The Warhammer 40k franchise has produced all manner of video games, from mentally demanding turn-based strategies to enthralling roleplaying games to high-action shooters. But even with the franchise's outstanding and diverse selection of video games, few expected one of their many upcoming titles to be anything quite like Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun, a thrilling first-person shooter with a retro spin on its design and gameplay — an unusual yet welcome choice for enthusiasts of the franchise, whether longtime fans or not.