HelbrechtBT Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Hey All. I have just picked it up today and played the first few missions as the Ultramarines. So far it s pretty fun and deviates from the original game enough to justify the price. Really liking the custom ability of all the terminators. Any one else pick this one up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagicMan Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 I got it too. Its pretty great. A game based on Space Hulk, rather than the Space Hulk Board game on the PC. Alot of fun. 10% off till the 19th, and a further 15% off if you own the original on Steam. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reyner Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 How different is it to the regular Space Hulk on PC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slips Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Bought it, played a bit of it while I was waiting in the Queue and Lagg hell that is Warlords of Draenor. Lot slicker than the Regular. Individual customization of the marines (to an extent) is available as is squad composition editing. (but you can only have 1 heavy and 1 sgt/libby). Guns have fire modes. eg Storm Bolter can have aimed fire at 2Ap, Single Shot at 1Ap or spray which is 2AP, fires more but has less accuracy. Things like that. Combi-Weapons are in as is the Cyclone Missile Launcher. Individual Terminators have equipment slots to equip things like Servo Skulls (which increase perception by+5). Lot more RPG elements than the Standard one. There are also 'Perks' and all weapons generate heat. For storm bolters, heat reaching max makes them jam, AC and Plasma Weapons explode, etc. You can vent up to 50% of it per turn for 2Ap but forgo shooting if you do so. Means that there is a bit less of a random factor as to when your Storm Bolter Jams or Assault Cannon Explode. You can block vents Genestealers would try coming through by placing a terminator there though there could be/are drawbacks to this. S'all I've been able to glean from the little I've played so far. Took some getting used to so don't skip the tutorial if you get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagicMan Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 How different is it to the regular Space Hulk on PC? I'd say alot. I mean it's still Space Hulk, but the game feels like a different game. It doesn't feel like you're playing the board game, it feels like you're playing Space Hulk the video game. I really like the RPG elements and customisation, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HelbrechtBT Posted November 15, 2014 Author Share Posted November 15, 2014 I am on board with all the changes. However this game is a bit more difficult than the original. Especially the side missions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagicMan Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 I've actually found it easier so far. Playing on Normal, but being able to block up the genestealer entry points makes it easier imo. Just gotta keep aggressively advancing and blocking up those holes. Very different to the first game, where you'd sort of defensively advance, making sure you overwatch as few possible attack vectors as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarSpirit Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Love the management of ammo and heat on storm bolters. All the perks gives a great new side on the game making it quite fun. A lot more to manage than just advance and overwatch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quixus Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Is the campaign of the original Space Hulk PC game included in SH Ascension? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slips Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Yeah, you get to choose between Space Wolves, Ultramarines or the Blood Angels Campaigns and change as you see fit. As far as I can tell, the Sin Of Damnation campaign is all there with a few extras with how the bonus missions work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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