Space Hulk: Tactics
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About Space Hulk: Tactics
Space Hulk: Tactics is a turn-based strategy game inspired by the 40K board game. Developed by Cyanide Studio and published by Focus Entertainment in 2018, it pits players against Genestealers or Space Marines in a claustrophobic sci-fi setting. Choose your faction, Blood Angels, Space Wolves, or Genestealers, and battle through randomized hulks. The game adds a card-based system to traditional TBS, letting you plan moves and trigger abilities mid-game. Play solo campaigns or online multiplayer with custom maps. Available on PS4, Xbox One, and PC, it’s a niche pick for 40K fans and strategy veterans.
Gameplay
Each match revolves around tactical grid-based combat. You move units turn-by-turn, using cards to alter abilities or trigger special effects. Cards are drafted pre-game, balancing faction-specific strengths. For example, Blood Angels prioritize close combat, while Genestealers rely on swarm tactics. Campaigns follow narrative missions with branching paths. Multiplayer modes include head-to-head matches and custom objective-based play. Controls are precise but require learning 40K lore for optimal unit synergy. Sessions last 1, 2 hours, with late-game challenges demanding careful resource management. The card system adds unpredictability but can feel overpowered if misused.
What Players Think
The game has a 71 Metacritic score and 67.3 IGDB rating. 37% of users report positive moods, 63% neutral. Average completion rate is 12.4 hours, with 28 achievements (14.1% average unlock). The rarest achievement, “Challenge completed,” is unlocked by just 0.7% of players. Mixed reviews cite a steep learning curve and uneven multiplayer balance. One critic wrote, “A solid port of the board game but lacks depth for newcomers.” Players praise the card system’s creativity but complain about repetitive missions. Completion rates for achievements drop after level 15, suggesting mid-game difficulty spikes.
PlayPile's Take
Space Hulk: Tactics is best for 40K fans or TBS enthusiasts. Priced at $40 on PC, it offers 12.4 hours of average playtime. The card system innovates but may alienate casual players. With 28 achievements and a 14.1% average unlock rate, it rewards patience. Multiplayer is robust but unbalanced. If you’re invested in 40K lore or enjoy deep turn-based strategy, it’s worth the price. Otherwise, skip, it’s a niche title that demands commitment. The rarest achievement’s 0.7% unlock rate hints at brutally high difficulty.
Game Modes
Single player, Multiplayer
IGDB Rating
67.3
RAWG Rating
3.0
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