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‘Space Hulk: Deathwing Enhanced Edition’ Adds Polish, Still Too Cumbersome
Who here is a Warhammer 40K fan? If you raised your hand I commend you, and I’m going to guess that you are in the process of purchasing or already own Space Hulk: Deathwing Enhanced Edition.Followers of the series find the charm and excitement in the series even when there are one or two issues at play. You Warhammer fans are a passionate and hardcore bunch and I totally understand and appreciate that. I too have fandoms that have me wearing blinders to some of its overt issues.
Space Hulk: Deathwing, was originally given the board game treatment before it was turned into the first-person shooter that we have before us now. Fans of Warhammer 40K made it a cult darling despite its many flaws.
Those flaws are kind of polished out with the latest “Enhanced Edition.” This remaster includes more customization, a new Chaplain class and new weapons in both single player and multiplayer modes which do improve on the base title quite a bit.
You take control of a Dark Angel Librarians he and his team infiltrate a Space Hulk to answer a distress call. It’s your job (and pleasure) to clear out the giant ship by blasting all the of the hostile Genestealers into bloody pulp while exploring the lore of each ship. The mechanics play out like Left 4 Dead, with hordes of endless enemies pouring onto your squad’s position.
These Space Hulk’s are very reminiscent to that of Event Horizon. These massive Space Hulks drift between dimensions resulting in these ships being half regular old sci-fi spacecraft environments and half atmospheric Gothic settings. The set-up is pretty cool, as a big Event Horizon fan I’m into the trans-dimensional horror angle, and how that is a jumping point for an interesting melding of horror and science fiction.
The main thing that has changed here is the skill tree and customization and both are rewarding in their own arenas and assists in combat against what seems like endless enemies, while the character customization gives your Terminator a cool armor paint jobs. Fans of the series are sure to be into the new improvements as well as the variety of Easter eggs from the Warhammer 40k lexicon.
Unfortunately, all this is built around the fact that the combat gameplay aspect is very clunky. The bulky suit that your Terminator wears, while cool looking, is entirely too cumbersome to move around in at a decent speed. Traveling down long hallway can become a daunting task due to slow galumphing issue. A bit of speeding up is definitely in order and would have helped the combat experience out immensely.
New weapons look fantastic but unfortunately aiming is a problematic especially while firing. Huge blinding muzzle flashes make it hard to see exactly what you are shooting at. This becomes a huge problem, early on and only gets worse with the increase number of enemies in later levels. It didn’t help that I experienced multiple frame drops within the first few hours of play that added to the already bulky game play.
You lead a squad of two other Deathwing marines, who you are able to give orders to in combat, but this feels like an aspect that was tacked on late in the game. The board game was very reliant on tactical squad combat, but nothing feels tactical here. It simply boils down to bad AI and sloppy command nuts and bolts execution.
When played in co-op with actual friends as opposed to the abysmal AI, the gameplay feels a little richer considering pushing and covering can actually be achieved. But, even then, frame rate issues and cumbersome movement gets in the way of that enjoyment.
It’s a shame that the negatives are such an integral part of the experience, because outside of those things Space Hulk: Deathwing, builds a fantastic world out of the Warhammer 40K mythos. The ships environments are painstakingly created with attention to detail and the action seems like it would be great if not for combat being such a chore.
Warhammer fans are hardcore. There is definitely a rewarding experience of lore and new features for them to sink their teeth into, but casual fans or someone new to the series may have trouble achieving the same experience. Slow combat simply didn’t work for me, and not being able to see what you are shooting at while shooting is a blaring issue. It’s disheartening because the world here seems like a very cool place to spend hours gaming with friends, but the way things are I’ll take my chance with the Space Hulk board game in place of this anytime.
Space Hulk: Deathwing Enhanced Edition is out now on Playstation 4 and PC.
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A24 Creating New Action Thriller “Onslaught” From ‘The Guest’ & ‘You’re Next’ Duo
It’s always nice to see a reunion in the world of horror. Following a competitive bidding war, A24 has secured the rights to the new action thriller film Onslaught. Adam Wingard (Godzilla vs. Kong) will be directing the film. He will be joined by his longtime creative partner Simon Barret (You’re Next) as the scriptwriter.
For those unaware, Wingard and Barret made a name for themselves while working together on films such as You’re Next and The Guest. The two creatives are card carrying horror royalty. The pair have worked on films such as V/H/S, Blair Witch, The ABC’s of Death, and A Horrible Way to Die.
An exclusive article of out Deadline gives us the limited information we have on the topic. Although we don’t have much to go on, Deadline does offer the following information.
“Plot details are being kept under wraps but the film is in the vein of Wingard and Barrett’s cult classics like The Guest and You’re Next. Lyrical Media and A24 will co-finance. A24 will handle worldwide releasing. Principal photography will begin in Fall 2024.”
A24 will be producing the film alongside Aaron Ryder and Andrew Swett for Ryder Picture Company, Alexander Black for Lyrical Media, Wingard and Jeremy Platt for Breakaway Civilization, and Simon Barret.
That’s all the information we have at this time. Make sure to check back here for more news and updates.
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Director Louis Leterrier Creating New Sci-Fi Horror Film “11817”
According to an article from Deadline, Louis Leterrier (The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance) is about to shake things up with his new Sci-Fi horror film 11817. Leterrier is set to produce and direct the new Movie. 11817 is penned by the glorious Mathew Robinson (The Invention of Lying).
Rocket Science will be taking the film to Cannes in search of a buyer. While we don’t know much about what the film looks like, Deadline offers the following plot synopsis.
“The film watches as inexplicable forces trap a family of four inside their house indefinitely. As both modern luxuries and life or death essentials begin to run out, the family must learn how to be resourceful to survive and outsmart who — or what — is keeping them trapped…”
“Directing projects where the audience gets behind the characters has always been my focus. However complex, flawed, heroic, we identify with them as we live through their journey,” said Leterrier. “It’s what excites me about 11817‘s wholly original concept and the family at the heart of our story. This is an experience that movie audiences won’t forget.”
Leterrier has made a name for himself in the past for working on beloved franchises. His portfolio includes gems such as Now You See Me, The Incredible Hulk, Clash of The Titans, and The Transporter. He is currently attached to create the final Fast and the Furious film. However, it will be interesting to see what Leterrier can do working with some darker subject material.
That’s all the information we have for you at this time. As always, make sure to check back here for more news and updates.
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New to Netflix (U.S.) This Month [May 2024]
Another month means fresh additions to Netflix. Although there aren’t many new horror titles this month, there are still some notable movies well worth your time. For instance, you can watch Karen Black try to land a 747 jet in Airport 1979, or Casper Van Dien kill giant insects in Paul Verhoeven’s bloody sci-fi opus Starship Troopers.
We are looking forward to the Jennifer Lopez sci-fi action movie Atlas. But let us know what you are going to watch. And if we have missed something, put it in the comments.
May 1:
Airport
A blizzard, a bomb, and a stowaway help create the perfect storm for the manager of a Midwestern airport and a pilot with a messy personal life.
Airport ’75
When a Boeing 747 loses its pilots in a midair collision, a member of the cabin crew must take control with radio help from a flight instructor.
Airport ’77
A luxury 747 packed with VIPs and priceless art goes down in the Bermuda Triangle after being hijacked by thieves — and time for a rescue is running out.
Jumanji
Two siblings discover an enchanted board game that opens a door to a magical world — and unwittingly release a man who’s been trapped inside for years.
Hellboy
A half-demon paranormal investigator questions his defense of humans when a dismembered sorceress rejoins the living to wreak brutal vengeance.
Starship Troopers
When fire-spitting, brain-sucking bugs attack Earth and obliterate Buenos Aires, an infantry unit heads to the aliens’ planet for a showdown.
May 9
Bodkin
A ragtag crew of podcasters sets out to investigate mysterious disappearances from decades earlier in a charming Irish town with dark, dreadful secrets.
May 15
The Clovehitch Killer
A teenager’s picture-perfect family is torn apart when he uncovers unnerving evidence of a serial killer close to home.
May 16
Upgrade
After a violent mugging leaves him paralyzed, a man receives a computer chip implant that allows him to control his body — and get his revenge.
Monster
After being abducted and taken to a desolate house, a girl sets out to rescue her friend and escape from their malicious kidnapper.
May 24
Atlas
A brilliant counterterrorism analyst with a deep distrust of AI discovers it might be her only hope when a mission to capture a renegade robot goes awry.
Jurassic World: Chaos Theory
The Camp Cretaceous gang come together to unravel a mystery when they discover a global conspiracy that brings danger to dinosaurs — and to themselves.
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