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Game is good enough, the idea and the story are deep and impactful, it deals with some hard ideas and does make you think or make you paranoid even. the gameplay is kinda standard. not much going on the world is fine too. all in all the game is not bad but isnt great but the story is the strong part here and happiness is not the focus either so yeah.

Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun - A Fun, But Repetitive, Trip to the Grimdark PastAs a long-time fan of retro shooters, including classics from back in the day and more recent gems like Tower of Guns, I approached Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun with cautious optimism. It's a game that immediately impressed with its technical polish and faithful recreation of the grimdark Warhammer 40k universe in a pixel-art style. Turning off the CRT filters, I dove in, ready for some old-school **** in many ways, Boltgun delivers. The core gunplay is undeniably satisfying. The weapons feel powerful, the enemies explode with satisfying gore, and the sheer catharsis of tearing through hordes of Chaos is palpable. It absolutely nails the visceral, high-octane feel that a "boomer shooter" should have. For a pure, unadulterated power fantasy, it's a blast in short bursts.However, as I progressed through the first chapter and beyond, a significant issue began to surface: redundancy. My main critique of Boltgun is that its imagination feels extremely limited, even for a retro shooter. While the game is undeniably well-made and fun, it quickly becomes overly repetitive.Every level, almost without exception, follows the same pattern: enter a large room, engage in a "purge mode" encounter until all enemies are defeated, then move on to the next. Rinse and repeat. There's very little in the way of varied objectives or memorable level layouts. I struggled to pinpoint what made one level distinct from another beyond a slight change in visual theme. Where other retro shooters, even the original Doom, offered more diverse objectives or environmental puzzles, Boltgun sticks to a singular, relentless focus on arena combat.This lack of variety becomes particularly problematic given the game's length. At around 10 hours for the main story, the repetition becomes a palpable issue. What starts as exhilarating fun eventually morphs into a feeling of going through the motions. The game would benefit immensely from more diverse challenges, environmental interactions, or even just levels that don't constantly demand the exact same "kill everything in this big room" objective. The few instances of minor deviations, like a room with cannons or a distinct bridge, stand out precisely because they are so **** conclusion, Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun is a good game, but it's not a great one. It successfully captures the essence of a retro shooter and the Warhammer 40k aesthetic, offering a satisfying, bloody power trip. But its rigid and unchanging level design, coupled with a campaign length that overstays its welcome for such a limited formula, prevents it from achieving its full potential. It's fun, but not great, and doesn't quite rise above its own repetitive **** Score: 8/10