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The PlayStation Plus catalog is regularly full of varied titles, between big AAA productions, notable exclusives and independent gems. But sometimes a game really surprises the community. This is precisely what is happening with Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, now available to subscribers at no additional cost.
A game hailed as the best PS Plus addition in years
On Reddit, the reactions were not long in coming. One player says: “Space Marine 2 is the best game on the service in a very long time. It’s one of those modern games that harks back to the fun, brutal, and violent action that most of us grew up with on the Xbox 360, and the PSSR 2.0 update truly makes it stand out on the big screen. »
Other subscribers confirm their enthusiasm. One user explains: “This game is huge! I played it on PC when it came out, but I’m going to focus on the co-op mode now. » Another added: “I remember it was very well received by the Warhammer 40k community. » Some players even discovered its arrival by surprise: “Wait, is it on PlayStation Plus? Amazing ! »
An overall very positive reception, but not unanimous
Despite the majority enthusiasm, not all players share this opinion. A more critical comment states: “I’m not impressed and couldn’t get my hang of it.” » Another says: “It’s a boring game with repetitive scenes and a ridiculous story. » On Metacritic, however, the game displays solid scores: 82 for the specialized press and 8.0 for players. Ratings which confirm an overall favorable reception.
A muscular alternative to classic shooters
Developed by Saber Interactive and released in September 2024, Space Marine 2 offers intense and brutal third-person action, faithful to the Warhammer 40,000 universe. Some players compare it to the Gears of War series for its tense and dramatic approach to combat. For PlayStation Plus subscribers, this is an excellent opportunity to discover a critically acclaimed title, at no additional cost.