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Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II (PC)

GENERAL INFORMATION

GENRE/STYLE

Strategy/3D Real-Time Strategy

RELEASE DATE

19/FEB/09

ESRB RATING

DEVELOPER

Relic Entertainment

PUBLISHER

THQ, Inc.

TRAITS (member-attributed "LIKES")

THE SETTING #USES

PLAYING AS #USES

PLAYING AGAINST #USES

HOW IT'S PLAYED #USES

GENERAL TONE #USES

Action RPG 205
brutal 180
Dark 91

DESCRIPTION

As was the original Dawn of War, the sequel was developed by the real-time strategy specialists at Relic Entertainment, and it makes use of concepts from the studios' Company of Heroes, as well as from the earlier Warhammer game. Cover is a bigger consideration than in the first game, for example, both offensively and defensively, and computer-controlled units react more quickly and intelligently, according to their current situations. In the main campaign for single players, there are four playable races, each with its own strengths, weaknesses, and mandates: The gruesome, warmongering Orks, the ancient, elf-like Eldar, the genetically engineered Tyranids, and the enhanced-human, heavily armed Space Marines. Players choose planets, battles, and even mission objectives as they progress through a unique storyline for each race. On most maps, players control up to four squads, each lead by a hero character who gains experience and new abilities that carry over to future missions, and who can be revived if he falls in combat. There is no resource harvesting per se in the game, and limited reinforcements are available in the warzone, so much of the strategy is made before the combat begins, when players choose the squads and units they'll take with them into each battle. A competitive multiplayer competition is supported as well, for internet-connected gamers. ~ T.J. Deci, All Game Guide

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II (PC)

GENRE/STYLE:

Strategy/3D Real-Time Strategy
RELEASE DATE:

19/FEB/09
TOP TRAITS:

Warhammer 40K Universe, Squad-based, Space marines
DESCRIPTION:

As was the original Dawn of War, the sequel was developed by the real-time strategy specialists at Relic Entertainmen... more

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followers 14

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“Next game that 40k universe should do.”

Added by: deadpool002
Date: 20/NOV/2009
Views: 6
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created 20/NOV/2009

komick played Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II on 17/NOV/09

“Last Stand”

created 17/NOV/2009

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II (PC) by: TigersharkIV

“Game play is decent, I didn't do much multiplayer but verses seems like it would be a bit wonky for an RTS. That being said Co-op is fun and you could get a sizable amount of time out of it. It's certainly taken a different angle than it's...”

created 17/NOV/2009

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II (PC) by: kurina

“Fun tactical RTS game, but grows monotonous very quickly in multiplayer, as strategies rarely change. Singleplayer is fun, but also easily beaten as units become incredibly overpowered even on the most difficult setting. Also not happy being...”

created 16/NOV/2009

Ranneko played Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II on 01/NOV/09

“Playing Survival with Friends, we made it to Wave 10, and then were brutally put down by Plasma gun wielding space marines.”

created 02/NOV/2009

Ranneko was the last to comment - 16 days ago... show previous hide previous

“What is the highest wave you have reached?”

The Last Stand by: Shenlong

“Current working on this new DoW2 DLC. Man, this is hard.”

created 01/NOV/2009

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II (PC) by: Vain

“Super fun to co-op the campaign with a buddy. The sound, graphics, overall feel are very true to the 40K universe. ”

created 01/NOV/2009

komick played Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II on 30/OCT/09

“Testing DoW2 in VMWare Fusion 3... but couldn't remember my Windows LIVE account info...”

created 30/OCT/2009

Tjuhl played Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II on 26/OCT/09

“Tried out the new Last Stand mode in a PUG. Didn't really get along with the early class spells, will try out again at a later date and in a more organized group.”

created 27/OCT/2009

Ranneko played Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II on 21/OCT/09

“Attempted to get a Last Stand game going with a couple of friends, but one of them mysteriously was unable to connect to Games For Windows Live, he couldn't even connect to MSN for some reason.”

created 22/OCT/2009

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II (PC) by: Yog-Sothoth

“I don't like RTS games in general, and haven't pretty much since Homeworld was released... but Dawn of War 2 really grabbed my attention and drew me in. The game forces you to actually think strategically and manage your few resources, as opposed...”

created 19/OCT/2009

Ranneko played Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II on 18/OCT/09

“Played some more Last Stand, this time with Yumi and randoms, Keep dying to the eldar in wave 9, but I got my first commander wargear unlock for the eldar hero.”

created 19/OCT/2009

Victim3611 played Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II on 17/OCT/09

“Well finally able to try the Last Stand DLC. Stupid ass Windows Live wouldn't let me log in all day. Interesting concept, not enough randomness though, not being able to level until we're all dead...”

created 17/OCT/2009

Ranneko played Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II on 15/OCT/09

“I played the new Last Stand mode that was released with a few friends, I really enjoyed the mode and spent most of it playing the Mekboy whose primary schtick initially is his teleport. It's pretty...”

created 16/OCT/2009