Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun

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Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun - Words of Vengeance is a single player shooter game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Auroch Digital and was released on May 22, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

In Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun - Words of Vengeance, you wield a blessed keyboard to type out words and phrases, obliterating hordes of daemonic enemies in a fast-paced rail shooter. Play as Malum Caedo on Forge World Graia, cleansing it of cultists, traitors, and Chaos daemons. Sharpen your typing skills to unleash devastating attacks and survive the onslaught.

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91%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,366 reviews

gameplay13 positive mentions

monetization49 negative mentions

Fun and engaging typing game that combines Warhammer 40k lore with gameplay.
Free to play, making it accessible for everyone to try.
Unique concept of typing to defeat enemies adds a fresh twist to the genre.

Extremely short, with only three levels that can be completed in about 15 minutes.
Gameplay can be buggy, with issues like enemies being skipped or not registering inputs.
Feels more like an advertisement for Boltgun 2 rather than a fully fleshed-out game.

gameplay
64 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Words of Vengeance" combines typing mechanics with a retro first-person shooter format, offering a unique experience that appeals to fans of both genres. While some players find the typing challenge engaging and the Warhammer 40K theme enjoyable, others criticize the gameplay for becoming monotonous and lacking depth, with limited mechanics and a short playtime. Overall, it serves as a fun, albeit brief, introduction to the Warhammer universe, but many players express a desire for more content and complexity.
- “Words of Vengeance is a surprisingly delightful blast from the past which combines classic Doom-style visuals with type-to-attack gameplay, all wrapped in Warhammer 40k flavor.”
- “The gameplay is solid, and the typing mechanic adds a new layer of intensity that feels oddly fitting for a spin-off title.”
- “There aren't that many games that mix action gameplay with typing, and Words of Vengeance does it really well.”
- “Gameplay becomes monotonous very quickly.”
- “A cheap commercial stunt with no systems or mechanics to master.”
- “It feels very much like they threw together some typing mechanics in the boltgun framework, like it's a mod or something.”
monetization
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
98%
The monetization aspect of the game is primarily centered around its role as a free advertisement for the upcoming "Boltgun 2," with many users noting that it lacks traditional monetization strategies like microtransactions. While it is essentially a promotional tool, players found it enjoyable and appreciated its creative approach, despite its brevity and limited content. Overall, it serves its purpose effectively as a fun, short experience that generates interest for the sequel.
- “It's free and there's no microtransactions or any other schemes, why not give it a try?”
- “It's an advertisement, not a game.”
- “The only thing it's good at is being an advertisement, which yeah, okay, I get that's the point but I'd be less critical if it didn't pretend (badly) to be a typing game.”
- “Overall, fun for a short time, but basically an advertisement for another game.”
graphics
48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their retro, pixelated aesthetic reminiscent of classic titles like Doom, effectively capturing the nostalgic feel of 90s boomer shooters. Players appreciate the vibrant colors, clear visuals, and the overall Warhammer 40k theme, which enhances the experience despite some gameplay criticisms. Overall, the visuals are considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's charm and appeal.
- “The music is great, the retro, pixel-based visuals are clear and colorful, and the whole experience oozes that over-the-top style that Warhammer 40k is known for.”
- “A fantastic retro shooter with satisfying gunplay and brutal pixelated visuals.”
- “I love the retro pixel graphics like the game's namesake, Boltgun, and the sound effects are good with excellent voice work for the character.”
- “The graphics are meant to itch 90s kids nostalgia for Doom, the theme is for edgy teens and adults but the typing concept is only needed for children and extremely elderly people, both of whom don't (in the case of the kid shouldn't) take active interest in Warhammer.”
- “How can a typing of the dead clone with Duke Nukem graphics be this resource intensive?”
- “A 2GB typing game with early 90s graphics.”
humor
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in this game is widely praised, with players finding it both hilarious and entertaining, particularly due to its clever integration of Warhammer 40k themes and phrases. Many reviews highlight the game's comedic concept of combining typing exercises with a space marine setting, resulting in a fun, albeit short, experience that is enjoyable for casual play, especially with friends. Despite some criticisms regarding difficulty and bugs, the overall sentiment is that the game delivers a funny and unique take on the genre.
- “It's funny, challenging, and very on-brand for 40k.”
- “Hilarious to play with my older kids, hearing such hits as 'that's not even real words!' If you have 20 or 30 minutes to kill, well worth a download.”
- “This game feels like the fun and silly result of, presumably, one developer cracking a joke like 'wouldn't it be funny if we made a boltgun typing game?' and someone higher up the company chain said 'yeah!'”
story
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is largely criticized for its lack of depth and coherence, with many players noting that it feels more like a series of missions with minimal narrative context. While some appreciate the atmospheric storytelling and emotional moments, others find the plot vague and underdeveloped, often reduced to a simple mission structure focused on combat rather than a compelling narrative. Overall, the consensus suggests that the game serves as a brief, enjoyable experience but falls short in delivering a meaningful story.
- “The levels transition smoothly and even manage to tell a wordless story entirely through atmosphere, enemy variety, and environmental cues.”
- “The storytelling in this game made me emotional in ways I can't describe.”
- “It only has three missions but they're worth your time, trust me.”
- “Story (?): pathetic.”
- “There isn't really a story here, just malum walking, shooting, and shouting.”
- “You’re sent on a mission because something chaotic happened somewhere and obviously, the solution is to kill absolutely everything between you and the vaguely defined objective.”
stability
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has been widely criticized for its numerous bugs and stability issues, with players reporting frequent freezes, glitches, and unresponsive gameplay. Many reviewers noted that these problems significantly detracted from the overall experience, making it difficult to recommend despite its fun elements and free availability. Overall, the consensus is that the game is a "buggy mess" that requires further polish and testing.
- “Unfortunately, I can't recommend this game because it's kind of a buggy mess.”
- “It's a buggy mess that has you skipping enemies, to go shoot other enemies and then have characters just stand there and stare at a wall as bullets hit them from behind or the sides.”
- “Game progress freezes, or keyboard input just randomly stops.”
replayability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players appreciate the variety of difficulty settings and achievement hunting that enhance replay value, others find the limited number of levels and short runtime restrict replayability. Many agree that it offers a quick, enjoyable experience, but opinions vary on its long-term engagement potential.
- “The game boasts immense replay value, a spectrum of four difficulty tiers, and a breezy runtime of barely 20 minutes.”
- “Short but very sweet and replayable.”
- “The difficulty settings, level select, and achievement hunting do help with replayability, or one can simply complete the game in a session and call it a day.”
- “With only a few levels, there isn't a whole ton of replayability here for me personally, but it could be a good way to improve typing proficiency.”
- “Wouldn't say it has a lot of replay value, but for a retro recreation of typing games, it lands solidly.”
- “It's short (without real replayability).”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its retro style and energetic quality, enhancing the overall experience with a vibrant soundtrack that complements the pixel art visuals. While some players find it engaging and integral to the atmosphere, others feel it can be distracting, leading them to turn it off. Overall, the soundtrack is noted for its strong composition and connection to notable artists, contributing positively to the game's appeal.
- “The music is great, the retro, pixel-based visuals are clear and colorful, and the whole experience oozes that over-the-top style that 40k is known for.”
- “+ great retro music and sound design”
- “Graphics/art style, music, dialogues, tempo... all of them are pretty good.”
- “I turned off the music because it was too distracting for me.”
- “Fun little 10-minute typing game, but I need the soundtrack so badly!”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the optimization of the game has received mixed feedback; while some players appreciate the replayability and performance ranking system, many report significant performance issues, including input delays and poor overall performance. There is a hope among users for future optimizations to address these concerns.
- “Alt-tabbing out and discovering that now you hit 120+ WPM on normal typing sites because the fear of daemons has permanently optimized your form.”
- “You are ranked on your performance at the end of each level, with each level based on a genuine level from the original Boltgun, which encourages replaying them to achieve a better score.”
- “The performance, unfortunately, is poor.”
- “I'm not sure whether the noticeable delays of your inputs are solely caused by the bad performance or whether the input buffer struggles as well.”
- “I hope more optimizations are coming soon.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the Warhammer boltgun themed typing game to be somewhat tedious, particularly due to the repetitive nature of typing certain words. This can detract from the overall enjoyment of the game, as the grind may feel monotonous at times.
- “The grinding in this game feels endless, making it tedious to progress.”
- “I find myself repeating the same tasks over and over, which really takes away from the enjoyment.”
- “The amount of grinding required to level up is frustrating and feels like a chore.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players report that the game's storytelling evokes strong emotions, prompting them to explore the original boltgun game for a similar nostalgic experience. The emotional depth of the narrative is highlighted as a standout feature, leaving a lasting impact on players.
- “The storytelling in this game made me emotional in ways I can't describe.”
- “This game actually made me feel like trying the original Boltgun game to see if you can find the same arcade feeling.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is praised for its seamless level transitions and ability to convey a wordless story through environmental cues and enemy variety. However, some users feel that certain elements slightly detract from overall immersion and gameplay experience.
- “The levels transition smoothly and even manage to tell a wordless story entirely through atmosphere, enemy variety, and environmental cues.”
- “Not like that hinders the gameplay; it's just something pulling the atmosphere and immersion down a bit.”

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Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun - Words of Vengeance is a shooter game with science fiction theme.

Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun - Words of Vengeance is available on PC and Windows.

Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun - Words of Vengeance was released on May 22, 2025.

Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun - Words of Vengeance was developed by Auroch Digital.

Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun - Words of Vengeance has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its monetization.

Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun - Words of Vengeance is a single player game.

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