The final key element that really makes Mechanicus a successful game is the storyline. The game follows a group of characters who are, at the very least, a little obtuse to get into. It would be nothing short of a miracle to make this group of characters interesting to someone who wasn't already at least vaguely interested in them or their world. Fortunately, somehow Mechanicus has managed to pull it off. The combination of exploring an unknown world with the central struggle between pragmatism and faith woven throughout it actually makes for a powerful piece of storytelling. Even if you've never even heard of the Adeptus Mechanicus before, you'll probably be at least a little intrigued by the end if you even have a passing fancy for dark science fiction stories.
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