Space Marine The BlockBuster | Retrospective

With a sequel coming out. I wanted to find out what makes a space marine game?
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Intro: 0:00
Space Marine: 1:23
The Beginning : 3:33
Showtime: 6:11
We're not Gears of War: 8:04
BlockBuster: 13:15
Going Gold: 19:04
Multiplayer: 20:00
Conclusion: 21:07

[@shrike2598]

„You dont see Henry Cavill, you see people cosplaying Great Unclean Ones“ Glorious!!

[@PonchaYT]

Someone I met really did fucking stink. Like I love the people but god damn but some deodorant on.

[@MadMan-7978]

You lot in Britain at least have some really proper stores. My local store is like a small room with a bunch of shelves. I love that place but they don’t have a table. Or maybe they do and i just didn’t see it yet because of COVID

[@Hangman1]

Whole England is blessed by grandfather Nurgle, citizens looks like nurglings and great unclean ones

[@100Servings]

"Success is measured in blood; yours, or your enemy's." Glorious. Absolutely glorious. 🙏=🛡️

[@johngun4377]

Sounds like something a Khornate would say tho

[@100Servings]

@@johngun4377 Man, I could really go for a bowl of Khorne Flakes about now...

[@geoegjmot8443]

🙂=🛡

[@100Servings]

@@geoegjmot8443 MY FACE IS MY SHIELD!

[@recluse5245]

Khorne?

[@joshlevin8595]

The Kans actually do show up as a secret bonus boss at the end of a DLC exterminatus IIRC

[@PonchaYT]

Oh fuck ur right. Well spotted.

[@charleslingard2707]

Was fantastic! Really felt like I was watching James Workshop then(such a prick)

[@Lord_of_Dread]

Came here to say the same thing. I've only ever gotten to that level once, and jesus christ its fucking brutal. Never beaten it.

[@HolyknightVader999]

I might have killed one or two with a Daemon Maul.

[@unnoticed4571]

@@Lord_of_Dread Me and 2 others got there when meming with only Daemon Maul, and holy fuck are they annoying to deal with (Still not as annoying to deal with as the Chainsword wielding Space Marines, fuck those guys in particular)

[@DerOrk]

Working on an ""article"" ( blogpost ) on Space Marine's history myself, and since you touch upon some similar points I hope you don't mind me palavering a bit about it. Especially on the off chance that during your research you might have stumbled upon a piece of promo material I'm desperately looking for. Space Marine, went through so many iterations, there is so much that was left on the cuttin room floor, its insane. The first version of Space Marine is the announcement trailer version. Presented like it was ment to be a squad based game, and littered with Dawn of War II assets. But then there is the second, almost entirely lost iteration. Instead of Orks, it actually featured Tyranids, though Chaos still made an appearance. We used to have a quite lengthy gameplay demo of that version of the game. Used to be on youtube, but I can no longer find it (You haven't, by chance?). It was much more of a character action game, much less a shooter. It also had a 'Punch Out' esque quick time minigame - if you got grappled by a Chaos Marine it would switch into first person and you would start trading blows to the face with your bare hands. I think all that remains of that version of the game is a 1 minute animation reel by one of the developers. I'll share the link if that interessts you in any shape or form. Then it transitioned to more of an action RPG. I read a preview on it in the german PC magazine 'Gamestar'. It had an Elder Scrolls type level up mechanic. The more you used a specific weapon, the better you became with it, eventually unlocking special abilities and attachments. They described how using a bolt gun a lot would eventually unlock a Plasmacombibolter for example. At that point they had gone back to Orks as the main enemy I believe. Then we got to see the release trailer version of the game. Fairly similar to the finished game, but still riddled with things that appear nowhere in the end product. One of the worst offenders here being a Powerfist that was never added for some reason. But also Titus would actually maglock unused weapons to his armour, instead of them appearing and disappearing magically.

[@PonchaYT]

Damn, I need to touch up on my history. Nice to see your still here DerOrk. You one of my favourite og.

[@rippertheking]

Yah know poncha, I have to agree, your list is what I hope will be in space marine 2. Honestly I admit at the time I felt the game was far too short, but DAMN it was a hell of a ride

[@Expendabrah1000]

Just realized you actually can't field a Primaris Lieutenant with a chainsword in the tabletop

[@zombielizard218]

You can, but only if they're a Black Templar.

[@asdf-ne1vt]

Wouldn't be the first time he's strayed from the codex

[@skrumpf6793]

use the power weapon profile 🤷

[@dac314]

I really really appreciate in the main menu screen of Space Marine I, how the prompt "press any key" results in you smashing an ork in the fucking face. Really drives home that "every buttom press has graphic results" aspect.

[@kmel3588]

when the worlded needed him most the returns to enlighten the masses with humor and entertainment. Loved the into

[@supremeghost7950]

I remember when Space Marine came out, my brother had to drive me through a lot of stores to get me that precious collectors edition just to find out, that they were all sold out. Hours and hours got past until I convinced him back in the day, to look for it online, because I hadn't got ebay/amazon accounts back in the day. He found one, I got him the money and until this day I call it mine. Stands on one of my shelves and it always gives me a smile, when looking at it, because it's such a fun game. Like Sekiro™ it got a tradition of mine to play this game at least once a year. And the Multiplayer was so much fun. A shame that it's literally dead, except maybe exterminatus. I'm still mad that Space Marine 2 has Primaris, even though I predicted it too. It just grinds my gears and is a big throne in my eye.

[@StillRimmo]

The Primaris were really just a brand label for adding fresh units to the existing Space Marine range. Their existence essentially makes no major difference to the lore in practice. They're already half forgotten as a concept at this point.

[@k-leb4671]

@@StillRimmo Be that as it may, I just wanna look at the old helmets rather than the Primaris helmets.

[@PonchaYT]

Here's my thoughts on the cover systems since it is coming up a lot. It's one of the reasons I made the video to have a good discussion like this and I want people to disagree. When It comes to lore on cover, I agree that can be played in either direction. Sometimes space marine run in, other times they use cover and push up slow depending on the enemy. I'm not saying don't have cover. Space marine did have things you could hide behind to block range damage. However having a snap to cover system I think plays against the "going in to get executions for health" mechanic and also makes space marine less of a melee game. I also believe it makes space marine less of a unique game. but that's my opinion. I wanna know what you think?

[@teecee1827]

You don't have cover in doom, which has a similar health system, why have it in Space Marine

[@memesofwarhemmer7076]

10:22 mandalorian grudges everywhere I see

[@4STR4STALeatherBelt]

Genuinely don't want any sort of Cover System, especially not a snap-to-cover one. There are absolutely tons of Third-Person-Shooters with Cover systems; play them if you want cover. Space Marine was **much** more fun without cover. The only thing I'd agree is an issue (you mentioned it in your vid, and I've seen others saying it a fair bit) - the late game with Chaos Marines that can absolutely shred the shit out of you at Ranged; it can feel clunky. But that's more a balance issue with the enemies/their weapons than a "a cover system would fix this" sort of thing.

[@flashtirade]

Implementing a snap-to cover system would just allow players to play too safely and unintentionally make the combat experience less exciting for themselves. As a power fantasy about being a Space Marine the game should be first and foremost about making use of his prowess in both ranged and melee combat, not conveniently placed doorways, pillars, and waist-high walls. There is a time and place for cover especially as difficulty increases, but it should not be integral to the basic combat loop.

[@Emrald7]

As with all thing Warhammer, do it with style. Fight alongside a tank, using its mass as cover as you fend off waves of lesser Nids tryin to tear it apart. Design encounters for the use of a storm shield! Have there be a front line defense where you and you’re brothers must form a shield wall to drive back the enemies before they take a key area. How about a dramatic Normandy style landing using drop pods as cover as you advance along barren, featureless terrain. The thing I think the original space marine did well with the Orks was knowing the best way to balance things out. Never enough shooters to lock you into cover, never enough melee to keep you always on the run. I hope the team can find the balance that Relic initially did, and we don’t fat that slog we had when Chaos was first introduced.

[@Jasina85]

This might make me catch a lot of flak, but personally, while the game itself was fun end enjoyable, Space Marine was carried by being a 40k game. I can't help but feel sometimes that if it wasn't a 40k game, it would at best be remembered as an "ok title" and fade from the eye of the general public.

[@calebbarnhouse496]

You are entirely correct

[@nightmagnus7595]

The 40k setting is soy sauce to space marines brown rice gameplay. Without it, its just some dry yet nutritious stuff. Chainswords, hooligorks and meltaguns are just what makes it feel like a cohesive thing.

[@ereder1476]

Your are right. But with wrong reason. The reason why it would be "ok" without 40k is because the game has been entirely designed with the 40k setting in mind. So on the contrary: it's because the game isn't just a 40k skin, that if you remove 40k in it. It would be bad.

[@009_Ghostly_Systematic]

I think mandalore points that out in his review about the game i think...

[@calebbarnhouse496]

@@ereder1476 there is more to it then that, easiest way to look at it without 40k is how I experienced it, all I know about 40k when I played it was space marines exist, orks are a thing, and the chaos gods existed, and in that playthrough it was an enjoyable hack and slash, the environment looked good, but it didn't feel alive, the strengths it had for someone not into 40k was almost entirely the combat, which is fine, if it cut down the stupid amounts of sections that are just walking and combat rolling cause idk if it's faster or not

[@Ze_N00B]

11:00 Here's an idea: A cover system, but you ARE the cover. Pressing "ctrl" to "crouch" would put you in the "braced" stance. The Marine would lower their body slightly and position their shoulder plate infront of their helmet, whilst also going on the knee and having the waist be covered by the shin-armor. This would reduce your accuracy and movement speed a bit, but would reduce your the long range damage taken. This would let you deal with long ranged enemies whilst still keeping the "Superhuman Tank" feel of a Space Marine.

[@NoahDaArk]

I can do you one better! Give Titus a big ass shield! Titus would carry it on his back and you can deploy it to provide quick cover in a pinch. The only problem is that it’s limited cover so you have to use it in the *right* situation or else you’re gonna get fried. That way the game avoids the issue of awkward encounters with ranged enemies that 1 had, while also keeping it from being game or design breaking

[@Ze_N00B]

@@NoahDaArk Oh yeah, it's all coming together...

[@Elster-512]

I'd like to expand even further Perhaps guardsmen could take cover behind you and give you supporting fire

[@NoahDaArk]

@@Elster-512 Genius idea

[@Elster-512]

@@NoahDaArk Thank you

[@GiGi-ju7po]

That intro tho XD

[@PonchaYT]

Inside GW will always be there when needed.

[@SWKist]

HAHA I will have you know in the E3 video Q/A they picked my question about the terminator armour hehe

[@PonchaYT]

no way. Really?

[@SWKist]

@@PonchaYT Yep, kzbin.info/www/bejne/qGeTm42rnZtgpsU&start=120 He says Azar Rasulov (from my fb page)

[@SWKist]

I didn't even know I spawned a meme until I watched this vid, lmao

[@PonchaYT]

@@SWKist so you like terminators? I guess you never got them 😂

[@SWKist]

@@PonchaYT Well there is still hope in SM2 ;)

[@Superschokokeks]

I think WTF is Space Marine was the first video I ever seen of Total Biscuit and followed him ever since. One of many reason why I love this game

[@iandoodle]

Choosing tyranids as the main enemy gives me a lot of worry, cant help but feel like tyranids have become the over used throw away horde based zombie style enemy for all warhammer games that arent exactly good. But maybe like the first one a new enemy will appear and help keep the game feeling fresh. I want eldar, necron, drukhari, nurgle anything different to help open the world up to new players.

[@karambiatos]

I agree, tyranids to me are just a boring enemy, i dont know why people like them so much as an enemy to fight against, they have no depth or anything, and are not even funny like orcs.

[@venom03121998]

Space Marine was about Ork then we got the surprise of Chaos. Maybe something similar will happen here, first just some Horde Ennemt which fit Tyranides ans after more difficult ennemies.

[@KYDEX97]

I bet it'll be something to get you inside the plot. And seeing the current lore it wouldnt be strange to Morty to appear with his death guard (and maybe Guilliman?)

[@nachoolo]

@@venom03121998 my guess is Necrons as the third faction. Chaos has already been used in the first game (alongside Orks, of course), Craftworld Eldar and Tau might be seen too much in a good light to be the ultimate foe of the game (while been too small), with Dark Eldar having too much of a hit a run, small units tactics to be a decent fight. That leaves the Necrons as the only possible faction that can be considered a threath.

[@supremeghost7950]

Well, they just do the same path with DoW II back in the day. It's just the same recipe, just for a shooter instead of an RTS.

[@vaniellys]

It's interesting that Space Marines did "melee executions give health" before DOOM (2016), which was one of the most praised elements of the game. I think that DOOM did it better because you are invulnerable during the animation.

[@giampaolomannucci8281]

that's what many people complained about in Necromunda

[@Jtred12]

It is better in DOOM, but I did like how the lack of invincibility made it a tense race to not die in Space Marine.

[@_d--]

"invulnerable during the animation" humie gits too weak, they need cheats to win in a proppa foight

[@Assassin0fwar]

God of war?

[@johngun4377]

Weakling, Requiring Invulnerability to survive

[@iconthe7324]

my favorite time of the month a new poncha video! looks awesome!

[@BananenbaumEY]

pretty solid list u got there. but imo its missing one very important (if not THE most important point): 40k Atmosphere. Space marine was the very first game that gave you actually the feel of being a proper spacemarine in the 40k universe. See totalbiscuits WTF vid about it ... "yizz THATs what it should feel like".

[@PonchaYT]

I was going to add that. I would HOPE that saber interactive don’t need to be told that.

[@mostinterestingmeme9127]

It just occurred to me that Mira's urging Titas to ignore the Inquisition is VERY suspicious... I mean, everyone knows not to mess with the Imperial Inquisition. And we know that Chaos was active on the planet... Could she be... a TRAITOR?!?! O_O

[@nathanx2000.]

Awwww hell yeah another vid

[@PonchaYT]

As always!

[@TimHortonHAW]

I'm not expecting anything. Just make it a tuned up version of the first one with maybe a new mechanic or two and I'm good too go.

[@seriousgiri]

Yours are great points, but I hope there's a badass train section, but manning different weapons along it and protecting it from a swarm of tyranids (I'm thinking something like the train from Lost Planet 2). There are not enough trains in games.

[@PonchaYT]

I think the train section counts as an action set piece so very easily could be in the game.

[@4STR4STALeatherBelt]

Quality and funny as ever. Your channel is criminally underrated, Brother. "So for any of you saying 'Space Marine 2 should have a cover system because it would be really cool!' F'K OFF!" >that image at 11:01 *CHEF'S KISS* (and you're taking me back to the days of seeing that on Channel 4 as a kid, sake fam, I came here to laugh not to feel :( )

[@BiodegradableYTP]

Solid and well-argued, Poncha. The list you came up with does a decent job outlining what gave Space Marine its identity as a game we all love and I hope Saber do their best to follow Relic's example while also bringing their own innovations and ideas that complement the foundations you laid out in the video.

[@kobold7466]

10:00 just because relic didnt add a cover system or because it "makes you feel like a space marine" doesnt mean it wasnt jank to not have one at all. and space marines do too use cover especially when against other bolter wielding enemies. idk if they should have a cover system like gears of war but just something would be nice

[@PonchaYT]

What I’m thinking is still have cover in the game. Just no snap to cover system.

[@jacobturnerart]

Love the game, but I felt it was let down by it being in a really dull setting. I know everyone hates Fire Warrior, but you can't deny that it really got to fight through some interesting locations. In Space Marine I expected more than having to fight through a big brown warehoruse/ building site.

[@scubadan9137]

Poncha its great to see how much your channel grew! Great video

[@si2foo]

all i want from Space Marine 2 is a good solid campaign I can enjoy preferably with leadros dying like the bitch he is. Also would love to see a point where titus is struggling in a set piece and thunder hawk's roar over head shelling the area and kicking out a dreadnought to aid titus in pushing through the area to the objective and ultimately holding the way out for titus's escape route through the swarm.

[@Ttran778]

Let's not even try to cover it up. We the fans got Space Marine because we wanted to play as a Veteran Astartes-- smashing peerless and effortlessly through the forces that threaten the Imperium. It was cheesy as hell, and it was in fact exactly what we wanted. It's still an awesome game, simply for what it is. The chance to play as an overpowered space marine, and destroy stuff.

[@my8thaccount236]

The two big things I hope for gameplay wise is either damage immunity or a damage reduction when making executions and less restrictive ammo caps on certain weapons like the melta gun and to a lesser extent the stalker bolter.

[@Troupe_Master]

I agree with all of this but I also would like a coop mode where you can play other races like Eldar, guardsmen or Tau

[@ParmesanChase]

This is one of the very single player games I’ve played through multiple times. This game doesn’t get the respect it deserves. The first space marine was a stunning game for its time

[@spartanalex9006]

We need a (good) 30k game so we can have First Born Marines and Terminator Armor. I do think that there should be a crouch button to aid in fighting ranged enemies.

[@TheTrveMothlord]

We definitely need a good cinematic 30k game that throws us right into the drama of the Heresy. But you know people will be pissed off at MORE space marines.

[@ashardalondragnipurake]

one thing i do have to semi disagree with you with emphasis on the semi while character and dialogue is important and i do want his squadmates to be important (tho why 3 instead of 5?) and a core part of the story i dont want leandros or sidonus its 200 years later and a lot of that was going trough inquisition trials, they would have been given a new commander, and while probably remaining distant friends wouldnt have gotten closer than that after unlike a lot of people hoping for leandros to come back so that he can get smacked in the face, i prefer that not to happen and lore to be followed dont rest on the accomplishments of the previous game to have pre built characters just like the first it should build your companions up from just biological weapons in armor into companions and friends who will give their life for you and you give your life for them so not really disagreeing with you, more an addendum with how many people are calling for a leandros return that shouldnt happen

[@ereder1476]

Why do you imply his two other companions are the same as the 1st game? That has never been the point. That's why people agree with that point and the idea that your companion should be important.

[@ashardalondragnipurake]

i dont imply that, i just see a ton of people hoping to see leandros again so he can get smacked and have to disagree with that mentioned several times that the importance of good companions is valid but it should be new companions that should be built up like in the first game

[@faceless2302]

I'd rather have a squad of 3 decently written characters than 5 that are all half-assed. Devs have to have realistic goals when making this sort of thing and I doubt they could make it work with a full squad, so they made the right executive decision and axed the idea of superfluous characters with no meaningful place in the story.

[@ashardalondragnipurake]

@@faceless2302 you can get around that by starting to write a good character and then killing them will have the bonus effect of killing an ultramarine, wich a lot of people will like, and also make the enemy seem more dangerous yes you still need to start writing them good so you dont notice they are disposable characters, but you dont have to actually work out all the details as much ultramarine 1 could have had you jump out of the plane with 5 and just have two go splat would have made leandross objections to tiduss reckless behavior also seem more justified, wich tidus then can prove unjustified throughout the game its a tiny change that would have enhanced the story + dead ultramarines

[@garfusa2]

I just hope we get to find out what happened inbetween the games. Obviously he crossed the rubricon primaris but did he ever get to punch Leandros in his stupid face??

[@bigfatpandalaktana2747]

Titus not being voiced by Mark Strong is a great loss..

[@DOWCinematicbattles]

Keep em coming poncha

[@postmaster6414]

The way you think and make videos is inspiring keep it up!

[@TheStonewall117]

Emperor willing, this and Dark-tide do not suck.

[@kainv.9221]

Great video! Thank you. Looking forward to the Battle Sector review!

[@TheDoomsdayzoner]

12:51 - that's exactly the order that TTS Emperor would give to Ultramarines, just to see if tgeir plot armor is thick enough. And the funniest thing - they would still fucken' succeed.

[@Nomen._]

A new poncha video, praise the Emperor

[@RafaelCabreraAzrael]

another excelent video poncha

[@100Servings]

Excellent video. I like this format. Say what needs to be said, and that's it. Dawn of War 3 and Eternal Crusade needed the time you put into them, but this was just about right. Your Arma 3 video needed the time you took to give all the credits to the people who deserves them. Just do your thing, mate. We'll keep watching.

[@xenotheone1689]

This is a video I was honestly excited about. Space Marine was the game that introduce me to Warhammer, and ever since then I have always been a 40k lore fan. I'm excited about Space Marine 2, and I hope Saber interactive does a good job. Thank you Poncha for making this unique video. PS cant wait for that Battle Sector Review.

[@SharlaBlades]

This was a very good summarion of what made Spade Marine, well, Space Marine! This is clearly coming from someone who loves the games and knows what they want from a sequel!

[@dnaseb9214]

Wait, do Gladius, instead of Battlesector. Its literally the same but better, with more factions, more features, etc.

[@Marth667]

Not as well looking though that's for sure and the story is purely read not voiced in anyway. Here's hoping that the next update for battlesector will add replayability and maybe when the necron DLC comes out we will get a cool campaign for them.

[@dnaseb9214]

@@Marth667 You can get a mod that reads the story for you. A mod with hd textures so game looks like battlesector. Gladius already has necrons and many more races. Come on, we both know you are sad you got Battlesector instead of Gladius. :)

[@gonkdroid6364]

Cool to see my review was used for the thumbnail, first time that’s happened

[@jonahbarrett7508]

Service studs Service Studs are metallic studs attached to the skull of a Space Marine, which visibly protrude through the skin of the forehead. The awards signify the number of the Marine's years in service to the Chapter. Different designs and shapes of studs denote different lengths of service. Titas has 4 now LT Mira is probably dead or is much older... Sorry.

[@PonchaYT]

They will find a way to bring her back to kill him.

[@sturgifur9786]

Babe wake-up new poncha video

[@iamjullage]

The last top end 40k ip, don’t drop the fucking ball. No pressure

[@TARINunit9]

Oh the Captain Titus Game is just great. It's a rare example of a Triple-A game actually focusing on gameplay and story in all the right ways, and it came out before the lootbox era so it wasn't plagued with terrible microtransactions, just honest "pay us money for more content" DLC. The writers actually knew 40k, and the gameplay was visceral and weighty. Just, mwah, blows a kiss, yes

[@blackemerald]

Another great video, I always set aside time to watch these and you always deliver. What's the outcome music you use right at the end? Every time I hear it I'm always left with a smile!

[@MysticKnight970]

It's a joke song made by fatshark but someone made a somewhat complete version. Here kzbin.info/www/bejne/gaucgmN6frpriq8

[@blackemerald]

@@MysticKnight970 thanks, I assumed it was a joke song but having no knowledge of Vermintide there was know way I was going to find that!

[@giantonions3810]

bangs pretty hard, good vid

[@rockjock3]

Love the effort and enthusiasm you have for wh40k and all things warhammer. Looking forward to your future content.

[@OmegaLittleBob]

17:50 🤣Holy Shit! Even Mark Strong was going "Shut up Leandros!" from almost the moment he was done reading his lines.

[@revolverDOOMGUY]

The only aspect i'm slightly worried about in Space Marines 2 is the switch from Orks to Tyranids, because i think Orks are more "diverse" in terms of fighting styles and weapons, while the nids are much more melee based. I fear that the game might end up being 80% melee combat and 20% shooting while the OG Space Marines was almost perfeclty 50/50, specifically because the orks are both a ranged and a melee faction. Other then that as long as the combat has the same quality of the original i'm already sold.

[@morgankennedy7075]

I wish they'd give you a full space marine squad, it could be a cool narrative device and be lore friendly

[@totalnerd5674]

Captain Titus would actually feel like a Captain then

[@zvonimirgrabic3586]

Hello Poncho! First of all- love your reviews. They are thoroughly researched and quite a fun to watch. That's why I must say it's bit sad you haven't had an opportunity to see a leaked gameplay footage of the game that came out some time round late 2009- it was quite a different build than what we had and from the get go there were no Orks, instead you were fighting Word Bearers in a style similar to Batman's Arkham series. Unfortunately, the video was almost impossible to find even before the announcement of the sequel and now is nowhere better situation. I hope there are others who saw it and remember the duel system where you could tear of pieces of the enemy armor to expose weak points... Anyway- thanks for the great content. Also, Killa Kans do make an appearance in the game, in bonus level of Chaos exterminatus :)

[@BeeWaifu]

I just realized that Titus is the leader of the bunch, we know him well, and he's family back to kick some tail.

[@diamondhamster4320]

Poncha still popping-off. And you said you were going out with a blaze. Never say never until it is over, mate.

[@diamondhamster4320]

PS: WTF Poncha? You don`t know about an amazing arcadey shoot`em up Twin Stick Shooter W40K: Kill Team??? WTF Indeed.

[@dr.vanilla9017]

Wasn't expecting one so soon.

[@Marth667]

I swear that opening man 😂 poncha always good for a laugh and a very accurate depiction of games workshop. Personally I'd recommend a review on gladius as it just got its mechanicus dlc released and its more a fully fleshed out game as opposed to battlesector. That said a battlesector review would be most welcome as well as it tells a comprehensive and beautifully done story. Sometime this year a DLC should release for the necrons soon™ which will be good to cover in a single video. Love the content mate

[@rememberjerry936]

After listening to this videos something I found interesting is the similarities to the half-life franchise. Your always in body following the story, little to no cover, wide array of weapons and huge set pieces.

[@Dimitri9511]

After so many years. Titus: I live bitch

[@SldgeHammr]

"I doubt anyone would pay 20$ to play as a specific chapter." Mmm, bold statement.

[@PonchaYT]

I probably would...

[@SldgeHammr]

@@PonchaYT if we're fighting Xenos, I need to see my homies from the Deathwatch.

[@Mockthenerd]

Awesome deep dive.

[@agentmaine4746]

Being able to fully customize not only my own loyalist marines but also chaos marines was one of the things I found most fun about Space Marine, really hope that type of multiplayer comes back.

[@Darkspriter4]

Ah space marnie, running around as a chapter, stealthing as a dreadnough, fighting over chapters in pvp good times.

[@allisdust5717]

Interesting review, has always you use bardin's song and yet haven't done a vermentide 2 review, I understand that the channel is more focused on 40k and yet I still hope to one day see that review.

[@hamad4576]

I've been keeping my expectations somewhat low all I want from SM2 is it to just be like the first game but with small additions and improvements. Came back to revist this video after seeing the most recent gameplay footage and info regarding SM2. Pretty much all that you have listed is confirmed to be in the game (unsure how the Multiplayer full customization will be like but leaks show MP pve and pvp with custom marines is confirmed) with some nice additions and improvements that build off the first game. So far its looking great just hoping for a smooth and stable release. If that happens then this might be shaping up to be that one great 40k game we fans and fans of the first game have long have been waiting for.

[@Khornecussion]

" This just reminds me of a meme. I'm sure you know which one. " If only they were both Emperor's Children post heresy. Then that would make a threatening aura of cursed energy.

[@nightshadegaming1735]

"Lieutenant Titus" is so weird to hear, he'll always be Captain Titus in our hearts

[@Lord_of_Dread]

Agreed on basically everything, but I would add that Exterminatus mode is essential to the game. If it weren't for that, most people would've played the campaign a few times, done a few hours of PVP and then left it at that. But Exterminatus is where you spend several hundred hours with your friends. That's why Space Marine still appears in your recently played list on steam, because there is nothing quite like it. They could make the whole game an expanded Exterminatus mode and it would still be fucking awesome.

[@mikoajgnatek5032]

"Firstborn and Terminator are dead" Primaris kinda have me wishing I was dead instead.

[@Instigatin]

You're talking about a gaming company that made two sequels to DOW1 which were basically totally different games. It's possible this'll be a Tower Defence game!

[@PonchaYT]

Honestly I think I’d still buy it.

[@Instigatin]

@@PonchaYT Yea. Me too :)

[@swagfather_6nine532]

"Terminators are dead" LMAO

[@PonchaYT]

Hey to be fair. We all thought they were at this time haha.

[@swagfather_6nine532]

@@PonchaYT Oh, definitely. It's just funny in hindsight. Gravis having the same stats as termies didn't help either

[@PonchaYT]

@@swagfather_6nine532 all good haha. That’s true. Sadly I think boxnoughts are gone for good.

[@swagfather_6nine532]

@@PonchaYT Unfortunate. Hopefully Venerable Dreads don't go away. Castaferrums could find their place as the Dreads that heroes get put in (Instead of your normal vege-marine) since Red-Dead Redemptors just fry their chicken

[@LifeofSquidMann]

Glad GW realized that Gravis will never have the same presence as Termies.

[@b-3megabattledroid587]

I like how multiplayer starts with a dude saying "shut the fuck up"

[@yogstrooperdock]

Little late for the response, but I would attribute the love of terminator armor to being essentially a walking tank on top of another with the ability to easily carry most things, not to mention the amount of characters in termi armor. Personally, I'm fine with standard space marines (especially if I can be a Space Wolf or Blood Angel).

[@laurentderrien]

Didn't know it was Mark Strong ! fucking cool also, great video, and really looking forward your next battlesector review

[@LaMOi1]

This is what I wanted from the first game - for the Squad to be more integral to the gameplay. - Customisation of your squadmates and options for changing their gear - Basic orders for your squadmates, think FREEDOM FIGHTERS GO HERE DEFEND THIS POINT ASSAULT I wanted the experience to be slightly more tactical . …

[@egecanesmer1232]

I need the name of your outro song! every few months I watch one of your videos and hear that song and wanna listen to the whole thing! great video! I enjoy your warhammer 40k content ^^

[@alaistairlee7557]

Really looking forward to this game, I've just recently got into Warhammer 40k. There just something about it that it so magical. Hope they do well and so more people can join in

[@12SickOne34]

Space Marine was great because it was straight forward, in a simple way with focus on solid, satisfying gameplay that just worked. Sometimes that's all that is needed.

[@Tzar-TZ]

quality content as always Poncha. It is so sad that thq went bust and that we couldnt get the trilogy that was promised. but at least we are finally getting something. Lets hope relic doesnt fuck up another game

[@sir1thomas1]

I think Space Marine 2 is in good hands with Saber Interactive. looking back at what they've been able to do with smal budgets especially with World War Z, SM2 should kick ass with the the Tyranids swarms.

[@ghaleon1103]

Love that voice. Very fitting

[@HinokasArabfan1]

I thought that the video was uploaded 8 months ago. Turns out that it was minutes. This should be fun.

[@vaniellys]

The Codex Astartes supports this video.

[@49mozzer]

Honestly your list just made me think "We listing stuff you wanna see in Space Marine 2 or stuff that already exists in Doom Eternal?"

[@KoW4LsKy]

I remember that there was some early gameplay with thunderhawk, few cultists and chaos space marines as a boss. It took place in hive city. Does anyone remember that, or it was but a dream? Also, biggest flaw od SM2 is for me the fact that there are no Space marines in this game :

[@PonchaYT]

I don’t remember that. I would love to see if you can find it.

[@KoW4LsKy]

@@PonchaYT I was looking for this few years ago but without any result :(

[@Usual_User]

Good video

[@gergelyosztrogonacz9464]

Mark Strong has such a cool voice, kind of sad they didn't get him for the second game

[@Mofflin1]

Same, I’ll be interested to see how his successor steps up to the role.

[@bloodraven5533]

Wow, I didn't even know someone modeled and textured an avatar of khaine sword to use, that's awesome

[@golemgolden4670]

Space marine isnt even a word to me at this point its just: *SPAYCE MARIIIIIIINE*

[@freezie4511]

Oh i loved playing through killteam! I used to play it on my 360 for days at a time.

[@SAMcGarvey1]

I hope the squad leader you fight with is Leandros, all grown up and now someone who goes outside the codex

[@Faceless_One]

One Point i maybe would add to the list is the opennesses and tightness of certain parts of the Multiplayermaps wich gave 1 class an Advantage over the Others until they advanced.. i still remeber how I played that Game for Hours on End..

[@RyanCunningham]

I would love to see more melee and combat weapons for the game, and maybe some squad command features or the ability to call in some fire support, the trick is not to let the game become too repetitive