming.gg\/?p=6083"},"modified":"2023-11-30T17:22:01","modified_gmt":"2023-12-01T01:22:01","slug":"space-hulk-deathwing-updated-review-finally-coming-into-its-own","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cyberpowergaming.com\/space-hulk-deathwing-updated-review-finally-coming-into-its-own\/","title":{"rendered":"Space Hulk: Deathwing Updated Review \u2013 Finally Coming into its Own"},"content":{"rendered":"

Space Hulk: Deathwing
\n<\/strong>Streum On Studio<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Warhammer 40K<\/em> IP has been steadily gaining steam within the last decade or so. I\u2019m actually pretty surprised that gaming companies weren\u2019t exploiting the WH:40K<\/em> universe long ago, however, as it\u2019s tailor made for video games. I mean, can you imagine Dungeons & Dragons,<\/em> but set in the future with science fiction counterparts of classic races such as Elves, Orcs, and the like? And then stir in some savage alien invaders, and top it off with a bunch of totally badass, genetically modified super humans in powered suits of armor (the Space Marines of course).<\/p>\n

And even when gaming developers finally did catch on to the IP, the vast majority of the games that they produced based on the WH:40K<\/em> universe ranged from mediocre at best, to downright dreadful and uninspired. I\u2019m not sure why it\u2019s been so difficult for developers to translate the venerable franchise over to the digital realm, but there you have it.<\/p>\n

Fortunately, little-known game developer Streum On Studio threw their name in the hat, and the results were\u2026rather interesting. While their version of the WH:40K<\/em> universe, titled Space Hulk: Deathwing,<\/em> was praised for its outstanding art direction and graphical prowess, the game was laden with a ton of bugs.<\/p>\n

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To start with, many of the animations were choppy and sometimes it felt as though the Space Marine Terminators that you were controlling were sliding along on roller skates. There were also lag and latency issues, long loading screen wait times, and a host of other issues. And while Space Hulk: Deathwing\u2019s<\/em> single player campaign was decently implemented, the game\u2019s multiplayer component was were the majority of its problems lay. For instance, many of the features that were in the single player campaign weren\u2019t included in the multiplayer mode. The game debuted back in December of 2016.<\/p>\n

Step ahead eight months now, and we\u2019ve witnessed the gradual recovery of Space Hulk: Deathwing<\/em> by its developers that can only be summed up by one word: \u201cMiraculous!\u201d Although the first few months were pretty rough, Streum On kept plugging away at their encrusted diamond, introducing update after update. The first ones mainly concentrated on the game\u2019s technical and connectivity issues, and for the most part the game is much more stable now. The most recent updates, however, have consisted of adding additional content such as new weapons, a new class, improved AI, and a new mode.<\/p>\n

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For those not in the know, Space Hulk: Deathwing<\/em> is the digital representation of the Warhammer 40K<\/em> tabletop board game. It revolves around an elite detachment of Space Marines called the Deathwing who are tasked with finding drifting debris called space hulks, and investigating them for any sort of valuables. Space hulks, within the WH:40K<\/em> lore, are gigantic amalgamations of abandoned spaceships and space stations, asteroids, and other interstellar debris that have coalesced together in one big huge mass.<\/p>\n

Space hulks may contain items and equipment from ancient, forgotten ages, such as powerful alien technologies and weaponry. Unfortunately, these places also attract other races besides humans. These include the evil Chaos Space Marines, the savage Orks, and last but certainly not least, the voracious Tyranids. The video game adaptation of Space Hulk: Deathwing<\/em> concerns itself with the latter, and the game consists of the players taking on the roles of various Deathwing Terminators as they attempt to purge a particularly dangerous space hulk of a Tyranid infestation.<\/p>\n

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You can think of Tyranids as H.R. Geiger\u2019s Aliens, but on steroids\u2014these things are seriously mean. Not only that, but since they are virtually limitless in number, they tend to be extremely swarm-y. Therefore, it\u2019s a pretty cool match-up if you think about it: An elite force of honor-bound super soldiers outfitted with potent weaponry and donning uber-tough armor; up against terrifyingly monstrous super-bugs that are out to take over or devour anything in their path.<\/p>\n

I must say, Streum On has certainly captured the feeling of wearing a super-hardened suit of Terminator armor. Deathwing squad members move slowly and ponderously, as they should, and you really get the sense that they are massive, lumbering Space Marines. The game\u2019s developers also got the weapons right for once. Whether it be a storm bolter or an assault cannon, each weapon feels weighty and contains a sense of gravitas.<\/p>\n

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Space Hulk: Deathwing\u2019s<\/em> graphics are also lovely to behold, and really pay homage to the lore of the WH:40K<\/em> universe. You\u2019ll see pipes and vents emitting steam, dark corridors with wires winding down throughout them, and intricate cathedral areas with all of their gothic stained glass and pipe organ glory. I\u2019ve never seen such a faithful adaptation WH:40K<\/em> in a game before.<\/p>\n

One of the game\u2019s newest updates feature a new class called the Interrogator Chaplain, which can not only cut a wide swath through rivers of Tyranids, but also has the powerful ability to revive teammates who have fallen in battle (the Reinforce ability). There are also some new weapons to play with, including the new Stormbolter MK2, as well as the Purgatory Sword.<\/p>\n

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In all, Space Hulk: Deathwing<\/em> has really come a long way since its tumultuous debut, and I\u2019m really having a lot of co-op fun with my gaming friends after diving back into it. It still has a ways to go before it can really shine like the jewel that everyone knows it is capable of becoming, but I have faith that its developers will keep its trajectory shooting skyward.<\/p>\n

SCORE: 82%<\/p>\n

Space Hulk: Deathwing <\/em>features pretty good graphics that make its savage combat theme come alive. However, you want to have a pretty beefy gaming PC or gaming laptop in order to play it at a decent framerate. So, you may just want to invest in a decent gaming rig:<\/p>\n

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