As the release of Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 is getting closer, the anticipation is also growing. The developers at Saber Interactive have a huge amount of heavy lifting to do and they are doing that, as is visible from many interviews and hints they share.
However, amidst all this excitement and discussion about various things, players desperately want developers to change some of the mechanics from its predecessor Space Marine. Players want to get close and experience the battle like they are actually part of it.
Space Marine 2 Fans Want Depth in Melee Combat
The appeal and excitement for Space Marine 2 stems from the deep lore of Warhammer 40K, where both close combat and range attacks have their roles in the battle. While close combat is often thought of as brutal and strategic, it is the most fun and engaging part. With the upcoming title from Saber Interactive, players are demanding a melee system that rewards skill, timing, and tactical thinking.
A recent discussion on Reddit is making the whole community want more melee combat in the upcoming game. A post by Perfect_Weird3914 made many gamers express their inner desire.
The thread is about how players don’t want typical third-person hack-and-slash gameplay seen in most action games. They want to feel the thrill of melee battles that require skill, not just smashing a button.
Please let the melee be deep 😔
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Some fans want a wide variety of melee weapons.
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While some can’t even decide what they want for a weapon, just thinking about fighting close combat battles is exciting for them.
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After watching trailers, some are hopeful that melee will be more diverse from Space Marine.
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From this thread, it is clear that players want intricate melee mechanics that not only involve timing, but also require them to learn different techniques. This shows that adding mechanics like parrying, chaining combos, and exploiting enemy weaknesses has the appeal and potential to add another layer of depth to the gameplay.
The Community Is Drawing Inspiration from Medieval Action Games
Just the notion of drawing inspiration from games like Chivalry and Mordhau is intriguing, to say the least. A fast-paced combat, that requires players to time their attacks (Tactical depth) and not just brute force through content. This will separate the game from becoming just another run-of-the-mill third-person shooter in the action genre.
If Saber Interactive can add a new level of engagement to a third-person shooter like Space Marine 2, it will not only elevate the franchise but set a new standard for melee combat in future action games.
In the end, players have to wait until September 9th to enjoy Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2. Hopefully, we get to see some epic melee combat that will make players fall in love with the franchise all over again.
What type of melee weapon do you want to see in Warhammer 40K? Let us know in the comment section below.
