Warhammer 40 000: Space Marine — A dumb game for smart gamers?

The Warhammer 40 000 series has a go at a next-generation console title. But what does this mean for diehard fans of the series and Relic Entertainment’s direction for the Warhammer Universe?

“…We aim to make smart games for smart gamers” is part of Relic Entertainment’s philosophy. The Canadian developer behind the Warhammer 40 000 video games has finally taken a stab at stripping the strategy element the series is so well-known for, and finally put the gamer firmly in the action –– in the shoes of a Space Marine. But why have Relic taken this direction, and does the Warhammer 40 000 universe translate well into our generation’s console-gaming?