Disclaimer: So far I've only just recently finished act 2, so I can't say much about the later game content.

Yes, the mechanics and rules can be intimidating at the beginning, some stuff really isn't even well explained in-game, which can be frustrating. Leveling is intimidating and a slog due to too many options. Also don't expect fancy cut-scenes or a level of polishment on a level of Baldurs Gate 3, as there are some jaggy graphical bugs consistently here and there throughout the whole game.

But once you've overcome the first inconveniences and accept some things as they are, you start recognizing that this game is beautifully made with an amazing and impactful story that keeps you on your toes and really challenges your own moral beliefs at times! I've rarely played similar games that made me as anxious about my in-game character's choices as rogue trader does so far - which is a good thing for a CRPG! Your choices WILL have severe consequences!

Besides that, if you're well familiar with the official Warhammer 40.000 lore, you also realize how well they respect the source material and how they even give the lesser known aspects of the universe well deserved spotlights.

All in all I think Owlcat really established themselves as an awesome studio that deserves respect for what they do and how they do it.

I'm really looking forward for what they'll produce next.

Disclaimer: So far I've only just recently finished act 2, so I can't say much about the later game content. Yes, the mechanics and rules can be intimidating at the beginning, some stuff really isn't even well explained in-game, which can be frustrating. Leveling is intimidating and a slog due to too many options. Also don't expect fancy cut-scenes or a level of polishment on a level of Baldurs Gate 3, as there are some jaggy graphical bugs consistently here and there throughout the whole game. But once you've overcome the first inconveniences and accept some things as they are, you start recognizing that this game is beautifully made with an amazing and impactful story that keeps you on your toes and really challenges your own moral beliefs at times! I've rarely played similar games that made me as anxious about my in-game character's choices as rogue trader does so far - which is a good thing for a CRPG! Your choices WILL have severe consequences! Besides that, if you're well familiar with the official Warhammer 40.000 lore, you also realize how well they respect the source material and how they even give the lesser known aspects of the universe well deserved spotlights. All in all I think Owlcat really established themselves as an awesome studio that deserves respect for what they do and how they do it. I'm really looking forward for what they'll produce next.