It seems like a case of ‘another month, another Warhammer game’ at the moment, and May’s offering of the bombastic fantasy warfare franchise comes in the form of retro FPS Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun.
Whilst Warhammer titles have previously been in-depth, complex affairs complete with the manipulation of many different units, in epic, large-scale battles, Boltgun takes it down a notch to remind us that simplicity is often the best way to go. And in this case, simplicity is defined by an action-packed, frantic retro-FPS reminiscent of old-school DOOM and Quake.
You’ll be navigating across multiple levels, blasting hosts of monsters away with satisfying and visceral gunplay, married with the more modern mobility that the likes of Doom Eternal are praised for. Of course, all of this boomer shooter action will take place in the heavy stomping boots of the most hardened space marine the galaxy has to offer.
Key features of Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun include:
- Dive into a visceral combat experience, complete with viciously satisfying gunplay, high mobility and buckets of blood to reward your skills
- Dominate the battlefield with the awesome firepower and heavy metal of a Space Marine’s devastating arsenal
- Experience the ultimate homage to retro shooters, blending stylish visuals with fluid, modern FPS gameplay
If you are a massive Warhammer 40,000 fan, or indeed one for the old-school boomer shooters, then you can do no wrong in checking out Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun. For Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, the Xbox Store has you covered for £17.99. Alternatively, the game is available today on PS5, PS4, Switch and PC.
Game Description:
Load up your Boltgun and plunge into battle headfirst! Experience a perfect blend of Warhammer 40,000, classic, frenetic FPS gameplay and the stylish visuals of your favourite 90’s retro shooters. Play a battle-hardened Space Marine on a perilous mission across the galaxy, as they battle against the Chaos Space Marines and daemons of Chaos. In glorious boomer shooter style, unleash your devastating Space Marine arsenal as you blast through an explosion of sprites, pixels and blood. Run, jump and charge across huge levels to shoot, shred and slice the worst heretics across the galaxy!
