Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2

September 9, 2024

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Embody the superhuman skill and brutality of a Space Marine. Unleash deadly abilities and devastating weaponry to obliterate the relentless Tyranid swarms. Defend the Imperium in spectacular third-person action in solo or multiplayer modes. Hold at bay the horrors of the galaxy in epic battles on far-flung planets with your …

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Aaron Potter Daily Mirror Sep 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

88.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

75.0

"Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 is one of the biggest surprises of 2024 – one we all maybe should have seen coming. Not only is it a bigger, better sequel that improves exponentially via its visuals, gameplay, and sheer mode …"

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Adam Beck Hardcore Gamer Sep 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

86.0

Gameplay

87.0

Story

78.0

"There are only a handful of games in the franchise that stick out as truly memorable and Space Marine is one of them."

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Alberto Desfassiaux Atomix Sep 2024
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

80.0

"Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II is definitely our biggest surprise of 2024. The way Saber Interactive created a well focused game with a realistic scope, is simply spectacular. A perfect balance between a well done third person shooter, and a …"

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Alfonso Cánovas Areajugones Sep 2024
93.0 /100

Graphics

93.0

Gameplay

93.0

Story

93.0

"Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is the perfect conception of what a sequel should be, a frenetic title with third-person action that does not falter at any time and with some additions based on very fun and entertaining game modes …"

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Álvaro Alonso Hobby Consolas Sep 2024
80.0 /100

"Warhamer 40,000 Space Marine II lives between two worlds: on the one hand, it is a game that is no longer made; direct, wild and unpretentious. And on the other, it tries to adapt to current trends, not without a …"

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Andrew Brown GamesRadar+ Sep 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

65.0

""The best third-person shooter I&s;ve played in years""

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Ben Sledge TheGamer Sep 2024
70.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

62.0

"Space Marine 2 doesn’t seek to reinvent the third-person shooter or hack-n-slash genres, but it’s a competent addition to both. That said, it’s a great game for Warhammer fans, and nails the feeling of being a Space Marine better than …"

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Chris Reed IGN Sep 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

70.0

"Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 may not break the third-person shooter mold, but it looks amazing, makes good use of its Warhammer lore, and has brutal combat that just feels great."

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Chris Werian GamePro Sep 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

60.0

"Space Marine 2 is a graphically impressive co-op action fest with many great ideas, which is plagued by minor bad decisions in design and technical problems."

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Chris Wray Wccftech Sep 2024
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

72.0

"Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is a decent game, but one that becomes repetitive quite quickly, though fans of this sort of action combat could find it enjoyable."

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Craig Robinson Gamer Guides Sep 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

75.0

"Space Marine 2 is a solid successor to Space Marine, fits well into the Warhammer universe, and offers engaging and fun action combat and shooting mechanics. It is slight marred by a limited map pool creating repetitiveness in the game&s;s …"

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Daniele Dolce The Games Machine Sep 2024
90.0 /100

"Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is a sequel that builds on the legacy of Relic Entertainment. It does so by offering an exciting campaign that perfectly conveys that feeling of perpetual war and all the "grimdark" typical of its setting. …"

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Dominic Leighton TheSixthAxis Sep 2024
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

78.0

"The best rendition of the Warhammer 40,000 universe we&s;ve ever seen. Bombastic, brutal and brilliant fun from start to finish, though those who are already invested in Games Workshop&s;s sci-fi world will get the most out of it."

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Garri Bagdasarov PlayStation Universe Sep 2024
85.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

84.0

Story

92.0

"Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 follows a lot of the same beats as its predecessor but enhances all of its mechanics to suit the constant war in the 40K universe. Space Marine 2&s;s combat is visceral and challenging, and taking …"

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Geralt de Reeves Gameblog Sep 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

65.0

"If you&s;re an absolute fan of Warhammer 40,000, missing out on Space Marine 2 would be pure heresy."

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Jake Fillery Game Rant Sep 2024
90.0 /100

Graphics

93.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

76.0

"Even without knowing the lore around Warhammer 40,000, Space Marine 2 does a great job of inviting new fans into the franchise by showing the unwavering courage, sacrifice, and devotion of these super soldiers, but that doesn&s;t mean things are …"

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James Stephanie Sterling The Jimquisition Sep 2024
70.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

62.0

"Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II can provide hours of fun with three distinct ways of playing it. World War Z with Tyranids is a hell of a pitch, and it’s been realized successfully, albeit with a number of unsuccessful elements …"

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Jason Rodriguez PC Invasion Sep 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

65.0

"Even with some needed tweaking, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 still presents an unrivaled experience; it’s easy enough to consider it as one of the best Warhammer games around. From cinematic backdrops of an onrushing tide of death and jaw-dropping …"

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Joe Draper Digital Spy Sep 2024
70.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

65.0

"Space Marine 2 is a brutally fun action game that will be best experienced with friends in multiplayer, and while the gameplay and story itself are serviceable and don&s;t do much to innovate the series or genre, fans of Warhammer …"

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Joe Vargas The Angry Joe Show Sep 2024
80.0 /100
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Khayl Adam Push Square Sep 2024
90.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

86.0

"Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 does its legendary setting justice, offering a high-quality cinematic campaign that is a wild ride to blast through, and it only gets better if you bring a few friends to watch your back. Add to …"

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Kyle Gratton Screen Rant Sep 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

65.0

"Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is enjoyable front to back, and is sure to find a lot of admirers who stick around for the co-op and PvP progression. In particular, fans of the universe and of the first game will …"

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Mark Steighner Hardcore Gamer Sep 2024
84.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

90.0

"Thirteen years is a long time in video game history and technology. Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 obviously looks and plays much better than the 2011 original. Fans of the first game will appreciate the continuing saga of the main …"

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Mick Fraser God is a Geek Sep 2024
90.0 /100

"Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 is a superb foray into the universe and a more-than-worthy successor to the original."

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Paul Tamburro Game Revolution Sep 2024
70.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

60.0

"Space Marine 2 is a great hack ‘n’ slasher regardless of whether or not you’re a Warhammer fan. Its true-to-life recreations of the tabletop game’s painted miniatures will please fans, but its satisfying combat will please anyone. However, it’s definitely …"

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Rafa Del Río IGN Spain Sep 2024
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

75.0

"Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II manages to become one of the great surprises of 2024 with a title that will delight veterans of the saga and newcomers who love action. Its way of including strategy in frenetic combats joins its …"

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Reid McCarter PCGamesN Sep 2024
60.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

35.0

"Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2&s;s properly vicious combat and impressive presentation are let down by a bland story and uninteresting mission design."

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Richard Wakeling GameSpot Sep 2024
80.0 /100

"Space Marine 2 is a fantastic sequel that builds on its predecessor in every way, bombarding you with an overwhelming enemy and chaotic action that makes you feel like a small part of a much larger war"

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Rick Lane Guardian Sep 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

82.0

Story

68.0

"Space Marine 2&s;s campaign is a spectacular and mostly thrilling follow-up to the original, but the game&s;s grisly combat shines best in its cooperative Operations mode."

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Robin Valentine PC Gamer Sep 2024
60.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

30.0

Story

30.0

"Fans of Warhammer 40,000 will be delighted by the spectacle and authenticity-but ultimately disappointed by messy action and unengaging multiplayer."

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Sam Smith Dexerto Sep 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

80.0

"While we have concerns that Space Marine 2 could eventually become a fans-only game after its initial hype has died down, there’s no denying that this is the 40K game that many of us have spent decades waiting for. Those …"

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Stefano Castagnola IGN Italy Sep 2024
75.0 /100

"While not without its flaws, Space Marine 2 is a solid third person shooter that expands on the legacy of its predecessor with some cool story moments for Titus and his men, and plenty of fun to be had in …"

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Terrence Johnson ZTGD Sep 2024
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

80.0

"I said it before and I will say it again, I loved Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2. Saber Interactive just went full-on Super Saiyan (that’s a Dragonball Z reference for the uninitiated, it means they leveled up) with this release. …"

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Tom West TrueAchievements Sep 2024
70.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

40.0

"Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 lives up to the precedent set by the original Space Marine for the most part, offering a storyline and co-op experience filled with gore and action brought to life with excellent visuals. It&s;s held back …"

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Wesley LeBlanc Game Informer Sep 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

65.0

"It’s an admirable shooter in a genre often tied down by live-service elements, and unlike its contemporaries, it asks one simple question: Can you please mow down hordes of enemies with big guns?"

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