Warhammer 40,000: Space Wolf

Mechanics

Fighting the adversaries constitutes the core of the experience. Combat is turn-based here; during particular encounters, the player makes use of cards gathered on their path. The deck allows the player to perform different actions while fighting, such as movements or attacks with weapons additionally described by different statistics. The larger and more diverse one's card collection is, the more possible tactics can be applied. The cards give the player access to both special skills and an extensive weaponry - hundreds of weapon types can be found here apart from the Boltgun and Chainsword, which are iconic parts of this universe. In the meanwhile, one can go to the forge, where they can upgrade their cards.

Selection of a character at the beginning of each mission is what also affects possible strategies one could apply. Furthermore, subsequent new characters join the player over time as well. Alongside progression, the player-controlled soldiers advance to subsequent experience levels, gaining special perks in so doing - those provide them with advantages on the battlefield.

Game modes

Warhammer 40,000: Space Wolf for PC, AND and iOS offers several game modes. Obviously, the story campaign is the core component - the player gets acquainted with a complex storyline and gradually ventures deeper into the game world. Apart from that, one can try out a competition-oriented multiplayer mode, which places up to 6 players in one session (divided into teams of three). This multiplayer component is complemented by the Survival Mode - the players eliminate subsequent waves of the chaos cultists here. Interestingly however, this last mode gives the player unique rewards for subsequent victories.

Technical aspects

Warhammer 40,000: Space Wolf for PC, AND and iOS casts the player into a three-dimensional environment. Though the visuals make a good impression on mobile devices, the PC version looks average at best.