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Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II: Retribution

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II: Retribution cover
Developer
Relic Entertainment, Feral Interactive (Mac/Linux)
Publisher
SEGA, Feral Interactive (Mac/Linux)
Genres
Strategy
Rating
4.5 of 5, 13,052 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 26 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

Commanding squads in fast, brutal tactical battles with a customizable campaign that feels urgent and visceral.

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What players say

Players praise the variety of six playable races and the Last Stand mode, but note the campaign is short and mostly reuses the same missions for each faction. The difficulty can spike with tanky bosses, and some prefer the progression in Dawn of War 2's earlier campaigns.

Screenshots

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