After being announced last June, publisher Focus Entertainment announced today that Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun will bring the retro-inspired first-person shooter to the switch. May 23rd (thank you, All about Nintendo).
As you can see in the trailer above, the latest installment of the Warhammer 40K series looks to be in action with a ton of DOOM-inspired gameplay. The game is inspired by his 90s shooters, and developer his Auroch Digital promises tons of weapons, kills, and gore, all delivered with old-school pixel visuals.
For more information on some of the game’s features, see the official Boltgun article: vapor page:
Load your boltgun and jump into battle first! Experience the perfect blend of Warhammer 40,000’s classic and frenetic FPS gameplay with the stylish visuals of your favorite 90’s retro shooter.
Play combat-savvy Space Marines on perilous missions across the galaxy to battle Chaos Space Marines and Chaos demons.
Unleash a devastating Space Marine arsenal while blasting blasts of sprites, pixels and blood in glorious Boomer shooter style. Run, jump and charge through huge levels to shoot, shred and slice the deadliest mavericks in the entire galaxy!
• Dive into an instinctive combat experience, complete with deeply satisfying firefights, high mobility, and buckets of blood that reward skill
• Dominate the battlefield with incredible firepower and heavy metals from the Space Marines’ devastating arsenal
• Experience the ultimate retro shooter homage, blending stylish visuals with fluid, modern FPS gameplay.
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun will be released on the Switch eShop next month. $21.99.
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