*Warning: Spoilers ahead for Space Marine 2 and Secret Level*
Amazon Prime’s new anthology series Secret Level is set to thrill gamers with adaptations of over a dozen beloved video game franchises, including a sequel to this year’s acclaimed ‘masterful’ release, Space Marine 2.
Hailing from the creative team who brought fans Love, Death + Robots on , Secret Level promises to deliver a variety of standalone narratives, each inspired by iconic games.
Among them is an episode dedicated to the Warhammer 40,000 universe, which is tied into the critically acclaimed video game relesaed earlier in 2024.
Upon its launch, one critic praised Space Marine 2, stating: “Space Marine 2 is a masterful game with a captivating, gorgeous, and action-packed campaign. The multiplayer systems are impressive, expansive, yet slightly disappointing given the disparity between the modes. Regardless, it’s a must-play.”
Secret Level’s Warhammer episode picks up story of Space Marine 2 (Image: Amazon)
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The corresponding Secret Level episode will continue the saga immediately following the conclusion of Space Marine 2’s main storyline. While it’s tailored for those familiar with the game, newcomers can still dive into the fray, though they might find the plot twists complex, reports .
Curious about the narrative details, the central character, and the implications? Here’s the lowdown you need.
The inaugural episode of Secret Level delves into the world of Warhammer 40,000, continuing the narrative from the console and PC game Space Marine 2 released earlier this year. This third-person action-shooter sees players step into the boots of an Ultramarine, embroiled in a fierce conflict with the alien race known as Tyranids.
The protagonist of both the game and the episode is Demetrian Titus, a playable character in Space Marine 2 and its predecessor. Once a Captain, he was incarcerated after being accused of heresy by a fellow Ultramarine for challenging their order’s rigid rules.
Space Marine 2 is considered one of this year’s best shooters (Image: Saber Interactive/Focus Entertainment)
Eventually freed, Titus, feeling he had shamed his Chapter, opted for self-punishment by becoming a Blackshield and joining the Deathwatch, an Inquisitorial order comprising Space Marines from various chapters, dedicated to hunting down and eradicating alien threats.
The second game resumes here, with Titus emerging as the sole survivor from the initial mission. After sustaining life-threatening injuries, Titus undergoes a procedure that not only saves his life but also transforms him into a Primarus Marine, enhancing his strength and resilience in combat.
Urged to rejoin his former Ultramarines chapter by a superior officer, he returns at a lower rank.
In Space Marine 2, Titus is at the forefront of the battle against the Tyranids and the treacherous Thousand Sons, a group of Space Marines seduced by the power of Chaos. He is assigned to support Project Aurora, believed to be the key to eradicating all Chaos-infected entities.
Despite emerging victorious from numerous skirmishes, it’s revealed that the project is a sham, part of a deceitful scheme, and a possessed traitor is unmasked by Titus.
Upon completion of the mission, the superior who persuaded Titus to rejoin his Ultramarines chapter at the game’s onset turns out to be the same individual who betrayed him in the original title. He threatens to take down Titus should he succumb to corruption, setting the stage for Secret Level.
The subsequent episode trails Titus on his immediate next mission, donning a new helmet acquired at the game’s conclusion. His commanding officer receives their directives via a computer, hinting at the grave danger they are about to face.
It appears the pledge will soon be tested as Titus’ squad confronts more Chaos forces threatening to corrupt them all.
Secret Level is streaming on Amazon Prime