In this expansion Relic introduces two new races, the nobel Tau and the maleficent Necrons. Along with the original four races and the Imperial Guard you bout for the planet Kronus.
Tau
Necrons
The Tau Empire is full of highly specialized units making it a necessity to have a well thought out combination of ranged and melee proficient soldiers. Their heavy units are some of the best in the game.
As for the Necrons think robotic zombies, dirt cheap to produce but slow and lumbering. The base Necron unit cost zero resouces to produce, but their speed can be quite the factor in battle. They also don't use requisition in the same way that the other races do. Instead the more strategic points you hold, the faster your units are produced. Also their main base can slowly be upgraded to possible the most powerful superweapon throughout the game.
Necrons
The Tau Empire is full of highly specialized units making it a necessity to have a well thought out combination of ranged and melee proficient soldiers. Their heavy units are some of the best in the game.
Tau Empire
As for the Necrons think robotic zombies, dirt cheap to produce but slow and lumbering. The base Necron unit cost zero resouces to produce, but their speed can be quite the factor in battle. They also don't use requisition in the same way that the other races do. Instead the more strategic points you hold, the faster your units are produced. Also their main base can slowly be upgraded to possible the most powerful superweapon throughout the game.
Necron Horde
This time around instead of the deep and driving campaign that we were handed in the first two games, the campaign is done in the style of Risk. Every race has a small story as to why they are on Kronus and what happens if they take the planet, but that's as deep as it gets. You are also given a small background to your races' leader and when you invade certain areas or enemy strongholds. Taking over different zones gives your army different bonuses and helps you in you conquest.
Risk-Hammer: 40,000
After claiming certain victories you are also given the option to upgrade your main commander unit with 'war gear'. This war gear can either be offensive or deffensive, adding plasma pistols, or reinforced armor. Not only do these make your commander better in battle but as a nice touch they change his appearence while on the battlefield. Kudos for that Relic.
The mulitplayer holds up well also. Now if you only own Dark Crusade you can only be either Tau or Necron while online, if you want want to blow someone away for the Eternal Emperor then you're going to have to pick up the original Dawn of War. But what's a little money between great games.
9/10
After claiming certain victories you are also given the option to upgrade your main commander unit with 'war gear'. This war gear can either be offensive or deffensive, adding plasma pistols, or reinforced armor. Not only do these make your commander better in battle but as a nice touch they change his appearence while on the battlefield. Kudos for that Relic.
The mulitplayer holds up well also. Now if you only own Dark Crusade you can only be either Tau or Necron while online, if you want want to blow someone away for the Eternal Emperor then you're going to have to pick up the original Dawn of War. But what's a little money between great games.
9/10
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