Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader

*радостное бу-бу-бу* Император одобряет В 40 000к раз лучше всяких BG3 :D

For the Emperor !!!!!!!

Such a disappointment. I was really enjoying the game until act 3 forces you into one of the most boring and overused tropes in all of storytelling, the forced capture narrative. So when I realized the game forces you into a multi hour act where you have to slog your way out of this scripted nonsense I just couldn't. Such a waste of time.

Cons: -not that easy to get into, ergo there will be a lot of reading -some in game cutscenes take an awkward amount too long Pros: -very immersive -rewarding combat with a multitude of weapons and playstyles -unique leveling system -even though the game requires a lot of reading, it also makes the task very easy, even for non warhammer fans via a great collection of buzzwords even in your abilities that carefully explain what means what, a feature needed for anyone who doesnt know what a psyker, a vox or a adeptus mechanicus is pros or cons? -very long. im at 20 hours not even through chapter 1, i havent even interacted with the ship combat yet for me its a huge pro overall: if you like these types of games and ever wanted to immerse yourself in classic 40k this is the game,

Great game if you're into Warhammer 40k! I enjoyed all the lore and combat, really allows you to experience the setting as someone fairly important.

Best starting point game for those wanting to get into the Warhammer 40k universe.

Some of the most enjoyment I have ever gotten out of the 40K universe, regardless of media format. Owlcat did their core classes, homework, and extra credit when it comes to making this game truly be a dynamic, responsive and lore-accurate 40K experience. Writing is phenomenal and easily the best part of the game for me. It routinely reminds me of the original Baldur's Gate with the balance of stakes that risk the very survival of the Imperium, with softer moments that truly remind us what it means to be human even in the face of the worst the galaxy can throw at the Emperors chosen (and even humor). I can not sing enough praise on how this game had me glued to my seat for my whole 200 hour playthrough. Gameplay is great, for the most part. This is my first Owlcat game, but players familiar with their other titles will find some "calling-cards" so to speak of the dev team. The game's balance is by far my biggest gripe, you can break this game over your knee by level 20 if you know what you're doing. At the same time, there are certain encounters that feel so insurmountably difficult that you HAVE to be running a min-maxed build to even stand a chance on your first go. There are also a lot of inconsistencies with what the game tells the player to help them strategize and what it turns into a nice little "f*ck you" that just leaves you wondering what the developers were smoking. Moments like these truly rip me out of the experience of becoming the most dominant protectorate within the Koronus Expanse, and they also just suck to get through. When the combat isn't killing your party before you get a chance to move, it's really fun. My Rogue Trader was a Telepath Psyker Blade Dancer Assassin that would leave me giddy seeing him rip through the battlefield. This goes for your companions too, as they also can become near demi-gods that would put fear into an Astartes. Besides the combat, the gameplay of running a protectorate is quite satisfying as the game is routinely reminding you of the choices you made regardless of if they were good or bad. I beat the game and had a solid 15-20 minutes of slides consisting of the consequences of all my decisions going back to the beginning of the game. The music is also phenomenal, at all times. If you are willing to look past my subjective faults with the game, and are itching for an [strike]adventure[/strike] epic set in the 40K universe, I urge you to check this game out. It's earned it's spot as my favorite 40K game, and I wouldn't have it any other way.