Gears of War Replacement?

[Queso Cogido]

I dont know much about Warhammer but seeing that it is similar to Gears of War, will it be able to scratch the itch? or what game is it mostly similar too (L4D2, Killing Floor 2,etc.)

[Eidrog]

It's pretty similar to how Gears of War plays. There's just no cover system because you're a Space Marine that's armored like a tank. >:)

Gears of War was inspired by the Warhammer 40,000 world. And then the gameplay in Space Marine 1 was was very much inspired by the gameplay in Gears of War.

[Silhouette]

It's much more similar to Gears of War than Left 4 Dead or Killing Floor. :)

Except I don't think there's any "cover mechanic" in this game.

You don't need it, a Space Marine is effectively a walking tank. XD

Edit: Ya beat me to it Eidrog! lol

[Queso Cogido]

Originally posted by Eidrog:

It's pretty similar to how Gears of War plays. There's just no cover system because you're a Space Marine that's armored like a tank. >:)

Gears of War was inspired by the Warhammer 40,000 world. And then the gameplay in Space Marine 1 was was very much inspired by the gameplay in Gears of War.

oh damn now im even more hyped, im gonna sink my teeth in this game's lore. I always wanted to get into the lore but I never really had that push since its so vast. Thanks for letting a noobie know!!

[Eidrog]

Gosh, the lore is so dense I don't even know where's a good place to begin. X )
I thought: I'll share this youtube link. . . but no. . . maybe this one? . . . no. . . hmmm. . .

Well, one fun way to jump right in is playing Space Marine 1. It's on sale right now during Games Workshop's 'SKULLS' event. Even though it's over 10 years old, it still holds up. And you'll get to learn about the origin of the main character Captain Titus!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/55150/Warhammer_40000_Space_Marine__Anniversary_Edition/

The Warhammer 40k setting is a wonderful and richly devloped universe. It takes the best parts of Sci-Fi and Fantasy and uniquely twists them together in a gothic, grimdark, and oftentimes humourous and satirical way. I've been a big fan for many years! = )

[Queso Cogido]

Originally posted by Eidrog:

Gosh, the lore is so dense I don't even know where's a good place to begin. X )
I thought: I'll share this youtube link. . . but no. . . maybe this one? . . . no. . . hmmm. . .

Well, one fun way to jump right in is playing Space Marine 1. It's on sale right now during Games Workshop's 'SKULLS' event. Even though it's over 10 years old, it still holds up. And you'll get to learn about the origin of the main character Captain Titus!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/55150/Warhammer_40000_Space_Marine__Anniversary_Edition/

The Warhammer 40k setting is a wonderful and richly devloped universe. It takes the best parts of Sci-Fi and Fantasy and uniquely twists them together in a gothic, grimdark, and oftentimes humourous and satirical way. I've been a big fan for many years! = )

Apparently I had the game already lol I think it must have been part of a humble bundle but I probably confused it for one of the top down total war type games, I am definitely going to give it a play through in time for the september release!! The more I learn about it the more im excited for it, it even has cross play from what I read. Gonna be watching lore videos for whats in the games and then branch out more after I am confident about it

[Silhouette]

lol, I don't know if this is the best lore video, but it's a decent "primer" and it's only a minute and a half long. XD

Warhammer 40K Lore in a Minute! [1:30]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-MeVxKZBOfM
As far as capturing the atmosphere of Warhammer 40k, I dare say no game does a better job than Darktide, a 4 player co-op game similar to Left 4 Dead.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1361210/Warhammer_40000_Darktide/

[Eidrog]

Yeah, Darktide really captures the vibe of 40k (and the music alone makes the game worth playing)

You see the Imperium through the eyes of regular, downtrodden humans (not glorious Space Marines), so it's a much dirtier, grittier look at the Imperium of Mankind. The grind for leveling and finding decent gear is a bit bothersome - but if you can look past that - the actual combat is some of the most fun I've had in a 40k game, and the dialog between the characters is some of the best 40k writing I've heard in a game (really endears you to Ogryn!). The vibe is great. Unfortauntely, the story itself is. . . is well. . . unfinished? I wonder if that game will ever get a proper ending.

[Queso Cogido]

Originally posted by Eidrog:

Yeah, Darktide really captures the vibe of 40k (and the music alone makes the game worth playing)

You see the Imperium through the eyes of regular, downtrodden humans (not glorious Space Marines), so it's a much dirtier, grittier look at the Imperium of Mankind. The grind for leveling and finding decent gear is a bit bothersome - but if you can look past that - the actual combat is some of the most fun I've had in a 40k game, and the dialog between the characters is some of the best 40k writing I've heard in a game (really endears you to Ogryn!). The vibe is great. Unfortauntely, the story itself is. . . is well. . . unfinished? I wonder if that game will ever get a proper ending.

oh yeah def gonna give it a go as well since i got gamepass and it has it, cant believe how much of a clutch that is.

[Jack Deth]

Originally posted by Eidrog:

It's pretty similar to how Gears of War plays. There's just no cover system because you're a Space Marine that's armored like a tank. >:)

Gears of War was inspired by the Warhammer 40,000 world. And then the gameplay in Space Marine 1 was was very much inspired by the gameplay in Gears of War.

Nails it.

In fact unless my oldmanbrain is failing me I think they even stated as such during development.

"Because Sphess Mahreens don't need cover" and such. Need to finish my hard playthrough.

Also for the true image of 40K and the Imperium check out the vidya Warhammer 40k: Dawn of Awesome.

The most trust Sphess Mahreen experience that ever Sphess Mahreened!

[d.]

I found all of the games mentioned to be wildly different. KF1, KF2, L4D2 (and one), and SM 1.
I hope this will scratch my Space Marine itch, not any of the others. And I have much time in all of them.

[Silhouette]

Originally posted by Roland Kincaid:

Also for the true image of 40K and the Imperium check out the vidya Warhammer 40k: Dawn of Awesome.

GAH! How could I forget!?
Yep, this is the best deep-dive into 40K. :P

Warhammer 40K: Dawn of Awesome [1:35]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WeCfod1XT7E

[Tyvolus]

Originally posted by d.:

I found all of the games mentioned to be wildly different. KF1, KF2, L4D2 (and one), and SM 1.
I hope this will scratch my Space Marine itch, not any of the others. And I have much time in all of them.

it should