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Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade

2006
GenresFantasy, Action, Science Fiction and Futuristic, Top-Down Perspective, Strategy, Single Player, Multiplayer
AvailableOct 9, 2006
PlatformPC
DeveloperRelic, Relic Entertainment
Overview

Deep under the central desert of Kronus, a vast honeycomb of skull-lined tunnels and funeral chambers house the awakening Necron menace. Eons ago, these were the boulevards and squares of a great necropolis built to house the bones of the races who had fallen to the Necrons, and ultimately were where the Necrons themselves retire to spend eternity. Over millions of years, sand and rock had covered it all until ill-fated excavations awoke the deathless. Play any of seven races, striving for control over Kronus. Take other races' strongholds by winning challenging battles on various maps individually associated with the respective strongholds. New Races Take command of two new playable races: Tau and Necron to unleash massive carnage across the frontlines of battle. Expanded multiplayer Dominate opponents online across 12 new multiplayer maps - with up to 8 players battling it out for supremacy. Deep single player campaign Conquer the planet of Kronus any way you choose - leading any one of seven races on an epic crusade through an all-new, non-linear single player campaign where you can experience unique storylines from each race's perspective. Customization Customize your hero's weapons, items and abilities as he grows in power and influence. Personalize your army with a variety of insignias, squad colors, banners and names.

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Reviews

34 reviews found

94

My Gamer

PC

Jan 1, 1970

Even though this reviewer has played every title in the Dawn of War catalog, Dark Crusade still manages the trick of pulling me back into its world of epic conflict and frenetic combat... with a vengeance.


92

Worth Playing

PC

Jan 1, 1970

There's so much more to do, and it sounds, looks, and plays so well (even better than before), I may never need another RTS. Relic, keep the expansions coming.


90

GamingTrend

PC

Jan 1, 1970

Summary and quote unavailable.


90

PALGN

PC

Jan 1, 1970

Summary and quote unavailable.


90

GamesRadar+

PC

Jan 1, 1970

Summary and quote unavailable.


90

Yahoo!

PC

Jan 1, 1970

Summary and quote unavailable.


90

Next Level Gaming

PC

Jan 1, 1970

The difficulty settings are well balanced to allow both the novice and veteran to get a good challenge every time they play.


90

GamePro

PC

Jan 1, 1970

Summary and quote unavailable.


90

GameDaily

PC

Jan 1, 1970

Summary and quote unavailable.


90

Computer Games Magazine

PC

Jan 1, 1970

Summary and quote unavailable.

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