Enter the grim darkness of the far future where there is only war, in this
definitive collection of the acclaimed real time strategy franchise Dawn of
War II.
The epic Complete Collection includes:
- Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II
- Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II – Chaos Rising
- Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II – Retribution
“…one part hypercharged tactical combat, one part streamlined
competitive RTS, and entirely worth playing.” IGN
About Dawn of War II – Retribution
Choose your race and determine the final fate of the entire sector in Dawn of
War II: Retribution, the next installment in the critically acclaimed Dawn of
War real-time strategy franchise.
Ten years after the events of Chaos Rising and the fall of the Blood
Raven’s Chapter Master to the forces of Chaos, Sub-Sector Aurelia remains in
a constant state of warfare. The pirate Freebooter Orks have arrived to take
advantage of this and loot the sector, the vile forces of Chaos continue to
spread their blasphemy, the Eldar of Craftworld Alaitoc work to recover key
artifacts from their past, and the feral Tyranids remaining from the failed Hive
fleet invasion have suddenly re-established contact with the Hive mind.
About Dawn of War II – Chaos Rising
Your Blood Ravens have saved the sector, but can they save themselves- In THQ
Inc. and Relic Entertainment’s sequel to the acclaimed Dawn of War II real
time strategy franchise, you return to sub sector Aurelia where a long lost
frozen ice planet has reappeared from the Warp, bringing with it new secrets to
uncover and foes to face.
In Dawn of War II: Chaos Rising you will take command of the Blood Ravens and
defend the sector against the Chaos Space Marines of the Black Legion. Purge the
chaos filth and hold the chapter together as traitorous forces work from within
to try bring down the Blood Ravens.
About Dawn of War II
It’s the 41st Millennium in the Sub-Sector Aurelia – a cluster of worlds
on the edge of the Galaxy – where a battle of epic proportions is about to
commence. Ancient races will clash across the planets that dot this section of
space, battling for the greatest of stakes – not only the claim to the land
and its bounty – but the fate of each race.
With a focus on fast-action RTS gameplay, Dawn of War II brings to life the
science fiction universe of Warhammer 40,000 like never before. Experience the
intimate brutality of battle as you play through the epic campaign. Clash with
enemies on battlefields ablaze with visceral melee and ranged combat. Lead and
develop your squads from raw recruits into the most battle hardened veterans in
the Galaxy.
Dawn of War II Review by IGN
“…Relic has made a lot of bold decisions with Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War
II, some of which are sure to turn off parts of the RTS hardcore base, the most
obvious being the elimination of base building. Yet as players we can't continue
to accept the same kinds of games, complain about stagnation, and then turn our
backs when somebody does something different. In the campaign portion of the
game Relic blended elements of action-RPGs and real-time strategy games and
succeeded in producing a new and entertaining kind of experience. The missions
could be more interesting and quality of narrative delivery stronger, but
what's here is a terrific alternative to the standard base-bashing real-time
strategy campaigns, hopefully something Relic is able to expand and further
improve with expansions. A full multiplayer suite and four playable races are
there waiting for you when you're through with the campaign, and should provide
lots of fast-paced bouts of brutal conflict online and in skirmishes against the
AI. While the overall formula could still use some fine-tuning, the current
product is one part hypercharged tactical combat, one part streamlined
competitive RTS, and entirely worth playing.”
IGN RATINGS FOR WARHAMMER 40,000: DAWN OF WAR II (PC)
9.0 Presentation
Some rough edges here and there, but overall a well-crafted experience with
cinematics added into campaign story sequences for added personality.
9.5 Graphics
Fantastic animations, tons of detail, and overall solid performance.
A top-notch visual package.
9.0 Sound
Voice acting for the story isn't particularly strong, but the rest of the sound
effects really hammer home the sense of frenzied conflict alongside an
appropriately epic soundtrack.
9.0 Gameplay
Thrilling tactical fights set within a new type of RTS framework. Relic took a
chance with this, and it works.
9.0 Lasting Appeal
A highly replayable campaign and some great online play featuring four
interesting armies.
9.0
OVERALL
Amazing
(out of 10)
