Musopticon? Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 (edited) http://www.thq-games.com/au/game/show/2300# Well, this is an unexpected endeavour: Warhammer 40,000: Squad Command marks the first time that the brutal, war-ravaged world of Games Workshop's Warhammer 40,000 universe will be playable on the PSP. Warhammer 40,000: Squad Command features fast, action-packed combat through turn-based strategy and an engaging, authentic single-player storyline. Gamers play as the elite Space Marines of the Ultramarines chapter and strive to combat the encroaching evil of the ruthless and daemonic influenced Chaos Space Marines through 13 cinematically-tied missions. With a robust multiplayer mode featuring 9 unique missions, gamers will team up and go head-to-head with other gamers worldwide as either the Imperium of Man or Chaos Space Marines, ensuring hours of unique replayability. Warhammer 40,000: Squad Command will also fully utilize all the portable functionality of the PSP, bringing the Warhammer 40,000 universe to life on handheld. * Compelling single player game consisting of 13 unique missions * 9 unique multiplayer maps for Local or Global games, with small, medium and large map variants to cater for games from 2 to 8 players * Fully destructible, real time 3D battlefields mean that no two games will be the same * Pick from two Space Marine chapters or two Chaos Space Marine Legions to play as in Multiplayer games, in battles between Imperium vs. Imperium, Forces of Chaos vs. Forces of Chaos, or Imperium vs. Forces of Chaos * Over 20 ranged and close combat weapons taken directly from the Warhammer 40,000 universe, including the Bolter, Plasma Gun, Chainsword and Power Fist What this means for us not owning a PSP, I don't know, but I'll be looking out for this title. If not for anything else than for the fact that the last squad-based turn-based strategy was a damn long time ago(Chaos Gate 1999) and for the fact that the more WH40K games are successful the more we will see. Hell, I might have to get a PSP, or an equivalent. Edited June 24, 2007 by Musopticon? kirottu said: I was raised by polar bears. I had to fight against blood thirsty wolves and rabid penguins to get my food. Those who were too weak to survive were sent to Sweden. It has made me the man I am today. A man who craves furry hentai. So let us go and embrace the rustling smells of unseen worlds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diogo Ribeiro Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 fast, action-packed combat through turn-based strategy Let me just get this out of the way: turn-based isn't fast and it doesn't sell. Other than that, sounds cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musopticon? Posted June 24, 2007 Author Share Posted June 24, 2007 On any other platform it wouldn't sell, but on handhelds I expect things to come around bit different, since, besides ****ty license games, the platform is known for strategy and puzzlers. kirottu said: I was raised by polar bears. I had to fight against blood thirsty wolves and rabid penguins to get my food. Those who were too weak to survive were sent to Sweden. It has made me the man I am today. A man who craves furry hentai. So let us go and embrace the rustling smells of unseen worlds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diogo Ribeiro Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 On any other platform it wouldn't sell Like for PS2? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musopticon? Posted June 24, 2007 Author Share Posted June 24, 2007 I don't know, maybe if on a different tactical scale. What I meant that this kind of strategic gameplay is like custom-fit for handhelds. I know, I should have rephrased. I don't think it would sell on PC or Xbox, but on PS2, why not? kirottu said: I was raised by polar bears. I had to fight against blood thirsty wolves and rabid penguins to get my food. Those who were too weak to survive were sent to Sweden. It has made me the man I am today. A man who craves furry hentai. So let us go and embrace the rustling smells of unseen worlds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tale Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 (edited) fast, action-packed combat through turn-based strategy Let me just get this out of the way: turn-based isn't fast and it doesn't sell. Other than that, sounds cool. Turn-based sells just fine. If it didn't, Square wouldn't be releasing two additions to the Final Fantasy Tactics line, Advance 2 (on GBA) and a remake of the original Tactics (on PSP). Firaxis and 2K games wouldn't be releasing a secon expansion for Civilization 4, either. Games that don't sell don't have a habit of getting sequels, expansion packs, and rereleases. Edited June 24, 2007 by Tale "Show me a man who "plays fair" and I'll show you a very talented cheater." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llyranor Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 Erm, this is coming out for PSP *and* DS. So far, only 3 screenshots from the PSP are available. I'm guessing the differences will be the usual. Nicer graphics and widescreen, vs dual screens and the stylus (which will probably be fairly convenient for a TB game). Who the bloody crap is the developer? (Approved by Fio, so feel free to use it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tale Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 The developer is unannounced as of yet it would seem. Could be anyone from THQ. Perhaps even Relic as they have experience with strategy and 40k. "Show me a man who "plays fair" and I'll show you a very talented cheater." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musopticon? Posted June 24, 2007 Author Share Posted June 24, 2007 Yeah, it could be Relic. They have people for a couple teams and iirc only one game in the pipe. kirottu said: I was raised by polar bears. I had to fight against blood thirsty wolves and rabid penguins to get my food. Those who were too weak to survive were sent to Sweden. It has made me the man I am today. A man who craves furry hentai. So let us go and embrace the rustling smells of unseen worlds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walsingham Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 You already mentioned Chaos Gate. I love that game. "It wasn't lies. It was just... bull****"." -Elwood Blues tarna's dead; processing... complete. Disappointed by Universe. RIP Hades/Sand/etc. Here's hoping your next alt has a harp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tale Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 Yeah, it could be Relic. They have people for a couple teams and iirc only one game in the pipe. Dawn of War II? "Show me a man who "plays fair" and I'll show you a very talented cheater." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musopticon? Posted June 26, 2007 Author Share Posted June 26, 2007 Yes. kirottu said: I was raised by polar bears. I had to fight against blood thirsty wolves and rabid penguins to get my food. Those who were too weak to survive were sent to Sweden. It has made me the man I am today. A man who craves furry hentai. So let us go and embrace the rustling smells of unseen worlds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tale Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Knew it had to be in the works after the teaser at the end of Dark Crusade. "Show me a man who "plays fair" and I'll show you a very talented cheater." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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