More Blogs >>

Not Exactly a replacement for Starcraft

» Pros

- Awesome graphics and character animation
- Good balance of races (Patch 1.5)
- Wide variety of strategy approach, yet easy and straightforward enough for starters.
- Strategic point system give new feel from traditional resource gathering.
- SP Pretty Good storyline

» Cons

- A little too much micromanaging
- SP "Meh" voice acting
- Short SP campaign; only focused on space marines

» Review

I must say that I haven't played a good Sci-Fi RTS like this since Starcraft. Just from the feel of the game flow gives me back that adrenaline rush. I know the site review says that the only way to win is with a big army, but that is not exactly true after playing a multiplayer campaign. There are so many subtle tactical approach to the game that keeps you on your toes just to one-up the enemy. Although, it does require a bit of micromanaging throughout the game. But come on. What RTSer has ever played w/o having to micromanage something?
Overall, Dawn of War a good fresh feel for a SciFi RTS. It's not going to replace SC, but this will keep me busy until Blizzard (or someone!) does something about SC2.