Space Hulk

Game Overview

Space Hulk is a 3D turn-based tactical strategy game developed by Full Control and published digitally on the PlayStation Network for the PlayStation Vita (featuring cross-buy compatibility with other PlayStation systems). Set inside the labyrinthine wreckage of ancient starships and asteroids drifting through the void, players lead squads of elite Blood Angels Terminators on high-risk salvage and extermination missions.

The game faithfully translates the strict, tense rules of the physical board game. Each Terminator unit has a limited pool of Action Points (AP) used to move, rotate, fire weapons, clear jammed bolters, or go into overwatch mode. Because Genestealers can appear out of the darkness in overwhelming numbers, positioning, crossfire coverage, and careful resource management are essential to prevent your squad from being torn apart.

Quick Specifications

• Platform: PlayStation Vita (PS Vita)

• Release Date: December 2015 (North America / Europe via Digital PSN)

• Genre: Turn-Based Strategy, Tactics, Warhammer 40,000

• Developer: Full Control

• Publisher: Digerati / Full Control

• Players: 1 Player (Single-Player Campaign & Multiplayer features where supported)

• Play Length: Approximately 10 to 15 hours

• Region Format: Region Free (Digital via PlayStation Network)

Key Features

• Tabletop Authenticity: Experience a faithful digital translation of Games Workshop’s legendary board game mechanics, lore, and atmosphere.

• Tense Tactical Combat: Manage Action Points meticulously as you corner-guard corridors, manage weapon jams, and hold off terrifying xenos hordes.

• Blood Angels Campaign: Command your squad through an extensive single-player campaign across multiple chapters aboard derelict space hulks.

• Atmospheric 3D Presentation: Enjoy dark, industrial sci-fi aesthetics complete with cinematic camera angles triggered during brutal combat exchanges.

• Cross-Buy Support: Includes cross-buy functionality across digital PlayStation platforms where available.

Frequently Asked Questions (Q&A)

Q: How does movement and combat work in Space Hulk?

A: The game uses a strict grid-based, turn-based system. You spend Action Points to move your Terminators, turn them to face different directions, shoot with storm bolters, or engage in close-quarters power-fist combat.

Q: Can your Space Marines die permanently?

A: Yes, squad survival is vital; losing key Terminators or failing objective thresholds can force you to restart missions or alter your tactical approach completely.

Q: Does the PS Vita version include touch controls?

A: Yes, the game supports touch-based commands alongside traditional analog stick and button inputs, allowing you to tap units and action menus directly on the handheld screen.

Q: Was the game released physically on cartridge for the PS Vita?

A: While primarily launched as a digital download via the PlayStation Network store, select boutique physical publishers later included it in limited physical compilation releases.