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Warhammer 40k Dark Heresy's beta flexes the game's murder mystery muscles, but exposes its limits too
The beta for Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy showcases its ambitious murder mystery gameplay, which requires players to actively investigate and handle consequences, even if they make mistakes. While the core mechanics are similar to Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader, the beta introduces character creation and expands the playable content, including a new murder mystery questline. The game prioritizes player deduction and narrative choices over handholding, which can lead to moments of frustration but also rewarding breakthroughs.
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