Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War
Release Date: 9/20/2004
Developer: Relic
Publisher: THQ
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  • Beautiful 3D graphics adhere to Warhammer 40,000 universe
  • Fast-paced, detailed combat
  • Four playable races, including space marines and orks
  • Army painter lets you custom-paint units
  • Eight-player multiplay

Watch a Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War video. Click "Stream for Free" for higher resolution. Despite its name, Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War is not the first Warhammer 40,000-based game. Indeed, over the years, there have been a number of strategy and action games based on the popular miniatures tabletop game by Games Workshop. However, it's safe to say that none of them have looked as good, or as promising, as Dawn of War. Publisher THQ has turned the reins of this new real-time strategy game over to Relic Entertainment, which has a history of developing acclaimed and innovative RTS games. As a result, it looks like we'll get a game that captures the visceral look and feel of the Warhammer 40,000 universe.

Though it looks like a Warhammer 40,000 tabletop game in motion, Dawn of War is a real-time strategy game that uses none of the established turn-based tabletop rules. Instead, the designers, most of them being huge Warhammer fans, have created a fast-paced and intense real-time strategy game with an incredible level of detail. Knowing that the appeal of Warhammer 40,000 is the combat, the designers have made Dawn of War a game where the action starts within the first minute and doesn't let up until one side is wiped out. The game is stunning to watch, and all the units and vehicles adhere to the look of the miniatures to the last detail. Even better, in multiplay you can "paint" your virtual units any way you want, using the army painter, and then throw your troops into online battle. Simply put, Warhammer 40,000 should very well be a Warhammer fan's dream come true.

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