Warhammer 40K: Dawn of War does not disappoint, it accurately portrays the story and fun of its tabletop brother. Although my computer doesn't live up t the full requirements to really get the best out of this games graphics it is obvious even from the default camera view that this is a very good looking game. You have full view of the game being able to zoom in with, zoom out with, rotate and move the camera around the battlefield these camera angles show off the detail on your characters as well as getting some scenes I often have to try and keep myself from repeatedly screenshotting. I must sadly say I am also forced to say "the gun shots and blood look cool" :P . The gameplay is very cool RTS although those who have played the tabletop game may feel a bit funny at first with buildings to manage as well as new rules for Morale but the addictive gameplay and feel of pride when you storm your enemy's base (or feel of frustration when you get crushed) will help very much ease you into this and it won't be long before Warhammer with bases feels as natural as carrying out an assault phase. This game of course differs from the tabletop in that it is much more fast-paced, you must think on your feet and devise a strategy before you are annihilated by one of the several levels of intelligent AI or an online gamer. Without expansions on this game you will only have "Da Orkz", the Space Marines, the Eldar and the Chaos Space Marines but I am sure enough expansions will be released for us to be able to experience all Warhammer armies (and possibly some day all models). There is an army painter in the game for you to design new colour schemes for each army and you can also play all sorts of missions from Take and Hold to Assasinate. The music for this game is very dramatic and fitting, you will also hear clearly all kinda of phrases you would expect from each army such as the famous Space Marines "For the Emperor". The plot follows more struggles between the Imperium of Man, the Eldar, the Dark Gods and the Orks, just what you'd expect from Warhammer 40K.If you are a Warhammer 40,000 fan this is a must have, if you are an RTS fan this is a must have and if you are a PC gamer this is a must have. In my opinion this game very much deserves the title of game of the year 2004.
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