What it is
Space Hulk: Tactics is a strategy game from Cyanide, released in 2018 for Windows. Set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe, it adapts the Space Hulk board game into tactical battles between Terminator Space Marines and Genestealers. Its two campaigns follow a Blood Angels squad that can be customized and upgraded, and the Genestealers. A card system adds abilities and options for shaping a squad. Online competitive multiplayer lets players command Genestealers or choose units from four Space Marine Chapters: Blood Angels, Space Wolves, Ultramarines and Dark Angels. The game also includes a map creation tool for building maps with custom objectives and sharing them with other players. Steam features include single-player, PvP, achievements, controller support and Steam Cloud. The listed Steam platform is Windows.
What players like, and what they don't
- Two campaigns cover Space Marines and Genestealers
- Squads can be customized and upgraded
- Cards add abilities to tactical play
- Create and share maps with custom objectives
- Online PvP includes four Space Marine Chapters
- Listed Steam platform is Windows
- Online competitive play is only one of its listed modes
Who it suits
It suits players interested in tactical strategy in the Warhammer 40,000 setting, with campaign play and online PvP. Its map editor may also appeal to players who want to create and share maps.
Space Hulk: Tactics combines two campaign perspectives with online PvP and player-created maps. It is a Windows strategy game with single-player and multiplayer options.
