Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War

Released: September 20, 2004
Type: Main Game

Platforms:

PC (Microsoft Windows)

Genres:

Real Time Strategy (RTS) Strategy

Game Modes:

Single player Multiplayer

Themes:

Science fiction

Player Perspectives:

Bird view / Isometric

Ratings

User Rating

85.8
Based on 191 ratings

Critics Rating

86.2
Based on 4 ratings

Total Rating

86.0
Based on 195 ratings

Summary

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 vehicles and high-tech weaponry with one goal in mind, the complete extermination of the opposition.

Whether you lead Humanity's finest - the Space Marines, - the masters of mechanized warfare and billions-strong human army of the Imperial Guard, the diabolic and villainous traitors of man - the Chaos Space Marines, the brutal and savage beasts - the Orks, or the psychic and technologically advanced alien warriors - the Eldar, you control the action and the fate of your race!

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Involved Companies

Relic Entertainment

Role:
Developer

THQ

Role:
Publisher

Keywords

orcs bloody magic construction dystopian military steam micromanagement apocalypse online tank teleportation digital distribution rivaling factions color customization original soundtrack release active ability humble bundle extreme violence resource gathering morale difficulty level cross culture language skills squad hotkey games on demand tech trees ancient advanced civilization technology super soldier adamantium passive ability greek alphabet macromanagement rhino static defense

Alternative Names

Warhammer 40K: Dawn of War Warhammer 40000: Dawn of War

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