One of the best real time strategy games just got even better! (Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II (PC))

Member Name: Lehen

Product:	Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II (PC)
Date:	16/06/09 (16 review reads)
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Advantages: co-op and multi-play, great graphics, new races and units, epic campaigns

Disadvantages: you need a high spec PC to play

Relic Entertainment's Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War have been one of the leading contenders for the RTS (Real-time strategy) throne in recent years. In which time the game has released three expansions. Now it is time for the dawn of a new era - it is time for Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II - a new breed of challenger to continue where the original left off!

This second major release includes the long awaited introduction of the Tyranid race, who have come included in an epic struggle of conflicts with the Orks, Eldar and Space Marines for you to command.

Advacned tactical game-play has been incorporated into Dawn of War II alongside the new and improved Essence 'gaming' Engine, which will focus more on defensive aspects, such as using terrain more effectively and environmental cover. Weapon damages have been altered to combat the environment more realistically. Expect to see area effects such as grenade launchers and flame throwers have more of an impact in battle than ever before.

Single player campaigns, multi-player and co-op play has been adapted for additional online interaction via TrueSkill matchmaking systems, in attempt to reduce more experienced players going head-to-head with a novice to make the online aspects more appealing to new players.

Upon completing missions in Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II you will be given attribute points to build your character to your specification to suit your style of play, along with various wargear to enhance unit abilities such as energy based abilities, global abilities, ranged abilities limited use abilities, battle cry, demolition charges, combat jumps, drop pod abilities, focus fire, frag grenades, infiltrate and high powered shots, along with various power-ups and pick-ups to boost prolonged exploration and squad enhancements.

Here's a basic run-down of all races and their units, so you can get a general idea of what to expect and how combat will shape up.

Space Marines - Heroes

Apothecary
Force Commander
Tech Marine

Space Marine - Units

Assault Squad
Devastator Heavy Bolter Squad
Devastator Plasma Cannon Squad
Scout Squad
Tactical Marine Squad
Terminator Squad
Terminator Assault Squad

Space Marine - Vehicles

Dreadnought
Predator
Razorback
Venerable Dreadnought


Ork - Heroes

Kommando
Mekboy
Warboss

Ork - Units

Kommando Squad
Lootas
Nob Squad
Shoota Boyz
Slugga Boyz
Stikkbommaz
Stormboyz
Wankbustas

Ork - Vehicles

Deff Dredd
Looted Tank
Wartrukk


Eldar - Heroes

Farseer
Warlock
Warp Spider Exarch

Eldar - Units

Howling Banshees
Guardian Squad
Bright Lance Weapon Team
D-Cannon Weapon Team
Shuriken Cannon Weapon Team
Ranger
Seer Council
Warp Spider Squad

Eldar - Vehicles

Falcon
Fire Prism
Wraithlord

Eldar - Monsters

Avatar


Tyranid - Heroes

Lictor Alpha
Ravener Alpha
Hive Tyrant

Tyranid - Units

Hormagaunt Brood
Lictor
Ravener Brood
Ripper Swarm
Spore Mines
Termagaunt Brood
Warriors
Zoanthrope

Tyranid - Monsters

Carnifex


All races come with their own unique global abilities which add that extra edge to battles.

One of the best RTS games just got even better. Prepare to lead your army to victory with righteous fury!

Summary: One of the best real time strategy games just got even better!