Exclusive – Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy will let you be a crooked cop, pinning crimes on the innocent, or follow in good boy Gregor Eisenhorn's footsteps
Investigating the RPG's detective systems.
Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy offers players the unique opportunity to embrace the role of a deceptive law enforcement officer. Inquisitors, the protagonists, are tasked with investigating crimes, torturing suspects, and pinning blame on innocent individuals. Owlcat Games has shared insights into the detective systems that set this game apart from others.
These systems involve dialogue, detective vision, evidence collection, accusations, and probing. Veronika Larionova, Owlcat's senior narrative designer, explained that while the core mechanics are based on existing literature, the game introduces new elements. NPC companions play a role in this detective system, lending support during investigations.
The player has the freedom to close an investigation based on minimal evidence or even by chance, though success may hinge on both correct suspect selection and thorough evidence gathering. Consequences for poor investigative decisions are a key aspect of the game, and players can even pursue outcomes that align with the morally ambiguous choices made by Gregor Eisenhorn, the beloved inquisitor.
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