Jon Bolding
IGNWarhammer 40,000: Boltgun Review
Published 5/23/2023
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Series X|S / PS4 / PC / PS5 / XONE / Switch - 5/23/2023
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun
Load up your Boltgun and unleash the awesome Space Marine arsenal to blast your way through an explosion of sprites, pixels and blood in a perfect blend of Warhammer 40,000, frenetic gameplay and the stylish visuals of 90’s retro shooters.
- Developer
- Auroch Digital
- Publisher
- Focus Entertainment
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Critic avg
73
14 scored reviews
Total coverage
14
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Score range
50–87
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 73 across 14 scored reviews, with a 37-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
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80–896 reviews · 43%
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Dalton Cooper
Game RantWarhammer 40,000: Boltgun Review
Published 5/23/2023
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50
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Read originalJames Cunningham
Hardcore GamerReview: Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun
Published 5/23/2023
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Read originalJames Stephanie Sterling
The JimquisitionWarhammer 40,000: Boltgun - Astartes You Mean To Go On (Review)
Published 5/5/2023
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