The Warhammer 40K universe, like the space fantasy version of Warhammer, has long been ignored by developers, despite the fact that this is material with huge potential. Studio Owlcat Games recently decided to create a really worthy title. How is he doing so far, here are our impressions of playing Warhammer 40,000 Rogue Trader.
The Dark Universe Requires a Hero in Warhammer 40,000 Rogue Trader
The Warhammer 40K universe is a truly dark place, with no shortage of pain, suffering or great sorrow. The plot of Warhammer 40,000 Rogue Trader made us the owner of the starship Rogue Trader, who, at least at this stage of the game, decided to cooperate with the Empire, which has more enemies than stars in the sky. As with their latest work, Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous, in the testing version of their newest work, we will first have to create the main character of the entire narrative. Besides, what kind of RPG would it be if it didn’t offer the player a properly designed system for creating their future champion. It is based on the classic basics of filling out a resume, within which it is formed what you will really succeed in.
Even the initial question shapes it more than one might think. The creators are asking you if this is a person from the Imperial Navy, a commissar leading infantry on the battlefield, or a member of a criminal organization whose name is hidden due to close secrecy. The first choice will make your hero a worthy shooter as well as a leader. The second is an obvious choice for fans of individual gameplay, and the third is chosen by fans of the slippery progression associated with this past. After you have answered all the questions, you can finally get down to business.
However, this is not the beginning of the story as such. As in other projects, and in this case, the players jump on the bandwagon, the creators of which one way or another rely on the fact that you already have some experience with the universe, or even follow the news from their blogs. You are surrounded by many characters with unique personalities, motives and, above all, goals. You can learn more directly from them, but I expect that in the regular version the player will be able to reach them for a long time, thanks to which he will be able to create a certain form of relationship with them, which at least I am a bit lacking right now.
However, the characters are interesting. In their assortment you can find the battle sister Argenta, the navigator Cassia or the member of the Adept Mechanic Pakuala. I already find the conversations with individual characters really interesting. When a person immerses himself in discussions, he learns more not only about his crew members, but also about the universe, which opens up to him 100% in the full version. Once Warhammer 40,000 Rogue Trader comes out it will be spectacular.
Every move matters in this universe
I had the opportunity to talk a lot while testing the available version. In Warhammer 40,000 Rogue Trader, I didn’t suffer from scarcity even in combat. Battles here are handled in turns, so you can expect a relatively traditional concept that the studio fully embraced in Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous, where the format worked for them. Things aren’t much worse here than in other Owlcat Games games, so it’s safe to say that you’ll really enjoy it once you get past the first few encounters.
The situation is quite confusing at first, and beginners may even feel completely lost. Only basic shooting is easy to understand. That is for some characters, because certain heroes go into battle with enhanced abilities. Once you manage to absorb elemental attacks, you still have a really wide range of abilities waiting for you that are unique to each member of your team. An interesting character is, for example, the fighter Abelard, armed mainly with contact equipment. You might think that he doesn’t quite fit into this era, but as a result, he is a very strong player who is not afraid to use skills in combat that increase his defensive characteristics and hitting efficiency.
As for the battlefields themselves, I’m not overly impressed with them at the moment. However, it is possible that in the future they will be improved, as part of which objects will be added that affect their environment. An example is the developers at Owlcat Games, a major part of Larian Studios’ production, whose employees create ingenious battlefields full of possibilities.
RPG Warhammer 40,000 Rogue Trader is at the start of its journey
Warhammer 40,000 Rogue Trader is an isometric RPG with a lot of potential. The action takes place in a universe whose foundations are really solid. The current version offered me an interesting interview format full of difficult choices, complex turn-based battles that test my tactical abilities to the maximum, and unique heroes that make up my team.
The main weakness of the unit, of course, is the technical condition. It can be seen that this is a title, the development of which at the time of this writing is in the alpha stage, which allows you to protect the poorer visual processing of the characters, along with slightly problematic optimization and various technical problems. However, the creators of Warhammer 40,000 Rogue Trader still have plenty of time to turn their work into a game that will delight all Warhammer 40K fans. If you don’t have the money to give away, and especially if you’re not a big fan of broken games, wait for the full release.
Source :Indian TV
