| 3DNews |
Денис Щенников |
7 / 10 |
06-03-2023 |
Boltgun tooks a lot of inspiration from old-time classic like Doom, Quake and Build-engine games, but lacks their top-notch gameplay rhythm. |
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| ACG |
Unknown |
Recommended |
05-23-2023 |
“Boltgun is a game that embraces games from “back in my day” but doesn’t do as much for newcomers as it could. I enjoyed my stay, however I can see it not appealing to many.” |
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| CGMagazine |
Andrew Farrell |
7.5 / 10 |
05-23-2023 |
Boltgun unleashes a torrent of satisfying carnage with a lot of sharp levels over a good-sized campaign, but repetition and the lack of a sense of progression hold it back some |
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| COGconnected |
Mark Steighner |
87 / 100 |
05-23-2023 |
The Warhammer 40,000 universe is a good match for a retro shooter and Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun is proof that the concept works. Not every Games Workshop licensed game is a winner, but Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun crosses the finish line in style. It’s not deep or complex. Most of its core mechanics are decades old. But I had more simple, addictive fun with Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun than with many, more sophisticated shooters of late. |
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| Destructoid |
Zoey Handley |
7.5 / 10 |
05-23-2023 |
Solid and definitely has an audience. There could be some hard-to-ignore faults, but the experience is fun. |
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| Eurogamer |
Rick Lane |
Not Recommended |
05-23-2023 |
Boltgun’s boltgun earns a place in the pantheon of great video game weapons, but the rest of the game’s arsenal doesn’t quite live up to it. |
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| Everyeye.it |
Fabio Canonico |
7.5 / 10 |
05-23-2023 |
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun is an inspired production, fully consistent with the intention of bringing the brutality of the imagery of the miniatures game into a boomer shooter all lead and blood. |
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| Expansive |
Brad Baker |
6 / 10 |
05-23-2023 |
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun does a great job of blending classic and modern day shooters. They’ve done all the hard work in building an authentic aesthetic, as well as making grenades, charge attacks, shields, twin stick shooting and jumping all feel natural, working well within the confines of the game. Unfortunately, the desire to focus around enemy waves, arena shooting, overpowered strikes and overly long levels undoes a lot of that, leaving a lot of potential buried beneath unsatisfying, frustrating content. |
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| Game Rant |
Dalton Cooper |
2.5 / 5 stars |
05-23-2023 |
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun is polished and runs perfect, with fast-paced and exciting combat. Gamers that grew up playing 90s FPS games will get a kick out of how much it borrows from Doom, Quake, and the like, but many will tire of the archaic design choices that have been abandoned by modern games. Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun represents the best and worst of 90s-era FPS games, so while it has a solid foundation, it fails to deliver truly compelling content to go with it, making the game difficult to recommend to anyone that’s not a hardcore Warhammer fan or who isn’t desperately nostalgic for the 90s. |
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| GameMAG |
Unknown |
9 / 10 |
05-23-2023 |
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun is a gift to anyone who have strong feelings towards the universe. It’s a great shooter, the best one that came out under 40K brand, and probably one of the best games this whole year. |
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| Gamersky |
Unknown |
8.3 / 10 |
05-24-2023 |
Whether you’re a seasoned gamer who enjoys fast-paced shooting games like Doom, or a newcomer drawn to the Warhammer 40K IP, Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun is sure to deliver an exhilarating shoot ’em up experience. |
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| GameSpot |
Richard Wakeling |
8 / 10 |
05-23-2023 |
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun captures the fast-paced action of classic ’90s shooters and accentuates it with an assortment of the Space Marines’ finest weaponry. |
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| GameWatcher |
Bogdan Robert |
7.5 / 10 |
05-23-2023 |
Drenched in retro nostalgia, Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun is a straightforward boomer shooter with a 40K skin. Its minimal story is as bog-standard as Warhammer gets, but is enough to justify the on-screen slaughter, while allowing for a pure focus on satisfying action. |
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| GamingBolt |
Chris Hinton |
9 / 10 |
05-25-2023 |
Blasting the demons of the dark into pixelated piles of bloody mush never felt so good. With a vibrant world, an engaging gameplay loop, and an ever-expanding arsenal of catastrophic weapons at your hands, you, too, will find glory in taking out those pesky demons. |
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| GamingTrend |
Jackson Lustberg |
75 / 100 |
06-05-2023 |
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun is an excellent retro shooter that, to both its benefit and detriment, doesn’t take risks. The repetitive bosses and poor communication to the player might turn some people away. However, Its tight core gameplay loop is gory and punchy, and it captures the essence of what it feels like to be a space marine in both movement and power. |
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| Generación Xbox |
Pedro del Pozo |
8.3 / 10 |
05-23-2023 |
It is true that a shooter of these characteristics has its own well-known limitations and a structure that does not invent the wheel, but as I often say in my texts, there are times when more is not always better. And in their own limitations, the good folks at Auroch Digital have created a little gem. |
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| God is a Geek |
Mick Fraser |
8 / 10 |
05-23-2023 |
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun is a game that knows exactly what it wants to be. It sets out its stall early and rarely deviates from the plan. |
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| GRYOnline.pl |
Adam Zechenter |
6.5 / 10 |
05-24-2023 |
I didn’t enjoy Boltgun that much. However, I’m sure it will appeal to gamers who don’t pay a lot of attention to gameplay balance or difficulty level. And if they are fans of the W40K universe and old-school first-person shooters, they will most likely love it. |
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| Hardcore Gamer |
James Cunningham |
3.5 / 5 stars |
05-23-2023 |
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun is a solid throwback FPS that makes up for being too generous with the resources by its excellent weapon, monster and level design. |
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| IGN |
Jon Bolding |
7 / 10 |
05-23-2023 |
Retro-shooting and fast-paced arenas suit the Warhammer 40K setting nicely, but Boltgun falls short of greatness because its ideas peter out too quickly. Some good level design and nice environments make up for a lack of variety. |
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| IGN Italy |
Stefano Castagnola |
8 / 10 |
06-25-2023 |
Boltgun is not the most original game, even among boomer shooters, but it’s still plenty of fun and its relative simplicity can work to its favor more often than not. Shooting the hordes of chaos has never been this fun. |
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| Impulsegamer |
Gareth Newnham |
4.5 / 5 stars |
05-24-2023 |
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun is an absolute treat for fans of the grim, dark future of the 41st Millennium and a superb shooter in its own right. |
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| INDIANTVCZ |
Unknown |
6 / 10 |
06-22-2023 |
For Warhammer 40,000 lovers and old-timers, Boltgun is a fantastic game. It has a nice graphical styling combining pixel art and simple models. A minor problem, however, is the outdated gameplay. The game can be frustrating at times. |
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| LevelUp |
Saúl Pérez Portillo |
8 / 10 |
06-02-2023 |
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun is an explosive and charismatic experience that kept us smiling throughout the entire campaign. While it is not a flawless game, we believe it is the best first-person shooter in The Realm of Chaos. |
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| Metro GameCentral |
GameCentral |
6 / 10 |
06-02-2023 |
A fascinating retro shooter that proves a perfect match for the world of Warhammer 40,000 but whose almost complete lack of nuance and variety eventually wears you down. |
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| MonsterVine |
Diego Escala |
3 / 5 stars |
05-23-2023 |
While there’s some mindless fun to be had here for Warhammer enthusiasts, Warhammer 40k: Boltgun is a perfectly passable entry in the genre that maybe relies a bit too much on its IP than trying to do something new. |
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| New Game Network |
Alex Varankou |
65 / 100 |
06-04-2023 |
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun is a decent entry into the retro-shooter genre that will appeal most to fans of the WH40k universe, while everyone else should probably choose a different, better game to fulfill their classic action itch. |
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| Nintendo Life |
Mitch Vogel |
7 / 10 |
06-02-2023 |
It may be confusing to navigate, but Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun has definitely got it where it counts. When you aren’t busy trying to remember how many times you’ve been through a certain room, the comically violent combat sequences offer up consistently thrilling engagements with just the right amount of difficulty. We wish that it controlled a little better, but it’s impossible to deny that Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun is just a plain fun game to tear through. We’d recommend this to anyone looking for a solid boomer shooter to add to their library; it’s not a game that you need to rush out and play right away, but you’ll probably be satisfied once you get around to it. |
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| NoobFeed |
Unknown |
87 / 100 |
05-23-2023 |
Warhammer 40.000: Boltgun is an exquisite boomer-shooter to play. Everything from music to graphics and gameplay screams quality and it is totally worth the $20 price tag. Developers Autorch did a solid job on Boltgun, and we can praise them for adding much care and love into making such a great shooter. We highly suggest you pick up Warhammer 40k: Boltgun if you are itching for an old-style FPS. |
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| PC Gamer |
Noah Smith |
85 / 100 |
05-23-2023 |
Boltgun is stupendously fun-a treat for Warhammer players and a worthy member of the growing legion of retro shooters. |
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| PlayStation Universe |
John-Paul Jones |
9 / 10 |
05-23-2023 |
The best boomer shooter I’ve played in a long time, Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun is weapons-grade catnip for genre fans and Warhammer 40,000 fans alike. Indeed in retrospect, crafting a retro style FPS in the Warhammer 40,000 universe feels like something we should have had long before now |
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| Polygon |
Cass Marshall |
Recommended |
05-23-2023 |
Auroch Digital has done a great job of deploying retro visuals and the trappings of older shooters alongside modern sensibilities to bring the game to life. The abyss of Chaos looks downright disturbing, even captured through an old-school lens. These trippy environments and crude daemon designs combine with visceral and satisfying combat to make Boltgun a blast, and it’s nice to explore the world of Warhammer through such a ridiculous, blood-smeared filter. |
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| PowerUp! |
Jam Walker |
9 / 10 |
05-24-2023 |
It’s not just one of the best Warhammer video games ever, it’s also one of the best shooters I’ve played in years. |
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| PS4Blog.net |
EdEN |
8.5 / 10 |
05-30-2023 |
A solid challenging old-school style FPS |
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| PSX Brasil |
Matheus Yuan |
85 / 100 |
05-24-2023 |
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun is not only a fantastic nostalgia trip, but also a fantastic game. With extremely fun missions, creative enemies and a perfect setting, old school gamers will feel right at home with a title that feels like a classic straight out of the 90s. |
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| Push Square |
Robert Ramsey |
6 / 10 |
05-23-2023 |
If you can look past the repetition and the roadblocks, Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun is a largely solid shooter. It nails the visuals, the guns generally feel great, and the sound design is suitably punchy — just don’t expect it to push beyond those foundations. |
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| Rock, Paper, Shotgun |
Caelyn Ellis |
Recommended |
05-23-2023 |
A fast and joyously entertaining rampage through a spot-on recreation of the Warhammer 40,000 setting, Boltgun is the FPS that 40k fans have dreamed of since the first time they inexpertly splodged too-thick paint all over a Space Marine. Pacing issues can’t prevent it from being a bloody good time. |
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| Saving Content |
Scott Ellison II |
3 / 5 stars |
05-23-2023 |
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun is a solid first-person shooter that captures the 90s era well, it’s hardly anything revolutionary. It’s a nice homage that does a solid job of making you feel like the game existed back then, but modern things like mantling, bloom, and 21:9 support give way to its immersion. The game is unapologetically Warhammer 40K, and the weapons and enemies are true to the source material. The Warhammer 40,000 Universe has nothing else like Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun , and that’s what makes it so distinct in the space and genre. |
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| SECTOR.sk |
Matúš Štrba |
8.5 / 10 |
05-26-2023 |
The game is a fun and addictive retro FPS with a violent atmosphere. It effectively utilizes the Warhammer 40,000 brand and offers a balanced experience in terms of graphics, sound, and gameplay. While it could have more varied levels and smoother platforming sections, it’s still a must-play for genre fans. |
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| Skill Up |
Ralph Panebianco |
Recommended |
05-23-2023 |
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| SpazioGames |
Daniele Spelta |
7.5 / 10 |
05-23-2023 |
Warhammer 40.000: Boltgun is a fast paced retro-shooter. It’s fun and gory, but don’t expect to find some kind of revolution. |
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| TechRaptor |
Austin Suther |
9 / 10 |
05-23-2023 |
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun rivals the brutality of Doom Eternal and offers up a deadly arsenal of satisfying weapons and absolutely outstanding level design. |
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| The Games Machine |
Marco Bortoluzzi |
8 / 10 |
05-23-2023 |
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun is a solid boomer shooter whose service honors the Emperor, and will certainly be very welcome by those who have been waiting for a 40k FPS since Fire Warrior. However, while it doesn’t have any significant flaw it also never really excels. |
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| The Jimquisition |
James Stephanie Sterling |
7.5 / 10 |
05-05-2023 |
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun absolutely delivers on its promise of 40K-meets-Doom. Its guns are deliciously punchy, the chainsword is a consistent thrill to wield, and everything is presented with fantastic period graphics and a suitable riff-heavy soundtrack. The game’s overzealous commitment to one single note is a sadly undermining affair, eventually transforming an exciting experience into one that runs out of content long before it runs out of levels. Nevertheless, it’s fundamentally entertaining for as long as one remains invested, and I definitely had enough of that entertainment to feel like I got what I wanted out of it. |
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| TheSixthAxis |
Dominic Leighton |
8 / 10 |
05-23-2023 |
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun is a brisk, brutal boomer shooter and another great reason for a visit to Games Workshop’s science fiction theatre. |
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| WayTooManyGames |
Thomas Medina |
9 / 10 |
05-25-2023 |
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun is that rarest and most beautiful of things. A great original Warhammer 40K game. It has a solid sense of what it wants to be, and the developers had the skill to nail what they went for. A classic boomer shooter, that doesn’t just copy the classics but replicates and even improves what made them work. The level design is genuinely genius, with so much variety and visual style. The gunplay is fast, hectic, and deliciously gory. And the music and graphics blend classic and modern styles together beautifully. |
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| We Got This Covered |
David Morgan |
2 / 5 stars |
05-23-2023 |
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun belongs in every game dev’s syllabus, filed under “why encounter design is a pillar of any retro shooter.” |
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| WellPlayed |
Ash Wayling |
8 / 10 |
05-24-2023 |
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun successfully captures the dark and expansive lore of the Warhammer universe, immersing the player in a grim and pixelated future that will appeal to both fans of the franchise and FPS enthusiasts. |
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| Windows Central |
Alexander Cope |
4 / 5 stars |
05-23-2023 |
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun is a fun and nostalgic gore-fest that will satisfy fans of the tabletop classic and retro first-person shooters. The fast-paced gunplay combat is challenging and enjoyable, with plenty of entertaining weapons for blowing enemies up. Its 2.5D pixel-art graphics are particularly gorgeous, oozing charm and adoration for the Warhammer 40,000 universe. |
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| Worth Playing |
Cody Medellin |
8 / 10 |
05-23-2023 |
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun is everything that retro first-person shooter fans can enjoy, even if they have no love for the grimdark space setting. The action is constant, and the gore is plentiful, but the game forces you to play smart, even at the lower difficulty levels. The gameplay loop doesn’t deviate from the classic key-finding formula, but the levels are larger, which means more enemies to shoot and a higher chance of getting lost, whether or not you’re trying to find secrets. The game is long enough that multiplayer isn’t needed, but it also never feels tiring despite some things that may be irksome. Boltgun is a solid piece of work and one that we’d definitely recommend checking out. |
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