Warhammer 40,000: Dawn Of War 2

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 34 expert reviews

Excellent:

25
Good:

8
Average:

1
Bad:

0

Pros:

Wargear loot enhance two modes of engaging tactical gameplay.
Innovative and action-packed gameplay.
Good visuals and sound.

Cons:

Campaign dialogue gets annoyingly aloof.
Some missions are repetitive.

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Last revision on July 6, 2015

Reviewers Liked

Wargear loot enhance two modes of engaging tactical gameplay
Innovative and action-packed gameplay
Good visuals and sound
Impressive multiplayer package
RPG Elements work brilliantly
Engaging Singleplayer campaign
Very well optimized

Reviewers Didn't Like

Campaign dialogue gets annoyingly aloof
Some missions are repetitive
Needs more multiplayer maps
This is not the RTS many hardcore fans were looking for
Level 20 cap for each squad
Loses some of the flavor of the IP

Expert reviews and ratings

It seems that Relic has figured out that there is no real strategy in building bigger and bigger armies, then throwing them against other huge armies in a ongoing battle of attrition, so with their latest games, Company of Heroes + Expansion packs and...

By New Game Network on November 29, 2009

A grand strategy-RPG hybrid as beautiful as it is bloody Fans of Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War might feel burned by the barely recognizable sequel to their old favorite, but going in without expecting it to be yet another typical real-time strategy...

By Maximum PC on July 18, 2009

You might expect Dawn Of War II to follow in traditional sequel style, offering a real time strategy experience with more Orks than you can throw a Bolter at....

By PC Authority on May 15, 2009

Dawn of War II isn’t like strategy games such as Command & Conquer, where the focus is on base building and producing enormous armies.Here, you only control a limited number of squads and the focus is on gaining experience and upgrading your...

By V3.co.uk on April 29, 2009

The original Dawn of War (DOW) had entered into hostile territory. The RTS genre was a tough place with every new release pitted against Warcraft 3, which owned the space for years. But DOW did come through strong and was an instant hit with gamers. ...

By TechTree on April 11, 2009

When it comes to real-time strategy, a few different companies are brought up as truly enhancing the genre. Westwood Studios's Command & Conquer defined modern real-time strategy, Creative Assembly's Total War series saw the number of units on a...

By Gamervision on April 07, 2009

When I first heard that Relic was creating a Dawn of War II I was as giddy as a school girl. I loved the first Dawn of War. It was every Warhammer 40k enthusiast’s dream come true, finally a game that truly brought to life all the detail and...

By Gamers Daily News on April 07, 2009

I always thought my favorite parts of any RTS were those things that happened away from the front lines. Base-building, researching the perfect combination on technologies to get the edge in combat, and juggling resources would give me hours of...

By Gaming Nexus on March 31, 2009

shares some facts it also shares my opinion. The gameplay and controls section of the review is filled with just facts. Score: Theme - 10 Learning Curve - 7 Replay Ability - 7 Fun - 8 Sound - 9 Graphics - 9 Gameplay - 8 Price - 9 Availability - 10...

By GamePyre on March 14, 2009

Dawn of War II is a risky RTS game, but the new RPG elements and streamlined missions are implemented in a way that is engaging for strategy fans and newcomers...

By GameZone on March 11, 2009

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