Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War
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Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War

byRelic Entertainment•2004

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War is a revolutionary science fiction real-time strategy (RTS) game set in the violent, post-apocalyptic universe of the 41st Millennium. Utilizing the exceptional game design skills of Relic Entertainment, Dawn of War provides an immersive entertainment experience of epic proportions. Command hardened troops, deadly vehi...

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Released
September 19, 2004
Publisher
THQ
Platforms
PC

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Dec 18, 2006

So in conclusion, Dawn of War is a great game. Players who just wish to play single player should approach with caution, whereas online gamers should lap up this excellent title

Jun 6, 2021

When Relic Entertainment released Dawn of War in 2004, it was quite possibly the best game get in the Warhammer 40,000 universe at the time. Arguably, it

Aug 15, 2025

Dawn of War III is a great platform with which players can delve into the Warhammer 40K universe. Even though typical and heroic unit types from the universe make an appearance it's difficult to care or become attached to a unit. It's a great addition to the genre, but the staggered rhythm and extreme micromanagement responsibilities do enough to consistently break immersion The multiplayer holds its own, as players forge 3v3 alliances to spill the blood of their enemies. The number of different units and the means with which players can customize their armies with doctrines and elites lends g...

May 8, 2017

Click on the picture to enlarge it To summarise, I like this game – a lot. There HAS to be a sequel and hopefully more bolt ons that will allow us to take on the Tyranids – now that would be something. Relic & THQ have done a fantastic job converting the original for the PC and it would not surprise me to see an increase in the amount of tabletop players visiting Games Workshops as a result.

Oct 20, 2004