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Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader Review

When Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader was first announced by Owlcat Games back in 2022, I distinctly remember thinking "Well, that's too bad, I know absolutely nothing about Warhammer 40,000." It was a series and an IP, from my uninformed perspective, that released two or so very average games each year -- whose vibe and general aesthetic I never really latched onto. However, I had come to admire the aspirations and scope of Owlcat's previous two games (Pathfinder: Kingmaker and Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous), which also introduced me to the Pathfinder IP, so I knew that I would eventually be giving Rogue Trader a spin. I love CRPGs and turn-based games, so everything else about Rogue Trader was right up my alley.

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Despite my unearned misgivings at the game's initial announcement, Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader somehow became likely my favorite title so far from Owlcat Games. Likely due to a combination of well-designed turned-based gameplay, a better focus of gameplay systems that don't needlessly detract from the core experience, and simply waiting for a few additional layers of polish to give the title a chance to be represented in the best manner possible. While still a little uneven in terms of gameplay progression and technical proficiency, Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader is an engaging game that's brimming with things to discover and a uniquely compelling narrative that is at times both hopeful and poignant.

Score: 8/10