Warhammer 40,000: Shootas, Blood & Teef
2022 video game
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Warhammer 40,000: Shootas, Blood & Teef is a run and gun platform video game set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe, developed and published by Rogueside. It was released for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S on 20 October 2022. In the game the player takes control of an Ork warrior leading an invasion of the planet Luteus.
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| Developer | Rogueside |
| Publisher | Rogueside |
| Series | Warhammer 40,000 |
| Engine | Unity[1] |
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| Release | 20 October 2022 |
| Genres | Run and gun, platform |
| Modes | Single-player, multiplayer |
Gameplay
Players can choose one of four classes for their Ork character.[2] Health and grenades can be restored through pickups.[2] Teef (teeth) are used as an in-game currency which can be used to purchase new weapons or cosmetic items.[3] Ammunition is infinite but when a weapon's magazine is empty it must be reloaded.[3] As players kill enemies a WAAAGH meter is charged which, when filled, increases fire rate.[4] It uses 2D graphics.
Development and release
Rogueside is a Belgian game development studio that had previously released another sidescrolling run and gun game, Guns, Gore & Cannoli.[3] Tech lead Baptiste Deboutte said the game blended elements of platformers, run and gun games, and ballistic shooters. Comparing the game to Metal Slug, the developer highlighted the twin-stick controls as distinctive and made to improve the game's dynamism.[5] First announced in June 2021 at Warhammer Skulls 2021, a Games Workshop video game announcements livestream,[6] the game was released on 20 October 2022 for Microsoft Windows and Nintendo Switch, on 25 October 2022 for Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S, and on 2 December 2022 for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5.[7]
Reception
| Aggregator | Score |
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| Metacritic | PC: 77/100[8] Switch: 67/100[9] |
| Publication | Score |
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| TouchArcade | 3.5/5[10] |
| Softpedia | 5/5 |
| The Games Machine | 8.2/10 |
According to review aggregator Metacritic, Warhammer 40,000: Shootas, Blood & Teef received "generally favorable reviews" on Windows and mixed reviews on Switch.[8][9] Softpedia said that "the mechanics and the presentation are well integrated, and the combat mechanics are top notch."[2] PC Gamer praised its replayability and art style.[3] The short length of the game was criticised.[11] The Switch port was criticised for performance issues.[10]
Shootas, Blood & Teef was also reviewed by Power Unlimited,[12] and CG Magazine.[13][5]