I've waited THIRTY years for this

I've waited THIRTY years for this | Nostalgia Nerd

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Check out Warhammer 40K: Boltgun at bit.ly/41sNtb0 (sponsored by Focus Entertainment) ~ Warhammer 40K is a universe that has always fascinated me. It's so dark and visceral that you can barely look away. That's why games like Space Hulk, Deathwing and Space Marine have always drawn me in. So imagine my delight when Focus Entertainment told me that they were bringing out a Warhammer 40K Space Marine BOOMER Shooter, and that I could review it. Well, that's what we're here for; Warhammer 40: Boltgun. Let's get into it! #boltgun-thegame #ad #warhammer
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@DrAnimePhD Жыл бұрын

Boltgun makes me wish Totalbiscuit was still alive. He would’ve been on Cloud 9 at the news of a WH40K boomer shooter. John, I hope you got Steam in heaven.

@catriona_drummond Жыл бұрын

He is for sure sorely missed.

@Ghi102 Жыл бұрын

That game and Stormgate he would be hyped about

@Sorain1 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely.

@SxSxG666 Жыл бұрын

Totalbiscuit would have hated the game for its aweful gameplay.

@DrAnimePhD Жыл бұрын

@@SxSxG666 Sounds like something a Chaos loving heretic would say 🤔

@domm6812 Жыл бұрын

The "rubber lips" thing is a dos box emulation problem. Didn't happen on an actual 486 with dos.

@SherryBaldwin Жыл бұрын

That’s true, how are you doing?

@absolutedisgrace Жыл бұрын

Why do so many reviewers ignore the Gun Strength versus enemy Toughness mechanic? If you have a toughness 5 enemy, you should be using a weapon with 5 or more strength. You can see in the Enemy overlay their toughness and an icon whether your equipped weapon is suitable. You also hear an armour sound if your weapon is too weak. Its a really good mechanic.

@SherryBaldwin Жыл бұрын

Hello

@Blackhawk19892 Жыл бұрын

It's pretty easy to forget when you're in an arena getting absolutely tanked from all sides. I tried to play tactically with it before giving up and just focus on shooting.

@archimagirussancti7956 Жыл бұрын

This game is fantastic. Been playing it every night since launch and I haven't sat down and really played a game for over a year. Great to see you making a video about it!

@magicknight8412 Жыл бұрын

Seems reasonably priced for some good old fashioned WH40K action.

@doctorspook4414 11 ай бұрын

$60 to $80 for sequels and remakes with gambling mechanics. What's not to love? 🤣

@georgeoldsterd8994 Жыл бұрын

It might be the drink talking (and the fact that I just beat HROT), but that Berlin Wall line really hit me in the feels.

@mr.smithgnrsmith7808 Жыл бұрын

The “feels”…smfh…why does every “grown “ man talk like a 14 yr old female? Shits embarrassing

@MeepChangeling Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you can turn off headbobbing. It doesn't make me sick, but I don't experience that effect in real life. My brain just filters it out. WHich makes it very uncomfortable for me in games when I cant tun it off. It's kinda eldrich and unreal to me.

@alameachan Жыл бұрын

I thought I was the only one who doesn't experience head bobbing in real life. Thank you!

@BigPuddin Жыл бұрын

Motion blur is another one I always turn off. Our eyes aren't cameras.

@Franangrsheim Жыл бұрын

This takes me back to the past, when things really didn't suck ass. This game feels like a polished Gzdoom mod, it's wonderful. The lack of 40k themed fps games in the late 90's and early 00's was always puzzling. It has always been the perfect setting for one.

@mr.smithgnrsmith7808 Жыл бұрын

You mean when brainwashed leftist commie lunatics didn’t try and ruin everything with their mentally ill horse shit?

@DeadSetOnDestruction Жыл бұрын

This is just an infomercial

@jsteezus Жыл бұрын

Yup didnt even properly disclose that this is an advertisement in the video, just underneath in the description. Pretty deceptive tbh.

@Swordslinger-hb1ns Жыл бұрын

Just downloaded it last week and I instantly fell in love it. Waves of nostalgia from my youth were rekindled because of Warhammer 40k: Boltgun.

@PikaStu666 Жыл бұрын

It’s a brilliant game, but it could do with a map, I find I’m wandering about a lot looking for the next area / exit.

@bomnitoperro9422 Жыл бұрын

I never had that problem but im very good with memorizing visual topography, is it really that bad ? Or hard ?

@PikaStu666 Жыл бұрын

@@bomnitoperro9422 it’s maybe me, I sometimes needs clear sign posting as I take a lot of painkillers 😂

@McRcFly Жыл бұрын

It can be a bit mazey... nothing like doom though... old school doom

@PikaStu666 Жыл бұрын

@@McRcFly Doom had a pretty decent map though, and it couldn’t have rooms above rooms so it was simple to follow.

@McRcFly Жыл бұрын

@@PikaStu666 true but some levels in the old doom games were pretty tricky also throw in the teleport puzzles.

@pitmatix1457 Жыл бұрын

Only downside to Boltgun's big levels and variety of routes is there are a couple of areas where you've killed everything but are just left wondering where the hell you have to go. I had to watch a playthrough of a bit of chapter one because I couldn't find the exit and spent ages running around looking for it. A map would have been useful, even Doom had a map in the 90's! Other than that I can't recommend it enough, I'm really enjoying it and I wasn't even much of a Doom fan back in the day. Oh, and it was Genestealers you were fighting in Space Hulk, not Chaos.

@Bitmapspritepaul Жыл бұрын

It’s a great retro shooter, only down side is the A.I are bullet sponges and don’t really move.

@georgeoldsterd8994 Жыл бұрын

I mean, if you're a bullet sponge, would you bother to move much?

@Bitmapspritepaul Жыл бұрын

@@georgeoldsterd8994 Probably not but takes away the challenge.

@VikingTeddy Жыл бұрын

@@BitmapspritepaulAre the higher difficulty levels just more critters with more hp?

@Bitmapspritepaul Жыл бұрын

@@VikingTeddy I’d imagine so, like I said it’s a solid game on the whole. Maybe more enemy strafing would be nice 👍🏻

@Wigalot Жыл бұрын

So the games developer sponsored this video. I think ill go look at independent reviews.

@SuperMookles Жыл бұрын

"I do love a good power fist". I'll bet!

@Angelarius82 Жыл бұрын

I might have missed something but you didnt rev the chainsword during your attacks the whole video, this one one of my fave things about this game. Sure it left you open but for finishing off the last target in a group/room it was an excellent way to save some ammo. Did you not like it?

@GrandDawggy Жыл бұрын

He used it once that I seen around 10:30

@jsteezus Жыл бұрын

You didnt really disclose this was an advertisement In the video, only the description

@RogueBeatsARG Жыл бұрын

"You invoke my ire, filth" i do feel like that sometimes

@paulvalery9778 Жыл бұрын

the most fun game ive played in years, it feels like playing Doom again for the first time.

@rafenwulf Жыл бұрын

The soundtrack of Boltgun reminded me of the legendary game Soul Reaver. No guitars, but 'Eavy Metal as hell!

@arandomkaz 28 күн бұрын

happy to see you had a BLAST and had the shotgun shot in sync, thank you :3

@Topplethepyramid Жыл бұрын

Boltgun is canonically a sequel to Space Marine. It literally takes place on the same planet SM took place on. Grimskull's war is mentioned in the intro, and one of the taunts mentions Captain Titus.

@sablebubble4630 11 ай бұрын

Dropping down on a group of nurglings, stomping them to absolute mush? Great. Using dash when there is a wall and between you and it there is a cultust... Lovely. And smacking that chainsword button to chew through chaos marines... Sweet.

@quintessenceSL Жыл бұрын

Dunno. Unless I am in a near panic my gun is going to jam at any minute or I've accepted I'm probably going to die where I stand for wandering into the wrong place, and agonizingly start a laborious retreat; it's not really Space Hulk to me. Very pretty though.

@lazerhosen Жыл бұрын

1:00 "But this..." proceeds to show footage of being *nearly stationary* in a boomer shooter where you can run *60mph and jump 3 stories...* HERESY! Yeah, I agree that damage feedback needs fixed... but hauling ass is what you already should be doing *at all times.*

@jasonblalock4429 Жыл бұрын

3:10 OK, I *love* that the intro sequence is styled to look like an early-90s DOS game intro. That's great attention to detail.

@randallcraft4071 Жыл бұрын

Oh my God, This takes me back. I feel like I'm home again watching this it's somewhere between space hawk and space marine

@docArr666 Жыл бұрын

Whilst I draw breath, I stand. Whilst I stand, I fight. Whilst I fight, I prevail!

@neiwantstofight1928 Жыл бұрын

*plays Boltgun* Chaos Marine: "Noooo, you can't destroy thousands of heretics by yourself!" Space Marine: "Ha-ha! Bolter goes Ra-ta-ta-ta"

@jowi_24seven43 Жыл бұрын

Looks like a fun 40k FPS in doom style ! But a space hulk for DOS is not a good comparison. the tactical cameras with gene stealers jumping at you around the corners in the original, picking off your team one by one, with claustrophobic atmosphere is unique. Thanks for a great sponsored video, looks very fun!

@Reverendshot777 Жыл бұрын

He's not making a comparison. He's saying since playing Space Hulk he's wanted this game and now he finally has it.

@MAGAMAN 11 ай бұрын

Keeping with my "If you start uploading shorts, I unsubscribe" policy, So long and thanks for all the fish!

@anon_y_mousse Жыл бұрын

I wasn't expecting to see you doing a game review, especially of a modern game, even if it does have a 90's nostalgia look, but I'm glad you did. Hopefully I'll get to play it one day, just have to wait until they sell it outside of Steam, and possibly open source it.

@Deathwing-Y2K Жыл бұрын

I've been playing this game for a few days now. I have to agree with you. This game is fantastic. I'm loving it, and it is so much fun.

@andrewhall7176 7 ай бұрын

Right, now I know what I'm downloading this Christmas.

@CosmicD Жыл бұрын

6:10 this gives me rise of the triad vibes for some reason

@lonecanuk 10 ай бұрын

Nothing to do with this video. Just watched you on retro electro workshop! That’s gotta be an awesome feeling dude! Your on tv!!! 😊 congrats man.

@SUP3RI0R 2 ай бұрын

Got this game a couple days ago, Started on Exterminatus… Been smooth sailing. Games not too hard but certainly challenging in some areas. First time I’ve played an old game like this. I’m 19 and haven’t tried anything like it. Very fun in my opinion. I’d give it a 9/10. I’d rate it higher if they had a circular deadzone for controllers instead of the old square stile. As a circular deadzone makes aiming more fluid and natural.

@Jreth Жыл бұрын

*DEPTH FOR THE EMPEROR!*

@eval_is_evil Жыл бұрын

Rise of The Triads you said... oh man ,when you uttered that i was slapped with a torrent of memories. From Atari to Amiga to PC to consoles.

@StavTech Жыл бұрын

Same, forgot it existed until he mentioned it, used to love that!

@nickblackburn1903 11 ай бұрын

Looks brilliant, loads of attention to detail for 40k. I do feel sorry for the Nurgle Daemons though...ahhh.

@hjalfi Жыл бұрын

This is completely disrespectful to the lore! Nobody had to thump the hololith in the opening cutscene to make it focus!

@catriona_drummond Жыл бұрын

Plague toads, the Varta batteries of 40K.

@samholdsworth420 Жыл бұрын

That's an electronic arts logo I fondly remember

@DW-indeed Жыл бұрын

Ah yes. I remember good old Electr Onic Arts from Populous on the mega drive 👍

@Idelacio Жыл бұрын

Hm, they probably should reconsider the term 'Chapter Select', given who we are talking about.

@kidShibuya Жыл бұрын

Classic visuals = we hired two guys to make a duke nukem mod.

@steveh8658 Жыл бұрын

'Head Bobbing' in the options...giggity.

@sarat6488 Жыл бұрын

that title screen/ music menu is fucking sick

@sanctanox Жыл бұрын

If only this would have a VR mode. THAT would be brilliant

@jcrigg Жыл бұрын

Haven’t these games all essentially been the same since Quake in mid 90’s? Craving for some real early 90’s diversity and creativity in gaming.

@Dev_olution Жыл бұрын

Wasn't sure how this would be but you've showed me it's all I hoped for :) cheers dude

@Markos581973 Жыл бұрын

Nothing like a sponsored review

@DevinGates Жыл бұрын

Glory for UltraMar? They're an ok petrol station, but they don't need glory...

@stephengoodman9058 Жыл бұрын

I agree that this game was all kinds of fun. Medium was perfect for me, challenging at times but never frustrating. You can’t really complain for 17 quid. Took me back to playing Doom on the office pc back in the 90s.

@janneaalto3956 Жыл бұрын

Five hundred people in Ordo Munitorum are crying after seeing you firing all those bolts all over the walls when you first got the bolter.

@WillThePlank Жыл бұрын

Never played or had any interest in Warhammer stuff, however this looks like it could be a good fun game…may have to check it out.

@sebastienlovescookieswirlc Жыл бұрын

We all know very well the marine is actually Alpharius anyway, not an actual Ultramarine. So there is that.

@NeiroAtOpelCC Жыл бұрын

This video seems to simply be an ad :(

@DeltaNovum Жыл бұрын

It is. Look at the hashtags. Still it's a good ad and doesn't feel disingenuous.

@NeiroAtOpelCC Жыл бұрын

@@DeltaNovum Maybe so. He does strike me as a good speaker, so I suppose he can sell anything if he wants.

@Foebane72 11 ай бұрын

Why is this reminding me of Doom Eternal?

@iseptimus Жыл бұрын

Great game. Grabbed it on PC and Switch. Wish more games did cross save.

@worldcomicsreview354 Жыл бұрын

So it's Brutal Doom with Warhammer voxels, gotcha.

@WhatHoSnorkers Жыл бұрын

That looks fun that!

@StavTech Жыл бұрын

That looks awesome

@solaufein1374 Жыл бұрын

Awesome retro looking game! I love pixels and WH40k, win situation for me.

@jasonhatt4295 Жыл бұрын

Sweet!!! Glad to hear your wish of 30 years hence is now fulfilled!

@cosmicwartoad2587 Жыл бұрын

Got it this last week on release day. It's violent, it's brutal, it's messy BUT ITI'S FUN!!!

@lLenn2 Жыл бұрын

"I picked medium difficulty. Which is a wise choice, because I suck"

@pixelsncreatures Жыл бұрын

Oh wow, I forgot about Space Hulk. I have it on 3DO 😅

@RagdyAndy Жыл бұрын

12:43 long advert and no video youtube video??? lol

@gusporterhouse Жыл бұрын

0:28 When were Genestealers Chaos

@Capt.Marco-Hawk-L.L.A.P Жыл бұрын

I wish they had a great one wit the Tau

@cosmicwartoad2587 Жыл бұрын

Er, can I have a servitor cleaning crew armed with mops and buckets as there'sa a bit of a mess here (I was provoked or defending myself).

@kailomonkey Жыл бұрын

You're right, why not give us a chapter choice. The first section could have been duking it out with each other as teams until only yourself is left alive and the chaos stuff starts!

@TheStuffMade Жыл бұрын

It's a great boomer shooter, one of the best games I've played this year. Haven't started on the new System Shock yet, but I expect that could be another contender for game of the year.

@scherge Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video, even though I already bought the game on Steam a while ago when I saw the very first trailer for it. It's kind of funny that ever since I bought a 4070 Ti all I have played are Brutal Doom variations, Cultic, the Selaco Demo, and now Boltgun. At least all of them run at 120 fps without the graphics card ever turning on its fans.

@btchiaintkidding7837 Жыл бұрын

Selaco and especially Cultic is GOATed , you should also try Prodeus, Incision , Turbo overkill , Project warlock 2 , there are tons of good modern retro shooters to choose from rn

@Caddy666 Жыл бұрын

the dreaded chaos? nope, its genestealers

@AmericanGnomeProductions Жыл бұрын

Just got it through steam.😊

@jim7205 Жыл бұрын

Love this game

@niklasbirksted8175 Жыл бұрын

It looks sweet, but I want to play as a terminator!!!!!

@ericflower9855 Жыл бұрын

BAD ASS!!!

@RafaelHabegger Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review. Have to check it out.

@jsteezus Жыл бұрын

Its a paid ad from the game developer, not really fair to call it a review imo.

@GozuTenno962 Жыл бұрын

This game is still a masterpiece

@gundamzerostrike Жыл бұрын

The screen being red for half of the time is a dealbreaker for me...

@Cobracommander1986 Жыл бұрын

Oh dear Emperor please give us mods for other space marine chapters? Fingers crossed Angry Marines :-)

@sulev111 Жыл бұрын

Brutal Doom 40K edition.

@Black_Revue Жыл бұрын

Sick, a WH40K Game!

@ivanmedina6071 9 ай бұрын

Its ok, the quake 2 remaster is the real winner

@VirginiaBell22 8 ай бұрын

Quake 2 is great

@jrr7031 Жыл бұрын

Of course....of freakin *COURSE* it was an Ultramarine.

@SB-qm5wg Жыл бұрын

Looks fun

@sluxi Жыл бұрын

Battle sister is also a pretty good old school style VR shooter in this universe.

@sluxi Жыл бұрын

@MrDjBigZ Not sure if you're asking about comfort or what but it has stick locomotion and plays fairly similar to older (maybe early 2000s) first person shooters other than the VR interaction stuff

@sluxi Жыл бұрын

@MrDjBigZ you should be able to stay in one place if you want to, you can just turn the view with controller to avoid looking behind

@phillbosque2183 Жыл бұрын

Funny I also said this game gave me TIE Fighter vibes

@bobz1736 Жыл бұрын

Nice advert 🤔

@jamielishbrook2384 Жыл бұрын

Looks like doom with a 40k skin

@christopherp.1391 Жыл бұрын

Preferred space marine but this was a good nostalgia game.

@otherreality Жыл бұрын

Game is great and all, but really, no multiplayer or lan makes this fall short of 90s awesomeness.

@VirginiaBell22 8 ай бұрын

i just got this...its a fun FPS

@h-leath6339 Жыл бұрын

Torchlight and Borderlands had a baby?

@Wildernessoutside Жыл бұрын

they look like the sporn of nurkle

@EvaPilot1 Жыл бұрын

This is an advert... To be fair, the game looks good.

@gamingtonight1526 Жыл бұрын

Yes, because it's nothing like Space Hulk!

@jsteezus Жыл бұрын

He really needs to disclose that this is an advertisement much more clearly than just a tag underneath the video.

@Waccoon Жыл бұрын

@@jsteezus Remember the anti-virus video he did a while back where he disclosed the sponsorship only in the last 3 seconds (and attacked people for calling him out for it)? Yeah, that whole video was full of garbage info on viruses and really ticked me off. I'm not sure why I forgot to unsub back then, but... I've taken care of that now.

@hexateron Жыл бұрын

@@jsteezus he discloses that the video is sponsored 40 seconds into the video...

@matt.willoughby Жыл бұрын

I bought the first edition of space hulk from Games Workshop in meadowhall for £10 in about 1993. They had a stack of them all reduced wish I'd have bought all of them!