Dawn of War 2 review (2009)
The article revisits the 2009 review of Dawn of War 2, highlighting its unique approach to real-time strategy. It contrasts the game with its predecessor, noting that while it was enjoyable, it didn't surpass the original. The review also mentions the game's tactical focus and the absence of traditional resource management mechanics.
- ▪Dawn of War 2 was released on February 19, 2009.
- ▪The game features a squad-based system with no base-building or resource management.
- ▪It was initially viewed as not surpassing the original Dawn of War, which remains highly regarded.
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| Original publisher | PC Gamer |
| Canonical URL | https://www.pcgamer.com/games/rts/dawn-of-war-2-review-2009/ |
| Publication time | Sun, 24 May 2026 15:05:00 +0000 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-05-24T15:07:33.299Z |
| Last seen | 2026-05-24T15:07:33.299Z |
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Our Verdict A highly enjoyable misstep. PC Gamer's got your back Our experienced team dedicates many hours to every review, to really get to the heart of what matters most to you. Find out more about how we evaluate games and hardware. Special commentary on this classic PC Gamer review provided by:Archive SpelunkerArchive SpelunkerWes FenlonSenior EditorWith the news that Dawn of War 4 has just etched a release date into its armor, I thought this was the perfect time to republish our review of Dawn of War 2, which has never before been online. I now think of this one as an out-and-out classic, and remember hauling my PC over to a friend's house for an awkward LAN setup to try playing it not too long after it came out.
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