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Warhammer 40,000 Boltgun 2 Review
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 delivers pixelated gore with retro shooter action.
In brief
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 delivers pixelated gore with retro shooter action. Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 is a gore-geous pixelated boomer shooter that builds on the original with a compelling new character and level branches. Originally reported by IGN.
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 Review
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 wastes no time hooking you into its blistering, blood-soaked world.
Explosive sequel
An explosive sequel that packs a bloody punch with a breakneck pace and pixelated gore.
Developer
Developer Auroch Digital elevates the original's frantic run-and-gun style with boosted enemy counts and demanding level objectives.
Story starts with destruction
Your ship is destroyed by the Great Daemon Vashtorr, launching a brutal intergalactic campaign for revenge.
Sassy companion
A sassy Servo-skull companion guides you through crimson haze while battling heretics.
Two playable characters
Join Space Marine Malum Caedo and Sister of Battle Nyra Veyrath for distinct combat styles.
Combat styles
Caedo uses a buzzing Chainsword and frag grenades; Veyrath wields a Powersword and Melta Bomb.
Cartographical choices
Choose between dense rainforests or fortified beachheads to determine your path forward.
Mission objectives
Manage gladiatorial combat and escape while descending into scourge-filled hellholes.
Map quirks
Each map has location-specific quirks like Purges, combat conditions, and physical hazards.
Technical issues
Enemies wander idly, Purges sometimes don't end, and movement feels slippery.
Retro aesthetic
Boltgun 2 captures a digitised figure look with sharp precision and vivid palettes.
Character barks
Rahul Kohli delivers commanding performances for Caedo, and Alanah Pearce for Veyrath.
Verdict
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 is a genuine blast worth your time despite minor technical hiccups.
The takeaway
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 is a gore-geous pixelated boomer shooter that builds on the original with a compelling new character and level branches.
