Dawn of War
a.k.a. Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War / DoW / 战锤40000:战争黎明 / Warhammer 40,000: Los Albores de la Guerra
type: strategy
genre: Science Fiction, Fantasy, Real-Time Strategy, Wargame
series: Dawn of War
setting: Future, Warhammer 40,000
perspective: bird's-eye
player options: LAN, Internet, single player
languages: chi eng spa
genre: Science Fiction, Fantasy, Real-Time Strategy, Wargame
series: Dawn of War
setting: Future, Warhammer 40,000
perspective: bird's-eye
player options: LAN, Internet, single player
languages: chi eng spa
3.8/5
Personal review
A squad RTS who heavily relies in micromanagement and special abilities of the ample selection of units.
Pros:
-Squad upgrading and special units.
-Fast ranged and melee combat.
-Orks and their special tech tree and morale system.
-Customizable faction aesthetics.
Cons:
-Badly optimized for contemporary computers (specially for graphics and resolution)
-Crashes frequently.
-No map editor.
-Sometimes your units don't follow your orders about stances/modes.
6 of 10
AmunJazz # 2015-09-26 11:59:32
Pros:
-Squad upgrading and special units.
-Fast ranged and melee combat.
-Orks and their special tech tree and morale system.
-Customizable faction aesthetics.
Cons:
-Badly optimized for contemporary computers (specially for graphics and resolution)
-Crashes frequently.
-No map editor.
-Sometimes your units don't follow your orders about stances/modes.
6 of 10
AmunJazz # 2015-09-26 11:59:32
Official description
Ten thousand years have passed since the treasonous acts of Chaos toppled the Golden Age of mankind. Fires burn brightly throughout the galaxies, illuminating carnage and slaughter as mankind defends itself from ancient enemies. Hardened forces collide with one goal in mind, the complete extermination of their opposition. "Game of the Year" developer, Relic Entertainment, brings the world's most successful tabletop war game to the PC. Control one of four unique races in head-to-head or cooperative multiplayer action, where faith, skill, and strategy are requisites in ruling the universe.
Features:
* Cinematic quality melee and ranged combat that show battle in detail never before seen in a real-time strategy game.
* Improved resource model that focuses action on the frontline.
* Tactical features, such as cover, squad-based gameplay, morale and hero units, which promotes unit strategy over mass assaults while still allowing for large-scale battles.
* 4 unique races, each with their own unique strategies.
* Epic ‘Single Player Campaign' employing classic storytelling elements of treason and conspiracy.
* 2-8 player multiplayer via LAN or Internet providing endless re-playability.
* New multiplayer features, including customizable squad colors, banners, badges, insignia and names, and the ability to ally with other players
Relic - # 2008-04-02 19:36:35 - official description - source
Features:
* Cinematic quality melee and ranged combat that show battle in detail never before seen in a real-time strategy game.
* Improved resource model that focuses action on the frontline.
* Tactical features, such as cover, squad-based gameplay, morale and hero units, which promotes unit strategy over mass assaults while still allowing for large-scale battles.
* 4 unique races, each with their own unique strategies.
* Epic ‘Single Player Campaign' employing classic storytelling elements of treason and conspiracy.
* 2-8 player multiplayer via LAN or Internet providing endless re-playability.
* New multiplayer features, including customizable squad colors, banners, badges, insignia and names, and the ability to ally with other players
Relic - # 2008-04-02 19:36:35 - official description - source
Technical specs
software: C++ programming language, DivX video codec, Lua programming language, Autodesk Scaleform, SecuROM copy protection, Windows 98,
hardware: Pentium III CPU,
display: textured polygons
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Related games
expansion:
Dawn of War – Winter Assault (Windows)
has influenced
Roots of Amazi (Windows)
similar to
Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos (Windows)
Dawn of War – Winter Assault (Windows)
has influenced
Roots of Amazi (Windows)
similar to
Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos (Windows)
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