You can get the game for $20ish
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Space Hulk |OT| For the Emperor!
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You can get the game for $20ish
Ahh thanks! Already pre-purchased for $30. Cheers though!
ThreePiMatt
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These sites are not allowed on NeoGAF because their CD Keys are often not legit (either they were intended for emerging markets or they were bought using stolen credit cards). Valve can, and has in the past disabled games from players accounts purchased form illegitimate sources like this.
edit - Just FYI http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=451542
ThreePiMatt
Member
If you're interested in like a specific example, the guys who made Natural Selection 2 talked about it a while ago, there was a thread on it.
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=521082&highlight=natural+selection+2
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=521082&highlight=natural+selection+2
"Websites reselling low-cost Russian/Asian keys from mass-bought $10 retail copies", would seem to imply that it should be proven or do we just assume all cd-key sites are illegal?
BibiMaghoo
Member
Still no critic reviews, but the user reviews on meta are all 8+.
Apart from this one:
Informative, and to the point. Space Hulk is justifiably a '0' game.
Apart from this one:
Informative, and to the point. Space Hulk is justifiably a '0' game.
Sigh.. Thanks for the heads up, I'll edit my post.
That's 17 down the drain, oh well..
publicpwnerer
Member
You're killing me. I'm desperate to pull the trigger on this, but $30 seems very steep. My biggest concern is longevity.
I guess I'll wait for some compelling gameplay footage before I decide.
The graphics will have to be downgraded pretty heavily, and they contribute greatly to the atmosphere. So not 1:1.
lordchompy
Member
Necromunda was not a one time run game. It had two editions plus several expansions, boxed gangs, and blister packs with single models. It is in no way in the same league as the generally poorly received and selling Gorkamorka.
The reason there is no Necromunda video game is probably because a) the mechanics would be difficult to adapt and b) the relatively mundane gangs don't exactly scream out "buy me!" as much as space marines do.
Besides, one could always play Necromunda through the Vassal40k boardgame emulator module.
BibiMaghoo
Member
I wasn't aware it had two editions. I have the rules for the first, but had never heard of a second. Boxed gangs and blisters where present for Blood Bowl also, in the form of teams and blisters, so not sure why you mention this specifically. I wouldn't like to speculate as to why no game, but I certainly think Blood Bowl and Space Hulk are less niche and more well known.
Is there a story campaign in this (bonus points if it's not Relic's standard-issue 'something is stirring up this swarm of bads, oshit it was Chaos all along') ? What about mods / custom colour schemes, I'm bored of Blood Angels, everyone always goes straight for Blood Angels.
These aren't vital questions, I will inevitably get it because SPACE HULK.
These aren't vital questions, I will inevitably get it because SPACE HULK.
Its Blood Angels because it was Blood Angels in the original boardgame. Skins for other chapters (even specific terminators for unique chapter loadouts) would be nice.
SillyEskimo
Member
There was never a second edition of Necromunda. There was an expansion and some information published in White Dwarf, but there was only ever the single release.
I own all the material ever released for it, including all the gangs!
Same with Space Hulk
I actually still have a sealed copy of 3rd edition! It's my favorite board game of all time. It's what got me into the hobby of 40k and also board games. I even have the card game and all of it's expansions, which is quite good btw.
I'll buy it Day 1 on ios.
I own all the material ever released for it, including all the gangs!
Same with Space Hulk
I actually still have a sealed copy of 3rd edition! It's my favorite board game of all time. It's what got me into the hobby of 40k and also board games. I even have the card game and all of it's expansions, which is quite good btw.
I'll buy it Day 1 on ios.
Karak
Member
Yes there is a campaign though its just a set of overall connected missions really.
SillyEskimo
Member
There is a novel called "Space Hulk" by Gav Thorpe that takes the connected scenerios from 3rd edition and turns them into a single story.
(I own that too!)
(I own that too!)
Necromunda was originally released as a boxset in 95, it was re-released as an updated hardbound book in 98, though the hardbound book wasnt officialy called a new edition in the way other GW games have editions. There was a proper second edition, Necromunda Underhive, which contained Outlanders released ~2001. Theres also the current free living rulebook version so theres arguably three editions (four if you want to count the hardback)
SillyEskimo
Member
That was just the same material repackaged in book format. There were no new editions of the boxed game released, where as Space Hulk has been released 3 seperate times in board game form with each edition being entirely unique and self contained.
There are rumors that the next GW one shot board game release may well be a new Necromunda or Blood Bowl though (probably BB!). Necromunda is just wishful thinking IMO, but I would love it to be true.
There are rumors that the next GW one shot board game release may well be a new Necromunda or Blood Bowl though (probably BB!). Necromunda is just wishful thinking IMO, but I would love it to be true.
There were rules differences between all released versions of Necromunda. GW themselves referred to Underhive as a second edition of Necromunda and theyre probably in a position to know. About as many differences as there are between the editions of Space Hulk in fact, which most certainly arent "entirely unique" with 2nd and 3rd edition having only a few rules changes while retaining the same basic concept and approach.
hey GW geeks, get a room.
oh shit, I need to figure out a way to play this game.
not looking forward to attempting to get this running on my shitty laptop with broken keyboard though. it would be bought already if I had a decent pc to run it on... crap.
I love space hulk so much.
oh shit, I need to figure out a way to play this game.
not looking forward to attempting to get this running on my shitty laptop with broken keyboard though. it would be bought already if I had a decent pc to run it on... crap.
I love space hulk so much.
SillyEskimo
Member
The Necromunda Sourcebook(s) are nothing like the Space Hulk releases. It's not even comparable. The sourcebook is a collection of previously released material from multiple sources. No minis, no terrain, no box, no rulers or templates, nothing but a book!
It's like calling the Blood Bowl All Stars book or Compendium new editions. They simply contain new rules and clarifications to the existing edition. The Underhive is to be used with the only version on Necromunda ever released, or people that want to create the game from scrap, which is an interesting project to say the least.
I hope this computer version proves popular and the game can get skins for new chapters as well as new tile sets. Despite the name, not all Space Hulk adventures happen in space!
It's like calling the Blood Bowl All Stars book or Compendium new editions. They simply contain new rules and clarifications to the existing edition. The Underhive is to be used with the only version on Necromunda ever released, or people that want to create the game from scrap, which is an interesting project to say the least.
I hope this computer version proves popular and the game can get skins for new chapters as well as new tile sets. Despite the name, not all Space Hulk adventures happen in space!
derExperte
Member
There's a good chance you're still safe, only sometimes keys get revoked. But it's a risk to buy from unofficial sources.
It's safer to assume everything that's not one of the known legit sites like Greenmangaming, Getgamesgo, Nuuvem or of course big ones like Amazon that get linked here frequently is a no-no. If unsure ask in the Steam thread. Especially if the price is suspiciously low and the site looks and is named like the linked one.
lordchompy
Member
It's not often that Games-Workshop release a direct adaptation of one of their tabletop games so when it does happen it's sort of a big deal
.lordchompy
Member
Are the Dungeons and Dragons books referred to as "editions?" Last time I checked, they are also just books.
Necromunda |OT| itt
Other chapters are a possibility depending on how successful it is IIRC from a RPS interview. They definitely want to do other chapters.
Not sure why you're singling out Relic, BTW. I consume a lot of Black Library audio and anything remotely mysterious leans on the Chaos crutch too, except for
, which is refreshing because it dupes you. It's a QC problem Games Workshop has with the IP.
Other chapters are a possibility depending on how successful it is IIRC from a RPS interview. They definitely want to do other chapters.
Not sure why you're singling out Relic, BTW. I consume a lot of Black Library audio and anything remotely mysterious leans on the Chaos crutch too, except for
Regia Occulta
Karak
Member
My mini review.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pkik6l7LTeI
If you don't like my reviews here are the bits-
Excellent rendition of the boardgame
Enjoyable
Difficult
Worth the price IF you come to grips with the older rules style for particular aspects of the game like movement and so forth. With a bit of patience pretty much anyone could enjoy it.
Ran really well on low end computer as well.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pkik6l7LTeI
If you don't like my reviews here are the bits-
Excellent rendition of the boardgame
Enjoyable
Difficult
Worth the price IF you come to grips with the older rules style for particular aspects of the game like movement and so forth. With a bit of patience pretty much anyone could enjoy it.
Ran really well on low end computer as well.
wastedyears
Member
Is Space Hulk only available on Steam?
fatgamecat
Member
Yeah, it's slow, clunky, and buggy. Needs some serious patching stat.
Karak
Member
Correct
SirButterstick
Banned
It's good. I played the hell out of the first version back in the day, and this is a worthy heir. The game mechanics are the same.
For the unwashed:
Space Hulk 1993
For the unwashed:
Space Hulk 1993
wastedyears
Member
Ok, thanks.
lordchompy
Member
I have no idea why this is not coming to Vita, considering it would take a week or two to port from iOS.
NingenJanai
Member
I loved that game so much.... if it's the same I will definitely get this one when it gets on sale, too big of a backlog right now.
I had that for the Amiga back in the day. Also had Vengance of the Blood Angels too, loved that game.
Any idea of the length? Plan to get the iPad version but only interested in SP campaign.
Joseph Merrick
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Dictator93
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It's not often that Games-Workshop release a direct adaptation of one of their tabletop games so when it does happen it's sort of a big deal
I'm a huge GW fan and own many many hundreds of dollars worth of their products, and most of the video games.
I probably own more space hulk table top shit than anyone in this thread by a long shot.
I'm talking about this shit:
I love Necromunda too, but why not talk about all this shit in the GW thread in ot?
SPACE HULK motherfuckers.
My take on his criticisms:
1. It's slow - I don't care, it actually adds to the tension IMO. It's clearly a very deliberate design decision. Also, you can move multiple Teminators simultaneously which helps a lot.
2. You will miss doors - I don't really understand this? I use the strategic view a lot so I see everything clearly there. The camera isn't optimal though, that's true.
3. It's buggy - True, this should hopefully be fixed with patches
4. Hotseat mode sucks - I won't use it
5. Multiplayer boring with randoms - well, no shit!
6. The presentation isn't dramatic enough - sure, I guess.
The only thing I really agree with as a big negative is the buggyness. A few others seem to be a consequence of him playing the board game so much.
god damn it. sounds like this guy knows his Hulk too...
that's depressing. I was seriously about to cancel my Payday pre order in and buy this today too (and struggle to play it on my shitty laptop).
shit.
Ledsens impressions almost make me want to take the risk. but the game sounds almost as broken as my laptop.
If you haven't played the board game (like me) you won't have the same problems he has with it. Buggyness aside, it's a great game and I'm really happy with my purchase. A warning though, i haven't played enough to encounter any major bugs, so I don't know how bad it is.
I've played it a lot. its probably my favorite board game ever. :/