Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader review — A great way to experience the dark future of 40K

Rogue Trader shines as a turn-based RPG set in the world of Warhammer 40,000, but be wary of bugs.

Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader key art
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Windows Central Verdict

Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader is a fun RPG with stellar writing that truly captures the dark future of eternal war. Choices and options aplenty never detract from or feel ill-suited to the setting, and a clever layout makes this a solid entry point for any Warhammer newcomers. There are a number of bugs to be wary of, with progression issues popping up from time to time.

Pros

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    Fantastic writing

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    Deep RPG systems

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    Great art direction

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    Good soundtrack

Cons

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    Unimpressive character models

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    Various bugs derailing progression

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Samuel Tolbert
Freelance Writer

Samuel Tolbert is a freelance writer covering gaming news, previews, reviews, interviews and different aspects of the gaming industry, specifically focusing on Xbox and PC gaming on Windows Central. You can find him on Twitter @SamuelTolbert.