Space Marine 2 is one of my Game Highlights of 2024.

While the story is entertaining it is also nothing special. I still wait for a Warhammer 40k game that dives deep into the lore of the world and creates an experience that rivals or equals games like Witcher 3, Baldurs Gate 3 or Cyberpunk 2077.
But while the story is probably your entry way into the game you will most likely not spend the majority of your time in there.

The core of the game are it's PvP and PvE game modes. While I can't say anything substantial about the PvP experience (because I suck and keep my hands off it) I have spent plenty of hours in the PvE mode.
And this is what motivates me to come back to this game regularly with my friends because Saber Interactive built a Co-Op mode that is just fun to play. The progression system for your gear is entertaining and the live-service elements of the game are fair and guarantee new content for at least the next year.

If you want to play a horde shooter in the Warhammer 40k setting that delivers it's best moments during Co-Op with your friends then you will have a great time with this title.

Space Marine 2 is one of my Game Highlights of 2024. While the story is entertaining it is also nothing special. I still wait for a Warhammer 40k game that dives deep into the lore of the world and creates an experience that rivals or equals games like Witcher 3, Baldurs Gate 3 or Cyberpunk 2077. But while the story is probably your entry way into the game you will most likely not spend the majority of your time in there. The core of the game are it's PvP and PvE game modes. While I can't say anything substantial about the PvP experience (because I suck and keep my hands off it) I have spent plenty of hours in the PvE mode. And this is what motivates me to come back to this game regularly with my friends because Saber Interactive built a Co-Op mode that is just fun to play. The progression system for your gear is entertaining and the live-service elements of the game are fair and guarantee new content for at least the next year. If you want to play a horde shooter in the Warhammer 40k setting that delivers it's best moments during Co-Op with your friends then you will have a great time with this title.